[David] I'm in North Carolina
with jackpot winner, Carol.
-[Carol] Hello, David! -Oh -- oh.
And she's as quirky as they come.
-Those big 18-wheelers? -You drive those?
-Everywhere. -[imitates honking sound]
So I need to find a home to match that big personality.
I wanted to show you something that had a little more drama.
This is way different.
[David] And folks, you're in for a good ride.
-A gift for me? -This one is very personal.
[David] OK. Is it real?
-[Carol] No, it's -- actually. -[David] You cheap.
[all laughing]
♪♪
Small town USA, here we come.
Heading back to North Carolina, which is always a treat.
It's a great pace of life. It's my pace of life.
I like a slower vibe,
probably because I'm on the road all the time.
It's a really special time of year here in North Carolina.
Like, it is the early onset of spring.
Like, everything's this little pale green,
and things are just starting to bud.
Spring is around the corner.
Really excited to meet Carol
and hear her story, see what's going on.
How did she come into our money?
I hear she's a real character, and I love a good personality.
♪♪
-Hello, hello. -[Carol] Hi, David!
Aren't you guys just the cutest?
-[laughing] -[Carol] Well, thank you.
-Oh, David. -Oh -- oh.
[all laughing]
-Oh, my God. -It's so great to see you.
I feel violated.
-Oh, great. -I know.
[Devonte] Oh, you're a hugger, aren't you?
-Nice to see you guys. -You're a good hugger, too.
You guys are adorable.
All right, this is gonna be a fun week.
[Devonte] I hope so.
Your eyes are insane.
It's almost uncomfortable to look at both of you.
Holy cow.
-Have you guys lived here all your life? -[Carol] No.
I was born and raised in PA.
-Pennsylvania. -[Carol] Pennsylvania.
But where did you get this accent?
I left PA when I was 21.
-And you -- -[Carol] I joined the United States Army.
I became a truck driver.
-Those big 18 wheelers. -Do you drive those?
-I drive those everywhere. -Do you love it?
-[Carol] I love it. -That's great.
What's your favorite thing about it?
Being in a big truck and just being out there driving
on the road.
People looking up at you, "You really drive those trucks?"
-[David] That's amazing. -And I smile and say, "Yeah."
[imitates honking sound]
Yeah, and that's what I do, too.
-Well, you have to. -You do.
Do you get a lot of that when people do that?
-The children. -[David] Right.
Yeah, they wanna see the excitement.
There's been times I've been going down the road,
and the people will climb out the back windows
and be just going, pooh, pooh. -Yeah, yes.
Granted -- she has to have a booster seat to even
see over the front. -That --
[laughing]
[Carol] You weren't supposed to release the secret.
Oh, I love -- I love that.
-Do you really? -No.
Do you have, like, shoe extenders?
[all laughing]
When I was in the military, they used to joke with me
and say I had to put blocks on my feet.
How is it like being a passenger or one of those things?
It's pretty cool. It's not that bad.
Do you feel powerful like your mom?
[Devonte] Yeah, just a little bit.
I mean, I'm in the military as well.
-I love this. -Army National Guard.
I've been there eight years now.
Well, thank you guys for your service.
-[mother and son] Thank you. -That's incredible.
My daughter is now in the Navy.
Stop it.
She's now in Pensacola doing her training.
Incredible. So I'm here for a reason.
You came into some money somehow.
Yes, I did. I had hit the PA lottery.
So you're just buying lottery tickets in every state?
-[Carol] Well... -Or just in PA?
-Every state. -[David] Every state?
-Every state. -OK, how much did you win?
I won $1 million.
So what does it feel like being a millionaire?
It was a great relief. It took a lot off my shoulders.
-So are we renting still? -Yes, I'm renting right now.
But I'd rather not be renting.
-I'd rather own my own. -[David] Of course.
What kind of house are we looking for?
-Three bedroom, two bath. -Love.
[Carol] Something cozy, quiet, ready to move into.
-Love it. -I don't --
really like the open floor plan.
-Oh...oh. -[Carol] I am old school.
