1 00:00:00,867 --> 00:00:01,834 -Ah! -Yes! 2 00:00:01,834 --> 00:00:04,634 I can definitely see the speakers, the band. 3 00:00:04,700 --> 00:00:07,967 [narrator] Newlyweds Cedric and Erinn have been living in cramped quarters 4 00:00:07,967 --> 00:00:10,100 ever since he moved into her home in 5 00:00:10,100 --> 00:00:11,166 the Houston suburbs. 6 00:00:11,166 --> 00:00:12,300 [Cedric] This is important. 7 00:00:12,300 --> 00:00:14,567 My clothes are kind of still in the suitcase right now. 8 00:00:14,567 --> 00:00:16,934 -Oh, see, now this -- -Having a personal space in the closet... 9 00:00:17,000 --> 00:00:18,300 We can get 'em out the suitcase! 10 00:00:18,300 --> 00:00:21,166 [narrator] They're looking for a place together, and she wants 11 00:00:21,166 --> 00:00:22,967 something grand this time around. 12 00:00:22,967 --> 00:00:25,166 I love the height of the ceiling. 13 00:00:25,166 --> 00:00:28,367 But it's his first home, which makes him nervous. 14 00:00:28,367 --> 00:00:29,934 You think our furniture will fit? 15 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:31,767 -We probably would have to buy some more. -Why not? 16 00:00:31,767 --> 00:00:33,367 -Yeah. -Why are you so nonchalant about that? 17 00:00:33,367 --> 00:00:34,734 -[laughing] Yeah. -We'll just buy some more! 18 00:00:34,734 --> 00:00:38,133 [narrator] He wants a well-priced place in the city, but he'll have 19 00:00:38,200 --> 00:00:39,834 a hard time being heard. 20 00:00:39,900 --> 00:00:41,166 She can be very uptight. 21 00:00:41,166 --> 00:00:44,533 I can just envision the wild parties and -- 22 00:00:44,600 --> 00:00:45,667 -Wild parties? -[Chelsey] Yes! 23 00:00:45,667 --> 00:00:47,133 We are not in college. 24 00:00:47,200 --> 00:00:48,567 That's what I'm thinking. 25 00:00:48,567 --> 00:00:50,400 [doorbell rings] [theme music playing] 26 00:01:00,300 --> 00:01:01,800 [upbeat music playing] 27 00:01:02,800 --> 00:01:04,033 What are you working on? 28 00:01:04,100 --> 00:01:06,233 Trying to edit this audio for this client. 29 00:01:06,300 --> 00:01:08,433 My name is Erinn, and I am a nurse practitioner. 30 00:01:08,500 --> 00:01:11,266 I'm Cedric, and I'm an audio engineer. 31 00:01:11,266 --> 00:01:12,834 We met 10 years ago. 32 00:01:12,900 --> 00:01:14,467 At the time, I was living in Detroit. 33 00:01:14,467 --> 00:01:16,767 I traveled here with my friends for a bachelor party. 34 00:01:16,767 --> 00:01:18,266 You know, I was chilling at the bar. 35 00:01:18,266 --> 00:01:19,634 I was fly. 36 00:01:19,634 --> 00:01:22,467 -He says that, I literally don't remember what he looked like. -Hoo! 37 00:01:22,467 --> 00:01:25,634 We went on our first date before he left town, and we got 38 00:01:25,700 --> 00:01:27,467 married nine months ago. -Yes. 39 00:01:27,467 --> 00:01:28,800 Did you have a lot of patients today? 40 00:01:28,800 --> 00:01:32,667 [Cedric] When I moved here to Houston, of course, Erinn already had 41 00:01:32,667 --> 00:01:35,166 her, bought her home, so I moved in with her. 42 00:01:35,166 --> 00:01:38,233 [Erinn] In the home, it was just my daughter, Sydney, who's 16, 43 00:01:38,300 --> 00:01:39,300 and our dog, Tyson. 44 00:01:39,300 --> 00:01:41,834 We quickly realized that the space was gonna be 45 00:01:41,900 --> 00:01:44,700 super tight -- we put the house on the market, 46 00:01:45,667 --> 00:01:48,233 and it sold faster than we expected, 47 00:01:48,300 --> 00:01:51,033 and so luckily, we have great friends, 48 00:01:51,100 --> 00:01:53,433 and we are staying with them. 49 00:01:53,500 --> 00:01:55,634 It's been a little tough, just, you know, for one, 50 00:01:55,700 --> 00:01:58,734 just all my clothes, just still living out a suitcase. 51 00:01:58,800 --> 00:02:02,867 She takes up, like, two, three closets, so, moving into, 52 00:02:02,867 --> 00:02:05,834 you know, Erinn's home, I didn't feel like was my space. 53 00:02:05,900 --> 00:02:07,233 She can be very uptight. 54 00:02:07,233 --> 00:02:10,367 [Erinn] I was a single mom for a long time, so I'm used to doing 55 00:02:10,367 --> 00:02:11,433 everything by myself. 56 00:02:11,433 --> 00:02:13,767 Have you settled on one particular style that you're 57 00:02:13,767 --> 00:02:15,000 hoping the house will look like? 58 00:02:15,000 --> 00:02:17,634 Definitely a modern, contemporary-style home. 59 00:02:17,700 --> 00:02:19,767 Contemporary, I'm not sure about. 60 00:02:19,767 --> 00:02:22,066 It doesn't always give a warm, cozy feel. 61 00:02:22,066 --> 00:02:25,867 I'm more of like a European or traditional feel. 62 00:02:25,867 --> 00:02:29,433 I work in a hospital, and I don't want to feel like 63 00:02:29,500 --> 00:02:30,700 I'm living in one. 64 00:02:30,700 --> 00:02:34,667 I would like each bedroom to have its own bathroom, so four 65 00:02:34,667 --> 00:02:36,667 and a half to five bathrooms would be ideal. 66 00:02:36,667 --> 00:02:38,233 Five beds, five bathrooms. 67 00:02:38,300 --> 00:02:39,433 Yeah, that sounds like a lot of house. 68 00:02:39,433 --> 00:02:42,634 I just like the grandness that something bigger gives. 