1 00:00:01,736 --> 00:00:03,168 Narrator: Nick and emy have been married just a month, 2 00:00:03,170 --> 00:00:06,372 But they're already in a rush to buy and start a family. 3 00:00:06,374 --> 00:00:08,741 And she's standing firm on move-in ready. 4 00:00:08,743 --> 00:00:12,177 We get a new house that's still the style we like. 5 00:00:12,179 --> 00:00:13,479 I mean, look at this porch. 6 00:00:13,481 --> 00:00:15,414 Narrator: But with his background in construction, 7 00:00:15,416 --> 00:00:16,982 He's unimpressed with the craftsmanship 8 00:00:16,984 --> 00:00:18,550 Of newer homes. 9 00:00:18,552 --> 00:00:20,586 -I'd gut it. -You would gut it. 10 00:00:20,588 --> 00:00:22,488 It's been completely redone. 11 00:00:22,490 --> 00:00:25,124 Narrator: He's trying to sway her towards vintage. 12 00:00:25,126 --> 00:00:26,358 This brick is so nice. 13 00:00:26,360 --> 00:00:27,860 That's so neat. 14 00:00:27,862 --> 00:00:30,329 No, it's not. It's just old. 15 00:00:30,331 --> 00:00:32,564 Narrator: Can he get her on board with his vision? 16 00:00:32,566 --> 00:00:34,199 Let's get rid of paneling. 17 00:00:34,201 --> 00:00:35,634 So we're in the first room 18 00:00:35,636 --> 00:00:37,736 And you've already found a project. 19 00:00:37,738 --> 00:00:39,738 [ doorbell rings ] 20 00:00:39,740 --> 00:00:47,646 ♪♪ 21 00:00:47,648 --> 00:00:55,287 ♪♪ 22 00:00:55,289 --> 00:00:56,355 I am a psychologist. 23 00:00:56,357 --> 00:00:58,257 I specialize in working with teenagers. 24 00:00:58,259 --> 00:01:00,659 And I work in shipping and logistics. 25 00:01:00,661 --> 00:01:02,561 Are you gonna play with all of my sensory toys? 26 00:01:02,563 --> 00:01:04,530 I am gonna play with the sensory toys. 27 00:01:04,532 --> 00:01:05,631 My favorite part. 28 00:01:05,633 --> 00:01:07,032 -We just got married. -We're newlyweds. 29 00:01:07,034 --> 00:01:09,401 We have been married for just over a month. 30 00:01:09,403 --> 00:01:12,171 We currently live in a 900 square foot apartment, 31 00:01:12,173 --> 00:01:14,606 So there's no space at all. 32 00:01:14,608 --> 00:01:16,442 Yeah, we are homeowners at heart, for sure. Yeah. 33 00:01:16,444 --> 00:01:20,312 This home represents the start of our life together, 34 00:01:20,314 --> 00:01:22,514 Having a family and really setting down roots 35 00:01:22,516 --> 00:01:23,749 Here in asheville. 36 00:01:23,751 --> 00:01:26,518 I'm very excited to think that this the house 37 00:01:26,520 --> 00:01:30,189 That all of these exciting life things will happen in. 38 00:01:30,191 --> 00:01:33,592 ♪♪ 39 00:01:33,594 --> 00:01:35,627 -So let's go see this house. -Well, we've got to runner here. 40 00:01:35,629 --> 00:01:37,062 -Got a runner. -Got to run. 41 00:01:37,064 --> 00:01:40,899 Got a runner. Must be a nice neighborhood. Yeah, exactly. 42 00:01:40,901 --> 00:01:42,101 It's like a 20-minute walk from downtown, 43 00:01:42,103 --> 00:01:43,202 Which would be awesome 44 00:01:43,204 --> 00:01:45,337 Because we could go down for all the festivals 45 00:01:45,339 --> 00:01:46,839 And all the activities down there. 46 00:01:46,841 --> 00:01:49,374 We'd like to be close enough to downtown to be able to walk. 47 00:01:49,376 --> 00:01:52,144 It's one of the few places in western north carolina 48 00:01:52,146 --> 00:01:53,946 That you can see live punk rock music, too. 49 00:01:53,948 --> 00:01:55,614 Which is important to nick. 50 00:01:55,616 --> 00:01:56,648 That is very important to me. 51 00:01:56,650 --> 00:01:58,417 Based on what jen told us, 52 00:01:58,419 --> 00:02:00,385 The price a little bit higher than I'd like. 53 00:02:00,387 --> 00:02:02,521 -What's the listing price? -It's like $475,000. 54 00:02:02,523 --> 00:02:03,655 Okay. 55 00:02:03,657 --> 00:02:06,225 I'm willing to spend up to $600,000 on a home. 56 00:02:06,227 --> 00:02:09,027 Definitely more comfortable going up in price 57 00:02:09,029 --> 00:02:10,963 If we need to, if we find the right home. 58 00:02:10,965 --> 00:02:14,199 I would like to top out at $500,000 59 00:02:14,201 --> 00:02:16,101 Because it would give us the opportunity 60 00:02:16,103 --> 00:02:18,537 To make changes necessary as we grow. 61 00:02:18,539 --> 00:02:21,340 I wouldn't say that I'm scared to spend as much as $600,000. 62 00:02:21,342 --> 00:02:22,841 I'm not scared 'cause I'm a man 63 00:02:22,843 --> 00:02:26,612 And I'm not scared of anything. [ laughs ] 64 00:02:26,614 --> 00:02:28,814 Says the psychologist husband. 65 00:02:28,816 --> 00:02:30,749 I am really excited to see this one 66 00:02:30,751 --> 00:02:33,285 Because it's all pretty move-in ready. 67 00:02:33,287 --> 00:02:35,988 So I'm pumped about that. 68 00:02:35,990 --> 00:02:38,590 The biggest thing that I disagree on with nick about 69 00:02:38,592 --> 00:02:41,260 Is the amount of renovation that I'm willing to do. 70 00:02:41,262 --> 00:02:44,062 I want something that we can pretty much move right into. 71 00:02:44,064 --> 00:02:46,932 I'm so ready to get out of our apartment. 