Do you want something older then?
-Yes. -Do you want a house with character?
With character.
You're gonna give me how much?
I'm gonna give you up to $400,000.
Can I spend $404,000?
If you can find the right house.
I knew it. She was flexing.
-[Devonte laughs] -I knew she was gonna be flexing.
Could I spent $450,000. if I find the perfect house?
-If you find the perfect house. -Can I spend $600,000?
-[Carol] Definitely not. -[all laughing]
She has limits. Yeah, we're testing them.
-See, I was like -- -Unless she's playing
the lottery, then she don't have any more limits.
Now, if I hit lottery again, I'm going to come back
and find you to find the next house.
I'll shop with you regardless.
[all laughing]
This is going to be fun. I'm ready to spend your money.
Oh, let's go spend it.
You're not afraid of spending money, are you?
-No. -[David] Cheers.
-Let's get this party started. -Cheers.
Carol has been searching the Greensboro area
for her dream home for months with no luck.
But my real estate agent, Michael, has a few listings
that are about to change that.
Ooh.
[Michael] Thank you.
-I'm glad to have you. -Absolutely.
-Thanks for being a part of it. -Mm-hmm.
[David] It'll be a huge help. I've never been to the area.
Um -- houses. -[Michael] Yes.
Got some good ones?
-The sheet's right here. -Mm-hmm.
-The Gibsonville or are we all over the place? -[Michael] Mm-hmm.
So, yeah, we have options
for Greensboro and Gibsonville. -Oh, I love that.
-And I think that would be ideal for them. -It's that brick?
-Mm-hmm, yes. -That's nice.
These are cute. Good prices.
Not near the prices that we saw five or six years ago.
-Different market then. -Yeah.
Your market's going up.
The market is going up right now.
We are in that buyer's market.
People got a little more different options
to choose from.
How long are houses on the market?
I would say average days on market is probably,
now about 110 days. -OK.
And again, everything is driven by price.
-So it's a buyer's market. -Buyer's market.
So just because it's this price
doesn't mean we can bid a little lower?
Yes, no, we definitely bid a little lower.
-Great. -The whole objective is
any time we do a negotiation is to get not a deal,
but a steal. -A steal.
Oh, whoa. All right.
[both laughing]
Thank you so much for having me.
-Well, thank you again, David. -[David] Absolutely.
♪♪
[David] Greensboro's cute. There's money here.
It's very pretty.
Driving around, it's very scenic.
Just a wonderful place to have that quiet life
that Carol is looking for.
OakBark Lane is a great house. We're right in Greensboro.
It's in the country, I would say,
but there's still neighbors.
-[birds chirping] .Do you hear that?
Birds. You know what you don't hear?
People. And that's how she likes it.
-You guys ready? -[Carol] I'm ready.
-[David] All right. -[Devonte] Oh, yes.
All right. The house was built in 1974.
We're gonna call this one OakBark Lane.
Completely renovated.
It's got four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
-[Carol] Four bedrooms? -[David] I know.
Got an extra one for you to come visit.
-You're so darling. -[Devonte laughing]
[David] Almost 2,200 square feet.
It's on almost 3 quarter of an acre.
-And we're at $370,000. -[Carol] $370,000?
-$370,000. -[Devonte] Oh, on the lower end.
I know, right? Come on in, my darlings.
-[Carol] Well, thank you. -[Devonte] Oh, wow.
-[Carol] Wow. -[David] Take it in.
[Devonte] I love this area right here.
-Ooh, look at the window. -The front window, the light comes in.
This is exactly what I'm talking about.
[David] No projects. As you see,
everything's been renovated. -[Devonte] Right.
Now, we have a separate dining room.
[Carol] Oh.
I like how it's separated from the living room.
It's your own little area.
Are you going to use this room a lot?
-Probably not. -I got to eat.
Oh, would you? Do you eat here?
I eat in the dining room.
I don't eat in my living room.
There's no food allowed in my living room.
Oh, my gosh, I love you. You guys are so cute.
Great, renovated kitchen,
but still has that vintage feel.