69 00:02:42,700 --> 00:02:45,767 Now this being my third home, I am looking for it to be like, 70 00:02:45,767 --> 00:02:46,934 this is it. 71 00:02:46,934 --> 00:02:49,367 I have arrived, and I'm much further along in my career. 72 00:02:49,367 --> 00:02:52,533 I don't want to go into a home and have to do a lot of work. 73 00:02:52,600 --> 00:02:54,367 Well, that's why a new build is a great option. 74 00:02:54,367 --> 00:02:57,567 For me, yeah, I'm definitely a little nervous because this 75 00:02:57,567 --> 00:02:58,867 is my first home. 76 00:02:58,867 --> 00:03:01,533 Ever since I was young, I've always had a job, 77 00:03:01,600 --> 00:03:04,166 paper route, cutting grass. Man, I'm a saver. 78 00:03:04,166 --> 00:03:06,133 The price that I would love to spend for a home 79 00:03:06,200 --> 00:03:07,533 is about $500,000. 80 00:03:07,600 --> 00:03:10,266 But here in Houston, it's not like Detroit. 81 00:03:10,266 --> 00:03:14,033 So I'm looking and OK with spending up to $650. 82 00:03:14,100 --> 00:03:15,367 Ooh, $650. 83 00:03:15,367 --> 00:03:18,667 I want to be outside of Houston in the Manvel, Pearland area, 84 00:03:18,667 --> 00:03:20,133 not far from our old home. 85 00:03:20,200 --> 00:03:23,066 I really would love to be in the city. 86 00:03:23,066 --> 00:03:26,166 [Erinn] I was really wanting a home in a master-planned community, 87 00:03:26,166 --> 00:03:28,266 because oftentimes, they come with 88 00:03:28,266 --> 00:03:29,400 a lot of amenities. 89 00:03:29,400 --> 00:03:33,266 You know, that just screams HOA, and it limits you for 90 00:03:33,266 --> 00:03:35,734 doing stuff in your common spaces. 91 00:03:35,800 --> 00:03:37,433 Definitely having a big yard. 92 00:03:37,500 --> 00:03:40,333 We can have family over, have some nice barbecues, 93 00:03:40,400 --> 00:03:43,467 and also, you know, I want to be able to set up a band, 94 00:03:43,467 --> 00:03:44,834 have live music. 95 00:03:44,900 --> 00:03:48,233 Growing up and being in the backyard, and having 96 00:03:48,300 --> 00:03:52,433 parties, those are the memories that I want to create for, 97 00:03:52,500 --> 00:03:53,767 you know, for my family. 98 00:03:53,767 --> 00:03:56,100 We can find a home with a theater space. 99 00:03:56,100 --> 00:03:58,233 Then we can have movie night and things like that. 100 00:03:58,300 --> 00:03:59,867 But also, I'll use it for the business. 101 00:03:59,867 --> 00:04:03,433 -But not at $500. You're -- you're -- no. -You don't think so? 102 00:04:03,500 --> 00:04:04,867 Considering all the other things that we want, 103 00:04:04,867 --> 00:04:06,266 that would be an extra. 104 00:04:06,266 --> 00:04:08,700 So you definitely have to spend more money. 105 00:04:11,400 --> 00:04:13,667 What house are we going to see today? 106 00:04:13,667 --> 00:04:17,867 It's in a suburb, so it has all the stores and conveniences 107 00:04:17,867 --> 00:04:21,233 that we just need to run to on a Saturday morning. 108 00:04:22,000 --> 00:04:25,333 [narrator] Today, they're seeing a grand new build for Erinn, 109 00:04:25,400 --> 00:04:28,133 priced at $676,000. 110 00:04:28,867 --> 00:04:31,634 -Hoo. -It's 3,800 square feet. 111 00:04:31,700 --> 00:04:33,467 Do you think we need that much space? 112 00:04:33,467 --> 00:04:37,734 I don't think it hurts to have. Oh, look at that. 113 00:04:37,800 --> 00:04:40,166 That's a nice little pond that they have here. 114 00:04:40,166 --> 00:04:43,367 -That looks like that cost, too. -Well, maybe. 115 00:04:43,367 --> 00:04:45,000 But hey, look at what you're getting. 116 00:04:45,000 --> 00:04:48,166 You get a nice exit off the highway and a welcoming 117 00:04:48,166 --> 00:04:50,000 little fishing pond. -Wow. 118 00:04:50,000 --> 00:04:51,266 This must be the house right here. 119 00:04:51,266 --> 00:04:52,767 -Wow. -It looks big. 120 00:04:52,767 --> 00:04:54,400 It definitely is big. 121 00:04:56,767 --> 00:04:59,467 [Erinn] I do like stone and the brick. Really big windows. 122 00:04:59,467 --> 00:05:01,433 [Cedric] Yeah, a lot of window washing. 123 00:05:01,500 --> 00:05:02,567 -How's it going today? -[Erinn] Hi Chels! 124 00:05:02,567 --> 00:05:04,467 I'm excited to show you all this home. 125 00:05:04,467 --> 00:05:05,600 -Yeah. -We're excited. 126 00:05:05,600 --> 00:05:08,333 OK, we're going to put some shoe covers on to protect 127 00:05:08,400 --> 00:05:10,567 the new floors here. -Oh wow, new build, huh? 128 00:05:10,567 --> 00:05:12,767 -[Chelsey] Yes, yes! -[Cedric laughs] OK. 129 00:05:12,767 --> 00:05:13,867 [Chelsey] OK, come on in. 130 00:05:13,867 --> 00:05:16,333 -[Erinn] It's huge, I love it. -[Chelsey] Yeah, nice. 131 00:05:16,400 --> 00:05:18,166 We have these grand stairs here with the rotunda in 132 00:05:18,166 --> 00:05:20,033 the top here. -Oh, that's nice. 133 00:05:20,100 --> 00:05:22,634 I love this, yes! This is a great focal point. 134 00:05:22,700 --> 00:05:24,166 I love the height of the ceiling. 