1 00:00:01,702 --> 00:00:04,103 From the street it looks like, wow! 2 00:00:04,105 --> 00:00:05,804 [narrator] Authur knew he could never afford 3 00:00:05,806 --> 00:00:07,806 a house like this in California, 4 00:00:07,808 --> 00:00:10,409 so, he's moving to Texas for the lower cost of living 5 00:00:11,312 --> 00:00:14,713 -The listing price is $233,900. -What? 6 00:00:14,715 --> 00:00:17,316 What's the catch? There's gotta be some kind of catch. 7 00:00:17,318 --> 00:00:19,151 [narrator] The market here can let him feel 8 00:00:19,220 --> 00:00:20,652 like a kid in a candy store. 9 00:00:20,721 --> 00:00:22,321 [Sheryl] Granite countertops. 10 00:00:22,323 --> 00:00:24,256 You have your stainless steel appliances. 11 00:00:24,291 --> 00:00:26,225 I could see myself whipping it up in here, for sure. 12 00:00:28,496 --> 00:00:30,629 [narrator] But even here, he'll have to prioritize 13 00:00:30,631 --> 00:00:32,097 what's most important 14 00:00:32,099 --> 00:00:34,199 to avoid working two jobs again. 15 00:00:34,201 --> 00:00:36,001 That dollar amount, that could be the difference 16 00:00:36,003 --> 00:00:38,904 between me having to pick up a side gig 17 00:00:38,906 --> 00:00:41,707 or do an additional job or something like that. 18 00:00:41,709 --> 00:00:43,108 He is not gonna be able to get 19 00:00:43,110 --> 00:00:47,012 new construction, price and location all in one. 20 00:01:03,831 --> 00:01:05,397 I'm running a little late. 21 00:01:05,399 --> 00:01:08,133 You know how Houston's traffic can be. 22 00:01:08,202 --> 00:01:09,902 [Sheryl] Every day first should be fine. 23 00:01:09,904 --> 00:01:11,203 My name is Authur. 24 00:01:11,205 --> 00:01:13,038 I work for the United States Department for Agriculture. 25 00:01:13,140 --> 00:01:14,606 I'm in the data collecting branch. 26 00:01:14,608 --> 00:01:15,808 I'm 28 years old. 27 00:01:15,810 --> 00:01:18,911 Currently I live in Sacramento, California. 28 00:01:18,913 --> 00:01:21,713 I moved to Sacramento because my job required me to go out there. 29 00:01:21,715 --> 00:01:23,715 And then when I saw how much it cost to live, 30 00:01:23,717 --> 00:01:26,151 I then realized, like, "Okay, this is why." 31 00:01:26,220 --> 00:01:28,754 Um, California is not for me. 32 00:01:28,856 --> 00:01:30,823 I had to rent, which even that was high. 33 00:01:30,825 --> 00:01:34,093 I've now changed offices to the Texas office. 34 00:01:34,095 --> 00:01:36,929 I'm excited. The cost of living is a lot lower. 35 00:01:36,931 --> 00:01:39,264 I can get back into home ownership. 36 00:01:39,300 --> 00:01:41,033 Um, also, I just love Houston. 37 00:01:41,035 --> 00:01:42,401 I came down to visit a few times. 38 00:01:42,403 --> 00:01:44,403 The people here are great. The food is great, 39 00:01:44,405 --> 00:01:46,805 and did I mention, like, the cost of living is a lot lower? 40 00:01:50,211 --> 00:01:51,310 [ringing doorbell] 41 00:01:51,312 --> 00:01:53,712 -Hey, Sheryl, how's it goin'? -How are you? 42 00:01:53,714 --> 00:01:55,414 Good. Can I give you a hug? 43 00:01:55,416 --> 00:01:58,150 You sure can. Oh, my goodness. 44 00:01:58,218 --> 00:02:00,519 I met Authur through a client of mine. 45 00:02:00,521 --> 00:02:02,254 Our first conversation, we hit it off. 46 00:02:02,322 --> 00:02:03,822 It was a great vibe. 47 00:02:03,824 --> 00:02:07,359 It was like we had been friends forever. 48 00:02:07,461 --> 00:02:09,761 So, I'm currently here in the city of Houston. 49 00:02:09,863 --> 00:02:10,796 I'm staying in a hotel. 50 00:02:10,798 --> 00:02:12,865 I'm ready to see the houses in person. 51 00:02:12,933 --> 00:02:14,566 So, the last time we spoke 52 00:02:14,568 --> 00:02:16,301 I know you were considering 53 00:02:16,303 --> 00:02:19,104 -a three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath home. -Hmm-hmm. 54 00:02:19,106 --> 00:02:22,007 I have a office, I have guests, whatever. 55 00:02:22,009 --> 00:02:24,543 My parents currently live on the east coast. 56 00:02:24,645 --> 00:02:27,045 My mom demands that I have a room on the first floor 57 00:02:27,047 --> 00:02:28,347 for whenever she comes to visit. 58 00:02:28,415 --> 00:02:30,249 She does not like stairs. 59 00:02:30,317 --> 00:02:33,152 -Location wise, I would pref to be closer to downtown. -Hmm-hmm. 60 00:02:33,220 --> 00:02:34,987 [Authur] I can, you know, go out to, you know, 61 00:02:34,989 --> 00:02:36,155 go to happy hours, 62 00:02:36,256 --> 00:02:37,523 and kind of be in the mix of everything. 