[Carol] It does.
Still with the original cabinets, which I love.
[Carol] I love the cabinet space.
-Who cooks? -Oh, I did.
-What do you cook? -Food.
-[David] I know, [laughs]. -Concoctions.
-Is it good? -Most times, yes.
Absolutely.
[David] Also, on the ground floor
is a gorgeous separate living area.
Down a few steps, we have a half bath over here,
which is lovely. -[Devonte] Oh, wow.
-[Carol] Wow. -And look how cute.
Oh, my goodness.
[Devonte] It's like your own little den, Mom.
♪♪
[David] Three guest bedrooms upstairs
and the sanctuary for Carol.
So you have an entire suite.
I like the room that's in here.
-[David] It's big, right? -It's spacious.
-[David] Huge bed, right? -[Carol] Yes.
[David] Do you have a king size bed?
Yes, I have a king size bed.
[David] Great.
Sleep Number, so I need plenty of room.
[all laughing]
-So, can I have this one? -No, son.
You'll stay at the other end with your daughter.
Get over here, like I told you.
What did you say? "Sir, yes, sir."
-No, sir. -No.
I can't imagine you taking orders and, like,
you didn't give sass back. -Oh, I did.
[laughs] Do you get in trouble?
No, that's how I got to work for the first sergeant,
and then I worked up for the colonel.
I had to get a security clearance, but yeah,
I went all the way up. -Because of your sass?
-[Carol] Yeah, they love me. -Oh, I bet.
What's not to love?
Go check out your own bathroom over here.
[laughing]
[Carol] Oh, I like the walk-in shower.
Oh, yeah, that is nice, isn't it?
[Carol] It is. I like this.
-[David] Good. -Very nice.
[David] All right, Why don't we go outside?
-[Devonte] Sweet. -[David] You guys are adorable.
-[Devonte] Oh. -[David] Little screened-in porch.
We have a deck over here with a hot tub.
-[Carol] Uh-oh, a hot tub? -[David] Uh-huh.
[Devonte] That'll be nice.
[Carol] Look how big the yard is.
See where the fence is back there?
[Devonte] Oh, yeah.
[David] See where those trees right there?
So that's your property. Like, look how huge it is.
-It's huge. -Yeah.
And it still gives me that country feeling
that I'm looking for. -Yeah.
-How did I do today? -You did great today.
Good. What do you want?
What can I do for you tomorrow?
Keep going. Just do what you're doing, baby.
-I love this. -I love it, too.
"Baby"? Ooh, say more.
I need to find a man who says that to me.
[mother and son laughing]
[David] How about honeybunch?
[all laughing]
[David] Gibsonville is precious.
It is small-town USA at its best.
And there's a little train station down there
with a little, like, train you can ride as kids.
You're in the middle of nowhere, but there's neighbors.
♪♪
Let's talk about how cute this neighborhood is.
-[Carol] It's quiet. -You're in shorts, sir.
-It is 39 degrees out. -Oh, I'm a soldier.
-I do this all the time. -[laughs] You are a soldier.
That's mama's son right there.
[David] That's amazing. All right, so see this brick house right here?
-[Carol] Yes. -[David] That's the house.
Triple Jay Field is a great house.
It's got three bedrooms and two bathrooms,
almost 2,000 square feet. Sets on almost half an acre.
-Almost a half an acre. -[Devonte] Oh, nice.
We're a little more expensive about $385,000.
Cute, little front porch.
[Devonte chuckles]
[David] Here we are. Let's get into it.
-[Devonte] Oh, wow. -[Carol] Wow.
Look how spacious this is.
[Devonte] Check out the crown molding.
It's really detailed in here, isn't it? -[Carol] It is.
[David] All right, shall we take a seat?
-Why, sure. -Look at that -- [laughs]
"Why, sure."
[all laughing]
[David] Look how big the space is.
[Carol] And you still have plenty of room around you to move.
[David] Yeah. That's why I have a lovely fireplace over there.
[Carol] I see that.
-[Devonte] Great. -[David] It's great, isn't it?