135 00:05:24,166 --> 00:05:26,767 Yes, it's over the price they originally thought, 136 00:05:26,767 --> 00:05:28,867 but it does give them the things that 137 00:05:28,867 --> 00:05:29,800 they both desire. 138 00:05:29,800 --> 00:05:32,133 I feel like it's a win-win on both sides. 139 00:05:32,200 --> 00:05:33,467 They're looking for more square footage. 140 00:05:33,467 --> 00:05:34,567 Definitely knocks that off. 141 00:05:34,567 --> 00:05:37,266 And I think the backyard space is sufficient as well. 142 00:05:37,266 --> 00:05:40,033 -Nice bright windows and the high windows. -Uh-huh. 143 00:05:40,100 --> 00:05:41,166 [Erinn] Mm-hmm. 144 00:05:41,166 --> 00:05:43,834 And also, you have a huge island for entertaining. 145 00:05:43,900 --> 00:05:45,367 -[Erinn] Yeah, this is great for entertaining. -[Cedric] Yeah. 146 00:05:45,367 --> 00:05:48,166 It looks like it has tons of cabinet space and drawer space, 147 00:05:48,166 --> 00:05:49,567 which I love. -[Chelsey] Yes. 148 00:05:49,567 --> 00:05:52,533 I think you're going to like this, too, Cedric. 149 00:05:52,600 --> 00:05:54,867 OK, OK, yeah, let's see. 150 00:05:54,867 --> 00:05:57,567 -Let's see. -This patio, it is extended. 151 00:05:57,567 --> 00:05:59,867 -Oh, it's nice. -Ah! 152 00:05:59,867 --> 00:06:02,000 -Yes! -I can definitely see the speakers, 153 00:06:02,000 --> 00:06:04,066 the band, the stage right here. -Yeah. 154 00:06:04,066 --> 00:06:05,867 [Erinn] This is what I like, the covered patio. 155 00:06:05,867 --> 00:06:08,166 I don't know what you're going to do out there, but... 156 00:06:08,166 --> 00:06:09,667 [Cedric] The -- the live music. 157 00:06:09,667 --> 00:06:13,133 -There is an HOA here, $1,300 a year. -Oh. 158 00:06:13,200 --> 00:06:15,867 -But there's tons of amenities... -$1,300. 159 00:06:15,867 --> 00:06:17,266 ...pool, workout, all that. 160 00:06:17,266 --> 00:06:18,367 Yeah, that's worth it. 161 00:06:18,367 --> 00:06:19,333 She threw a wrench in the plan. 162 00:06:19,333 --> 00:06:22,166 A house of this price tag, HOA is definitely 163 00:06:22,166 --> 00:06:23,300 a turnoff for me. 164 00:06:23,300 --> 00:06:26,767 [Chelsey] Let's head over here to the primary suite. 165 00:06:26,767 --> 00:06:29,233 -[Cedric] OK. -High ceilings, which is nice. 166 00:06:29,300 --> 00:06:31,000 -Yeah, it's tall. -There is carpet here in the bedroom. 167 00:06:31,000 --> 00:06:33,266 -[Cedric] It's a nice size. -[Erinn] Yes, that's fine. It keeps it warm. 168 00:06:33,266 --> 00:06:34,767 You think our furniture will fit? 169 00:06:34,767 --> 00:06:36,567 We probably would have to buy some more. 170 00:06:36,567 --> 00:06:38,567 -Why not, yeah. -You're so nonchalant about that. 171 00:06:38,567 --> 00:06:39,734 -Yeah. -Oh, just buy some more. 172 00:06:39,800 --> 00:06:41,100 Sounds good to me. 173 00:06:41,100 --> 00:06:43,367 [Chelsey] You have the garden soaking tub. 174 00:06:43,367 --> 00:06:45,066 [Cedric] This is nice. I love the floor. 175 00:06:45,066 --> 00:06:49,166 [Erinn] And back here are, oh, his and her closets. 176 00:06:49,166 --> 00:06:51,233 Wow. This is important. 177 00:06:51,300 --> 00:06:53,734 My clothes, it's kind of still in the suitcase right now. 178 00:06:53,800 --> 00:06:56,066 -Oh, see, now this -- -Having a personal space in the closet! 179 00:06:56,066 --> 00:06:57,266 We can get 'em out the suitcase. 180 00:06:57,266 --> 00:06:59,734 -And this is, I'll make that work. -Is this enough space? 181 00:06:59,800 --> 00:07:00,967 I'll make it work. 182 00:07:00,967 --> 00:07:03,066 Hopefully, there's more closets in other rooms that 183 00:07:03,066 --> 00:07:04,533 I can use just in case. -Yeah, absolutely. 184 00:07:05,767 --> 00:07:09,166 We have this gorgeous catwalk area up here. 185 00:07:09,166 --> 00:07:11,133 [Cedric] Oh, wow. This is a nice view. 186 00:07:11,200 --> 00:07:12,300 -Yeah -Yes! 187 00:07:12,300 --> 00:07:14,634 This is, I can just envision the wild parties, and -- 188 00:07:14,700 --> 00:07:16,934 -Wild parties? -[Chelsey] Yes! 189 00:07:17,000 --> 00:07:19,767 -We are not in college. -[Chelsey] Long as I'm invited. 190 00:07:19,767 --> 00:07:22,634 I can see that. No, we might not have parties. 191 00:07:22,700 --> 00:07:24,133 -Do not give him any ideas. -OK. 192 00:07:25,300 --> 00:07:27,634 [Chelsey] You have a pass-through bathroom. 193 00:07:27,700 --> 00:07:31,166 I like this. OK, um, where are the closets? 194 00:07:31,166 --> 00:07:34,333 -So there is a closet here. -Oh, OK. 195 00:07:34,400 --> 00:07:35,667 -Oh wow. -This is the first linen closet. 196 00:07:35,667 --> 00:07:37,166 I'm surprised there's not one downstairs. 197 00:07:37,166 --> 00:07:39,634 -Right, right, OK. -That's not ideal. 198 00:07:39,700 --> 00:07:41,367 [Chelsey] And then here's the other secondary bedroom. 199 00:07:41,367 --> 00:07:43,367 [Erinn] This is a nice, can just be another guest room. 200 00:07:43,367 --> 00:07:45,033 We have lots of family out of town. 201 00:07:45,100 --> 00:07:47,867 All righty, let's take the catwalk to the other side 202 00:07:47,867 --> 00:07:49,166 of the house. -Whole other side! 203 00:07:49,166 --> 00:07:51,166 -Oh, it's more house? -Yes, there is more house. 