1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:03,000 Ooh. Now I like this room. 2 00:00:03,000 --> 00:00:04,767 I love how bright it is. 3 00:00:04,767 --> 00:00:07,567 [narrator] Attorneys Cynthia and James are leaving Seattle 4 00:00:07,567 --> 00:00:09,400 for his hometown of Charleston, 5 00:00:09,400 --> 00:00:13,000 so their boys get a South Carolina childhood like his 6 00:00:13,000 --> 00:00:15,500 Going shrimping and crabbing. 7 00:00:15,500 --> 00:00:18,467 [narrator] But going south will be a huge culture shock for her. 8 00:00:18,467 --> 00:00:20,200 What's that sign for? 9 00:00:20,200 --> 00:00:23,867 -[JaVonna] I've heard about like alligators... -It'll be okay. 10 00:00:23,867 --> 00:00:25,200 Oh, great. 11 00:00:25,200 --> 00:00:28,000 [narrator] She wants fully upgraded and modern. 12 00:00:28,000 --> 00:00:30,400 I love the style of this kitchen. 13 00:00:31,567 --> 00:00:33,967 [narrator] But he wants a unique and homey craftsman. 14 00:00:33,967 --> 00:00:37,266 It makes me feel like, I'm back at the countryside with my grandparent's house. 15 00:00:37,266 --> 00:00:39,166 [narrator] With only a few days in town, 16 00:00:39,166 --> 00:00:41,667 they need to find common ground fast. 17 00:00:41,667 --> 00:00:44,467 Hopefully find the one that we love. 18 00:00:44,467 --> 00:00:45,667 -Oh. -Ooh! 19 00:00:45,667 --> 00:00:47,300 -Who's ready to party? -[all laugh] 20 00:00:47,900 --> 00:00:49,900 [opening theme music playing] 21 00:01:01,767 --> 00:01:03,200 I'm excited. Everybody's coming over. 22 00:01:03,200 --> 00:01:05,066 We're about to have something good to eat. 23 00:01:05,066 --> 00:01:08,266 We're both attorneys and we live in Seattle. 24 00:01:08,266 --> 00:01:09,467 [James] You just work on those onions 25 00:01:09,467 --> 00:01:11,400 and we'll get this all put together. 26 00:01:11,400 --> 00:01:13,967 We met in law school, at a school dance. 27 00:01:13,967 --> 00:01:16,567 [Cynthia] I saw James, like dancing in the middle 28 00:01:16,567 --> 00:01:18,000 and like, "Ooh." 29 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:20,667 -I don't remember that. -You--you don't remember? 30 00:01:20,667 --> 00:01:22,867 -I don't--I don't remember all that. -Um... 31 00:01:22,867 --> 00:01:24,467 [Cynthia] I thought he was kind of cute. 32 00:01:24,467 --> 00:01:28,066 Ten years later and two kids and doing our thing. 33 00:01:28,066 --> 00:01:29,700 How's your family taking the move? 34 00:01:29,700 --> 00:01:33,000 Pops is excited because he loves Charleston. 35 00:01:33,000 --> 00:01:36,200 I've wanted to move back to South Carolina for a long time. 36 00:01:36,200 --> 00:01:39,100 I moved to Washington when I was about 11 years old. 37 00:01:39,100 --> 00:01:40,467 [James] I've always wanted to go back. 38 00:01:40,467 --> 00:01:43,567 And being able to show my kids the things that I grew up doing, 39 00:01:43,567 --> 00:01:46,166 I'll also be closer to my family and won't have to wait 40 00:01:46,166 --> 00:01:48,567 for the yearly visits that we get. 41 00:01:48,567 --> 00:01:50,500 My family's in the Summerville area. 42 00:01:50,500 --> 00:01:52,900 But I grew up in Charleston, so that holds a place in my heart. 43 00:01:52,900 --> 00:01:54,400 And I want to get back to that area. 44 00:01:54,400 --> 00:01:55,567 -Hey. -Hey. 45 00:01:55,567 --> 00:01:57,000 -Hello. -Hello. 46 00:01:57,000 --> 00:01:58,700 -Honey. -Hey, Isaiah. 47 00:01:58,700 --> 00:02:02,667 [Cynthia] We come from a really close knit Filipino family. 48 00:02:02,667 --> 00:02:05,066 Four sisters. Right now, my kids, 49 00:02:05,066 --> 00:02:07,100 they can go over to their cousin's house 50 00:02:07,100 --> 00:02:08,900 or go see their grandma. 51 00:02:08,900 --> 00:02:11,900 It's a big decision to move to a whole another state. 52 00:02:11,900 --> 00:02:14,767 It's really important to me 53 00:02:14,767 --> 00:02:18,100 to have our kids know their--their whole family. 54 00:02:18,100 --> 00:02:19,900 Cyn, what's the plan? 55 00:02:19,900 --> 00:02:22,367 We are flying out to Charleston. 56 00:02:22,367 --> 00:02:24,066 I'm gonna be there for 10 days. 57 00:02:24,066 --> 00:02:26,166 [Cynthia] We have someone that we've been working with, 58 00:02:26,166 --> 00:02:28,967 -to hopefully find the one that we love. -[cork pops] 59 00:02:28,967 --> 00:02:31,567 -[both] Ooh. -Who's ready to party? 60 00:02:31,567 --> 00:02:34,367 We need to get this house fairly quickly so that our boys 61 00:02:34,367 --> 00:02:37,000 can get enrolled in school and have a natural transition. 62 00:02:37,000 --> 00:02:41,000 My goal is to find a place like, really close to the beach, 63 00:02:41,000 --> 00:02:44,867 something that's more modern, open concept. 64 00:02:44,867 --> 00:02:48,000 What's important to me is when you walk inside, 65 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:51,467 does it feel like, a modern style house. 