I'm afraid if we don't pounce,
This thing's gonna be gone,
And I'm gonna be jealous of whoever gets to live
In that house.
Narrator: Haley and joey are on the hunt
In bentonville, arkansas,
Home to some of the world's biggest companies
And one of the hottest real estate markets
In the heartland.
In this area,
It's really booming.
Haley and joey are on a pretty tight time crunch.
Narrator: With homes flying off the market here,
Haley's push for a certain kind of home
Is making it even harder.
Haley: I love craftsman homes.
I am a graphic designer, and my dad was an architect.
I definitely have strong opinions about style.
Narrator: So joey will have a hard time getting what he wants.
I just don't know how I feel about the green.
It's just wasted space. What can you even do?
Haley: It's breathing room.
How much breathing room do we need?
I'm asthmatic, and I don't need that much breathing room.
[ doorbell rings ]
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I'll just go make some pasta, I think.
I'm a sales executive for a national produce company.
Haley: And I do graphic design.
We've been married for eight years.
I'm definitely more impulsive.
Yes, I'm a lot more meticulous.
She loves her structure,
But she's a really good balance for me.
[ laughs ]
Yeah, so, you keep the dome intact
To not have a flood of egg.
[ laughs ] this is a disaster.
We have lived in eight different houses
In our eight years of marriage.
New apartment comes up, we move to the new apartment.
And then --
Sometimes it's my fault, because I like the finishes
At another apartment better.
Narrator: But since the birth of their daughter, maya,
Seven months ago,
They've decided it's time to settle down
And buy here in bentonville, arkansas.
Bentonville, arkansas, is really charming.
It's kind of, like, mayberry meets brooklyn.
There's a lot of up-and-coming restaurants,
But it still has that old-town charm.
This area is definitely growing rapidly.
A lot of young professionals are moving here
Just based off of the consumer packaged good industry
In order to secure the house that we really want.
We're going to have to move really quickly.
I feel like having a home, you know,
Should be brick versus just those boring, like...
Well, a lot of craftsman's homes don't have brick,
And those are not boring.
Growing up in florida, we didn't have a lot
Of brick homes out there,
So I definitely want something that's brick and two-story
Just because I like that separation within the home.
When you describe your dream home,
I just feel like I'm picturing a castle.
I wish you could see the vision I have, 'cause --
Paint me a picture right now.
[ laughs ] it would be...
[ laughs ]
...Just as luxurious feeling, but in a different way.
I am a graphic designer, and my dad was an architect.
So we looked at tons of houses growing up.
And so that really influences the way I look at houses,
'cause I'm used to looking at all the details.
So I definitely am looking primarily at style.
I love craftsman homes.
I love all the natural elements and different textures,
Clean lines, geometric shapes.
Nothing too ornate or traditional.
I'm definitely looking for a single-story home.
Once maya starts crawling
And, like, pulling herself up on stuff,
Which is a few months away, at most,
She's gonna want to climb stairs
And then the dogs will try and go up the stairs
And knock her down, like, that just makes me so nervous.
You know, we could always have a baby gate and a dog gate
Or something like that. [ sighs ] yeah.
But what if you forget to close it, and...?
I definitely want a bigger yard for the dogs
And I want, like, a hangout area.
And then I think we just have to have
Some of that type of stuff.
I feel like you're never gonna use that.
Oh, we'll see.
I feel like the inside matters more.
Like, that's where we spend all our time.
I think I need a dedicated office.
I definitely see potential in every home that we go into.
Whereas haley is a little bit more critical.
We'll see.
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Narrator: First up, a house right in bentonville.
It's pricey, but it has the feel joey wants.
Does this look castle-y to you?
It really does.
I'm really loving that section there.
That's really nice.
Nice and grand and tall.
Terri: Looking at houses for clients,
It's just like trying on wedding dresses.
They put it on. They know this is the one.