63 00:02:38,425 --> 00:02:40,659 Yeah, I think him coming from California, 64 00:02:40,728 --> 00:02:43,495 he thinks that he may get a lot here. 65 00:02:43,497 --> 00:02:46,298 And he will get more than he would get in California. 66 00:02:46,300 --> 00:02:49,001 But still, we have to be realistic. 67 00:02:49,003 --> 00:02:51,303 It has to be really, you know, walk-in ready. 68 00:02:51,305 --> 00:02:54,039 Like, it can't be something that I have to, you know, 69 00:02:54,141 --> 00:02:56,241 put in sweat equity. 70 00:02:56,310 --> 00:02:57,509 I'm already gonna be spending enough money 71 00:02:57,511 --> 00:02:58,876 moving out here. 72 00:02:58,878 --> 00:03:01,947 I wanna just kinda set my furniture down, and kind of go. 73 00:03:01,949 --> 00:03:04,950 I would like to stay under $250,000. 74 00:03:05,019 --> 00:03:07,319 I don't wanna go above $2,000 a month. 75 00:03:07,321 --> 00:03:08,520 When I was in Sacramento, 76 00:03:08,522 --> 00:03:11,690 I had to do various side hustles, 77 00:03:11,692 --> 00:03:14,927 ride-sharing services as well as deliveries. 78 00:03:14,929 --> 00:03:16,528 You know, kind of make ends meet. 79 00:03:16,630 --> 00:03:18,931 Um, and I would prefer, if possible, 80 00:03:18,933 --> 00:03:20,532 to not have to do that while I'm in Houston. 81 00:03:20,601 --> 00:03:22,401 I wanna actually be able to enjoy the city. 82 00:03:23,637 --> 00:03:24,937 You know, I'm lookin' around, 83 00:03:25,005 --> 00:03:27,306 and honestly, you could just give me the keys 84 00:03:27,308 --> 00:03:28,440 to this house if you wanted to. 85 00:03:28,509 --> 00:03:31,043 I mean, this is a really nice place. 86 00:03:31,144 --> 00:03:32,211 [Sheryl] I don't know about that, Authur. 87 00:03:32,279 --> 00:03:34,346 I don't think my husband is gonna be having that. 88 00:03:34,448 --> 00:03:35,948 You know, we can talk about it. 89 00:03:35,950 --> 00:03:36,949 We could table that. 90 00:03:36,951 --> 00:03:38,517 But, no, honestly, I really like 91 00:03:38,519 --> 00:03:41,420 the modern, like, upgrades in here. 92 00:03:41,422 --> 00:03:44,323 Like, I like the cabinets. I like the countertops. 93 00:03:44,325 --> 00:03:46,024 He's young. He's with the times. 94 00:03:46,026 --> 00:03:47,926 I think that he is vibrant. 95 00:03:47,928 --> 00:03:49,728 He just wants something that's in style. 96 00:03:49,730 --> 00:03:51,330 He loves the high ceilings. 97 00:03:51,332 --> 00:03:52,598 He loves crown molding. 98 00:03:52,600 --> 00:03:54,399 The finer things in life. 99 00:03:54,401 --> 00:03:56,735 The finer things in life, that's correct. [chuckles] 100 00:03:56,770 --> 00:03:57,903 [both laughing] 101 00:03:59,306 --> 00:04:00,439 [Authur] I'm liking the neighborhood. 102 00:04:00,441 --> 00:04:03,008 Everybody's, you know, waving, super friendly. 103 00:04:03,010 --> 00:04:05,143 It's giving me, like, that southern hospitality feel. 104 00:04:05,212 --> 00:04:08,046 Right, and we're still 15 minutes from downtown. 105 00:04:08,115 --> 00:04:09,514 -Okay. -So, that's as far. 106 00:04:09,516 --> 00:04:10,449 That's perfect, perfect. 107 00:04:10,451 --> 00:04:13,285 And the listing price is $233,900. 108 00:04:13,287 --> 00:04:14,753 What? What's the catch? 109 00:04:14,822 --> 00:04:16,121 There's gotta be some kind of catch. 110 00:04:17,224 --> 00:04:19,958 So, you may have to do just a tad bit of work. 111 00:04:20,027 --> 00:04:21,460 Oh, no. 112 00:04:22,263 --> 00:04:24,229 [Authur] So, there's no garage? 113 00:04:24,231 --> 00:04:26,498 Okay, so that's the work that you were talking about 114 00:04:26,500 --> 00:04:28,033 I was gonna have to do. 115 00:04:28,135 --> 00:04:29,901 No garage. There is a carport. 116 00:04:33,507 --> 00:04:36,708 [Authur] Yeah, so I definitely need this carport 117 00:04:36,710 --> 00:04:38,844 to turn into a garage some kind of way. 118 00:04:38,945 --> 00:04:41,947 -That's just a matter of building this out. -Mmm-hmm. 119 00:04:41,949 --> 00:04:43,649 [Sheryl] Putting a garage door on it. 120 00:04:43,750 --> 00:04:46,218 [Authur] That might be a little costly. 121 00:04:46,220 --> 00:04:49,921 So, I would definitely need to do something about this yard, for sure. 122 00:04:49,923 --> 00:04:53,125 -I kind of wanted to have it, like, ready to walk in. -Hmm-hmm. 123 00:04:53,460 --> 00:04:54,126 [sighing] 124 00:04:56,230 --> 00:04:58,063 It's nice in here. 125 00:04:58,065 --> 00:05:01,199 [Authur] Okay, so, it's completely renovated. 