66 00:02:51,467 --> 00:02:54,567 What she's saying is, "Does it go bling blough when she walks in?" 67 00:02:54,567 --> 00:02:55,667 [chuckles] 68 00:02:55,667 --> 00:02:57,867 What I like about a craftsman is I'm big on details 69 00:02:57,867 --> 00:02:59,900 and I want to feel like I'm at home. 70 00:02:59,900 --> 00:03:02,867 I'm okay with some openness, but not everything. 71 00:03:02,867 --> 00:03:05,667 I also want to have a screened-in porch 72 00:03:05,667 --> 00:03:08,066 so that I can sit outside and enjoy it. 73 00:03:08,066 --> 00:03:10,066 How big of a house are you guys looking for? 74 00:03:10,066 --> 00:03:13,000 I'm really trying to look for a place that has a space, 75 00:03:13,000 --> 00:03:16,800 so that when any of you guys come visit, you'll have a room. 76 00:03:16,800 --> 00:03:19,567 [Cynthia] We are able to work remotely. 77 00:03:19,567 --> 00:03:22,300 We 1000% need two offices. 78 00:03:22,300 --> 00:03:25,300 Because Cynthia, when she has meetings, she just laughs all day. 79 00:03:25,300 --> 00:03:26,367 Are you guys getting a pool? 80 00:03:26,367 --> 00:03:29,567 I told James, I want to find a place with a pool 81 00:03:29,567 --> 00:03:32,500 -so we can hang out by the water. -We'll have something. 82 00:03:32,500 --> 00:03:34,400 I don't know if there will be a pool in the backyard, 83 00:03:34,400 --> 00:03:35,800 but we'll be close to the beach. 84 00:03:35,800 --> 00:03:38,367 It doesn't have to be right in our yard 85 00:03:38,367 --> 00:03:40,667 because then I don't have maintain it which is great. 86 00:03:40,667 --> 00:03:43,567 I also want like a big backyard so we can play with the boys. 87 00:03:43,567 --> 00:03:46,767 Small fixes. I don't want to have to do a full gut job. 88 00:03:46,767 --> 00:03:49,367 [Cynthia] We just did a kitchen remodel. 89 00:03:49,367 --> 00:03:51,767 I do not want to go through that again. 90 00:03:51,767 --> 00:03:55,266 We are going to keep it as a rental. 91 00:03:55,266 --> 00:03:57,000 And if anything doesn't work out, 92 00:03:57,000 --> 00:03:58,467 we could always come back here. 93 00:03:58,467 --> 00:04:00,500 You guys gonna come visit? 94 00:04:00,500 --> 00:04:02,867 Yeah, it would be fun to come during Christmas. 95 00:04:02,867 --> 00:04:04,567 Get away from the Seattle weather. 96 00:04:04,567 --> 00:04:08,300 [Cynthia] I'm willing to spend around the 650 range. 97 00:04:08,300 --> 00:04:10,266 If you have it, then spend it. 98 00:04:10,266 --> 00:04:13,767 You know, like it's okay to buy the nicer things 99 00:04:13,767 --> 00:04:17,100 [chuckles] and live more freely in the moment. 100 00:04:17,100 --> 00:04:19,700 I would rather spend more like 550,000. 101 00:04:19,700 --> 00:04:21,400 Someone's got to do the planning. 102 00:04:21,400 --> 00:04:23,800 -We can't all just go free. -[laughs] 103 00:04:26,867 --> 00:04:28,166 I remember our first trip together 104 00:04:28,166 --> 00:04:30,867 -to South Carolina -Because I went into the water. 105 00:04:30,867 --> 00:04:32,767 With my mouth open because I was like, 106 00:04:32,767 --> 00:04:34,767 so excited that the water was warm 107 00:04:34,767 --> 00:04:36,033 and I could actually swim in it. 108 00:04:36,033 --> 00:04:39,800 And then a wave hit me and I was like, [gags] "It's so salty." 109 00:04:39,800 --> 00:04:42,100 Yeah, I don't know why you swam with your mouth open, 110 00:04:42,100 --> 00:04:43,233 but it's okay. 111 00:04:43,233 --> 00:04:46,467 [narrator] First a house that could be a compromise. 112 00:04:46,467 --> 00:04:49,400 Halfway between the beach and his family in Summerville, 113 00:04:49,400 --> 00:04:52,567 with both modern and craftsman touches. 114 00:04:52,567 --> 00:04:54,967 JaVonna, well, she's pushing the limits 115 00:04:54,967 --> 00:04:56,567 on what I really want to spend. 116 00:04:56,567 --> 00:04:59,867 [Cynthia] Don't discount this house already before seeing it. 117 00:04:59,867 --> 00:05:03,266 It has five bedrooms, three baths. 118 00:05:03,266 --> 00:05:06,166 I'm not gonna discount it, but just because it has 119 00:05:06,166 --> 00:05:08,266 a high price doesn't make it perfect. 120 00:05:08,266 --> 00:05:11,100 [Cynthia] Oh, wow. This is cute. 121 00:05:14,667 --> 00:05:16,900 -[JaVonna] Hey. -Hey, JaVonna. 122 00:05:16,900 --> 00:05:17,967 Nice and hot for you. 123 00:05:17,967 --> 00:05:19,767 Yeah. All right. Good to see you guys. 124 00:05:19,767 --> 00:05:21,066 -You as well. -It's beautiful today. 125 00:05:21,066 --> 00:05:23,967 -It is. You look great. -Thank you so much, you too. 126 00:05:23,967 --> 00:05:25,800 So what do you guys think at first glance? 127 00:05:25,800 --> 00:05:29,667 [Cynthia] I just love the style that's got that southern charm. 128 00:05:29,667 --> 00:05:31,166 I like the porch and the green area. 129 00:05:31,166 --> 00:05:34,166 It reminds me of, you know, growing up, lot of nature. 130 00:05:34,166 --> 00:05:35,400 They do have a community pool, 131 00:05:35,400 --> 00:05:37,000 -which I think the boys will love. -Yay. 132 00:05:37,000 --> 00:05:38,400 [JaVonna] Y'all see the porch? Isn't it nice? 133 00:05:38,400 --> 00:05:40,500 -[Cynthia] Yeah. -[JaVonna] You guys can put some nice rocking chairs. 134 00:05:40,500 --> 00:05:42,100 You got some beautiful chimes up there. 