-[Carol] It's beautiful. -It's a good house so far, right?
-[Devonte] Yeah, absolutely. -Yes.
OK, we have a lot to look at, shall we?
-[Devonte] We shall. -[David] Let's go look at your bedroom.
-[Devonte laughing] -[Carol] Let's go.
[all laughing]
[David] All right.
Got two bedrooms and a bathroom.
-[Carol] I like that. -[David] Not a bad size.
No, this is a good size. What size bed is this?
-[David] This is a queen. -It's a queen.
[Devonte] Yeah, it fits really nice.
[David] So, we have carpet in here.
-You good with that? -Yes, I'm good with that.
[David] Yeah, carpet's nice in the bedrooms, right?
-It sure is. -[David] All right.
So, we have a bathroom here.
[Devonte] Yeah, not as nice as yesterday,
but it's still something we could work on.
-Yeah, no problem. -Another tub shower.
-[David] Get rid of the tub. -[Devonte laughing]
-But it's just a shower. -If you save me some money,
-I can afford to put one in there. -Mm-hmm, no.
It all depends on how much you love the house.
-[Carol] Oh -- ooh. -[David and Devonte laughing]
-Oh, look at this room. -[David] Much bigger room.
-[Devonte] Yeah, a lot bigger. I'm going to choose this one. -[Carol] This is bigger.
He was on this earth first.
-I understand that. -Yeah.
But you have not met my daughter.
Well, she's not here.
And you know how your sister is.
Good luck with that one.
[David] Separate dining, just the way Carol likes it.
-I like the -- -Wow, look at all the appliance is very nice.
[Carol] I like all the cupboard space.
-There's plenty of room. -[David] Tons of room.
And a second informal space perfect for morning coffee.
But it's gotta be hazelnut.
-[blows raspberry] -[Devonte laughs]
I love a good nut myself.
[all laughing]
[David] There's a great sized main bedroom, ensuite bathroom,
and a huge walk-in,
topping things off with a dreamy outdoor space.
All right. The backyard is just precious.
Little patio here, great for grilling.
-[Carol] Oh, it is. -Yeah, right?
[Devonte] Yeah, a nice little grill-out pad.
Look at this. Look at this.
[Carol] This is a beautiful green yard.
-[David] It's gorgeous. -[Devonte] It looks very luscious.
Not as big of a backyard as yesterday. -[Carol] Yeah, not as --
-But it's still very nice. -Yeah, not as big.
Yesterday was extra-large.
-And it's nice here. It's quiet. -Yeah.
It's kind of country, but yet you can hear the cars
out there running around.
-And I know you love that. -[Carol] I do like that.
I know that it's a requirement for you to be near
an interstate, and we are.
It's just easier being a trucker.
-I can... -[David] Just get on.
-Get on, get off. -[David] Yep.
You like the house?
-Like the property? -[Carol] I really like this house.
But I was wondering if maybe you could find me something
with a little more privacy, maybe a fence. -Little more privacy.
-Found one. -[Carol] You found one?
I did.
If you want to go to downtown Gibsonville,
let's ride the train. -Let's go.
-There's a cute little train. -We can ride the train.
It's so cute. Oh, yes.
♪♪
[David] I'm in central North Carolina with Carol,
who's looking for a home
with the help of her son -- Devonte.
She's a million dollars richer, and she is ready
to find her forever home.
And for our final property, we're back in Gibsonville,
just 20 minutes east of Greensboro.
Sapling Cottage is a really great house.
It's our largest house,
and it's our newest house built in 2006.
Still 20 years old.
It's on a little bit of a smaller of a lot,
but it does have a fence, so there's a lot of privacy,
and the price is our most expensive at $380,000.
-What do you think of the house? -I think it's beautiful.
-She's cute, right? -[Carol] It is cute.
[David] Sapling Cottage, ready to hear about it?
I'm ready to hear about it.
Four bedrooms, three bathrooms.
-Back to four bedrooms. -I know, right?
-Two car garage, as you see. -Two car garage.
-[Carol] How many square feet? -[David] 2,350.