72 00:02:46,934 --> 00:02:48,367 I mean, I would like to be able to do 73 00:02:48,369 --> 00:02:50,169 A little bit more work to a house. 74 00:02:50,171 --> 00:02:53,305 I've worked on a couple homes and apartment buildings 75 00:02:53,307 --> 00:02:56,408 With my father and I grew up painting 76 00:02:56,410 --> 00:02:58,877 And, you know, running around all these apartment buildings 77 00:02:58,879 --> 00:03:00,679 And have a little bit of a history in that. 78 00:03:00,681 --> 00:03:06,418 But we don't have unlimited resources and unlimited time. 79 00:03:06,420 --> 00:03:08,820 That's what I'm saying. You're coming to the dark side. 80 00:03:08,822 --> 00:03:10,355 These are actually really pretty houses back here. 81 00:03:10,357 --> 00:03:11,657 This is kind of cool. 82 00:03:11,659 --> 00:03:14,693 I would like to find a newer craftsman style home. 83 00:03:14,695 --> 00:03:17,462 Newer craftsmans tend to have open floor plans, 84 00:03:17,464 --> 00:03:19,364 Which are really good for entertaining. 85 00:03:19,366 --> 00:03:21,600 I tend to like older homes because they're more 86 00:03:21,602 --> 00:03:22,968 Architecturally appealing. 87 00:03:22,970 --> 00:03:25,537 There's a definite difference in craftsmanship. 88 00:03:25,539 --> 00:03:28,040 2x4s used to actually be 2x4s. 89 00:03:28,042 --> 00:03:30,275 Now they're 1 1/2 by 3 1/2. 90 00:03:30,277 --> 00:03:32,878 And there's been a definite decline in craftsmanship 91 00:03:32,880 --> 00:03:35,514 And in materials over the years. 92 00:03:35,516 --> 00:03:36,982 -It is... -It is a four-bedroom. 93 00:03:36,984 --> 00:03:38,317 It's a four-bedroom. 94 00:03:38,319 --> 00:03:40,919 We would like four bedrooms in a house because we would like 95 00:03:40,921 --> 00:03:43,589 To have at least two children 96 00:03:43,591 --> 00:03:45,657 And then also have room for guests to come visit 97 00:03:45,659 --> 00:03:48,427 Because we do live so far away from friends and family. 98 00:03:48,429 --> 00:03:50,862 I would really like a two-car garage. 99 00:03:50,864 --> 00:03:52,598 I don't enjoy working on cars, 100 00:03:52,600 --> 00:03:54,733 But I can and I will if I have to. 101 00:03:54,735 --> 00:03:57,102 Doesn't the beard tell you that he works on cars? Yes. 102 00:03:57,104 --> 00:04:00,138 I chop wood. I work on cars. -Yes. 103 00:04:00,140 --> 00:04:02,608 A beard, I'm a hairy person. 104 00:04:02,610 --> 00:04:04,943 Okay, so this looks like it's -- this is it here. 105 00:04:04,945 --> 00:04:06,345 -We're coming up on the left? -Yep. 106 00:04:06,347 --> 00:04:11,183 ♪♪ 107 00:04:11,185 --> 00:04:13,852 So it's looking pretty new. 108 00:04:13,854 --> 00:04:15,254 -A little stoop, yeah. -I like the stone. 109 00:04:15,256 --> 00:04:16,521 [ speaks indistinctly ] 110 00:04:16,523 --> 00:04:18,023 So as a real estate agent. 111 00:04:18,025 --> 00:04:20,492 I take a lot of responsibility in working with my clients 112 00:04:20,494 --> 00:04:22,928 Because it's a huge decision. 113 00:04:22,930 --> 00:04:24,863 So when I'm working with clients 114 00:04:24,865 --> 00:04:27,232 That one wants a fixer upper 115 00:04:27,234 --> 00:04:29,468 And one wants a turnkey property, 116 00:04:29,470 --> 00:04:32,337 I have to show them both several different properties 117 00:04:32,339 --> 00:04:33,872 On either spectrum. 118 00:04:33,874 --> 00:04:37,042 And then we get to a place of neutrality. 119 00:04:37,044 --> 00:04:39,511 I think that this is a great house for emy 120 00:04:39,513 --> 00:04:40,912 Because it's move-in ready. 121 00:04:40,914 --> 00:04:44,082 So, guys, this house was built in 2006. 122 00:04:44,084 --> 00:04:45,617 Emy: Okay, this is pretty new. I like that. 123 00:04:45,619 --> 00:04:48,787 So this is the main living area, is that right? Yes. 124 00:04:48,789 --> 00:04:50,422 -Okay. -The only living area. 125 00:04:50,424 --> 00:04:52,591 The only living area, okay. 126 00:04:52,593 --> 00:04:54,760 -Big closet. -Big closet space. 127 00:04:54,762 --> 00:04:57,362 This actually was a duplex. They just redid it. 128 00:04:57,364 --> 00:04:59,064 I was going to say it's not actually as open 129 00:04:59,066 --> 00:05:01,366 As I thought it would be in here. Yeah, I mean... 130 00:05:01,368 --> 00:05:03,735 'cause it is a little bit more closed off. Right. 131 00:05:03,737 --> 00:05:05,671 First thing I noticed is that the front door 132 00:05:05,673 --> 00:05:07,439 Is a literal pane of glass. 133 00:05:07,441 --> 00:05:09,074 Things a burglar's best friend. 134 00:05:09,076 --> 00:05:12,411 The floors, a lot of the finish has worn off already. 135 00:05:12,413 --> 00:05:16,381 Looks like your standard new shoddy craftsmanship. 136 00:05:16,383 --> 00:05:18,050 What do you think about the kitchen? 137 00:05:18,052 --> 00:05:20,585 It's all very new, which is cool. 138 00:05:20,587 --> 00:05:22,554 Would you do it in there? 