135 00:05:42,100 --> 00:05:43,667 It's just singing to us. 136 00:05:43,667 --> 00:05:48,100 I like the tall ceilings and the crown molding. 137 00:05:48,100 --> 00:05:50,367 [James] Good detail. I like that there's like a family... 138 00:05:50,367 --> 00:05:52,166 -...area where we could all eat. -[JaVonna] Yes. 139 00:05:52,166 --> 00:05:54,800 [James] That's pretty cool, and it's still kind of outlooks on that porch. 140 00:05:54,800 --> 00:05:57,767 As a relocation specialist as well as Charleston native 141 00:05:57,767 --> 00:06:02,066 my goal is to make sure that Cynthia and James know the city inside and out. 142 00:06:02,066 --> 00:06:04,000 This is a very family friendly neighborhood, 143 00:06:04,000 --> 00:06:06,867 lots of restaurants and fun things for families to do. 144 00:06:06,867 --> 00:06:09,000 [Cynthia] I like that it's open in here. 145 00:06:09,000 --> 00:06:12,467 Even though it's hot here, I still like the ambiance of a fire. 146 00:06:12,467 --> 00:06:14,567 We could have a very intimate dinner right here. 147 00:06:14,567 --> 00:06:16,567 -Two chairs. -Just the two of us. 148 00:06:16,567 --> 00:06:19,767 -We can just assume y'all, right? -We can get a bigger table. 149 00:06:19,767 --> 00:06:21,100 [James] I like that it has a bar over there. 150 00:06:21,100 --> 00:06:22,166 That's pretty cool. 151 00:06:22,166 --> 00:06:24,000 -[Cynthia] Wow. -Not so fast, James. 152 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:25,700 -You didn't see the kitchen yet. -Okay. 153 00:06:25,700 --> 00:06:27,033 [both laugh] 154 00:06:27,033 --> 00:06:29,867 -[Cynthia] Ooh, James. -[JaVonna] James, I know you like to cook. 155 00:06:29,867 --> 00:06:32,867 I do like to cook, and I see an area where Cynthia would like to be, 156 00:06:32,867 --> 00:06:34,200 which is over here on the peninsula. 157 00:06:34,200 --> 00:06:36,500 -Yay. -Yes, this is where I'll be. 158 00:06:36,500 --> 00:06:40,100 What I don't like is the color of this countertop, 159 00:06:40,100 --> 00:06:43,867 and I'd probably switch it out to like a white. 160 00:06:43,867 --> 00:06:45,967 I do like the cabinets, though. 161 00:06:45,967 --> 00:06:48,166 At this price point, I need you to look in your heart 162 00:06:48,166 --> 00:06:50,467 and find some acceptance for this as is. 163 00:06:50,467 --> 00:06:52,467 If we buy this house, 164 00:06:52,467 --> 00:06:54,634 I think it needs to stay like this for a while. 165 00:06:56,166 --> 00:06:57,367 [Cynthia] This is beautiful. 166 00:06:57,367 --> 00:06:58,800 [James] The only thing I don't like is that 167 00:06:58,800 --> 00:07:01,000 you've got the neighbor's yard right there. 168 00:07:01,000 --> 00:07:03,266 [JaVonna] Well, let's go look a little closer. 169 00:07:03,266 --> 00:07:05,066 -You got a grill area. -[James] A grill... 170 00:07:05,066 --> 00:07:08,100 -[JaVonna] What you're saying? -[James] I like a little grill area. 171 00:07:08,100 --> 00:07:10,667 Well, I can imagine enjoying this space, especially this area. 172 00:07:10,667 --> 00:07:13,066 And whatever nature is inside there. 173 00:07:13,066 --> 00:07:14,400 What's that sign for? 174 00:07:14,400 --> 00:07:16,100 [JaVonna] No swimming in the pond. 175 00:07:16,100 --> 00:07:19,100 It looks like no people should be around here. 176 00:07:19,100 --> 00:07:21,667 [Cynthia] I've heard about like, alligators. 177 00:07:21,667 --> 00:07:23,200 [JaVonna] You guys could put up a fence. 178 00:07:23,200 --> 00:07:24,867 You might see them from time to time, 179 00:07:24,867 --> 00:07:26,166 but it'll be okay. 180 00:07:26,166 --> 00:07:27,667 [scoffs] Oh, great. 181 00:07:27,667 --> 00:07:30,000 My favorite thing about this house is the outdoor setting. 182 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:32,300 I love the nature as well as the room. 183 00:07:33,266 --> 00:07:35,000 [JaVonna] You can make this into a bedroom 184 00:07:35,000 --> 00:07:37,700 for your friends, your family, when they come down. 185 00:07:37,700 --> 00:07:39,667 And they have a full bath down here. 186 00:07:39,667 --> 00:07:40,867 [Cynthia] I really do like that. 187 00:07:40,867 --> 00:07:42,800 There's a whole separate living space. 188 00:07:43,967 --> 00:07:46,800 [James] Some nice stairs, I'm not mad at this style. 189 00:07:46,800 --> 00:07:48,800 [JaVonna] All right. Take your time. Come on up. 190 00:07:48,800 --> 00:07:50,500 You got the primary bedroom. 191 00:07:50,500 --> 00:07:53,166 [Cynthia] I do like how big this room is. 192 00:07:53,166 --> 00:07:54,834 You can see the pond from here. 193 00:07:55,567 --> 00:07:57,767 I don't know about this color. 194 00:07:57,767 --> 00:07:59,166 -[James] Yeah. -[JaVonna] Bright blue. 195 00:07:59,166 --> 00:08:00,467 [James] That's okay. I like... 196 00:08:00,467 --> 00:08:02,166 ...this space. 197 00:08:02,166 --> 00:08:03,800 You like baths, I like showers. 198 00:08:03,800 --> 00:08:06,000 -Yeah. -So we can get out of each other's way. 199 00:08:06,867 --> 00:08:09,166 [Cynthia] I like this room a lot. 200 00:08:09,166 --> 00:08:11,100 I love how bright it is. 201 00:08:11,100 --> 00:08:13,567 [JaVonna] So both of y'all were working here? 202 00:08:13,567 --> 00:08:15,367 No, Cynthia is definitely working by herself. 