And that's what I'm looking for when I'm showing clients homes.
I feel like joey is excited about this house,
But haley is the one that really just projects
The most dominance in this situation.
So I really have to stick with haley
And listen to her.
Ugh. Stairs.
Yes. [ laughs ]
A two-story, that's really nice.
Terri: Nice, tall ceilings.
Yeah. Yeah.
Could have the tv over there, potentially,
Versus mounting it here or anything.
Yeah, you couldn't really mount it on that fireplace,
'cause it's...
Well, maybe you could.
But, I mean, you'd have to get smaller tv.
Oh, that's a good point. That's not happening.
[ laughs ]
This is really pretty.
Yeah, I like the cabinet colors.
That's really nice.
And it comes with cookies, that's a really nice touch.
[ laughter ]
Haley: I can buy you cookies for whatever house we get.
Terri: The two tone definitely adds a lot of character
Into the house. I'm trying to decide.
I think it's too formal for me, though.
Like, it's gorgeous, but it's really formal.
Joey: You're gonna call this formal?
At $371,000,
I wish that I could pick my own finishes.
I feel like in this home, we're paying for someone else's
Luxurious finishes.
It's a little on the small side.
This is really small for the dogs.
You've got this nice covered patio.
No fireplace, though.
No fireplace, however, you've got a nice spot here.
You can put a fire pit.
You've got a natural gas outlet right here.
Oh, okay.
It's just a small yard. This yard is really small.
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Joey: This would be a good office, for sure.
Terri: Yeah.
Haley: You definitely look like an executive in this office.
Thank you. Yes, I feel like an executive.
It's a big master.
This is really pretty.
I like the crown molding up here.
Look at the lighting.
Whoa. Yeah, oh, yep. Yep, this is it.
This feels like a spa.
This is huge.
There is a seat in here.
Look at that shower.
Oh, wow.
Joey: I really enjoyed the master bath.
It was very grand. It kind of reminded me of being
In, like, las vegas or in, like, rome or something.
But these stairs, ugh. [ chuckles ]
Joey wanted stairs.
Joey: Wow. Another big bathroom here.
Oh, double vanity. That's nice.
That's great. Yeah.
Those stairs just seem so steep.
It makes me nervous, but oh, well.
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Hey. Check out this bonus room.
This bonus room.
Yeah, this is a good-size room.
Definitely would be, like, a play area up here.
Is this a baby play area, or a joey play area?
How about a combination of both.
If he gets that office downstairs,
I feel like this should be for me and the kid.
That's fair. [ laughs ]
Or future kids.
Kid -- d. D. [ laughs ]
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This is a good-size room.
Yeah.
Good closet space.
Whoa. It goes back. Whoa.
Whoa. That goes back really far.
Wait. Are you right here?
[ knocks ]
That's crazy. [ laughs ] it is.
It feels like it bumps out all the way to here.
It's really good.
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Joey: It is in bentonville,
And it has a lot of what we're looking for.
Haley: It has what you're looking for in terms of style.
I feel like we'd have to change our furniture up
To suit how elegant this is.
Overall, this house is really luxurious and elegant,
But it feels too formal for me.
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Narrator: So, this next place has more of the look
That haley wants.
Look at it with the black.
Ugh. I love it. I love this.
There's definitely, like, a toothpaste color here.
I just don't know how I feel about the green.
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Narrator: Haley and joey want to buy in bentonville,
But with the market as tight as it is,
Their agents brought them out to the adjoining town
Of centerton today
To see a new construction craftsman
That she thinks could really work for haley.
I like it. Joey: I just don't know
How I feel about the green.
But look at it with the black.
Ugh. I love it. I love this.
What do you love about this in particular?
It's so balanced,
All the clean lines, that nice thick column, front porch.
There's definitely, like, a toothpaste color here.
I see the stone, but I really wanted that brick.
Terri: This home is in centerton.
In this area, it's really booming.