139 00:05:22,556 --> 00:05:25,824 The lazy susan isn't sitting too well. Okay. 140 00:05:25,826 --> 00:05:28,560 But it's something you can fix. 141 00:05:28,562 --> 00:05:31,029 So this is not my favorite kitchen ever. 142 00:05:31,031 --> 00:05:32,597 But I think I can work with it. 143 00:05:32,599 --> 00:05:36,201 This area is open, so I feel like that's workable. Right. 144 00:05:36,203 --> 00:05:38,370 -I'd gut it. -You would gut it? 145 00:05:38,372 --> 00:05:40,572 -It'd gut it. -It's been completely redone. 146 00:05:40,574 --> 00:05:41,707 It's the cabinetry. 147 00:05:41,709 --> 00:05:42,908 I understand what you're saying 148 00:05:42,910 --> 00:05:45,210 And respectfully disagree about the kitchen, 149 00:05:45,212 --> 00:05:46,812 'cause I really think this is fine. 150 00:05:46,814 --> 00:05:48,513 -I'm with emy on that. -Yeah. 151 00:05:48,515 --> 00:05:51,950 Emy: I'm genuinely shocked that nick wants to gut the kitchen. 152 00:05:51,952 --> 00:05:53,819 From an ethical standpoint, 153 00:05:53,821 --> 00:05:56,488 It is not appropriate for me to use psychology 154 00:05:56,490 --> 00:05:57,756 To manipulate my husband. 155 00:05:57,758 --> 00:06:01,393 However, I understand the way that nick thinks, 156 00:06:01,395 --> 00:06:04,463 And I think that I can sort of work within that 157 00:06:04,465 --> 00:06:08,033 To get him to see my perspective. 158 00:06:08,035 --> 00:06:10,202 Jennifer: She just added this for privacy. 159 00:06:10,204 --> 00:06:12,237 Emy: Okay, yeah, I like that. That's nice. Nick: Okay. 160 00:06:12,239 --> 00:06:15,040 -So there's no garage, though. -There is not. 161 00:06:15,042 --> 00:06:16,641 Okay, but there is space to build a garage so... 162 00:06:16,643 --> 00:06:18,944 -Potentially -- -tradeoffs, right? 163 00:06:18,946 --> 00:06:20,479 We'd have to talk to the city -- mm-hmm. 164 00:06:20,481 --> 00:06:22,047 ...And see what the deal would be 165 00:06:22,049 --> 00:06:24,149 About how far we could build from property. The setback -- 166 00:06:24,151 --> 00:06:25,851 [ speaks indistinctly ] ...To find out 167 00:06:25,853 --> 00:06:27,219 What they are here. 168 00:06:27,221 --> 00:06:31,723 Let's take a look in the crawlspace. 169 00:06:31,725 --> 00:06:34,226 One of the big advantages here is that we have access 170 00:06:34,228 --> 00:06:37,195 To the entire underside of our main floor -- mm-hmm. 171 00:06:37,197 --> 00:06:39,865 ...Which is huge, but it is not finishable. 172 00:06:39,867 --> 00:06:42,968 I'm gonna say this is bedrock dirt. Yeah. 173 00:06:42,970 --> 00:06:46,037 Emy: So what I'm hearing is this is not a space for your drums. 174 00:06:46,039 --> 00:06:49,408 This is extremely not a space for drums. Okay. 175 00:06:49,410 --> 00:06:51,710 I would say a soundproofed room in the basement 176 00:06:51,712 --> 00:06:53,812 Would be our most unusual request. 177 00:06:53,814 --> 00:06:56,915 I'm a drummer. So I would like a music space. 178 00:06:56,917 --> 00:06:59,418 So is there anything the space provides for you? 179 00:06:59,420 --> 00:07:02,954 -The ladder down here. -Just storage. 180 00:07:02,956 --> 00:07:07,359 Yeah, storage for anything that you don't mind if it gets wet. 181 00:07:07,361 --> 00:07:09,961 -Right. -Okay. 182 00:07:09,963 --> 00:07:11,930 So we've got full bath down here. Mm-hmm. 183 00:07:11,932 --> 00:07:13,365 Actually, really like this. 184 00:07:13,367 --> 00:07:15,967 The countertop in here is really nice. 185 00:07:15,969 --> 00:07:19,337 Okay, so here are your two bedrooms downstairs. Okay. 186 00:07:19,339 --> 00:07:21,406 I think putting the drums in one of these bedrooms 187 00:07:21,408 --> 00:07:23,608 Is completely off the table. 188 00:07:23,610 --> 00:07:25,310 -Yeah, we really couldn't. -Yeah. 189 00:07:25,312 --> 00:07:27,779 You do need like an unfinished area. 190 00:07:27,781 --> 00:07:28,880 You can build a room with a room. 191 00:07:28,882 --> 00:07:31,416 -Soundproof. -Yeah. 192 00:07:31,418 --> 00:07:33,051 Emy: I like their hardwoods throughout. 193 00:07:33,053 --> 00:07:37,088 That's really important because carpet's a big no for me. Nick: Yeah. 194 00:07:37,090 --> 00:07:39,424 Okay. There's a lot more going on here. Yes. 195 00:07:39,426 --> 00:07:40,926 This is awesome. 196 00:07:40,928 --> 00:07:42,894 So the master suite is gorgeous. 197 00:07:42,896 --> 00:07:45,197 I love -- this is a great closet. I love this closet, too. 198 00:07:45,199 --> 00:07:47,432 This is a great closet. 199 00:07:47,434 --> 00:07:49,234 You have to admit it's a good closet. 200 00:07:49,236 --> 00:07:50,469 I mean, you lose a lot of closet space 201 00:07:50,471 --> 00:07:53,905 With the window. -Oh, my lord. Nothing. Nothing. 202 00:07:53,907 --> 00:07:55,373 He's not gonna like a thing. 203 00:07:55,375 --> 00:07:58,743 Nick: I can understand why emy would want a move-in ready home. 204 00:07:58,745 --> 00:08:01,880 It's easier and more convenient right now. 205 00:08:01,882 --> 00:08:05,650 But for a newer home that's not put together well, 206 00:08:05,652 --> 00:08:08,587 It ultimately means it's gonna be a lot more work for us 207 00:08:08,589 --> 00:08:09,821 In the future. 