203 00:08:15,367 --> 00:08:17,500 [both laugh] 204 00:08:17,500 --> 00:08:19,467 [Cynthia] This could really work for the boys. 205 00:08:19,467 --> 00:08:21,767 They told us they want to share a room. 206 00:08:21,767 --> 00:08:22,567 [James] They have a cool setting. 207 00:08:22,567 --> 00:08:24,367 -They can like, look into... -Yeah. 208 00:08:24,367 --> 00:08:25,800 the foliage and be cool. 209 00:08:27,166 --> 00:08:28,800 [Cynthia] Oh, nice. It's big. 210 00:08:28,800 --> 00:08:29,900 [James] I like the fan. 211 00:08:29,900 --> 00:08:31,700 [Cynthia] This could be James's office. 212 00:08:31,700 --> 00:08:33,367 [JaVonna] You guys happy so far? 213 00:08:33,367 --> 00:08:34,967 -Yeah. -Are you liking what you see? 214 00:08:34,967 --> 00:08:36,133 Yeah, I think so. 215 00:08:36,800 --> 00:08:38,066 It's definitely an option. 216 00:08:38,066 --> 00:08:40,367 [JaVonna] A good room for growth with your family, too. 217 00:08:40,367 --> 00:08:41,867 But the boys, one day they may want to have 218 00:08:41,867 --> 00:08:44,100 separate rooms instead of sharing. 219 00:08:44,100 --> 00:08:46,266 [James] I do like that there's a lot of spaces in this house 220 00:08:46,266 --> 00:08:47,600 that our family can enjoy. 221 00:08:47,600 --> 00:08:51,300 Even though it's not like a modern, completely open floor plan. 222 00:08:51,300 --> 00:08:53,000 It is somewhat open. 223 00:08:53,000 --> 00:08:56,266 [James] I like the patios setting as well as the outdoors. 224 00:08:56,266 --> 00:08:58,800 It is closer to the beach, which I know would make Cynthia happy. 225 00:08:58,800 --> 00:09:00,867 This one has an actual space 226 00:09:00,867 --> 00:09:04,100 [Cynthia] with a bathroom that's in the same space 227 00:09:04,100 --> 00:09:06,567 -where you could be separate, so... -Yeah. 228 00:09:06,567 --> 00:09:09,066 [James] It's over what I really want to spend, 229 00:09:09,066 --> 00:09:12,133 and we're on a timeline, so we gotta get moving. 230 00:09:13,066 --> 00:09:14,400 [narrator] But to get a better price, 231 00:09:14,400 --> 00:09:16,700 they might need to give up a few things. 232 00:09:16,700 --> 00:09:18,600 Do you know how close it is to the beach? 233 00:09:18,600 --> 00:09:20,500 [James] Forty minute drive. 234 00:09:24,200 --> 00:09:26,233 [upbeat music playing] 235 00:09:29,400 --> 00:09:31,567 This is what I remember growing up as a kid 236 00:09:31,567 --> 00:09:34,200 and going shrimping and crabbing. 237 00:09:34,200 --> 00:09:36,767 [narrator] Today they're trying a place near James's family 238 00:09:36,767 --> 00:09:39,066 that has some of his craftsman style. 239 00:09:39,066 --> 00:09:41,900 But a more modern interior for Cynthia. 240 00:09:41,900 --> 00:09:44,600 Do you know how close it is to the beach? 241 00:09:44,600 --> 00:09:47,266 [James] It's closer than the beaches in Washington to us. 242 00:09:47,266 --> 00:09:50,567 -[chuckles] -But it's probably about a 40 minute drive. 243 00:09:50,567 --> 00:09:51,467 You'll get there. 244 00:09:51,467 --> 00:09:54,500 And also my sister Giselle is out here. 245 00:09:54,500 --> 00:09:57,166 And the price you got to appreciate the price. 246 00:09:57,166 --> 00:09:59,166 Yeah, but I want the whole, 247 00:09:59,166 --> 00:10:02,100 you know, South Carolina vibe. 248 00:10:02,100 --> 00:10:03,600 [upbeat music playing] 249 00:10:06,266 --> 00:10:08,100 -[JaVonna] How y'all doing? -Doing good. How are you? 250 00:10:08,100 --> 00:10:09,100 -Hey. -[JaVonna] Awesome. 251 00:10:09,100 --> 00:10:10,767 What did you guys think about the neighborhood? 252 00:10:10,767 --> 00:10:11,634 It was beautiful. 253 00:10:11,634 --> 00:10:14,100 Near my grandpa's house where I grew up. 254 00:10:14,100 --> 00:10:15,233 Babysitters. 255 00:10:16,367 --> 00:10:17,800 -We can hope. -Yeah. 256 00:10:17,800 --> 00:10:19,600 Well, I have a lot of things to show you guys. 257 00:10:19,600 --> 00:10:22,400 [JaVonna] They've updated it, and it's really nice. 258 00:10:22,400 --> 00:10:24,667 -[James] I like that has a front porch that's where... -Yes. 259 00:10:24,667 --> 00:10:25,867 ...sit there and sip some lemonade. 260 00:10:25,867 --> 00:10:27,367 Yeah. [chuckles] 261 00:10:27,367 --> 00:10:28,667 I like the floors. 262 00:10:28,667 --> 00:10:29,834 -Yes. -This is nice. 263 00:10:29,834 --> 00:10:32,000 [Cynthia] I don't know if I like these popcorn ceilings 264 00:10:32,000 --> 00:10:34,400 like we'll definitely have to scrape this. 265 00:10:34,400 --> 00:10:37,567 Ooh, I like the kitchen. 266 00:10:37,567 --> 00:10:40,867 It looks like you know, they did some updates recently. 267 00:10:40,867 --> 00:10:42,467 -Yes. -Definitely my style. 268 00:10:42,467 --> 00:10:44,266 Would like a little more space that I can prep 269 00:10:44,266 --> 00:10:46,266 and not have people be in my way. 270 00:10:46,266 --> 00:10:48,767 You could either do like one of the islands that you can move 271 00:10:48,767 --> 00:10:51,000 or you have an eat-in kitchen here. 272 00:10:51,000 --> 00:10:54,166 It's kind of separate from the living room area. 273 00:10:54,166 --> 00:10:57,700 The setup is okay. I like that there's, like zones. 