126 00:05:01,201 --> 00:05:03,101 [Sheryl] Completely renovated. 127 00:05:03,103 --> 00:05:06,204 In this house, Authur is getting definitely the price. 128 00:05:06,206 --> 00:05:07,706 Um, there is not much out here 129 00:05:07,708 --> 00:05:10,809 that is as even renovated at $234,000. 130 00:05:10,811 --> 00:05:12,444 He's also getting the location. 131 00:05:12,546 --> 00:05:16,048 And then it is a new home, practically, in the inside. 132 00:05:16,050 --> 00:05:18,116 I love this tray ceiling, I really do. 133 00:05:18,118 --> 00:05:20,519 [Sheryl] And, of course, you have some bling up here. 134 00:05:20,521 --> 00:05:22,020 -[Authur] Yeah! -Do you like bling? 135 00:05:23,490 --> 00:05:25,824 Do I like that much bling? I don't know. 136 00:05:25,826 --> 00:05:27,292 I mean, it is, it's a nice fan, 137 00:05:27,294 --> 00:05:29,161 but it's very... very poppy. 138 00:05:30,731 --> 00:05:32,731 -The dining room is huge. -Right. 139 00:05:32,733 --> 00:05:33,799 [Sheryl] I knew this would be great. 140 00:05:33,801 --> 00:05:35,701 I know that you like to entertain. 141 00:05:35,703 --> 00:05:38,403 Maybe even having, like, a big Sunday brunch or something. 142 00:05:38,405 --> 00:05:40,105 -Hmm-hmm. -Like, just a whole bunch of space. 143 00:05:40,107 --> 00:05:42,307 Right, and then you could still be cookin' in here, 144 00:05:42,309 --> 00:05:45,544 -and also still be entertaining your guests. -Okay. 145 00:05:45,645 --> 00:05:47,145 [Sheryl] Granite countertops. 146 00:05:47,247 --> 00:05:49,514 You have your stainless steel appliances. 147 00:05:49,516 --> 00:05:50,748 [Authur] One thing I find interesting 148 00:05:50,818 --> 00:05:54,619 is the difference between this counter and that counter. 149 00:05:54,621 --> 00:05:56,922 I think I like them both individually, 150 00:05:56,924 --> 00:05:59,691 but together, I don't know exactly how I feel about it. 151 00:05:59,693 --> 00:06:01,259 [Sheryl] That may be something that 152 00:06:01,328 --> 00:06:02,561 you may have to switch up. 153 00:06:02,563 --> 00:06:05,163 -It wouldn't be a pricy fix. -Okay. I like this a lot. 154 00:06:05,265 --> 00:06:06,298 I like it has a lot 155 00:06:06,300 --> 00:06:07,566 of the modern touches that I like. 156 00:06:07,634 --> 00:06:10,135 -I can see myself whipping it up in here, for sure. -Good. 157 00:06:14,007 --> 00:06:18,043 -Mmm-hmm. Mmm-hmm. -[dog barking] 158 00:06:20,347 --> 00:06:21,947 -Let's talk this out. -Okay. 159 00:06:22,015 --> 00:06:26,451 -Okay, so, you could possibly build a privacy gate. -Okay. 160 00:06:26,520 --> 00:06:28,153 You can get rid of all of this greenery here. 161 00:06:28,255 --> 00:06:29,421 Get rid of this shed. 162 00:06:29,423 --> 00:06:30,756 Have someone come out here 163 00:06:30,824 --> 00:06:34,326 and pour some concrete to give you a patio area. 164 00:06:34,328 --> 00:06:36,461 Ooh, this is a lot of calculation. 165 00:06:36,530 --> 00:06:39,431 [laughs] That sounds like a lot of work to be done. 166 00:06:41,702 --> 00:06:44,436 Well, I definitely wanna point out the layout of this house. 167 00:06:44,504 --> 00:06:46,004 I thought that it would be great 168 00:06:46,006 --> 00:06:47,939 just because I know that your parents will come 169 00:06:48,008 --> 00:06:49,141 -to visit you. -Okay. 170 00:06:49,209 --> 00:06:50,509 [Sheryl] I like the fact that we have 171 00:06:50,511 --> 00:06:53,445 -this first bedroom here to the right. -Mmm-hmm. 172 00:06:53,514 --> 00:06:54,813 [Authur] Really, it's a good size too. 173 00:06:54,815 --> 00:06:57,349 -Check out the closet space. -Oh, yeah, let me see. 174 00:06:58,118 --> 00:06:59,618 Oh, yeah, plenty of space. 175 00:06:59,620 --> 00:07:02,654 Enough for them to hang up their traveling gear and everything. 176 00:07:02,723 --> 00:07:04,956 Yeah, and I also noticed there was carpet in there too, 177 00:07:04,958 --> 00:07:06,825 -so, I think that that's good. -There is carpet. 178 00:07:06,827 --> 00:07:08,427 All right, well, you'll be happy to see 179 00:07:08,429 --> 00:07:12,431 -that all of these bedrooms will have carpet. -Gray? 180 00:07:12,433 --> 00:07:16,034 Your guests would be in this fresh room. 181 00:07:16,036 --> 00:07:17,502 [Authur] This is a cool bathroom, I think. 182 00:07:17,504 --> 00:07:18,737 It has enough space. 