208 00:08:09,823 --> 00:08:11,122 Let's check out the rest of this. 209 00:08:11,124 --> 00:08:14,159 -So here is your fourth bedroom. -Okay. 210 00:08:14,161 --> 00:08:16,661 -Which is important to you. -Yes, that is important. 211 00:08:16,663 --> 00:08:19,264 Yeah, I like this room for for a bedroom, for sure. 212 00:08:19,266 --> 00:08:20,365 All right. Come on, mr. Criticism. 213 00:08:20,367 --> 00:08:21,399 Let's go. 214 00:08:21,401 --> 00:08:26,371 ♪♪ 215 00:08:26,373 --> 00:08:28,206 So I love that it's four bedrooms. 216 00:08:28,208 --> 00:08:30,842 It's newer, which is nice and redone. 217 00:08:30,844 --> 00:08:32,911 -I mean, it is move-in ready. -Mm-hmm. 218 00:08:32,913 --> 00:08:35,113 For a house to move-in ready, 219 00:08:35,115 --> 00:08:37,015 We're still talking about sinking a lot of money 220 00:08:37,017 --> 00:08:38,416 And a lot of work into it. 221 00:08:38,418 --> 00:08:39,818 Garage, kitchen. 222 00:08:39,820 --> 00:08:43,388 I think to me, I love that it's so close to downtown, 223 00:08:43,390 --> 00:08:45,190 You know, it's like a 20-minute walk. 224 00:08:45,192 --> 00:08:46,458 Let me ask you this. 225 00:08:46,460 --> 00:08:48,360 Would you like to see some older homes? 226 00:08:48,362 --> 00:08:49,961 I mean, I don't want to see that, 227 00:08:49,963 --> 00:08:51,563 But I think maybe... -I'm interested. 228 00:08:51,565 --> 00:08:55,333 ♪♪ 229 00:08:55,335 --> 00:08:56,768 Brick is so nice. 230 00:08:56,770 --> 00:08:59,271 See how the brick kind of steps down into the house. Yeah. 231 00:08:59,273 --> 00:09:03,041 -Isn't that so neat? -No, it's not. It's just old. 232 00:09:03,043 --> 00:09:04,376 ♪♪ 233 00:09:10,651 --> 00:09:12,784 These are gorgeous houses in this neighborhood. 234 00:09:12,786 --> 00:09:14,085 So that's pretty cool. 235 00:09:14,087 --> 00:09:18,390 Have a lot of reservations 'cause it's priced at $469,000 236 00:09:18,392 --> 00:09:21,560 And I can only assume it's gonna need some renovations, 237 00:09:21,562 --> 00:09:22,794 Which I'm not comfortable with. 238 00:09:22,796 --> 00:09:25,196 How old did you say this house is? 239 00:09:25,198 --> 00:09:26,598 -It was built in '27. -Wow. 240 00:09:26,600 --> 00:09:29,968 Narrator: Newlyweds emy and nick want out of their apartment 241 00:09:29,970 --> 00:09:32,237 And into a home quickly to start a family. 242 00:09:32,239 --> 00:09:33,505 But she wants brand-new 243 00:09:33,507 --> 00:09:36,374 And he's pushing for a vintage fixer upper. 244 00:09:36,376 --> 00:09:38,143 Well, it's definitely old. 245 00:09:38,145 --> 00:09:40,045 This brick is so nice. 246 00:09:40,047 --> 00:09:42,447 Look up there by the top of the gutter 247 00:09:42,449 --> 00:09:45,116 And see how the brick kind of steps down into the house. Yeah. 248 00:09:45,118 --> 00:09:47,986 -Isn't that so neat? -No, it's not. 249 00:09:47,988 --> 00:09:52,557 This definitely does look like an old, well-crafted home. 250 00:09:52,559 --> 00:09:55,927 Oh, but man, look at this -- you can hang a swing out here. Yeah. 251 00:09:55,929 --> 00:09:57,729 -Oh. -Hey, what's up, jen? 252 00:09:57,731 --> 00:09:59,831 Get in here. It's so cold. 253 00:09:59,833 --> 00:10:02,000 I'm excited to show you guys this home. 254 00:10:02,002 --> 00:10:05,270 It's got three bedrooms upstairs. Emy: Okay. 255 00:10:05,272 --> 00:10:09,507 But it has a bonus room downstairs and a garage. 256 00:10:09,509 --> 00:10:10,809 All right. 257 00:10:10,811 --> 00:10:13,244 Jennifer: So nick really likes the old character. 258 00:10:13,246 --> 00:10:16,514 And that's gonna be a really hard sell for emy 259 00:10:16,516 --> 00:10:19,317 To actually go for this house. 260 00:10:19,319 --> 00:10:21,419 I mean, it looks like we've got some nice brick here 261 00:10:21,421 --> 00:10:22,487 Around the chimney. 262 00:10:22,489 --> 00:10:24,189 Let's get rid this paneling. 263 00:10:24,191 --> 00:10:25,857 We haven't even gotten into the first room 264 00:10:25,859 --> 00:10:27,525 And you're already finding projects. 265 00:10:27,527 --> 00:10:30,929 The floors look fantastic, though. They are nice wood floors. 266 00:10:30,931 --> 00:10:33,832 What about the windows? Lots of light. 267 00:10:33,834 --> 00:10:38,870 They look like they are all single pane glass. 268 00:10:38,872 --> 00:10:42,073 Yep. And these are -- these are pretty old. 269 00:10:42,075 --> 00:10:44,342 I thought that you wanted an old house. 270 00:10:44,344 --> 00:10:46,077 This is exactly what you've been asking for. 271 00:10:46,079 --> 00:10:47,779 Yeah, I didn't say that was a bad thing. 272 00:10:47,781 --> 00:10:49,280 I mean, there's a lot of work to be done. 273 00:10:49,282 --> 00:10:53,351 So far, I'm definitely seeing a lot of doable projects. 274 00:10:53,353 --> 00:10:56,488 I would be happier to renovate a house than buy something new 275 00:10:56,490 --> 00:10:59,557 Because ultimately the quality and the craftsmanship 276 00:10:59,559 --> 00:11:01,393 Is there in older homes. 