204 00:07:51,166 --> 00:07:53,266 We have another secondary bedroom. 205 00:07:53,266 --> 00:07:55,867 -This will be perfect for Sydney. -[Cedric] I think so. 206 00:07:55,867 --> 00:07:58,166 She's a teenager, so having her own space, 207 00:07:58,166 --> 00:08:00,233 her own bathroom. It's nice. 208 00:08:00,300 --> 00:08:01,867 -She'll love that. -[Cedric] Seriously. 209 00:08:01,867 --> 00:08:03,967 [Chelsey] This is the exciting part! 210 00:08:03,967 --> 00:08:06,934 Over here, we have the media room. 211 00:08:07,000 --> 00:08:09,467 OK, OK, OK. This is what I'm talking about. 212 00:08:09,467 --> 00:08:11,867 I can see myself in here watching film, and then also 213 00:08:11,867 --> 00:08:14,166 just doing some video editing as well. 214 00:08:14,166 --> 00:08:15,767 Do we get to be in here? That's just all you. 215 00:08:15,767 --> 00:08:17,567 What about me and Sydney? Do we get to come in? 216 00:08:17,567 --> 00:08:18,900 -Oh, y'all can come in. -Oh, we can come in? 217 00:08:18,900 --> 00:08:22,367 -Yeah, yeah, you're welcome. -Oh you'll let us, you'll let us in. 218 00:08:22,367 --> 00:08:26,934 It has pretty much a lot of stuff that I was looking for, 219 00:08:27,000 --> 00:08:28,200 minus the storage. 220 00:08:28,200 --> 00:08:31,467 It's a nice house, but I think it's just, it's a big house. 221 00:08:31,467 --> 00:08:33,667 Do we -- do you really think we need all this space? 222 00:08:33,667 --> 00:08:35,266 I do, why not? 223 00:08:35,266 --> 00:08:37,867 There's no such thing as too much space. 224 00:08:37,867 --> 00:08:40,634 I think it's just out of our price range, 225 00:08:40,700 --> 00:08:43,567 out of my price range, as far as what I would want to spend. 226 00:08:43,567 --> 00:08:45,567 -I like this house, but we'll see. -OK. 227 00:08:45,567 --> 00:08:47,967 [Cedric] I'm a little worried because Erinn is a little bit 228 00:08:47,967 --> 00:08:50,867 emotional, you know, and get attached to -- if she likes 229 00:08:50,867 --> 00:08:53,066 something, she's -- bam! Let's get it, let's get it. 230 00:08:53,066 --> 00:08:56,033 I'm the more of the, let me think about it. 231 00:08:57,967 --> 00:09:01,467 [narrator] A place in the city has come up with Cedric's modern vibe. 232 00:09:01,467 --> 00:09:05,634 And since Erinn's away at work, he gets to call all the shots. 233 00:09:05,700 --> 00:09:07,300 [over phone speaker] 234 00:09:08,100 --> 00:09:09,500 Oh, so I can buy it, huh? 235 00:09:16,000 --> 00:09:17,467 [funky, upbeat music playing] 236 00:09:17,467 --> 00:09:20,634 [phone ringing] 237 00:09:20,700 --> 00:09:22,900 -Hello? -Hey, bae. I wish you could be here. 238 00:09:22,967 --> 00:09:24,867 [Erinn] Yeah, I trust your judgment, though. 239 00:09:24,867 --> 00:09:26,900 -Oh, so I can buy it, huh? -Mm... 240 00:09:26,967 --> 00:09:28,166 ...No. 241 00:09:28,166 --> 00:09:30,233 [narrator] Since Erinn got called into work last minute, 242 00:09:30,300 --> 00:09:32,967 Cedric's flying solo in the city, seeing a modern 243 00:09:32,967 --> 00:09:36,266 new build, but Erinn might like the size. 244 00:09:36,266 --> 00:09:38,667 Five bedroom, three and a half bath. 245 00:09:38,667 --> 00:09:40,567 [Erinn] Three bath? Hmm. 246 00:09:40,567 --> 00:09:42,967 And it's $640. 247 00:09:42,967 --> 00:09:45,467 You know, that's above my price range. 248 00:09:45,467 --> 00:09:48,066 -But we're in the city, so. -OK. 249 00:09:54,567 --> 00:09:56,734 -Hey! -Hey, how's it going, Chelsey? 250 00:09:56,734 --> 00:10:00,166 -Good. We're missing one today? -Yeah, Erinn got called in today. 251 00:10:00,166 --> 00:10:02,266 -So it's just going to be me and you. -OK. 252 00:10:02,266 --> 00:10:04,066 I definitely, before we start, I got to get a picture 253 00:10:04,066 --> 00:10:06,834 so I can show Erinn. -Yes, absolutely. Make her feel that she's here. 254 00:10:06,834 --> 00:10:10,333 [Cedric] She might not be too fond of this exterior. 255 00:10:10,400 --> 00:10:12,233 But I like it. It's very modern. 256 00:10:12,300 --> 00:10:13,900 -Yes. -I like the curb appeal. 257 00:10:13,967 --> 00:10:16,834 -Come on in, there's more. -Oh, wow. 258 00:10:16,834 --> 00:10:20,000 -Yeah, this is nice. -Very tall ceilings. 259 00:10:20,066 --> 00:10:21,567 Wow, yeah, I definitely like the ceilings. 260 00:10:21,567 --> 00:10:23,266 [Chelsey] Lots of windows, natural light. 261 00:10:23,266 --> 00:10:25,166 -OK. -This kitchen screams entertainment. 262 00:10:25,166 --> 00:10:26,934 -Nice kitchen, I like this. -This island alone. 263 00:10:26,934 --> 00:10:29,734 [Cedric] It's enough space for, you know, to put all the food 264 00:10:29,734 --> 00:10:30,900 if you're having a family gathering. 265 00:10:30,900 --> 00:10:33,000 [Chelsey] Yeah, and I'm sure Erinn would appreciate all 266 00:10:33,066 --> 00:10:34,300 the cabinet space. 267 00:10:35,200 --> 00:10:38,033 -OK. -All right, let's continue here. 268 00:10:38,033 --> 00:10:40,467 Come down this hallway, and then we have 269 00:10:40,467 --> 00:10:42,000 the primary here. -OK. 270 00:10:42,066 --> 00:10:45,567 We got tray ceilings, modern fixtures. 