183 00:07:18,839 --> 00:07:22,007 It's got nice tile situation going on. Okay. 184 00:07:22,009 --> 00:07:24,309 -To the main attraction... -Hmm-hmm. 185 00:07:24,311 --> 00:07:26,211 Okay, this is really nice. 186 00:07:26,213 --> 00:07:28,447 -[Sheryl] You still get your tray ceiling. -Yes. 187 00:07:28,548 --> 00:07:31,349 -They bring the luxury to the bedroom. -Mmm-hmm. 188 00:07:32,920 --> 00:07:36,955 -So, this bathroom. I like the fixtures. -Mmm-hmm. 189 00:07:37,024 --> 00:07:40,225 I mean, these bowls are really cool looking actually. 190 00:07:40,227 --> 00:07:42,160 -[Sheryl] Definitely a nice upgrade. -Yeah. 191 00:07:42,229 --> 00:07:43,628 I love the natural light, but it is kind of... 192 00:07:43,630 --> 00:07:45,730 it's kind of snug. 193 00:07:45,732 --> 00:07:47,199 But it's a nice space for the shower. 194 00:07:47,201 --> 00:07:48,667 The shower is a spacious shower, 195 00:07:48,669 --> 00:07:51,436 -so I could sing and dance in there if I wanted to. -[laughing] 196 00:07:51,538 --> 00:07:53,705 But, like, I would like to have a tub in there. 197 00:07:59,513 --> 00:08:02,447 The inside is a hit. 198 00:08:02,516 --> 00:08:05,417 The kitchen and everything is nice. 199 00:08:05,419 --> 00:08:07,619 I feel like I have space to entertain. 200 00:08:07,621 --> 00:08:08,820 The extra room, I think, 201 00:08:08,822 --> 00:08:10,388 for my parents when they come to visit 202 00:08:10,390 --> 00:08:12,657 and it's on the first floor, and it's all great. 203 00:08:12,759 --> 00:08:17,529 [Sheryl] That's a lot for a $233,000 price point. 204 00:08:17,531 --> 00:08:19,030 The price is amazing. 205 00:08:19,032 --> 00:08:21,600 Um, but it's just, you know, it's a trade-off 206 00:08:21,602 --> 00:08:23,935 with the landscaping in the back. 207 00:08:24,004 --> 00:08:26,905 In the front, as well, as building a whole garage. 208 00:08:32,646 --> 00:08:34,713 [narrator] So, Sheryl finds a brand new build 209 00:08:34,715 --> 00:08:36,248 where he won't have to do a thing, 210 00:08:36,349 --> 00:08:38,517 but there's a sacrifice. 211 00:08:38,519 --> 00:08:40,652 -Is there a bedroom down here? -[Sheryl] No bedroom. 212 00:08:40,754 --> 00:08:43,488 -There is this closet here. -[laughing] 213 00:08:43,490 --> 00:08:45,423 My mom is not gonna appreciate that. 214 00:08:53,867 --> 00:08:55,800 How was your night last night with your friends? 215 00:08:55,802 --> 00:08:57,068 Oh, yeah, it was great. 216 00:08:57,070 --> 00:09:00,205 So we actually went to this amazing taco place. 217 00:09:00,207 --> 00:09:02,807 I have a couple of places that I wanna recommend to you as well, 218 00:09:02,809 --> 00:09:06,011 but I'll give them to you as soon as you get settled. 219 00:09:06,013 --> 00:09:09,214 My friends and family sometimes say I'm a little picky. 220 00:09:09,216 --> 00:09:12,217 -Mmm-hmm. -So, don't take offence if I don't like certain places. 221 00:09:12,219 --> 00:09:15,554 Um, I like to think that I just know what I want. 222 00:09:18,292 --> 00:09:20,025 [narrator] Fortunately, Sheryl does think 223 00:09:20,027 --> 00:09:22,394 the new construction she's lined up for him to see nex 224 00:09:22,396 --> 00:09:24,729 will live up to his high standards. 225 00:09:26,934 --> 00:09:28,900 [Authur] I know it was a little higher priced, 226 00:09:28,902 --> 00:09:30,435 but, you know, it's winning right now. 227 00:09:30,503 --> 00:09:32,404 It's got that modern look that I like, 228 00:09:32,406 --> 00:09:34,806 -um, nice finishes. -[Sheryl] Mmm-hmm. 229 00:09:34,808 --> 00:09:36,942 From the street, it looks like, wow. 230 00:09:36,944 --> 00:09:38,710 Like it just kind of pops out and draws your eye. 231 00:09:42,215 --> 00:09:44,115 [Authur] Oh, wow, okay. 232 00:09:45,052 --> 00:09:46,818 This is really nice. 233 00:09:46,820 --> 00:09:48,520 I like the wood look on the floors, 234 00:09:48,522 --> 00:09:51,056 although I'd kind of want it a little bit darker. 235 00:09:51,124 --> 00:09:53,158 And then I'm tryin' to figure out 236 00:09:53,259 --> 00:09:56,061 exactly where things would go. 237 00:09:57,030 --> 00:09:59,030 The TV probably would be right there. 238 00:09:59,032 --> 00:10:00,332 But right at the door... 239 00:10:01,435 --> 00:10:04,102 Hmm. It's kind of hard for me to visualize. 240 00:10:04,104 --> 00:10:06,705 I think Authur just, I think, he likes what he likes. 241 00:10:06,707 --> 00:10:10,342 I can understand, he's moving here from a new place, 242 00:10:10,443 --> 00:10:12,077 this is a new start for him. 243 00:10:12,079 --> 00:10:14,713 But he may have to compromise on some things. 