-[Carol] Ooh, we moved up. -[David] We moved up.
-[Devonte laughing] -What's the price?
Smaller lot, $380,000.
Whoa, look at the price.
I love how you ask me these questions.
You're so cute. I can't take it!
-Ready? -[Carol] I'm ready.
All right, come on in.
-Oh, wow, look at, look at this grand entrance. -Wow.
-This is really nice. -This house is gorgeous.
-[Devonte] Oh, my God! -[David] Told you it was different.
-[Devonte laughing -[Carol] This is way different.
[David] I wanted to show you something that had a little more drama,
because you're, you know, a little dramatic.
-A little bit. -A little bit,
and I love it. -A lot.
[David laughing] All right, come on in.
It's a little more open.
-[Carol] Wow. -[David] Taller ceilings.
-[Devonte] Yeah. -So we have a base
of 9-foot ceilings.
The other two houses had a base of 8-foot.
I'll never reach these. I'll need a ladder to climb.
You know, honey, you couldn't reach an eight-foot ceiling
if you tried, so it doesn't really matter.
[all laughing]
Do you want to go in the kitchen?
-I see you going over there. -I wanna go now.
Go, go, go, go.
Do your thing.
[Carol] Look at the kitchen.
[Devonte] Oh, my gosh. Very nice.
[David] Nicely designed. They did a really great job
with the color palette. -[Carol] I love the colors.
[David] Granite countertops, subway tile for the backsplash.
So that automatically brings the designer element into it.
-[Devonte] I can see that. -[David] Yeah.
I'm really liking this house, David.
It's good, isn't it? We have first-floor living,
so you don't have to go up and down those stairs.
Wow.
-[David] Want to check it out? -I do.
We do have a fireplace in here.
Come on!
Fireplace is beautiful.
So good, right? Creates a vibe.
-[Carol] It sure does. -Yeah, just like this room.
This room creates a vibe as well.
Wow. Look at this room.
-[David] It's a big room. -[Carol] Look at the door.
It's not a regular door. It's a sliding door.
[David] Yeah, it's a little barn door moment.
-Little country moment. -Little country --
we're in the country. -[Devonte laughing]
-Why don't you guys go check out the bathroom?
[all laughing]
-[Carol] Wow. -[Devonte] Oh, this is very nice.
-Look at the shower. -[Carol] I finally got an open shower with no tub.
I really like this.
And the color scheme is beautiful.
[David] Color scheme is lovely.
Another walk-in closet.
Not quite as big as the one we looked at yesterday.
-But you still have space. -[David] But you know, we have an extra bedroom.
-We have another bedroom? -We do.
-I can turn that into a closet. -[David] Yeah.
On the second-floor are additional living areas,
a guest bathroom, and three more bedrooms.
More than enough for the family.
And that extra closet space for Carol's clothes.
Isn't this cute?
[Carol] Oh, this is a cute little setup.
[David] It's a cute little setup, right?
I see you found me one with a fence, David.
[David] I found you a fence.
[Carol] Privacy right here on both sides.
[David] Carpet path all the way through.
You could do a little hiking in the backyard.
-[Carol] Oh, I could? -[David] Yeah.
Or I could go skiing
when it snows once every five years. -[both laughing]
-[Carol] I like it. -[David] Yeah.
[Carol] I really like this house, David.
-[David] You like it? -[Carol] You did a great job.
-[David] A contender? -[Carol] Very much so.
-[Devonte laughs] -[David] Get in there.
Let's go eat some food.
-[Devonte] Oh, yes. -[David] Those are crazy.
[Devonte laughing] Yes.
♪♪
-[David] You ready for this? -[Carol] I am ready for this.
-[Devonte] I'm ready for this for you. -[David] I'm excited.
Right? Brand new house.
Paid for.
-Paid for, cash. -No mortgage, no rent.
-I'm so excited. -That's gonna feel so good.
[Carol] It is.
It feels great.
How does that feel, sitting here with your mom,
say these and seeing the smile on her face?
You know, I've never seen her so happy, so excited.