We have lots of fortune 500 companies
That are here in this area
That bring in people from all over the world.
New construction sales here in northwest arkansas
Move rather quickly, especially on open-concept homes
That are already finished, such as this one.
So my fear is, if they don't start to compromise
On the big step pretty quickly,
This house might not be an option for them.
Look at how tall this is.
Yeah, it's pretty tall, I'd say. [ laughs ]
Very elegant, right?
I do like the beams, those are really impressive.
See? For a single-story home, look how grand and large
This feels.
But I'm just looking at that corner there,
Like, it's just wasted space.
What can you even do over there?
It's breathing room.
How much breathing room do we need?
I'm asthmatic, and I don't need that much breathing room.
Haley: I feel like this style isn't what joey had in mind,
But if he would catch the vision,
He would see that it's just as luxurious
And grand as what he's picturing.
I like how open this is, for sure.
I'm not seeing a ton of kitchen cabinets.
Not a ton of kitchen cabinets, but take a look at this pantry.
Wow. Joey.
Yes, I'm right here. You could fit.
You could fit a whole grocery store in here.
[ footsteps ]
This is kind of what I had in mind for entertaining people.
Like, I can kind of picture having, like, a patio set here,
Mounting a tv, having a fire going.
Haley: It has brick.
It does. We need more of that.
[ laughs ]
Joey: I do like the beams.
Like, I think they do a good job with the beams
Kind of throughout the house.
Yeah. Like, it makes it a little more rustic for you.
So, I love this giant window and all the natural light.
Yeah.
But that takes away a lot of wall space,
'cause I'm trying to picture
If we put our dresser here on this wall
And then we have the dog bed here.
I'm sure it'll be fine.
I can't put anything against that wall.
Haley: When I walk into a room,
I am already picturing our current furniture.
I'm picturing what we'll need to buy.
Growing up, we used to go to open houses for fun.
So I'm used to going into homes.
I think this house is pretty much perfect for me.
So I could see being here more than five years,
Which sounds like a really long time to me.
Oh, hal, check out this window.
[ vocalizes ]
What do you think of that? I love it.
I love the vertical windows.
Terri: Take a look at that shower.
Wow. Yeah, that's a big shower.
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Terri: Take a look at this.
It's supposed to be the formal dining room,
But imagine this as another office.
I wouldn't want your office there, though,
'cause you're coming right in from there,
Then if your office is messy,
It's the first thing you see.
[ chuckles ]
I feel like it was just a nice, little sitting room
With a piano.
Here's one room here.
It's a pretty good size.
This would be a good nursery.
There's a lot of wall space for a crib, dresser,
Changing table.
It's kind of far away from our bedroom, though.
That could be a good thing, right?
You think? I don't know. We have a monitor.
Yeah, that's true.
Well, it has me thinking if all these rooms
Are right next to each other --
So guest, nursery, office.
It's kind of concerning.
It's a little bit cluttered.
I just think if maya's sleeping in here, wakes up crying,
And I'm on a conference call here,
And if we have guests in here.
Yeah.
That's a lot of activity happening right here
In this section of the house
Versus all the rest of the house over there.
It's a single-story home, which it does bother me
That all the rooms are so clustered together.
So I think we're going to have to keep an open mind
About other homes in the area.
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I just love the outside of this house.
And in the inside, it has everything I want, too.
It's a little further out than I wanted,
But, I mean, it's not that bad.
I think that's what's able to get us
The style with the space, though --
The slight change in location.
I think we should probably check out what else is out there.
I'm just worried if we don't pounce,
This thing's going to be gone, and I'm gonna be jealous
Of whoever gets to live in that house.
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Narrator: But before they write an offer, terri takes them to see
Another home that's come up right in bentonville.
Joey: I like the brick and there's some wooden up there
For haley's craftsman.
I would want to paint this.
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[ doorbell rings ]
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This next house, we are right in the middle of bentonville.