271 00:10:45,567 --> 00:10:50,367 I like the floors, but I'm not sure if Erinn will like that. 272 00:10:50,367 --> 00:10:52,634 Now, I do like the glass doors. 273 00:10:52,700 --> 00:10:57,000 Yes, so you have the patio here, sliding door patio that 274 00:10:57,066 --> 00:10:58,767 leads out to your nice size backyard. 275 00:10:58,767 --> 00:11:01,266 -OK, I like it. -No HOA. 276 00:11:01,266 --> 00:11:02,467 Oh, OK, that's cool. 277 00:11:02,467 --> 00:11:05,100 [Chelsey] So at night, the party is endless, 278 00:11:05,100 --> 00:11:06,867 whatever we want to do. -We definitely can set 279 00:11:06,867 --> 00:11:07,967 something up for the music. 280 00:11:07,967 --> 00:11:08,834 Yes, absolutely. 281 00:11:08,834 --> 00:11:11,000 Not having a HOA is a dream come true. 282 00:11:11,000 --> 00:11:13,867 Touring without Erinn today, I mean, I'm ready to buy 283 00:11:13,867 --> 00:11:15,433 the house right now. 284 00:11:15,500 --> 00:11:17,367 [Chelsey] En suite bathroom here. 285 00:11:17,367 --> 00:11:19,000 [Cedric] Oh, wow. It's nice, Chelsey. 286 00:11:19,066 --> 00:11:20,100 [Chelsey] Isn't it nice? 287 00:11:20,100 --> 00:11:23,000 But the main thing for the primary, we got to see 288 00:11:23,066 --> 00:11:25,166 the closets, because my clothes is in boxes. 289 00:11:25,166 --> 00:11:28,266 I mean, I haven't seen how much you got, but I think it will. 290 00:11:28,266 --> 00:11:30,567 Let's see. This will definitely do. 291 00:11:30,567 --> 00:11:32,767 This is nice, but is there another closet? 292 00:11:32,767 --> 00:11:34,967 -There is, come right this way. -OK, cool. 293 00:11:34,967 --> 00:11:38,100 So another primary closet is here. 294 00:11:38,100 --> 00:11:39,233 OK. 295 00:11:39,233 --> 00:11:41,734 Yeah, this will definitely work, I believe, for Erinn. 296 00:11:41,734 --> 00:11:44,367 [Chelsey] She's not here, so you get to pick who gets what. 297 00:11:44,367 --> 00:11:47,800 -All right. -So now we go to wood floors as we go up the steps. 298 00:11:47,867 --> 00:11:51,000 -Your family room here. -This place might need an elevator, Chelsey. 299 00:11:51,000 --> 00:11:52,900 -[Chelsey laughs] Yes. -It wasn't regular stairs. 300 00:11:52,967 --> 00:11:55,166 There's three bedrooms on the second floor. 301 00:11:55,166 --> 00:11:57,900 -Let's go ahead and check them out. -OK. 302 00:11:57,967 --> 00:11:59,867 [Cedric] The room is pretty big. 303 00:11:59,867 --> 00:12:02,567 -I definitely need a space for my recording studio. -Mm-hmm. 304 00:12:02,567 --> 00:12:05,734 -Nice size walk-in secondary closet. -Yeah. 305 00:12:05,800 --> 00:12:09,567 The closet space might be the -- that sell this house. 306 00:12:09,567 --> 00:12:10,934 Right, it could be. 307 00:12:10,934 --> 00:12:14,467 Then we have this secondary bedroom, which has 308 00:12:14,467 --> 00:12:16,367 an en-suite bathroom. 309 00:12:16,367 --> 00:12:18,166 Oh, this could be nice for Sydney. 310 00:12:18,166 --> 00:12:20,700 -Picture. -Yeah, this is what you need to show her. 311 00:12:22,567 --> 00:12:24,834 -Love that this house don't have any HOAs. -Mm-hmm. 312 00:12:24,834 --> 00:12:27,066 This would definitely be able to, you know, 313 00:12:27,066 --> 00:12:29,567 have our gatherings in the back. 314 00:12:29,567 --> 00:12:31,834 The bedrooms are nice size here. 315 00:12:31,834 --> 00:12:34,433 I am a fan of the modern feel. 316 00:12:34,500 --> 00:12:38,266 $640, so we're definitely above, you know, 317 00:12:38,266 --> 00:12:39,667 what I wanted to spend. -Right. 318 00:12:39,667 --> 00:12:41,734 -Closet space in this house is amazing. -Indeed. 319 00:12:41,800 --> 00:12:43,634 Erinn would definitely appreciate that. 320 00:12:43,700 --> 00:12:45,567 Yes, you can get out the luggage, let your clothes 321 00:12:45,567 --> 00:12:47,166 breathe a little. -Exactly, exactly. 322 00:12:47,166 --> 00:12:49,734 -So that's a plus in this home. -Yes. 323 00:12:49,800 --> 00:12:53,066 I absolutely don't typically believe in touring without both 324 00:12:53,066 --> 00:12:55,967 decision makers, because now it's like, OK, if Erinn didn't 325 00:12:55,967 --> 00:12:59,367 see it, then now we need to accommodate her schedule 326 00:12:59,367 --> 00:13:02,333 and let her come in and see it as well. 327 00:13:02,400 --> 00:13:05,567 [narrator] After seeing the home, Erinn loves the size and closet 328 00:13:05,567 --> 00:13:07,767 space, but isn't sold on the city. 329 00:13:07,767 --> 00:13:11,066 So Chelsey finds another traditional in the 'burbs at 330 00:13:11,066 --> 00:13:13,000 a price Cedric can get behind. 331 00:13:13,000 --> 00:13:14,233 OK, OK. 332 00:13:18,233 --> 00:13:19,600 [pleasant, mellow music playing] 333 00:13:21,467 --> 00:13:25,433 Looks so sunny, the skies are blue, but this is a nice community. 334 00:13:25,433 --> 00:13:29,033 -Has that new build feel and look. -Yeah. 335 00:13:29,033 --> 00:13:31,433 You wanted to be in the suburbs. 