244 00:10:17,217 --> 00:10:21,119 [Authur] I like this. It's not too much yard. 245 00:10:21,121 --> 00:10:22,787 It's a yard that I can still have events. 246 00:10:22,789 --> 00:10:25,690 -So, like, maybe have a small cookout at. -Okay. 247 00:10:25,692 --> 00:10:27,225 -[Authur] It's got a nice little patio. -Mmm-hmm. 248 00:10:29,529 --> 00:10:33,598 Normally at this price point the homes tend to look alike. 249 00:10:33,600 --> 00:10:34,899 But they did a great job, 250 00:10:34,901 --> 00:10:38,036 -um, just with the matt black fixtures... -Right. 251 00:10:38,905 --> 00:10:40,472 ...quartz countertops. 252 00:10:40,474 --> 00:10:42,674 [Authur] I mean, I like a nice big island. 253 00:10:42,676 --> 00:10:43,775 It definitely looks very modern. 254 00:10:43,777 --> 00:10:46,344 We've got the nice new appliances. I like that. 255 00:10:46,413 --> 00:10:48,880 The backsplash, I don't think that's my style. 256 00:10:48,882 --> 00:10:52,517 [Sheryl] Probably $200, $300 can fix that easy. 257 00:10:52,519 --> 00:10:54,319 The most exciting part about leaving California was 258 00:10:54,321 --> 00:10:55,954 so I could get back into home ownership. 259 00:10:55,956 --> 00:10:58,423 I had a condo before in St. Louis, 260 00:10:58,425 --> 00:11:00,258 but having a single family home, 261 00:11:00,360 --> 00:11:01,526 I'm gonna actually make me feel 262 00:11:01,528 --> 00:11:02,894 like I'm a grown-up, you know. 263 00:11:04,064 --> 00:11:06,998 -Here you also have a half bath for your guests. -Okay. 264 00:11:07,000 --> 00:11:10,201 Is there a room, bedroom, down here at all? 265 00:11:10,937 --> 00:11:12,904 [Sheryl] Well, no bedroom. 266 00:11:12,906 --> 00:11:15,407 There is this closet here. 267 00:11:15,409 --> 00:11:18,610 [laughing] Yeah, my mom is not gonna appreciate that! 268 00:11:22,716 --> 00:11:25,684 [Authur] I see they have carpet in the bedrooms, 269 00:11:25,686 --> 00:11:27,018 -so, I kind of like that. -Right. 270 00:11:30,257 --> 00:11:35,060 -Here is your primary bedroom. -Oh, wow! 271 00:11:35,062 --> 00:11:36,294 I like this a lot, 272 00:11:36,296 --> 00:11:38,830 -and this is a really really nice size room. -Mmm-hmm. 273 00:11:40,500 --> 00:11:46,171 Um, this is a little... snug for me. 274 00:11:46,173 --> 00:11:47,338 [Sheryl] It's a little snug? 275 00:11:47,407 --> 00:11:48,873 I think it's some nice finishes. 276 00:11:48,875 --> 00:11:50,942 It kind of matches what's going on downstairs, 277 00:11:50,944 --> 00:11:52,610 but I'm a big guy. 278 00:11:52,612 --> 00:11:53,945 -I gotta be able to-- -Move around. 279 00:11:53,947 --> 00:11:54,979 ...turn around and move around. 280 00:11:54,981 --> 00:11:56,815 -I like the shower stall. -Okay. 281 00:12:00,721 --> 00:12:02,821 I like a lot of the finishes and the features. 282 00:12:02,889 --> 00:12:05,423 It looks crisp, clean, and has a style that I like. 283 00:12:05,425 --> 00:12:08,526 I do have a few concerns, just, you know, 284 00:12:08,528 --> 00:12:10,495 the bathroom being so small, 285 00:12:10,497 --> 00:12:12,897 -and kind of the flow of the living room. -Yeah. 286 00:12:12,899 --> 00:12:14,599 I did wanna have a room on the bottom floor 287 00:12:14,701 --> 00:12:17,669 -for my parents when they come to visit. -Mmm-hmm. 288 00:12:17,671 --> 00:12:20,038 [Authur] Um, I think the location is wonderful. 289 00:12:20,040 --> 00:12:21,206 I'm, like, but that price, 290 00:12:21,208 --> 00:12:22,340 you know, that could be the difference 291 00:12:22,408 --> 00:12:24,976 between me having to pick up a side gig 292 00:12:24,978 --> 00:12:28,046 -or do an additional job or something like that. -Right. 293 00:12:28,115 --> 00:12:30,782 Well, I definitely understand that it's more. 294 00:12:30,784 --> 00:12:33,118 It's, you know, an expectation. 295 00:12:33,120 --> 00:12:36,154 Expectation versus reality type situation. 296 00:12:36,223 --> 00:12:37,555 He is not gonna be able to get 297 00:12:37,657 --> 00:12:41,259 new construction, price, and location all in one. 298 00:12:45,999 --> 00:12:47,932 [narrator] But Sheryl think this next house 299 00:12:47,934 --> 00:12:49,667 might have enough winning elements 300 00:12:49,669 --> 00:12:52,003 if he can overlook one thing. 301 00:12:52,005 --> 00:12:55,406 I'm seein' chickens and roosters and horses. 302 00:12:56,309 --> 00:12:57,942 [rooster crowing] 303 00:13:05,919 --> 00:13:08,720 I know you're looking for the downtown skyline. 304 00:13:08,722 --> 00:13:10,655 We did have to come a little bit further out, 305 00:13:10,657 --> 00:13:13,925 just so I could find you this great new construction. 