-[David] Right? -She was so excited to be here
with you and have you join us on this experience.
And, you know, I feel so happy for her... -[David] Amazing.
...because I know that she's always wanted this
nice, clean, rent free type place
that she could just come home to every day.
Yeah, when you don't have a mortgage, like,
life just gets easier.
-It's been a struggle as a single parent... -[David] Of course.
with two kids my whole life. -It's a feat.
-[Carol] Well, a majority of it. -Right.
-That's a big deal. -It's great.
-[David] I'm glad you had a good time. -I really did.
You guys have been so sweet.
And I love that you're just authentically you.
So you want me to continue being me on this last part?
I want you to just continue being you
for the rest of your life. -Oh, OK.
[all laughing]
All right. Houses.
-[Carol] So with OakBark Lane. -[David] It's a great house.
-Great property. -[Carol] I like that it had a big backyard.
I like the open, when we walked in,
the light that shined through it.
[David] All renovated.
-[Carol] Yes. -And it was a good price.
-It was a great price. -[David] Yeah.
Triple Jay Fields.
-Good house. -[Carol] Solid house.
[David] Solid house, one level.
-[Carol] I like the landscaping of the house. -[David] Yeah.
-[Carol] I really wanted a fence. -[David] That's right.
[Carol] I also like the fact that the bedrooms are at one end
of the house, and I had my privacy at the other end.
-Yes, it was a good house. -It was a good house.
Good house in Gibsonville as well.
-This one was a bigger home. -[Carol] That was beautiful.
[David] A little newer, you know, only 20 years old.
[Carol] But it also has the fence on the back.
-[David] It did. -[Carol] I like that.
[David] I know you love that. There's four bedrooms.
-[Carol] Four bedrooms. -[David] Which is really nice.
[Devonte] The extra room upstairs, like a little bonus room area,
maybe an entertainment type room.
-He's making room for his video games. -I was --
I was wondering, and he's like, "Video games."
-[Carol] Video games. -Period.
[all laughing]
All right, time has come.
I have decided to go with -- you still agree with me?
Yeah.
[David] Time has come.
I have decided to go with -- you still agree with me?
Yeah.
Triple Jay Field.
♪♪
[David] I love that house for you. It's a good one.
[Carol] I liked the landscaping. I also had the two bedrooms.
-I'm separated on the other side... -[David] Yeah.
...so I still have my privacy. -[David] It's nice.
I'm excited to see what you do with it.
-[Carol] Well, thank you. -I'm excited for you guys.
I'm excited -- I'm very thankful for all your help.
So I did get you just a little sentimental thing.
You have a gift for me? OK.
-[Carol] Straight to you. -Oh, it's heavy.
[Carol] Got a little weight to it.
[David] It's got a little weight.
-Oh, you got this engraved! -[Carol] I did.
[David] "Thank you, David, for celebrating
with me in Gibsonville, North Carolina."
-That's very sweet. -So you'll never forget Gibsonville.
-[David] And it's pink. -[Carol] It's pink.
-It's a little diamond. -[David] Is it real?
-[Carol] No. -Oh, you cheap!
-I actually -- -[all laughing]
♪♪
[Carol] I chose Triple Jay Field.
It was just home to me.
David did an outstanding job.
It was like he knew exactly what to look for.
Everything was perfect about it.
My best friend, Maria!
Best friend.
I'm excited for today. I got some friends coming over.
Glad you could make it, honey.
I'm finally settled into my home now.
-I'm happy for you guys. -[Carol] Thank you.
Y'all have been great.
Thanks for all the help and support.
David, I really appreciate you taking the time
out of your busy schedule to helping my mom
find this beautiful home.
And it's been a long journey for her.
Like, she's, uh -- been through a lot.
I guess I'm just very proud of her,
how far she's came.
Son, thank you for doing this journey with me.
And I really want to thank David for taking the time out
to find me my perfect dream home.
Come on, DJ!
♪♪
[guests] Ooh!
[Carol] And one day when D's ready to get his,
we're coming back for you. -[laughs]
Be waiting.