1 00:00:01,066 --> 00:00:03,800 {\an8}[Andy] Wow, this is really spacious. 2 00:00:03,867 --> 00:00:05,543 {\an8}[narrator] First time buyer Andy's looking 3 00:00:05,567 --> 00:00:07,543 {\an8}for a historic Baltimore rowhome 4 00:00:07,567 --> 00:00:09,976 {\an8}that he can renovate for a future family. 5 00:00:10,000 --> 00:00:12,443 {\an8}You have your bunk beds with your foster children. 6 00:00:12,467 --> 00:00:13,843 {\an8}They come in here and here's your playroom. 7 00:00:13,867 --> 00:00:16,042 {\an8}[Andy] I think you're winning me over a little bit. 8 00:00:16,066 --> 00:00:18,843 {\an8}I haven't climbed a ladder since summer camp. 9 00:00:18,867 --> 00:00:19,943 {\an8}I would want this 10 00:00:19,967 --> 00:00:21,943 {\an8}to be a grill and chill type of spot, 11 00:00:21,967 --> 00:00:24,643 {\an8}and I don't see myself carrying platters of food 12 00:00:24,667 --> 00:00:26,242 {\an8}up a ladder. 13 00:00:26,266 --> 00:00:28,600 {\an8}[narrator] High expectations and a competitive market 14 00:00:28,667 --> 00:00:31,000 {\an8}are proving a challenge for Andy's agent, Tom. 15 00:00:31,367 --> 00:00:32,443 {\an8}[Tom] Good ceiling height. 16 00:00:32,467 --> 00:00:34,643 {\an8}Is that what we're calling good ceiling height, Tom? 17 00:00:34,667 --> 00:00:36,843 {\an8}Oh, my God! A white refrigerator? 18 00:00:36,867 --> 00:00:38,643 {\an8}[Tom] Do you want something that you can fix up? 19 00:00:38,667 --> 00:00:41,000 {\an8}Or do you want something that you pay top dollar for? 20 00:00:41,066 --> 00:00:44,076 {\an8}I want something that looks like it's not crumbling. 21 00:00:44,100 --> 00:00:45,142 [doorbell rings] 22 00:00:45,166 --> 00:00:46,166 [theme music playing] 23 00:01:01,200 --> 00:01:02,543 [Andy] Come on, Deaks! 24 00:01:02,567 --> 00:01:04,643 {\an8}I'm Andy, I live in Baltimore, Maryland, 25 00:01:04,667 --> 00:01:06,700 {\an8}and I'm the Social Responsibility Manager 26 00:01:06,767 --> 00:01:08,400 {\an8}for Hamilton, the musical. 27 00:01:08,467 --> 00:01:11,943 {\an8}I help with their social and racial justice initiatives. 28 00:01:11,967 --> 00:01:14,500 {\an8}I lived in Boston for nearly ten years 29 00:01:14,567 --> 00:01:16,943 {\an8}after growing up in Portland, Maine. 30 00:01:16,967 --> 00:01:18,543 {\an8}I knew I wanted to live somewhere 31 00:01:18,567 --> 00:01:21,900 {\an8}that was diverse and that had an affordable cost of living. 32 00:01:21,967 --> 00:01:23,900 I think Baltimore is really exciting. 33 00:01:23,967 --> 00:01:25,443 It's a vibrant community. 34 00:01:25,467 --> 00:01:27,800 It's a little gritty, and it's a little bit of fun. 35 00:01:27,867 --> 00:01:29,343 [talking gibberish] 36 00:01:29,367 --> 00:01:30,543 Two and half years ago, 37 00:01:30,567 --> 00:01:31,927 I adopted Deacon Montgomery Morgan. 38 00:01:33,266 --> 00:01:36,976 He's a rescue French Bulldog, and he rules the house. 39 00:01:37,000 --> 00:01:38,242 Hello. 40 00:01:38,266 --> 00:01:41,076 {\an8}- [Tom on phone] - Oh, hey, Tom. How's it going? 41 00:01:41,100 --> 00:01:42,467 {\an8}[Tom on phone] 42 00:01:46,200 --> 00:01:47,443 I'm looking to buy a home 43 00:01:47,467 --> 00:01:49,200 because, financially, I'm in a place 44 00:01:49,266 --> 00:01:50,643 where I can afford to do it. 45 00:01:50,667 --> 00:01:51,743 And it's always been my dream 46 00:01:51,767 --> 00:01:53,800 to buy my own home, and renovate it, 47 00:01:53,867 --> 00:01:55,142 and really make it my own. 48 00:01:55,166 --> 00:01:56,743 I work from home, 49 00:01:56,767 --> 00:01:59,343 and I also travel quite a bit for work. 50 00:01:59,367 --> 00:02:01,000 I currently live in Butcher's Hill, 51 00:02:01,767 --> 00:02:04,543 but I'm looking to move to the south side of the city 52 00:02:04,567 --> 00:02:07,543 {\an8}because it's closer proximity to downtown restaurants 53 00:02:07,567 --> 00:02:08,344 {\an8}and nightlife. 54 00:02:08,368 --> 00:02:09,943 {\an8}Ideally, I'm looking to spend 55 00:02:09,967 --> 00:02:12,443 {\an8}$220,000 to $300,000. 56 00:02:12,467 --> 00:02:14,300 {\an8}I know it's a competitive market, 57 00:02:14,367 --> 00:02:16,343 {\an8}but I'm fully prepared to be competitive 58 00:02:16,367 --> 00:02:17,344 to get what I want. 59 00:02:17,368 --> 00:02:19,142 Yeah, I'm a five minute walk away. 60 00:02:19,166 --> 00:02:21,142 Deacon and I, I'll just drop him at the house, 61 00:02:21,166 --> 00:02:22,600 and we can come right over. 62 00:02:26,800 --> 00:02:28,543 {\an8}- Hey, man! - Hey, Andy. 63 00:02:28,567 --> 00:02:29,843 {\an8}I wanna tour this time with you 64 00:02:29,867 --> 00:02:31,443 {\an8}and get an idea of what you're actually looking for. 65 00:02:31,467 --> 00:02:33,643 {\an8}I know Andy's not gonna like this house. 