306 00:13:13,927 --> 00:13:16,094 -And the price is only $245,000? -Yes. 307 00:13:16,096 --> 00:13:19,731 Okay, I might have to make a little trek to the city then. 308 00:13:19,799 --> 00:13:21,266 This area is developing, 309 00:13:21,268 --> 00:13:24,402 so it would make for a great long-term investment for you. 310 00:13:28,308 --> 00:13:30,308 Oh, man, that garage 311 00:13:30,310 --> 00:13:32,911 sort of takes up a big portion of the front of the house. 312 00:13:32,913 --> 00:13:35,914 But it has one, so, that's a plus. 313 00:13:35,916 --> 00:13:38,383 I do like this stone right here. 314 00:13:38,385 --> 00:13:40,418 -The house looks really nice. -Mmm-hmm. 315 00:13:40,520 --> 00:13:43,121 It's clean, it's contemporary. 316 00:13:43,223 --> 00:13:45,957 Oh, wow, this is nice. 317 00:13:45,959 --> 00:13:47,859 [Sheryl] You walk right into this staircase, 318 00:13:47,861 --> 00:13:51,229 but it is not walking into the living room. 319 00:13:51,331 --> 00:13:53,064 -That's definitely a plus. -Mmm-hmm. 320 00:13:53,066 --> 00:13:55,266 Authur is very money conscious. 321 00:13:55,268 --> 00:13:56,901 We could find something closer to downtown, 322 00:13:56,903 --> 00:13:59,804 but in my opinion, it is a new construction 323 00:13:59,806 --> 00:14:01,105 and the bargain can't be beat. 324 00:14:01,942 --> 00:14:03,107 I like the rails. 325 00:14:03,109 --> 00:14:05,610 That's a great design element that they've added. 326 00:14:05,612 --> 00:14:07,979 [Authur] I notice the floors are a little light. 327 00:14:07,981 --> 00:14:10,415 I definitely do like a darker floor. 328 00:14:10,483 --> 00:14:12,617 [Sheryl] And you have a storage closet here. 329 00:14:12,719 --> 00:14:13,952 [Authur] Okay. Okay. 330 00:14:13,954 --> 00:14:15,320 Pretty good amount of space, 331 00:14:15,388 --> 00:14:17,055 but I'm not seeing a room 332 00:14:17,057 --> 00:14:19,023 for my parents down here anywhere. 333 00:14:19,025 --> 00:14:21,192 I'm guessing there's no rooms on the first floor? 334 00:14:21,194 --> 00:14:22,961 There are no rooms on the first floor. 335 00:14:22,963 --> 00:14:24,562 Okay, okay. 336 00:14:24,564 --> 00:14:27,265 There is no room downstairs for my parents. 337 00:14:27,267 --> 00:14:30,101 I go back and forth in my head, like, is this... 338 00:14:30,103 --> 00:14:32,170 Something that I'm willing to compromise on, 339 00:14:32,172 --> 00:14:34,005 you know, for having a new build, 340 00:14:34,007 --> 00:14:36,274 or being in the price range I want to be in. 341 00:14:37,878 --> 00:14:39,911 Got the granite countertops. 342 00:14:39,913 --> 00:14:41,578 What do you think about that? 343 00:14:41,581 --> 00:14:44,716 I mean, I think I really did like the quartz that some of the other houses, 344 00:14:44,784 --> 00:14:46,718 but I like this too. 345 00:14:46,786 --> 00:14:48,386 It looks like it's modern. 346 00:14:49,723 --> 00:14:53,558 Oh, this is great, this, oh, it's a lot of space in here. 347 00:14:53,560 --> 00:14:55,526 I can keep a nice clear counter space. 348 00:14:55,528 --> 00:14:56,995 Oh, this is great. [chuckles] 349 00:14:59,032 --> 00:15:00,665 Here is the dining room space. 350 00:15:00,667 --> 00:15:02,867 [Arthur] Yeah, I'm trying see how that would work. 351 00:15:02,869 --> 00:15:05,069 Just in general, I mean, it is just me. 352 00:15:05,071 --> 00:15:08,306 You know, most of the time, but I do want to have a space for when 353 00:15:08,308 --> 00:15:10,942 -family and friends come into town. -[Sheryl] Right. 354 00:15:11,611 --> 00:15:13,378 But there's like the flow 355 00:15:13,380 --> 00:15:15,113 of the space. 356 00:15:15,115 --> 00:15:18,516 You know, like the living room, I feel like could have a little bit more space. 357 00:15:18,518 --> 00:15:21,786 But I think it's like a give and take situation here. 358 00:15:21,788 --> 00:15:23,988 You know, you can utilize this bar space. 359 00:15:23,990 --> 00:15:25,290 Put some bar stools here, 360 00:15:25,292 --> 00:15:27,825 just to give you a little bit more seating room. 361 00:15:31,531 --> 00:15:32,664 [Arthur] I like this. 362 00:15:32,732 --> 00:15:35,366 -A manicured backyard, you know. -[Sheryl] Mmm-hmm. 363 00:15:35,368 --> 00:15:38,503 -It's not too big, it's not too small. -Mmm-hmm. 364 00:15:38,505 --> 00:15:41,306 -This is, it's definitely, oh, we got a rooster. -[rooster crows] 365 00:15:41,341 --> 00:15:42,407 [both laugh] 366 00:15:42,409 --> 00:15:44,509 You guys must love roosters down here in Texas. 