274 00:10:57,700 --> 00:10:59,500 -We're still together, but like separate, you know. -Yes. 275 00:11:00,266 --> 00:11:02,300 I love this. 276 00:11:02,300 --> 00:11:06,000 [Cynthia] I would want to put a couch like, a seating area. 277 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:07,867 -[JaVonna] And watch the kids play? -Yeah. 278 00:11:07,867 --> 00:11:11,467 I hear they have a fire pit already out here for y'all. 279 00:11:11,467 --> 00:11:13,266 So where am I gonna put my grill at? 280 00:11:13,266 --> 00:11:15,867 You can, you can extend this area. 281 00:11:15,867 --> 00:11:17,467 -Yeah. -I'll get you some more concrete. 282 00:11:17,467 --> 00:11:20,166 [James] I wish we had more open space so I could play with the boys over here. 283 00:11:20,166 --> 00:11:23,066 On that side, you have a little bit more space than this side. 284 00:11:23,066 --> 00:11:25,800 [Cynthia] The only thing that would make this better is if it had a pool. 285 00:11:25,800 --> 00:11:27,300 So the neighborhood has a pool. 286 00:11:27,300 --> 00:11:29,867 -Okay. -So they got a full work out on that. 287 00:11:29,867 --> 00:11:31,000 More maintenance, more money. 288 00:11:31,000 --> 00:11:33,967 Something I don't have to take care of. That's great. 289 00:11:33,967 --> 00:11:36,867 I think Cynthia is okay with this house, but I know it's not her dream. 290 00:11:36,867 --> 00:11:38,367 She really wants to be close to the beach. 291 00:11:38,367 --> 00:11:41,367 But I want to make sure that it's good for the family. 292 00:11:41,367 --> 00:11:44,266 -[JaVonna] There's like a whole extra room. -[Cynthia] A whole other room. 293 00:11:44,266 --> 00:11:45,533 This is cool. 294 00:11:45,533 --> 00:11:48,667 -Look, there's a separate air conditioning. -[JaVonna] Yes. 295 00:11:48,667 --> 00:11:50,767 I figured I could raise the roof real quick. 296 00:11:50,767 --> 00:11:53,266 Yes, but you know what? This would be perfect for, 297 00:11:53,266 --> 00:11:55,600 like all of my nieces and nephews, 298 00:11:55,600 --> 00:11:56,800 when they come and visit. 299 00:11:56,800 --> 00:11:58,767 [James] Or I could just work in here. That would be cool. 300 00:11:58,767 --> 00:12:01,834 This is too big for an office. [chuckles] 301 00:12:07,166 --> 00:12:08,734 [JaVonna] This is the primary bedroom. 302 00:12:09,166 --> 00:12:10,900 [Cynthia] I love this color. 303 00:12:10,900 --> 00:12:13,600 -Being able to, like, see out the front. -[JaVonna] Yeah. 304 00:12:13,600 --> 00:12:15,467 -[James] Yeah. -Somebody coming over to your house 305 00:12:15,467 --> 00:12:17,100 -and you don't want to see them. -[JaVonna] Yeah. [laughs] 306 00:12:18,700 --> 00:12:21,767 -Neighborhood watch right here. -[Cynthia] Yeah. 307 00:12:21,767 --> 00:12:23,867 Ooh, I don't know if I like this door. 308 00:12:23,867 --> 00:12:25,166 That's a easy fix. 309 00:12:25,166 --> 00:12:26,867 [Cynthia] I like that it's separate. 310 00:12:26,867 --> 00:12:28,800 It looks modern. 311 00:12:28,800 --> 00:12:31,367 -Ooh. -Going on. 312 00:12:31,367 --> 00:12:32,667 This is my room. 313 00:12:33,266 --> 00:12:35,533 -It kind of like matches the bedroom. -Hmm-hmm. 314 00:12:36,767 --> 00:12:38,900 -[Cynthia] This is nice. -[James] Good for the boys. 315 00:12:38,900 --> 00:12:40,367 I like the tile. 316 00:12:40,367 --> 00:12:44,100 They won't be so jealous of y'all's bathroom because it has tiles as well. 317 00:12:44,100 --> 00:12:45,367 They don't pay any bills. 318 00:12:45,367 --> 00:12:46,900 [both laugh] 319 00:12:47,467 --> 00:12:48,734 [JaVonna] This is awesome space. 320 00:12:48,734 --> 00:12:50,600 -[Cynthia] Good space for bedroom, for sure. -[JaVonna] Yeah. 321 00:12:52,467 --> 00:12:54,667 This would be perfect as a guest room. 322 00:12:54,667 --> 00:12:57,867 You know, it would be better if they didn't have 323 00:12:57,867 --> 00:13:00,300 to share a bathroom with the kids. 324 00:13:00,300 --> 00:13:01,800 -[JaVonna] Yeah. -Yeah. 325 00:13:04,000 --> 00:13:06,200 [JaVonna] This can be a formal eat-in, 326 00:13:06,700 --> 00:13:07,900 dining room area. 327 00:13:07,900 --> 00:13:10,266 [Cynthia] I love the big window. 328 00:13:10,266 --> 00:13:12,467 Like I love how bright it is in here. 329 00:13:12,467 --> 00:13:14,100 [James] I can still do my neighborhood watch if I need to. 330 00:13:14,100 --> 00:13:17,567 Yeah, see if she was coming over. 331 00:13:17,567 --> 00:13:19,867 You know, like this house surprised me. 332 00:13:19,867 --> 00:13:23,867 I like all the modern updates that they did. 333 00:13:23,867 --> 00:13:26,266 But it still needs a lot of updating, 334 00:13:26,266 --> 00:13:27,500 like the popcorn ceilings. 335 00:13:27,500 --> 00:13:30,767 The popcorn, at this price, it's something I can work with. 336 00:13:30,767 --> 00:13:33,533 [Cynthia] It's a little further from the beach than I'd like. 337 00:13:35,000 --> 00:13:36,367 [narrator] So they're back to the coast. 