277 00:11:01,395 --> 00:11:04,596 You do tend to lack in newer construction. 278 00:11:04,598 --> 00:11:07,198 -Formal dining room. -Molding is great. 279 00:11:07,200 --> 00:11:09,300 But it is pretty sectioned off. 280 00:11:09,302 --> 00:11:11,536 I know you wanted an open floor plan. 281 00:11:11,538 --> 00:11:13,004 And definitely that's a concern. 282 00:11:13,006 --> 00:11:14,873 Emy, don't freak out about the kitchen. 283 00:11:14,875 --> 00:11:16,107 Remember... 284 00:11:16,109 --> 00:11:17,876 Don't freak out is a great way to start off. 285 00:11:17,878 --> 00:11:19,978 Everything can be remodeled. 286 00:11:19,980 --> 00:11:22,180 ♪♪ 287 00:11:22,182 --> 00:11:24,449 Emy: The kitchen is atrocious. 288 00:11:24,451 --> 00:11:26,418 That is what I think about this kitchen. 289 00:11:26,420 --> 00:11:28,053 The cabinets are solid. 290 00:11:28,055 --> 00:11:30,021 The cabinetry is well-made at least. 291 00:11:30,023 --> 00:11:32,157 They are fine. I'm just... 292 00:11:32,159 --> 00:11:33,291 This is what you wanted to get rid of. 293 00:11:33,293 --> 00:11:34,959 The tile is disgusting. 294 00:11:34,961 --> 00:11:36,327 I mean, it's a lot of space, which is nice, 295 00:11:36,329 --> 00:11:38,196 But it's not usable right now. -Yeah. 296 00:11:38,198 --> 00:11:39,864 I'm not gonna move into a house with a kitchen 297 00:11:39,866 --> 00:11:41,199 I can't use. 298 00:11:41,201 --> 00:11:43,401 The amount of work that this home needs would completely 299 00:11:43,403 --> 00:11:45,070 Blow our timeline out of the water 300 00:11:45,072 --> 00:11:47,172 And it would delay starting our lives together 301 00:11:47,174 --> 00:11:49,140 And ultimately starting a family. 302 00:11:49,142 --> 00:11:51,209 Nick: Definitely a lot of nice detail in this house. 303 00:11:51,211 --> 00:11:53,511 Okay, so this is the master. 304 00:11:53,513 --> 00:11:56,981 For the age of the doorknobs, they're in great shape. 305 00:11:56,983 --> 00:11:59,417 Seems like all the springs in them are working and everything. 306 00:11:59,419 --> 00:12:00,685 I'm actually pleasantly surprised 307 00:12:00,687 --> 00:12:02,120 At the size of the rooms. 308 00:12:02,122 --> 00:12:06,124 -So they did update this bath. -This is the updated bath. 309 00:12:06,126 --> 00:12:07,559 Nick: I know you're not a fan of pedestal sinks. 310 00:12:07,561 --> 00:12:11,329 I hate pedestal sinks. There's no storage there. Yeah. 311 00:12:11,331 --> 00:12:13,465 I don't love the shower. It's more projects. 312 00:12:13,467 --> 00:12:15,900 If you want the bathroom that you want in here, 313 00:12:15,902 --> 00:12:19,070 You're probably looking at a full bathroom renovation. Mm-hmm. 314 00:12:19,072 --> 00:12:21,106 Okay, so this is a spare bedroom. 315 00:12:21,108 --> 00:12:23,975 I mean, it actually is still a really good size. 316 00:12:23,977 --> 00:12:27,078 Well, here is your second bath upstairs. Okay. 317 00:12:27,080 --> 00:12:28,780 There's just no storage in any of them. 318 00:12:28,782 --> 00:12:30,749 It's like, like, I have curly hair. 319 00:12:30,751 --> 00:12:32,851 I have a lot of hair products. -Yeah. 320 00:12:32,853 --> 00:12:34,686 Where do I put them? 321 00:12:34,688 --> 00:12:36,955 In general, this house has a lot more space 322 00:12:36,957 --> 00:12:38,490 In it than I was anticipating. 323 00:12:38,492 --> 00:12:41,493 But the tradeoff is that having a big space in an older house 324 00:12:41,495 --> 00:12:44,395 Means more work in an older house. 325 00:12:44,397 --> 00:12:47,899 I'm really excited to show you guys this area. 326 00:12:47,901 --> 00:12:50,001 We could count it as a fourth bedroom, you know? Okay. 327 00:12:50,003 --> 00:12:51,236 And it has its own bathroom. 328 00:12:51,238 --> 00:12:52,771 You have space down here 329 00:12:52,773 --> 00:12:55,039 For a little sitting area and a bed, you know, for guests. 330 00:12:55,041 --> 00:12:58,510 Yeah, that's true. 331 00:12:58,512 --> 00:13:00,211 All right. 332 00:13:00,213 --> 00:13:02,280 You wanted a place to put your drums. 333 00:13:02,282 --> 00:13:04,115 I think this is a great candidate. 334 00:13:04,117 --> 00:13:07,185 I don't know. I think this room is creepy, personally. 335 00:13:07,187 --> 00:13:09,354 Jennifer: Let's take a look at this next room. 336 00:13:09,356 --> 00:13:11,489 It used to be an official garage, 337 00:13:11,491 --> 00:13:12,991 But they closed it in. 338 00:13:12,993 --> 00:13:15,693 It could easily be converted back to a garage. 339 00:13:15,695 --> 00:13:17,729 -I would absolutely do that. -Yep. 340 00:13:17,731 --> 00:13:22,634 ♪♪ 341 00:13:22,636 --> 00:13:24,869 Nick: There's -- there's a lot of charm in this house. 342 00:13:24,871 --> 00:13:28,173 It's an old house. I think the craftsmanship is fantastic. 343 00:13:28,175 --> 00:13:30,108 There's space in the basement for your drums. 344 00:13:30,110 --> 00:13:32,610 And actually, each of the rooms is pretty spacious. 