336 00:13:31,433 --> 00:13:33,800 I definitely wanted to be in Houston. 337 00:13:33,867 --> 00:13:36,934 -Yeah, but guess how much? -$450? 338 00:13:36,934 --> 00:13:40,133 -$468, so. -OK, OK. 339 00:13:42,634 --> 00:13:45,467 [Erinn] All brick, it looks very traditional, nice. 340 00:13:45,467 --> 00:13:48,233 [Cedric] Definitely kind of gives that country feel. 341 00:13:48,967 --> 00:13:50,266 -Hey! -Hi Chelsey. 342 00:13:50,266 --> 00:13:51,767 -Hey, how's it going, Chelsey? -Hi, how's it going? 343 00:13:51,767 --> 00:13:52,834 -It's going good. -Good, good. 344 00:13:52,834 --> 00:13:55,834 Good, I'm so excited to show you all this home today. 345 00:13:55,834 --> 00:13:59,867 -It's new construction, and the price is right. -All right, we can tell. 346 00:13:59,867 --> 00:14:01,600 [Cedric] OK, that's what I want to hear. 347 00:14:01,667 --> 00:14:03,500 We're on the outskirts of Manvel. 348 00:14:03,567 --> 00:14:06,567 You get more bang for your buck out in this area. 349 00:14:06,567 --> 00:14:09,367 For it to be brand new, it's pretty mind-blowing to get 350 00:14:09,367 --> 00:14:11,567 in at under $500,000. 351 00:14:11,567 --> 00:14:13,567 [Erinn] This is a nice, tall entrance. 352 00:14:13,567 --> 00:14:15,734 [Chelsey] Yes, tall ceilings make everything open up. 353 00:14:15,734 --> 00:14:17,000 OK, let's check it out. 354 00:14:17,000 --> 00:14:20,333 -And then we come over here into the kitchen, dining area. -OK. 355 00:14:20,333 --> 00:14:23,000 -OK. -Huge island for entertainment. 356 00:14:23,066 --> 00:14:25,533 -Yeah, this is a nice island. I like this touch. -Yeah. 357 00:14:25,533 --> 00:14:27,000 [Chelsey] You have your stainless steel appliances. 358 00:14:27,000 --> 00:14:30,300 -You have your five-range gas stove here. -[Erinn] I love that, the gas. 359 00:14:30,367 --> 00:14:31,533 -I like that touch. -Yeah. 360 00:14:31,533 --> 00:14:33,834 -Has the Chevron pattern with the nice big tile. -Yes! 361 00:14:33,834 --> 00:14:36,800 -That's nice. -We do have a HOA at this one. 362 00:14:36,867 --> 00:14:40,000 -The HOA is roughly $80 a month. -That's not bad. 363 00:14:40,000 --> 00:14:42,967 -[Chelsey] We have a lazy river, you have a fitness center. -Oh that's nice. 364 00:14:42,967 --> 00:14:45,000 -$80 for limitation. -Yes. 365 00:14:45,066 --> 00:14:47,834 And for getting good things, so we'll just have to consider that. 366 00:14:47,834 --> 00:14:50,233 He's not as practical as I am. 367 00:14:50,233 --> 00:14:52,900 This is exactly what he was wanting to spend. 368 00:14:52,967 --> 00:14:56,634 The HOA is much lower than some of the other homes that 369 00:14:56,634 --> 00:14:58,767 we've looked at, which is an added benefit. 370 00:14:58,767 --> 00:15:01,967 I do like that the HOA provides a lot of community amenities. 371 00:15:01,967 --> 00:15:04,400 I like the warm feeling. I like that it's brand new. 372 00:15:04,467 --> 00:15:07,033 OK, and then we have the living area over here. 373 00:15:07,033 --> 00:15:09,734 [Cedric] I like the high ceilings and the windows. 374 00:15:09,734 --> 00:15:11,233 [Erinn] The high ceilings is definitely nice. 375 00:15:11,233 --> 00:15:13,934 Let's head over to your primary suite here. 376 00:15:13,934 --> 00:15:16,300 [Erinn] I like the carpet in the bedroom for sure. 377 00:15:16,367 --> 00:15:17,533 -That's nice and cozy. -[Cedric] Yeah, definitely. 378 00:15:17,533 --> 00:15:20,033 -It's a decent size, yeah. -Yes. 379 00:15:20,033 --> 00:15:22,133 You have your separate tub and shower. 380 00:15:22,133 --> 00:15:24,000 -Oh yeah. -I love this shower. 381 00:15:24,066 --> 00:15:26,166 -[Cedric] Kind of reminds me of, like, a hotel bathroom. -[Erinn] Yeah. 382 00:15:26,166 --> 00:15:28,834 What is the closet story? Do we have our separate closets? 383 00:15:28,834 --> 00:15:32,066 -It's one closet, but just check it out. -Oh. 384 00:15:32,066 --> 00:15:34,333 [Chelsey] I think it has some nice features you all like. 385 00:15:34,333 --> 00:15:35,767 [Erinn] Definitely big. 386 00:15:35,767 --> 00:15:38,533 -I can see that all my clothes could for sure fit. -Definitely, right. 387 00:15:38,533 --> 00:15:40,967 Probably, my clothes would probably go in 388 00:15:40,967 --> 00:15:42,500 this little cubby hole area. -Maybe over there. 389 00:15:42,567 --> 00:15:45,000 -Might still be tight for both of us. -OK, OK. 390 00:15:45,000 --> 00:15:47,266 Definitely looking forward to this area. 391 00:15:47,266 --> 00:15:50,333 -Yes, you got a huge extended patio. -[Erin] This is nice. 392 00:15:50,333 --> 00:15:52,634 That's what I wanted, just enough space for the dog. 393 00:15:52,634 --> 00:15:53,867 -Yes. -Whoa, whoa, 394 00:15:53,867 --> 00:15:57,734 the dog, but we need some space for the live music, the band. 395 00:15:57,734 --> 00:16:00,467 I like the backyard area, the patio where 396 00:16:00,467 --> 00:16:01,567 we can barbecue. 