338 00:13:36,367 --> 00:13:38,467 But with time running out on their trip, 339 00:13:38,467 --> 00:13:41,767 Cynthia's worried she could be giving up something else. 340 00:13:41,767 --> 00:13:46,400 Is there a pool in this neighborhood, in this community? 341 00:13:49,767 --> 00:13:51,233 [upbeat music playing] 342 00:13:51,967 --> 00:13:54,467 What was it like growing up here? 343 00:13:54,467 --> 00:13:56,066 I love playing in the marsh, 344 00:13:56,066 --> 00:13:59,266 -Ooh! -but the thing was to watch out for, like, quicksand. 345 00:13:59,266 --> 00:14:00,467 Quick sand? 346 00:14:00,467 --> 00:14:02,367 Yeah, you don't want to, like, drop down in the marsh, 347 00:14:02,367 --> 00:14:03,467 and then nobody finds you. 348 00:14:03,467 --> 00:14:05,367 -Oh, my God. -And I'm just gator meat. 349 00:14:05,367 --> 00:14:07,667 I don't know if I want the boys to be doing that. 350 00:14:07,667 --> 00:14:10,500 I'm really excited to see this next house. 351 00:14:10,500 --> 00:14:13,767 It is a little bit less than what I'm willing to spend. 352 00:14:13,767 --> 00:14:16,567 We've got to get into a house before the boys start school. 353 00:14:16,567 --> 00:14:17,967 -So... -Yeah. 354 00:14:17,967 --> 00:14:20,367 Hopefully this is, this is the one. 355 00:14:20,367 --> 00:14:22,300 [Cynthia] I like the shutters. 356 00:14:25,800 --> 00:14:26,800 So how was the drive? 357 00:14:26,800 --> 00:14:28,100 How's the neighborhood? 358 00:14:28,100 --> 00:14:30,667 It's good. It felt like an old vibe that I had when I was young. 359 00:14:30,667 --> 00:14:32,467 So I like the connection there. 360 00:14:32,467 --> 00:14:35,166 [Cynthia] I love the house like I love the color 361 00:14:35,166 --> 00:14:37,400 and the shutters and the porch. 362 00:14:39,567 --> 00:14:41,033 Oh. 363 00:14:41,767 --> 00:14:43,400 I like the stairway. 364 00:14:43,400 --> 00:14:45,800 The dark and the lights very modern. 365 00:14:45,800 --> 00:14:47,800 To the left here we have a flex space 366 00:14:47,800 --> 00:14:51,266 that can be used for James's office. 367 00:14:51,266 --> 00:14:53,867 [James] I like that. Or we could even put guests down here, maybe. 368 00:14:53,867 --> 00:14:56,500 -We needed to... -[chuckles nervously] I mean... 369 00:14:56,500 --> 00:14:58,900 That's okay. We needed to check on them too see how they're acting. 370 00:14:58,900 --> 00:15:00,467 We'll give them a curtain or something. 371 00:15:00,467 --> 00:15:03,166 Well, maybe when y'all see the rest of the house, you may change your mind. 372 00:15:03,166 --> 00:15:04,033 -Okay. -Yeah. 373 00:15:05,200 --> 00:15:07,800 [JaVonna] The formal dining room area. 374 00:15:07,800 --> 00:15:09,467 [Cynthia] I like the color. 375 00:15:09,467 --> 00:15:13,100 I like the molding around the ceiling. 376 00:15:13,100 --> 00:15:14,166 -It's kind of... -Yeah. 377 00:15:14,166 --> 00:15:15,266 -More upgraded? -Yeah. 378 00:15:15,266 --> 00:15:16,634 It is, yeah. 379 00:15:16,634 --> 00:15:20,100 [Cynthia] I'm already seeing something I like here in the kitchen. 380 00:15:20,100 --> 00:15:22,567 The color of the cabinets. 381 00:15:22,567 --> 00:15:26,200 You know, the modern fixtures, the countertop. 382 00:15:26,200 --> 00:15:29,300 But, you know, I would really prefer an open space. 383 00:15:29,300 --> 00:15:30,600 Like from here, 384 00:15:30,600 --> 00:15:33,166 you can't even really see where 385 00:15:33,166 --> 00:15:34,500 -everything would be. Yeah. -[JaVonna] Everything is. 386 00:15:34,500 --> 00:15:37,400 We don't have to all be together all the time. 387 00:15:37,400 --> 00:15:39,667 But you know, that's how my family is. 388 00:15:39,667 --> 00:15:41,133 -They'll adjust. -[scoffs] 389 00:15:43,166 --> 00:15:44,767 [Cynthia] Is this real brick? 390 00:15:44,767 --> 00:15:46,100 [JaVonna] It is. 391 00:15:46,767 --> 00:15:47,967 I think it's a start. 392 00:15:47,967 --> 00:15:49,500 -It's waiting to be finished. -[JaVonna] Yeah. 393 00:15:49,500 --> 00:15:52,367 -Probably paint the whole thing white, -Yeah. 394 00:15:52,367 --> 00:15:55,367 just to make it look a little bit more modern. 395 00:15:55,367 --> 00:15:57,266 Um, but I like it. I like the mantle. 396 00:15:57,266 --> 00:15:58,333 -[JaVonna] Yeah. -[Cynthia] Yeah. 397 00:15:58,333 --> 00:16:01,000 [JaVonna] Ooh. Cynthia got her little screen porch. 398 00:16:01,000 --> 00:16:02,567 [Cynthia] A screen-in porch. 399 00:16:02,567 --> 00:16:04,700 Makes me feel like I'm back at the countryside 400 00:16:04,700 --> 00:16:05,900 with my grandparent's house. 401 00:16:05,900 --> 00:16:07,300 -[James] We can be up here... -[JaVonna] Yeah, definitely. 402 00:16:07,300 --> 00:16:08,467 [James] ...doing our adult stuff, 403 00:16:08,467 --> 00:16:10,100 and the kids can be out there playing. 404 00:16:10,767 --> 00:16:12,100 JaVonna, I don't know about this screen. 