Awesome.
Price? $349,900.
Oh, it's right on target.
Narrator: And since this area is a hub
For some of the biggest companies in the world,
Competition for these homes is fierce.
So if haley and joey can't come together
On their style differences, they might miss out.
Look at this. Okay.
Nice, grand entrance, right?
I like the brick, and there's some wooden up there
For haley's craftsman.
Haley: It's very beige. I would want to paint this.
Terri: $349,000 is a good value
For this size of house, especially for the location.
Haley: Ohh, these floors. [ laughs ]
Joey: They're not bad. This is different.
These floors make me think that it's all the leftovers
From other houses being mushed together. [ laughs ]
No, this is just a different style pattern.
Whoa. Okay.
Look at this chandelier.
I mean, that's awfully grand, right?
That is a lot of crystal.
I do like that this is two-story.
You know, I think this is kind of interesting.
Haley: It looks cool. Not that I want stairs at all, but.
Very modern. Mm-hmm.
So, open concept. Yeah. Yeah.
This living room is tiny.
Yeah, I feel like you kind of lose
A lot of this space right here.
I don't know what we would do with this big hallway.
This is great for decorating for haley, though.
You could put shelves here, pictures of the baby.
Haley: I don't like decorating for decorating's sake,
I still want it to be functional.
Right.
Joey: Kitchen's really nice. Big island.
Even under here, you've got tons of storage,
Even underneath the bar.
Oh, I've never seen someone do that.
That's good storage. That's smart.
'cause otherwise, that's wasted space.
Yeah.
But instead, they decided to waste their space over here.
[ laughter ]
What do you think of the backsplash, haley?
I just feel like whoever designed it had a lot of fun.
I don't feel like this house was designed cohesively.
There's just a lot going on.
You don't know what to look at, and there's no true focal point.
Ohh, no.
What did you find, joey?
No.
Ohh. It's a mud pit. It's all mud.
That's gonna be a mess with the dogs.
Yard's a good size, but it definitely needs some work.
Yeah, we can't do this mud.
Not to mention, like, the patio is just small out here.
Terri: You could extend the patio, as well.
Maybe put a fire pit out in the middle on the extension.
It would be nice if the concrete went to here
So that you have a little more.
Mm-hmm. A little bit more walkway.
Yeah. It's just definitely not what I was hoping for.
It's a good size master.
It's decent, but I'm thinking with the king bed here,
There's not a lot of space for dressers and a tv stand.
Oh, wow. Look behind you.
Holy cow.
[ laughs ] it's huge.
I love that tile on the floor there.
That's really cool. Has the jet-in tub.
Something about this is still busy to me.
Haley, I think you'll like this closet.
Wow. This is great space.
This is. Yeah. Plenty of room for --
Put your desk in here.
I am not putting my desk in here.
[ laughs ]
That is not happening.
Haley's trying to optimize every bit of space she can.
And if she can put my office in the closet,
I'm pretty sure she would.
Terri: So, technically, this is one of your four bedrooms.
But it would be weird as a bedroom with the double doors.
Joey: Maybe it's a playroom.
Close the doors and hide the toys and the mats.
That's true.
[ footsteps ]
We've got another room around here.
This would be good for guests.
This could also be a good nursery.
Sure. It'd be nice to have her on the same floor as us.
Yeah, sure.
Haley: I think the only way I would consider a two-story home
Is if my life could take place on the main level
In this house back could work, so I'm open to considering it.
Oh, I look at the size of this room. This is awesome.
This would be a great office.
It is set up to be a theater room as well.
You've got the spot right here to plug your projector in.
But what I would do is I would put my desk, like, right here.
And then I would have a projector right there
And it would be pointing at that wall.
Haley: Or if we had more kids, this could become a playroom.
Yeah.
Project cartoons up here, that'd be fine.
[ laughter ]
Poor thing's a projector.
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It is grand, but it's just more glitzy.