345 00:13:32,612 --> 00:13:35,113 But there are a lot of concerns that I have about 346 00:13:35,115 --> 00:13:37,081 The number of projects that we have to do. 347 00:13:37,083 --> 00:13:39,483 I am really antsy to get out of our apartment. 348 00:13:39,485 --> 00:13:41,186 And I feel like the longer we stay there, 349 00:13:41,188 --> 00:13:43,922 The more frustrated I become. 350 00:13:43,924 --> 00:13:45,323 This house is a really good example of why 351 00:13:45,325 --> 00:13:47,091 I want a move-in ready home. 352 00:13:47,093 --> 00:13:48,726 And I'm hoping that in seeing this house, 353 00:13:48,728 --> 00:13:50,428 Nick will see my position. 354 00:13:52,566 --> 00:14:01,573 ♪♪ 355 00:14:01,575 --> 00:14:04,642 I will say this is a nice neighborhood. 356 00:14:04,644 --> 00:14:08,880 It is. It's just not as accessible for downtown. 357 00:14:08,882 --> 00:14:11,015 Has 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. 358 00:14:11,017 --> 00:14:13,985 Well, the price is pretty decent. 359 00:14:13,987 --> 00:14:15,854 I don't care if it's priced well, 360 00:14:15,856 --> 00:14:18,356 If we're gonna have to move again in another five years. 361 00:14:18,358 --> 00:14:19,791 I don't want to have to move again. 362 00:14:19,793 --> 00:14:25,163 ♪♪ 363 00:14:25,165 --> 00:14:28,900 Definitely does look to be a newer home. 364 00:14:28,902 --> 00:14:32,704 But we get a new house that's still the style we like. 365 00:14:32,706 --> 00:14:36,040 I mean, look at this porch. This is gorgeous. 366 00:14:36,042 --> 00:14:37,375 -I'll give you the porch. -Yeah. 367 00:14:37,377 --> 00:14:39,410 -Hi, guys! -Hey, what's going on? 368 00:14:39,412 --> 00:14:41,813 Jennifer: Today I'm showing nick and emy 369 00:14:41,815 --> 00:14:44,015 An arts and crafts style house. 370 00:14:44,017 --> 00:14:47,452 It's in a great, lovely old neighborhood, 371 00:14:47,454 --> 00:14:49,520 But it's actually a newly constructed. 372 00:14:49,522 --> 00:14:52,390 And I think they're really gonna like it. 373 00:14:52,392 --> 00:14:53,958 -This is gorgeous in here. -Isn't it nice? 374 00:14:53,960 --> 00:14:55,360 Oh, my gosh. 375 00:14:55,362 --> 00:14:57,362 It's got 3 bedrooms, 2-bath. 376 00:14:57,364 --> 00:15:00,164 But it does have an extra room that you could put a futon in. 377 00:15:00,166 --> 00:15:02,133 So just think about that for now. Okay. 378 00:15:02,135 --> 00:15:06,337 Look at this kitchen. Oh, gosh. I love this island. Oh, man. 379 00:15:06,339 --> 00:15:08,072 The counters are beautiful. 380 00:15:08,074 --> 00:15:11,509 These cabinets are really nice. They're soft close. 381 00:15:11,511 --> 00:15:13,144 Really good shape. 382 00:15:13,146 --> 00:15:15,647 The people that lived in it, he was the builder. Oh, okay. 383 00:15:15,649 --> 00:15:20,084 So he really took time to think about how he wanted this to be. He did. 384 00:15:20,086 --> 00:15:22,253 And it is only three bedrooms. 385 00:15:22,255 --> 00:15:23,488 I know you guys really wanted four. Yeah. 386 00:15:23,490 --> 00:15:25,957 There is a small room right here. 387 00:15:25,959 --> 00:15:27,926 This could be an office. -Okay. 388 00:15:27,928 --> 00:15:29,594 -You know, a little study. -Be like a tremendous... 389 00:15:29,596 --> 00:15:31,362 What about the drum set? 390 00:15:31,364 --> 00:15:32,630 Man, I don't know if I could -- 391 00:15:32,632 --> 00:15:34,732 I don't know if I could fit a drum set in here. 392 00:15:34,734 --> 00:15:36,067 Also remember because you wanted 393 00:15:36,069 --> 00:15:37,969 That fourth bedroom for guests. -Yeah. 394 00:15:37,971 --> 00:15:40,338 I mean, it's a little small for me a bedroom, though. 395 00:15:40,340 --> 00:15:42,707 I would feel so badly. -You could fit a futon. 396 00:15:42,709 --> 00:15:44,642 I'd feel badly sticking somebody in here. 397 00:15:44,644 --> 00:15:46,411 What do guests really need? You know what I mean? Right. 398 00:15:46,413 --> 00:15:49,647 I know. They'd need like a bed and a window 399 00:15:49,649 --> 00:15:51,482 And access to all of our electricity. 400 00:15:51,484 --> 00:15:53,918 Nick gets to go first on this one. Okay. 401 00:15:53,920 --> 00:15:55,019 Okay, go. 402 00:15:55,021 --> 00:15:56,654 All right. Here we go. 403 00:15:56,656 --> 00:15:58,523 [ gasps ] ooh! 404 00:15:58,525 --> 00:15:59,924 -Oh, man. -It's your garage. 405 00:15:59,926 --> 00:16:01,326 This is pretty sweet. 406 00:16:01,328 --> 00:16:02,694 It doesn't have the basement that you wanted -- right. 407 00:16:02,696 --> 00:16:05,730 ...But I mean, you have all of this storage. 408 00:16:05,732 --> 00:16:10,101 It's in great shape, too. 409 00:16:10,103 --> 00:16:12,670 Jennifer: So we have three bedrooms up here, the master -- emy: Okay. 410 00:16:12,672 --> 00:16:17,008 ...And then we have two smaller bedrooms. Okay. 411 00:16:17,010 --> 00:16:19,610 They are a little bit small. 412 00:16:19,612 --> 00:16:22,613 I really want all these spaces to be good for kids. Right. 