405 00:16:12,100 --> 00:16:14,967 It's supposed to keep the bugs out, not let them in. 406 00:16:14,967 --> 00:16:16,433 [James] These stairs need some work, too. 407 00:16:17,600 --> 00:16:18,667 I know you like to grow. 408 00:16:18,667 --> 00:16:19,834 You see any spaces over here? 409 00:16:19,834 --> 00:16:21,567 [James] Yeah, I think I'd have to build a space out. 410 00:16:21,567 --> 00:16:24,367 But this looks like it could work if we, you know leveled it out. 411 00:16:24,367 --> 00:16:26,700 [Cynthia] This backyard is really big. 412 00:16:26,700 --> 00:16:31,367 Is there a pool in this neighborhood, in this community? 413 00:16:31,367 --> 00:16:33,166 So this community does not have amenities. 414 00:16:33,166 --> 00:16:35,567 But, you know, they have those pools at the store 415 00:16:35,567 --> 00:16:38,600 that aren't a bathroom and above ground pool. 416 00:16:38,600 --> 00:16:40,066 The boys would really like that. 417 00:16:40,066 --> 00:16:41,367 More I'm gonna have to spend. 418 00:16:41,367 --> 00:16:43,700 Just say, "Yes," when the time comes. 419 00:16:46,567 --> 00:16:48,266 [Cynthia] How nice it's carpeted. 420 00:16:48,266 --> 00:16:50,367 [JaVonna] Yep. You walk down this way and you go straight 421 00:16:50,367 --> 00:16:52,500 to the primary bedroom here in the back. 422 00:16:52,500 --> 00:16:53,667 [James] It's a little small. 423 00:16:53,667 --> 00:16:56,800 Yeah, and there's like holes in the wall. 424 00:16:56,800 --> 00:16:57,634 They had to get out quick. 425 00:16:57,634 --> 00:17:00,500 [chuckles] They had to get out quick. 426 00:17:00,500 --> 00:17:03,066 -[Cynthia] The sink is more modern, but... -[JaVonna] Yeah. 427 00:17:03,066 --> 00:17:05,400 but this tile is kind of outdated. 428 00:17:05,400 --> 00:17:07,767 So there's two bathrooms up here. 429 00:17:07,767 --> 00:17:10,367 [JaVonna] Yes, a guest would have to share that bathroom as well. 430 00:17:10,367 --> 00:17:12,300 -Okay. -Unless they come in your bathroom. 431 00:17:12,300 --> 00:17:13,367 -[Cynthia] No. -[JaVonna chuckles] 432 00:17:13,367 --> 00:17:15,266 [Cynthia] This room is pretty big. 433 00:17:15,266 --> 00:17:18,100 You could fit two twin beds in here. 434 00:17:18,100 --> 00:17:20,000 This is definitely a smaller room. 435 00:17:20,000 --> 00:17:22,133 -[James] It might work for a guest room. -[Cynthia] Yeah. 436 00:17:23,400 --> 00:17:26,767 [JaVonna] So this is what I think you guys would like for family. 437 00:17:26,767 --> 00:17:29,200 -Like a family cave. -Yeah. [laughs] 438 00:17:29,200 --> 00:17:32,166 And it would be really cool if we put in a bathroom 439 00:17:32,166 --> 00:17:34,667 and made this, like its own separate, you know... 440 00:17:34,667 --> 00:17:36,266 -Yes we... -You know, yeah. 441 00:17:36,266 --> 00:17:37,767 The only way we can afford to do this 442 00:17:37,767 --> 00:17:39,500 is have you live through another renovation? 443 00:17:39,500 --> 00:17:42,867 -Are you ready for that? -Well, this renovation is out of sight. 444 00:17:42,867 --> 00:17:44,500 So I'm okay. 445 00:17:44,500 --> 00:17:45,333 [JaVonna] Little bit easier. 446 00:17:45,333 --> 00:17:46,900 [James] What does that door lead to? 447 00:17:46,900 --> 00:17:48,600 [JaVonna] That door actually leads to the garage. 448 00:17:51,000 --> 00:17:52,867 [Cynthia] My family could even have a separate. 449 00:17:52,867 --> 00:17:55,000 [JaVonna] People wouldn't have to come in the house at all. 450 00:17:55,000 --> 00:17:56,700 Okay, so you guys have seen the house. 451 00:17:56,700 --> 00:17:58,200 What do you think about the overall home? 452 00:17:58,200 --> 00:18:01,266 [James] It needs some work, but it has potential. 453 00:18:01,266 --> 00:18:03,367 [Cynthia] We could put a pool in the backyard. 454 00:18:03,367 --> 00:18:07,300 But it doesn't have that open floor plan that I was looking for. 455 00:18:07,300 --> 00:18:09,200 I could think about it, an option. 456 00:18:09,200 --> 00:18:11,367 You can think about it, but I don't think 457 00:18:11,367 --> 00:18:14,433 you're gonna be happy for long because you want it ready right now. 458 00:18:15,600 --> 00:18:16,500 That's true. 459 00:18:18,867 --> 00:18:20,333 [upbeat music playing] 460 00:18:21,800 --> 00:18:23,667 My sisters sure are happy to see you. 461 00:18:23,667 --> 00:18:26,367 I'm so excited to see them. 462 00:18:26,367 --> 00:18:29,667 [narrator] Cynthia and James are moving to his hometown of Charleston, 463 00:18:29,667 --> 00:18:31,100 and must decide on a house 464 00:18:31,100 --> 00:18:33,200 before heading back to Seattle. 465 00:18:33,200 --> 00:18:34,600 We don't really have a lot of time 466 00:18:34,600 --> 00:18:36,400 because the boys are starting school soon, 467 00:18:36,400 --> 00:18:39,100 so we want to be able to get into a place and start to make it home. 468 00:18:39,100 --> 00:18:41,867 What about that, uh, five bedroom with the pond? 469 00:18:41,867 --> 00:18:43,467 Not too far from the beach. 470 00:18:43,467 --> 00:18:46,567 Oh, my gosh, you guys. There's gators here, right? 471 00:18:46,567 --> 00:18:47,567 -Yeah. -Yeah. 472 00:18:47,567 --> 00:18:50,000 -Okay. -They're not really gonna bother you. 473 00:18:50,000 --> 00:18:51,667 That's the least of your concern. 