397 00:16:01,567 --> 00:16:03,867 But having a HOA, I think, is definitely going to be 398 00:16:03,867 --> 00:16:06,900 a problem with having some entertainment and family 399 00:16:06,967 --> 00:16:08,500 gatherings in this area. 400 00:16:10,266 --> 00:16:11,800 [Chelsey] Then we have the flex area here. 401 00:16:11,867 --> 00:16:14,667 -[Cedric] Flex area. -[Erinn] OK, this is a good size. 402 00:16:14,667 --> 00:16:16,066 Game room, whatever you want to make it. 403 00:16:16,066 --> 00:16:17,634 -OK -Perfect for Sydney and her friends. 404 00:16:17,634 --> 00:16:19,233 So we going to the theater next? 405 00:16:19,233 --> 00:16:20,433 It doesn't have a theater. 406 00:16:20,433 --> 00:16:24,033 -Come on, let's keep looking. -Chelsey, we losing points. 407 00:16:24,033 --> 00:16:26,066 So another secondary bedroom here. 408 00:16:26,066 --> 00:16:27,333 OK. 409 00:16:27,333 --> 00:16:29,734 [Chelsey] This is an option for the studio, make the closet 410 00:16:29,734 --> 00:16:31,367 the audio booth. -Yeah, let me check it out. 411 00:16:31,367 --> 00:16:32,767 Wait, let's not give up the closets too fast. 412 00:16:32,767 --> 00:16:33,967 Let's see. 413 00:16:33,967 --> 00:16:35,867 Yeah, I can see definitely, you know, taking these shelves 414 00:16:35,867 --> 00:16:37,634 out and, you know. -Oh... 415 00:16:37,634 --> 00:16:39,500 We have to think about that. 416 00:16:39,567 --> 00:16:40,667 Hm, I don't think that's going to happen. 417 00:16:40,667 --> 00:16:43,166 We have a pass-through bathroom here. 418 00:16:43,166 --> 00:16:44,900 [Erinn] So everybody has to share this one? 419 00:16:44,967 --> 00:16:46,000 [Chelsey] Yes. 420 00:16:46,000 --> 00:16:48,433 Let's check out the next secondary bedroom here. 421 00:16:48,433 --> 00:16:50,233 [Erinn] Maybe this could be Sydney's room. 422 00:16:50,233 --> 00:16:51,900 [Chelsey] Absolutely. Possibly. 423 00:16:51,967 --> 00:16:53,266 [Cedric] A lot of light coming in. 424 00:16:55,467 --> 00:16:58,400 [Erinn] It's a really nice house. It's new. 425 00:16:58,467 --> 00:16:59,700 No theater. 426 00:16:59,700 --> 00:17:02,867 This is definitely not modern, but it's 50-50 with this house 427 00:17:02,867 --> 00:17:04,266 because the price is right. 428 00:17:04,266 --> 00:17:06,000 The backyard was a nice size backyard. 429 00:17:06,066 --> 00:17:08,967 -I feel like we can still do a lot with the patio. -[Erinn] Yeah. 430 00:17:08,967 --> 00:17:13,000 I think just HOA period just says limitation. 431 00:17:13,066 --> 00:17:15,600 -But with all that that it's offering. -So many cool -- 432 00:17:15,667 --> 00:17:18,834 fitness, even a restaurant. -A lot to consider. 433 00:17:18,834 --> 00:17:20,300 A lot to consider, yeah. 434 00:17:25,934 --> 00:17:30,133 It's definitely time to get out and get in our own space. 435 00:17:30,133 --> 00:17:33,667 [narrator] Cedric, Erinn, and her daughter have been busting at the seams 436 00:17:33,667 --> 00:17:35,767 since Cedric moved into their home in Houston. 437 00:17:35,767 --> 00:17:38,834 Now it's time to settle on a house together. 438 00:17:38,834 --> 00:17:41,166 Let's talk about the traditional new build 439 00:17:41,166 --> 00:17:42,400 in Manvel. 440 00:17:43,367 --> 00:17:44,834 It was definitely my style. 441 00:17:44,834 --> 00:17:47,133 That one had a really nice entryway. 442 00:17:47,133 --> 00:17:48,500 That home was $676. 443 00:17:48,567 --> 00:17:51,333 That's almost $200 more than I wanted to spend. 444 00:17:51,333 --> 00:17:53,634 -I was looking more for Houston. -Yeah. 445 00:17:53,634 --> 00:17:56,000 [Erinn] But that was a nice master-plan community with lots 446 00:17:56,000 --> 00:17:58,967 of amenities. -The size of the yard was nice. 447 00:17:58,967 --> 00:18:00,133 Good entertainment space. 448 00:18:00,133 --> 00:18:03,834 But with the HOA, they're gonna say what we can have. 449 00:18:03,834 --> 00:18:06,033 And I just did not want a yard that big. 450 00:18:06,033 --> 00:18:09,066 It was lacking a coat closet and a linen closet. 451 00:18:09,066 --> 00:18:11,033 But we got a four and a half bath. 452 00:18:11,033 --> 00:18:13,600 It has a dedicated theater like you wanted. 453 00:18:13,667 --> 00:18:16,300 It's just, is that price worth that space? 454 00:18:17,266 --> 00:18:19,100 [Erinn] I know you really like that modern, contemporary home 455 00:18:19,100 --> 00:18:20,033 in Houston. 456 00:18:20,033 --> 00:18:22,033 It was five bedroom, three and a half bath. 457 00:18:22,033 --> 00:18:24,867 The price was $640, higher than, you know, what -- 458 00:18:24,867 --> 00:18:27,667 But if I remember correctly, that home had over 459 00:18:27,667 --> 00:18:29,367 4,500 square feet... -It was big. 460 00:18:29,367 --> 00:18:31,900 ...so we're getting a lot of home for that price. 461 00:18:31,967 --> 00:18:35,634 I wanted space, so I'm really interested in really 462 00:18:35,634 --> 00:18:36,767 considering that home. 463 00:18:36,767 --> 00:18:39,100 You can find a space for your studio. 464 00:18:39,100 --> 00:18:41,567 [Cedric] It didn't have a dedicated theater space. 