413 00:16:22,615 --> 00:16:24,816 And I just worry that as kids get older, 414 00:16:24,818 --> 00:16:25,850 This is not gonna be enough space. 415 00:16:25,852 --> 00:16:27,251 You wonder if they'll grow out of it. 416 00:16:27,253 --> 00:16:29,487 Yes, I do, for sure. 417 00:16:29,489 --> 00:16:32,590 I'm honestly really concerned about the fact that this house 418 00:16:32,592 --> 00:16:33,925 Only has three bedrooms 419 00:16:33,927 --> 00:16:36,260 Because we do have friends and family visit so often 420 00:16:36,262 --> 00:16:37,862 And we do want to have children soon. 421 00:16:37,864 --> 00:16:41,632 ♪♪ 422 00:16:41,634 --> 00:16:44,836 Oh, my gosh. This is so pretty. This is awesome. 423 00:16:44,838 --> 00:16:45,937 This is the master bath. 424 00:16:45,939 --> 00:16:48,639 I love this countertop and this granite 425 00:16:48,641 --> 00:16:49,907 Matches the granite that's downstairs, 426 00:16:49,909 --> 00:16:51,075 Which is really nice. -It's so pretty. 427 00:16:51,077 --> 00:16:53,344 I'm actually surprised at how well put together 428 00:16:53,346 --> 00:16:54,746 The house is. 429 00:16:54,748 --> 00:16:58,316 For what it is, I'm pretty pleased. 430 00:16:58,318 --> 00:17:00,852 Emy: So what's out here? A little side porch? 431 00:17:00,854 --> 00:17:02,520 It's a side porch. 432 00:17:02,522 --> 00:17:04,188 It's not a particularly nice view, 433 00:17:04,190 --> 00:17:06,791 But I mean, I'm sure we could use it for something. 434 00:17:06,793 --> 00:17:09,794 So is this -- reasonable place for the garbage cans, too, that's nice. 435 00:17:09,796 --> 00:17:13,631 And remember with your garbage cans to keep bungee cords. Okay. 436 00:17:13,633 --> 00:17:14,932 The local bears in the neighborhood -- 437 00:17:14,934 --> 00:17:16,501 Oh, there's bears in this neighborhood. Yes. 438 00:17:16,503 --> 00:17:18,102 Okay, so we definitely have to be aware of that. 439 00:17:18,104 --> 00:17:19,570 They will get into your garbage can. 440 00:17:19,572 --> 00:17:22,240 And we have a family of turkeys. Guys, it's thanksgiving. 441 00:17:22,242 --> 00:17:24,876 -It's not thanksgiving. -Turkeys. 442 00:17:24,878 --> 00:17:27,612 It is not thanksgiving. We will not eat these turkeys. 443 00:17:27,614 --> 00:17:29,247 Hi, friends. 444 00:17:29,249 --> 00:17:30,681 -So in this neighborhood -- -yeah. 445 00:17:30,683 --> 00:17:32,450 ...We have a lot of bears and we have a lot of turkeys. 446 00:17:32,452 --> 00:17:34,018 Lot of bears. A lot turkeys. I'm not gonna lie. 447 00:17:34,020 --> 00:17:35,686 They're a little scary. Look at them go. 448 00:17:35,688 --> 00:17:38,122 -They won't mess with you. -Are you sure? 449 00:17:38,124 --> 00:17:39,457 They seem aggressive. -They look delicious. 450 00:17:39,459 --> 00:17:41,192 No, they're not. 451 00:17:41,194 --> 00:17:44,228 ♪♪ 452 00:17:44,230 --> 00:17:45,663 All in all, I love that it's newer 453 00:17:45,665 --> 00:17:47,698 And it's the style that we really like. 454 00:17:47,700 --> 00:17:50,368 I'm thrilled that we have a two-car garage here. 455 00:17:50,370 --> 00:17:53,604 My main reservation is that it doesn't have four bedrooms. 456 00:17:53,606 --> 00:17:55,006 In this situation, 457 00:17:55,008 --> 00:17:57,241 We would actually have to put an addition on the house 458 00:17:57,243 --> 00:17:59,510 Or maybe up above the garage 459 00:17:59,512 --> 00:18:00,845 In order to get a fourth bedroom. 460 00:18:00,847 --> 00:18:02,580 Yeah, I'm really not interested 461 00:18:02,582 --> 00:18:05,783 In doing any kind of construction or renovation. 462 00:18:05,785 --> 00:18:07,585 Narrator: But now they need to make a decision 463 00:18:07,587 --> 00:18:09,821 And nick's not giving up on vintage. 464 00:18:09,823 --> 00:18:11,689 What about that old brick tudor that we saw? 465 00:18:11,691 --> 00:18:14,425 It is old and needs a lot of work. 466 00:18:14,427 --> 00:18:15,793 That delays our move in, 467 00:18:15,795 --> 00:18:17,562 That delays us leaving the apartment. 468 00:18:19,899 --> 00:18:24,302 ♪♪ 469 00:18:24,304 --> 00:18:26,737 -Hey, what's going on? -Hi, how are you? 470 00:18:26,739 --> 00:18:28,506 Hungry, how are you? 471 00:18:28,508 --> 00:18:31,209 Good. I am ready to eat. 472 00:18:31,211 --> 00:18:32,844 Narrator: Emy and nick have been married for a month 473 00:18:32,846 --> 00:18:35,480 And are ready to start a family in their first home, 474 00:18:35,482 --> 00:18:38,249 But they need to decide on old versus new. 475 00:18:38,251 --> 00:18:40,118 Maybe we can start by talking about 476 00:18:40,120 --> 00:18:42,019 This craftsman house that we saw. 477 00:18:42,021 --> 00:18:44,522 We could move right into that and get to living our life 478 00:18:44,524 --> 00:18:46,090 And that's ultimately what we want to do. 479 00:18:46,092 --> 00:18:48,359 I think it's move-in ready, but I'm not sure about 480 00:18:48,361 --> 00:18:53,131 The quality of that house and the lack of garage. 