474 00:18:51,667 --> 00:18:54,000 What I really did like about the house was the nature, 475 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:57,266 because you got to see some stuff in the wooded area behind the house. 476 00:18:57,266 --> 00:18:59,667 [Cynthia] This was the only house with five bedrooms 477 00:18:59,667 --> 00:19:02,266 and also an extra full bathroom. 478 00:19:02,266 --> 00:19:04,300 The price of that one, though, was 600,000, 479 00:19:04,300 --> 00:19:06,066 and that's a lot more than I want to spend. 480 00:19:06,066 --> 00:19:08,066 [James] So we looked at the two story brick house, 481 00:19:08,066 --> 00:19:09,266 which was in Summerville. 482 00:19:09,266 --> 00:19:10,467 That is close to family. 483 00:19:10,467 --> 00:19:12,867 And what I really liked about that was the price of it. 484 00:19:12,867 --> 00:19:14,567 And that one has the community pool 485 00:19:14,567 --> 00:19:16,500 like there's a lot of popcorn ceilings in there. 486 00:19:16,500 --> 00:19:19,100 It wasn't as close to the beach as you wanted. 487 00:19:19,100 --> 00:19:20,133 [Cynthia] And I want something 488 00:19:20,133 --> 00:19:21,867 - that's close to the beach. -[Giselle] Yeah. 489 00:19:21,867 --> 00:19:24,000 [James] And then from there we went and saw 490 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:26,200 a four bedroom colonial house 491 00:19:26,200 --> 00:19:29,634 priced at 530,000, not too far from the beach. 492 00:19:30,300 --> 00:19:31,367 Um, and that one was interesting. 493 00:19:31,367 --> 00:19:32,567 The way it was split up. 494 00:19:32,567 --> 00:19:34,500 There was a really modern kitchen in there 495 00:19:34,500 --> 00:19:35,634 - which I know Cynthia liked. -[Cynthia] Yeah. 496 00:19:35,634 --> 00:19:38,166 -[James] It had-- -[Cynthia] The kitchen was amazing. 497 00:19:38,166 --> 00:19:40,100 And the backyard on, that was really nice. 498 00:19:40,100 --> 00:19:42,266 We could fit a pool back there. 499 00:19:42,266 --> 00:19:43,467 -[Cynthia] Yeah. -[Giselle] Good on hot days. 500 00:19:43,467 --> 00:19:46,767 Oh, my gosh. But really, that wasn't the open floor plan 501 00:19:46,767 --> 00:19:48,500 that I was looking for. 502 00:19:58,700 --> 00:20:01,266 I'm trying to figure out where we should 503 00:20:01,266 --> 00:20:02,767 put the boys beds. 504 00:20:02,767 --> 00:20:04,367 We decided to purchase 505 00:20:04,367 --> 00:20:07,233 the two story brick house in Summerville. 506 00:20:10,100 --> 00:20:11,166 Bunk beds here, 507 00:20:11,166 --> 00:20:13,300 maybe like a TV game system over there. 508 00:20:13,300 --> 00:20:14,567 -[Cynthia] Yeah. -[James] That could be cool. 509 00:20:14,567 --> 00:20:16,867 It was a huge deal to get in this house before school started, 510 00:20:16,867 --> 00:20:18,367 so our boys were on time. 511 00:20:18,367 --> 00:20:21,700 [Cynthia] Isaac and Isaiah are back in Washington with their cousins. 512 00:20:21,700 --> 00:20:23,000 [James] We just got the keys to the house, 513 00:20:23,000 --> 00:20:25,066 and we're gonna move in within a few weeks. 514 00:20:25,066 --> 00:20:27,500 -Hey. You too. -Good to see you again. 515 00:20:27,500 --> 00:20:28,934 Great seeing you. 516 00:20:28,934 --> 00:20:32,567 [Cynthia] We chose this house because it's closest to James family. 517 00:20:32,567 --> 00:20:36,567 And it also had that open concept and modern style. 518 00:20:36,567 --> 00:20:39,200 We are thinking about putting a dining table 519 00:20:39,200 --> 00:20:41,700 like a long one right here. 520 00:20:41,700 --> 00:20:44,000 Just so our, you know, when my family comes over, 521 00:20:44,000 --> 00:20:45,767 there's enough seating space. 522 00:20:45,767 --> 00:20:48,300 One of my favorite things about this house 523 00:20:48,300 --> 00:20:50,467 is actually this room because of all the light 524 00:20:50,467 --> 00:20:52,600 that comes in from this window. 525 00:20:52,600 --> 00:20:55,066 So I definitely want to get some, like swivel chairs, 526 00:20:55,066 --> 00:20:57,567 so I can just hang out there and enjoy the sun. 527 00:20:57,567 --> 00:20:59,100 Relax, yes. 528 00:20:59,100 --> 00:21:01,066 [James] The house was listed at 450,000, 529 00:21:01,066 --> 00:21:04,667 and after a bidding war, we purchased it for 460,000. 530 00:21:04,667 --> 00:21:07,467 This house is a little further from the beach than I had hoped, 531 00:21:07,467 --> 00:21:09,100 but it is closer to family, 532 00:21:09,100 --> 00:21:11,367 which is the main reason why we moved. 533 00:21:11,367 --> 00:21:12,800 [James] As far as the yard goes, 534 00:21:12,800 --> 00:21:14,967 I think it's going to be fine because the community does have a pool 535 00:21:14,967 --> 00:21:17,166 and lots of open space so that we can utilize. 536 00:21:17,166 --> 00:21:18,667 I'm really happy we're in Summerville 537 00:21:18,667 --> 00:21:21,467 so the boys can grow up with a piece of my childhood. 538 00:21:21,467 --> 00:21:24,266 This is my favorite part of being here. 539 00:21:24,266 --> 00:21:28,400 This is beautiful. It's like you have the best of both inside and outside.