367 00:15:44,511 --> 00:15:48,046 Um, what exactly is going to happen with that grass over there? 368 00:15:48,048 --> 00:15:50,181 [Sheryl] In a couple of months that should be filled in. 369 00:15:50,717 --> 00:15:52,016 [rooster crows] 370 00:15:54,621 --> 00:15:58,256 Are you, you know, are you used to roosters or anything? 371 00:15:58,258 --> 00:16:00,325 [chuckles] So when I was staying in my rental property, 372 00:16:00,426 --> 00:16:03,127 honestly, I got used to them when I first got to Sacramento. 373 00:16:03,196 --> 00:16:04,362 I was there for like four months, 374 00:16:04,364 --> 00:16:06,831 so we had a rooster and he would go all day, so. 375 00:16:08,034 --> 00:16:11,202 I guess I'll just be awake during this time. 376 00:16:11,271 --> 00:16:14,205 -Well, those will definitely be your neighbors... -[sighs] Right. 377 00:16:14,307 --> 00:16:16,107 ...so that's something that you would definitely need to think about. 378 00:16:21,047 --> 00:16:22,113 [Arthur] I'm liking the carpet. 379 00:16:25,185 --> 00:16:27,418 -Oh, a lot of good lighting here. -Mmm-hmm. 380 00:16:27,520 --> 00:16:28,920 [Arthur] It's a little small, 381 00:16:28,922 --> 00:16:31,122 but I could see it being a good office room or something. 382 00:16:31,190 --> 00:16:32,790 And it kind feeds into a bathroom, 383 00:16:32,792 --> 00:16:35,226 and it looks like the bathroom connects between the two rooms. 384 00:16:35,295 --> 00:16:37,595 -[Sheryl] It does. -Okay, so that'd be perfect for a guest. 385 00:16:39,899 --> 00:16:42,400 [Sheryl] So this would be the primary. 386 00:16:43,069 --> 00:16:44,535 A lot of light coming in, 387 00:16:44,604 --> 00:16:47,872 so when I wake up in the morning, you know I'll have a nice 388 00:16:47,874 --> 00:16:49,907 -nice warm sun hitting my face. -[Sheryl] Mmm-hmm. 389 00:16:51,378 --> 00:16:53,511 [Arthur] Okay, this is a bathroom. 390 00:16:53,513 --> 00:16:55,380 This, this is a bathroom. 391 00:16:55,382 --> 00:16:58,383 I feel like I have the space to be able to you know, 392 00:16:58,385 --> 00:16:59,617 turn around. 393 00:16:59,619 --> 00:17:01,218 I love the tile in the shower. 394 00:17:01,220 --> 00:17:04,689 I love the little nook they have so I can put soaps and my various things. 395 00:17:04,691 --> 00:17:07,425 I love the fact that there is a tub in here. 396 00:17:13,033 --> 00:17:14,365 I really do like the house, 397 00:17:14,367 --> 00:17:17,168 I think some of the spaces are just a little small. 398 00:17:17,170 --> 00:17:19,771 I kinda wish we were close to downtown as well. 399 00:17:19,773 --> 00:17:22,073 And I'm missing that first room on the first floor 400 00:17:22,075 --> 00:17:24,709 -for my parents when they come to visit. -Mmm-hmm. 401 00:17:24,778 --> 00:17:27,111 Um, however, the finishes are really nice. 402 00:17:27,113 --> 00:17:28,980 I'm loving this flow. 403 00:17:28,982 --> 00:17:32,583 I also love the price of the place, the price is perfect. 404 00:17:32,585 --> 00:17:36,087 For me, the bottom line, financially is a big deal. 405 00:17:36,089 --> 00:17:38,389 Leaving California, I came o here with the hopes 406 00:17:38,391 --> 00:17:41,726 of finding a property that I could afford. 407 00:17:41,794 --> 00:17:45,096 I might have to consider, you know, compromising on a few things. 408 00:17:55,408 --> 00:17:57,608 -You look great. -Thank you, thank you. 409 00:17:57,610 --> 00:17:59,410 I figured since we were going out for dinner, 410 00:17:59,479 --> 00:18:03,114 I would need to dress up a little bit. 411 00:18:03,216 --> 00:18:06,317 [narrator] Before heading back to Sacramento to pack up his apartment, 412 00:18:06,319 --> 00:18:08,619 Arthur wants to put in an offer in Houston. 413 00:18:09,923 --> 00:18:13,024 [Sheryl] The remodeled ranc is in a great location, 414 00:18:13,026 --> 00:18:14,625 and close to downtown. 415 00:18:14,694 --> 00:18:17,428 That one had a really, really good price. 416 00:18:17,497 --> 00:18:19,030 -[Sheryl] Mmm-hmm. -[Arthur] There was plenty of space. 417 00:18:19,032 --> 00:18:22,600 The nice finishes, the crown molding. 418 00:18:22,702 --> 00:18:24,802 And then there was also the area, I mean, 419 00:18:24,804 --> 00:18:27,472 for your parents to have their own side of the house. 420 00:18:27,474 --> 00:18:29,107 [Arthur] That was really, really nice. 421 00:18:29,208 --> 00:18:31,943 But the backyard, the backyard, the backyard. 