481 00:18:53,133 --> 00:18:55,232 But it does have a recently redone kitchen, 482 00:18:55,234 --> 00:18:56,400 Which is really good. 483 00:18:56,402 --> 00:18:57,869 There's a good basement sort of. 484 00:18:57,871 --> 00:18:59,937 You can store some things down there, at least. 485 00:18:59,939 --> 00:19:02,140 It is walking distance to downtown, 486 00:19:02,142 --> 00:19:04,375 Which would be so, so nice for us. 487 00:19:04,377 --> 00:19:06,844 And let's not forget, this house has four bedrooms 488 00:19:06,846 --> 00:19:08,946 And it's priced at a price point 489 00:19:08,948 --> 00:19:11,516 That's pretty comfortable for both of us, I would say. 490 00:19:11,518 --> 00:19:13,618 What about that old brick tudor that we saw? 491 00:19:13,620 --> 00:19:16,354 It is old and needs a lot of work. 492 00:19:16,356 --> 00:19:17,955 That delays our move in, 493 00:19:17,957 --> 00:19:19,924 That delays us leaving the apartment. 494 00:19:19,926 --> 00:19:21,526 But I've always really wanted a home 495 00:19:21,528 --> 00:19:24,829 That had some really good quality craftsmanship to it. 496 00:19:24,831 --> 00:19:26,697 And there is a garage. 497 00:19:26,699 --> 00:19:28,132 We did have the potential 498 00:19:28,134 --> 00:19:29,834 To maybe do a little work on the basement, 499 00:19:29,836 --> 00:19:32,303 Make that a fourth bedroom. 500 00:19:32,305 --> 00:19:33,538 So then let's talk about this 501 00:19:33,540 --> 00:19:35,673 Other craftsman house that we saw. 502 00:19:35,675 --> 00:19:39,110 I was not thrilled that it did not have a basement, 503 00:19:39,112 --> 00:19:42,079 But it did have a two-car garage. 504 00:19:42,081 --> 00:19:43,548 Right, and it is a really good price. 505 00:19:43,550 --> 00:19:45,716 But we're giving up a fourth bedroom 506 00:19:45,718 --> 00:19:48,019 And we're giving up proximity to downtown. 507 00:19:48,021 --> 00:19:50,521 It is the newest house that we've seen -- mm-hmm. 508 00:19:50,523 --> 00:19:52,690 ...And that's kind of one of my issues. 509 00:19:52,692 --> 00:19:55,726 But at least he does have some good bones. 510 00:19:55,728 --> 00:20:05,336 ♪♪ 511 00:20:05,338 --> 00:20:06,938 What do you think of putting this here? 512 00:20:06,940 --> 00:20:10,308 We chose the new build move-in ready craftsman 513 00:20:10,310 --> 00:20:13,211 Because it provided the most for us 514 00:20:13,213 --> 00:20:15,980 And it's an open floor plan with a big kitchen that I love. 515 00:20:15,982 --> 00:20:17,381 Also the craftsmanship. 516 00:20:17,383 --> 00:20:19,717 This house is really well put together. 517 00:20:19,719 --> 00:20:22,253 And then the builder was extremely thoughtful. 518 00:20:22,255 --> 00:20:24,922 So you will take these for me. 519 00:20:24,924 --> 00:20:27,892 The original asking price for the house was $449,000 520 00:20:27,894 --> 00:20:29,126 And that was what we paid. 521 00:20:29,128 --> 00:20:30,828 For what we're getting $449,000 522 00:20:30,830 --> 00:20:32,163 Is completely reasonable. 523 00:20:32,165 --> 00:20:33,531 I am extremely happy 524 00:20:33,533 --> 00:20:35,366 That he does not have to do any major renovations. 525 00:20:35,368 --> 00:20:36,767 It means that we can move right in 526 00:20:36,769 --> 00:20:39,737 And get started living our life in the way that we wanted. 527 00:20:39,739 --> 00:20:41,806 The process of moving is always really hard 528 00:20:41,808 --> 00:20:43,374 And pretty stressful. 529 00:20:43,376 --> 00:20:48,379 So being able to move right in was very convenient. 530 00:20:48,381 --> 00:20:49,547 Emy: This is just too tight. 531 00:20:49,549 --> 00:20:53,017 I can't imagine having this be a bedroom. 532 00:20:53,019 --> 00:20:55,953 The biggest compromise that I made in choosing this home 533 00:20:55,955 --> 00:20:58,256 Is that this house only has three bedrooms. 534 00:20:58,258 --> 00:21:00,524 But I think ultimately, at some point down the line, 535 00:21:00,526 --> 00:21:02,627 I'd be open to doing a little bit of renovation. 536 00:21:02,629 --> 00:21:05,296 I think the house definitely does have the potential 537 00:21:05,298 --> 00:21:06,631 For a little bit of expansion 538 00:21:06,633 --> 00:21:09,200 To create a fourth bedroom of some kind. 539 00:21:09,202 --> 00:21:11,002 I really have come to love the neighborhood 540 00:21:11,004 --> 00:21:12,270 And the location. 541 00:21:12,272 --> 00:21:14,839 If we wanted to walk, we'd be about a 40-minute walk. 542 00:21:14,841 --> 00:21:16,707 There's no basement in this house, 543 00:21:16,709 --> 00:21:19,110 But it does have a two-car garage. 544 00:21:19,112 --> 00:21:22,179 We also have plans to put in a soundproof shed in the back 545 00:21:22,181 --> 00:21:24,048 So that I can play some drums. 546 00:21:24,050 --> 00:21:26,484 I have all the warm and fuzzy feelings about this house 547 00:21:26,486 --> 00:21:29,086 And the idea that this could be and probably will be 548 00:21:29,088 --> 00:21:30,288 Where we start our family. 549 00:21:30,290 --> 00:21:31,689 It's an exciting time.