465 00:18:41,567 --> 00:18:43,567 We only can watch one TV at a time. 466 00:18:43,567 --> 00:18:46,834 It has a lot of marble, though. Just seems kind of cold. 467 00:18:46,834 --> 00:18:48,900 [Cedric] Yeah, I feel like it's an entertainment home. 468 00:18:48,967 --> 00:18:50,834 This home does not have a HOA, so... 469 00:18:50,834 --> 00:18:53,333 -Oh, Lord. -I was definitely excited about that. 470 00:18:53,333 --> 00:18:55,166 Oh, Lord, you're already preparing for your band. 471 00:18:55,166 --> 00:18:58,533 Yeah, yeah. Inner city, that's what I want. 472 00:18:58,533 --> 00:19:01,166 Every room had deep walk-in closets, 473 00:19:01,166 --> 00:19:02,433 so I know you would appreciate that. 474 00:19:02,433 --> 00:19:05,300 -You can have three of the closets in the whole house. -Yes. 475 00:19:05,367 --> 00:19:07,800 [Erinn] I'm going to remember you said that. 476 00:19:07,867 --> 00:19:10,066 The brick new build in Manvel, what did you think 477 00:19:10,066 --> 00:19:11,200 about that house? 478 00:19:11,200 --> 00:19:13,367 [Cedric] Was definitely a home that I was excited about. 479 00:19:13,367 --> 00:19:15,600 -Mm-hmm. -Because of the price. 480 00:19:15,667 --> 00:19:18,100 [Erinn] The community itself was very nice with lots of amenities, 481 00:19:18,100 --> 00:19:19,667 and I appreciated that. -OK. 482 00:19:19,667 --> 00:19:22,266 With all the pools, the workout center, it had 483 00:19:22,266 --> 00:19:24,734 the nice extended patio, and a backyard that was just 484 00:19:24,734 --> 00:19:25,834 the perfect size. 485 00:19:25,834 --> 00:19:28,734 Just having a HOA would just limit, you know, us from 486 00:19:28,734 --> 00:19:31,100 the family gatherings. It only had one closet. 487 00:19:31,100 --> 00:19:33,934 -It was huge, but it was huge for only your clothes. -[Erin] Yeah, it was gonna be 488 00:19:33,934 --> 00:19:35,100 perfect to fit all my clothes, yeah. 489 00:19:35,100 --> 00:19:38,166 -Wow. -But maybe you can use one of the other closets, 490 00:19:38,166 --> 00:19:40,767 and then one of the other, in the studio room. 491 00:19:40,767 --> 00:19:43,433 [Cedric] It did have the high ceilings, but it was just very 492 00:19:43,433 --> 00:19:46,667 traditional looking. Man, this is tough. 493 00:19:54,467 --> 00:19:55,367 [doorbell rings] 494 00:19:55,367 --> 00:19:57,000 -Hey, babe. -Good morning, good morning. 495 00:19:57,066 --> 00:19:59,000 Y'all in here making a lot of noise? 496 00:19:59,066 --> 00:20:01,667 -Haha, sorry! -My mom made breakfast, so. 497 00:20:01,667 --> 00:20:02,667 -OK. -Ooh. 498 00:20:02,667 --> 00:20:04,734 -We bought a house! -We bought the traditional 499 00:20:04,734 --> 00:20:06,200 new build in Manvel. 500 00:20:07,867 --> 00:20:11,967 Since we moved in, this area has started to grow on me 501 00:20:11,967 --> 00:20:14,700 because it is a lot of amenities in this community. 502 00:20:14,767 --> 00:20:16,600 [Erinn] It really did meet both of our needs. 503 00:20:16,667 --> 00:20:18,834 It had the five bedroom, four and a half bath, 504 00:20:18,834 --> 00:20:22,533 and the grand entrance. Didn't have as much storage 505 00:20:22,533 --> 00:20:24,567 I was hoping for for a house this size. 506 00:20:24,567 --> 00:20:26,166 [Cedric] But I have my own closet now. 507 00:20:26,166 --> 00:20:29,000 I don't have to trip over boxes or see suitcases. 508 00:20:29,066 --> 00:20:31,533 I feel like you got the few things that you asked 509 00:20:31,533 --> 00:20:32,800 for, Sydney? 510 00:20:34,100 --> 00:20:36,066 [all laughing] 511 00:20:36,066 --> 00:20:38,734 [Cedric] I was fine with paying a higher price. 512 00:20:38,734 --> 00:20:41,367 After I really thought about a lot, I was like, 513 00:20:41,367 --> 00:20:43,433 you know what? I'm not willing to sacrifice. 514 00:20:43,433 --> 00:20:47,100 I was able to get my recording studio, theater space, 515 00:20:47,100 --> 00:20:49,533 and also, too, it had a huge backyard. 516 00:20:49,533 --> 00:20:53,400 -What do you think about a stage out there? -Mm-hmm. 517 00:20:53,467 --> 00:20:56,100 [Erinn] Exactly, it's a bit much, isn't it? 518 00:20:56,100 --> 00:20:57,834 -I know we have an HOA... -Better talk to them first. 519 00:20:57,834 --> 00:21:00,333 ...but you know, I have some ways around that. 520 00:21:00,333 --> 00:21:02,367 I'm just going to invite the neighbors. 521 00:21:02,367 --> 00:21:04,100 I don't see it happening. 522 00:21:04,100 --> 00:21:05,600 It's tough. 523 00:21:05,667 --> 00:21:07,533 -You know, Erinn had her strong, -Idea. 524 00:21:07,533 --> 00:21:10,166 you know, wants, and I had -Strong wants. 525 00:21:10,166 --> 00:21:12,266 my strong needs. -[Erinn] Oh what! 526 00:21:12,266 --> 00:21:13,767 [all laughing] -Needs? 527 00:21:13,767 --> 00:21:17,033 I'm proud of me and Erinn coming together, and being that this 528 00:21:17,033 --> 00:21:19,600 was my first home, I definitely take pride in 529 00:21:19,667 --> 00:21:20,600 it. We're 50-50. 530 00:21:20,600 --> 00:21:22,900 I don't feel like I've moved into her home. 531 00:21:22,967 --> 00:21:25,634 And now we can slow down, take some deep breaths, 532 00:21:25,634 --> 00:21:27,967 and really enjoy this journey.