422 00:18:31,945 --> 00:18:35,179 Is the inside worth what I have to deal with on the outside? 423 00:18:35,181 --> 00:18:36,681 Front and back, that is. 424 00:18:40,220 --> 00:18:43,087 [Sheryl] So we had the farmhouse new construction. 425 00:18:43,089 --> 00:18:46,190 I know that you love the contemporary look of it. 426 00:18:46,192 --> 00:18:48,793 [Arthur] It did have a reall nice curb appeal. 427 00:18:48,795 --> 00:18:50,428 It was very modern. 428 00:18:50,430 --> 00:18:53,064 You know, it was pretty muc walk in ready, 429 00:18:53,066 --> 00:18:56,100 but it's just odd to think that I'm going to open the door and be right there 430 00:18:56,102 --> 00:18:58,369 -where I'm sitting and watching TV. -[Sheryl] Uh-huh. 431 00:18:58,371 --> 00:19:01,072 [Arthur] As well as there is no room downstairs for my parents. 432 00:19:01,074 --> 00:19:02,306 [Sheryl] Well, I understand that, 433 00:19:02,375 --> 00:19:05,143 -but the location is prime. -Mmm, yeah. 434 00:19:05,145 --> 00:19:07,712 It's just do I wanna go that high in price. 435 00:19:10,250 --> 00:19:12,917 [Arthur] So the new build, where as soon as you walk up 436 00:19:12,919 --> 00:19:15,219 you know, bam, right in your face, 437 00:19:15,221 --> 00:19:17,688 garage and it's like, "Where is the house?" 438 00:19:17,690 --> 00:19:21,726 Inside the house, you know, I felt like it had a pretty nice flow to it. 439 00:19:21,794 --> 00:19:23,694 I still got modern fixtures 440 00:19:23,696 --> 00:19:27,832 Did however feel like some of the spaces in there were a little snug. 441 00:19:27,900 --> 00:19:31,102 Which would make it kind of, you know, tight to host. 442 00:19:31,171 --> 00:19:34,205 The price for this house is really great for a new build, 443 00:19:34,274 --> 00:19:36,807 but it's also a little bit further from downtown 444 00:19:36,809 --> 00:19:40,978 and there is no bedroom on the first floor for my parents. 445 00:19:55,695 --> 00:19:57,060 Okay, so, 446 00:19:57,062 --> 00:20:00,765 so far in this area, this is all the furniture that I have. 447 00:20:00,767 --> 00:20:02,700 I decided to go with the new construction house. 448 00:20:04,103 --> 00:20:06,103 I love the fact that it is a new build, 449 00:20:06,105 --> 00:20:07,972 I don't have to do any work 450 00:20:07,974 --> 00:20:10,408 Everything is so fixed up and so nice. 451 00:20:10,410 --> 00:20:12,877 This is the kitchen area, what do you guys think? 452 00:20:13,580 --> 00:20:15,413 I just love the granite top 453 00:20:15,481 --> 00:20:16,546 Yeah. [laughs] 454 00:20:17,116 --> 00:20:18,616 Of course we can't forget the price. 455 00:20:18,685 --> 00:20:21,519 So the listing price was $245,000. 456 00:20:21,521 --> 00:20:24,422 Sheryl told me that new homes in Houston for some reason 457 00:20:24,523 --> 00:20:26,958 do not go into multiple offer situations. 458 00:20:26,960 --> 00:20:30,027 So I actually ended up paying $245,000. 459 00:20:30,029 --> 00:20:33,798 I'm gonna show you guys where y'all, you guys are gonna be staying. 460 00:20:33,800 --> 00:20:35,933 I'm super excited for my parents to come. 461 00:20:35,935 --> 00:20:39,403 I know that you wanted to be on the first floor, 462 00:20:39,405 --> 00:20:42,306 but you guys are gonna have to go up some very nice steps. 463 00:20:42,308 --> 00:20:44,809 [laughs] I think you'll like your room. 464 00:20:44,811 --> 00:20:47,044 You know you got the nice carpet in here. 465 00:20:50,016 --> 00:20:54,285 It's still kind of surreal getting in here, and I'm like this is actually my house. 466 00:20:55,221 --> 00:20:57,054 -Hey. -[Sheryl] Hi, Arthur. 467 00:20:57,056 --> 00:20:58,589 -How are you? What is this? -How are you? 468 00:20:58,591 --> 00:21:02,593 I'm hearing the roosters, I'm seeing all the new finishes. 469 00:21:02,595 --> 00:21:04,929 You know, I feel like a real grown up now. 470 00:21:06,132 --> 00:21:09,166 I'm thinking maybe putting the TV like on that wall. 471 00:21:09,168 --> 00:21:10,601 I think that would be perfect. 472 00:21:10,603 --> 00:21:13,204 -[Arthur] And then maybe having like a... -[Sheryl] Sectional. 473 00:21:13,206 --> 00:21:16,507 Yep. This journey was just another point of growth for me. 474 00:21:16,509 --> 00:21:20,711 It was an opportunity to really stretch myself 475 00:21:20,747 --> 00:21:22,613 in a completely new state and a new city, 476 00:21:22,615 --> 00:21:24,582 and I'm truly grateful for i 477 00:21:24,584 --> 00:21:27,318 I just love it down here, in the great state of Texas.