Yeah. I'm just trying to picture
If we changed a few things, if it would suit our style more.
This house would definitely have a couple projects
That I wanted to avoid.
The yard needs work.
It is a good price point to be in bentonville.
Perfect location.
It's really hard to find something in your price range.
Terri: The market in bentonville is very hot.
There's a lot of people moving here from all over the world.
So when you find a house that you love,
You really have to act quick and really get the deal then.
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Haley: Hi. You want to move?
Narrator: Haley and joey have lived in eight homes
In their eight years of marriage.
But since the birth of their daughter,
They've decided to settle down here in bentonville, arkansas,
Where the market is hot.
I think we should probably chat about the castle.
I think that one had just such a curb appeal to it.
Haley: It was so formal,
Like, it didn't feel like our personalities.
I love when we drove up to it
How it had just all that brick, and it was two stories.
So having an office upstairs potentially would be a good fit
If you were concerned about maya being up there.
I didn't like how the stairs were the first thing you saw
When you walked in, though.
I don't know if the yard's as big as what we were hoping for.
$371,000.
Is it too much house for us?
What about that craftsman single-story house?
That one is in centerton,
It's not in bentonville.
It's kind of farther out.
The exterior only had a little bit of brick.
It was 100% me,
But I could see that it's not castle-y per se.
At all.
It still felt grand, though.
And if you remember the layout of that house,
All the rooms were clustered together in one little corner.
I think we need to talk about shining, shimmering splendor.
That house was very glitzy.
That house was kind of a mix of what we were looking for.
It had the brick exterior,
But it had craftsman elements to it.
And I like that it's in bentonville.
We'd have to change those floors, though.
I thought that was really distracting.
And that backyard was atrocious.
You know, if we're gonna have stairs in the home.
I liked that those stairs weren't as prominent.
It wasn't the first thing you saw when you walked in.
I just wish that more of the square footage
Was in the living room instead of the entryway.
So, I think we have to make a decision pretty soon.
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[ doorbell rings ]
Hopefully maya will sleep while we get ready.
Oh, I hope so.
Haley: We have been in this house for about two weeks,
And we have gotten a lot done.
I love settling in as quickly as possible.
Joey: The home was listed for $339,040,
And we paid exactly $339,040.
The builder didn't negotiate on price,
But they did include concessions,
Such as closing costs and all appliances.
I think I'm going to go ahead and just start making pasta.
I don't feel like I had to compromise
Too much on this house.
It had exactly what I was looking for,
And it just felt right.
I feel like I kind of compromised there a little bit,
But I am grateful that I do have a quiet room
Towards the corner of the house
That I'm able to be productive in.
We have another room back in that corner
That is being utilized as a guest room right now.
Maya has the perfect nursery.
It is close to joey's office, but she's pretty quiet
So she doesn't disturb him while he works.
I also felt like that two-story brick home
Was a little too elegant for us.
I think this home is a little more casual,
Kind of fits our personalities better
Okay and now we've got to find the rolling pin.
I thought I got everything unpacked,
But there's still some boxes out in the garage.
I do wish we could have stayed in bentonville.
That's where we always went to eat
And hung out with our friends,
But this isn't too far out
So I think it's something we'll get used to really quickly.
Hi, guys.
Man: Oh. Hi, guys.
[ laughs ] hey.
Woman: J, look at you.
This was not my most successful batch.
Haley: We have a backup plan.
This home has a great kitchen,
And I can really see us growing into this home.
Joey: Can I officially call it on this?
I think I'm not gonna make anyone eat this.
[ laughter ]
Man: We appreciate it.
Haley: Meatballs by themselves.
Joey: I definitely feel like this home represents both of us
Really well.
We've been able to settle in really quickly,
So we're definitely excited to make more memories here.
I don't think we're moving from this home anytime soon.
[ chuckles ]
No, we're not. [ chuckling ]
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