66 00:02:33,667 --> 00:02:34,843 {\an8}He doesn't wanna be in this neighborhood. 67 00:02:34,867 --> 00:02:37,743 {\an8}But I need to physically see what he likes 68 00:02:37,767 --> 00:02:38,900 {\an8}and what he doesn't like. 69 00:02:38,967 --> 00:02:41,042 First thoughts on the home? 70 00:02:41,066 --> 00:02:42,443 [Andy] I love the brick. 71 00:02:42,467 --> 00:02:45,643 The floors are great, and obviously, the fireplace. 72 00:02:45,667 --> 00:02:47,700 I started looking a couple of weeks ago. 73 00:02:47,767 --> 00:02:49,743 There was actually a house for sale 74 00:02:49,767 --> 00:02:52,200 one street over from my current home, 75 00:02:52,266 --> 00:02:53,743 and that's how I met Tom. 76 00:02:53,767 --> 00:02:55,242 He was the listing agent. 77 00:02:55,266 --> 00:02:58,800 So, we agreed to work together and start our search. 78 00:02:58,867 --> 00:03:01,787 - [Tom] How do you feel about the accent ceilings? - [Andy] It's beautiful. 79 00:03:02,100 --> 00:03:03,077 This helps me paint the picture 80 00:03:03,101 --> 00:03:04,443 of what we're trying to find. 81 00:03:04,467 --> 00:03:08,443 It feels like this was renovated and flipped. 82 00:03:08,467 --> 00:03:11,443 {\an8}And I want some historical character. 83 00:03:11,467 --> 00:03:13,242 {\an8}I really want curb appeal. 84 00:03:13,266 --> 00:03:16,142 {\an8}I want it to feel classic and historic. 85 00:03:16,166 --> 00:03:18,943 {\an8}You want the grand entrance of a Baltimore City rowhome. 86 00:03:18,967 --> 00:03:22,600 {\an8}Yeah! I would like red brick, front facing, 87 00:03:22,667 --> 00:03:23,644 {\an8}a fireplace. 88 00:03:23,668 --> 00:03:25,500 {\an8}I need a backyard for Deacon, 89 00:03:25,567 --> 00:03:28,300 {\an8}and I need at least two extra bedrooms 90 00:03:28,367 --> 00:03:30,400 {\an8}for guests and foster kids. 91 00:03:30,467 --> 00:03:32,707 I'm in the process of becoming a certified foster parent, 92 00:03:34,100 --> 00:03:36,142 and so I wanna build my nest, 93 00:03:36,166 --> 00:03:39,242 and really have those roots in a community. 94 00:03:39,266 --> 00:03:41,743 The one unique thing that I'm looking for, 95 00:03:41,767 --> 00:03:43,443 that may be difficult to find, 96 00:03:43,467 --> 00:03:45,543 is I am someone who wants walls. 97 00:03:45,567 --> 00:03:47,242 {\an8}I don't want open concept. 98 00:03:47,266 --> 00:03:50,242 {\an8}I want my rooms compartmentalized. 99 00:03:50,266 --> 00:03:54,142 -Your list is very extensive. You would think... -It's not that long of a list. 100 00:03:54,166 --> 00:03:55,843 Okay, for what you're lookin' to spend, 101 00:03:55,867 --> 00:03:57,343 are you willing to fix things up? 102 00:03:57,367 --> 00:03:59,343 {\an8}I would like to put my own personal stamp 103 00:03:59,367 --> 00:04:00,467 {\an8}on everything. 104 00:04:00,500 --> 00:04:02,260 {\an8}So, I'd love to be able to not pay for things 105 00:04:03,767 --> 00:04:05,300 {\an8}that have already been done. 106 00:04:09,367 --> 00:04:11,000 {\an8}This is the downtown area. 107 00:04:11,066 --> 00:04:12,076 {\an8}This is where you wanna be. 108 00:04:12,100 --> 00:04:14,443 You have the harbor within walking distance. 109 00:04:14,467 --> 00:04:16,843 There's restaurants everywhere you look. 110 00:04:16,867 --> 00:04:20,743 I love how the houses are old and historic. 111 00:04:20,767 --> 00:04:22,743 What's the deal on this house, Tom? 112 00:04:22,767 --> 00:04:24,443 It's a two bedroom, two bath, 113 00:04:24,467 --> 00:04:26,200 little over a thousand square feet. 114 00:04:26,266 --> 00:04:27,700 {\an8}This one's a bit pricey. 115 00:04:27,767 --> 00:04:29,142 {\an8}This is $290,000. 116 00:04:29,166 --> 00:04:31,000 {\an8}Andy also wants to raise foster children, 117 00:04:31,567 --> 00:04:33,076 so he's gonna need space. 118 00:04:33,100 --> 00:04:34,443 And we need to find a larger home 119 00:04:34,467 --> 00:04:35,377 here in Baltimore. 120 00:04:35,401 --> 00:04:36,700 For what Andy's willing to spend, 121 00:04:36,767 --> 00:04:38,300 it's going to be very hard to find. 122 00:04:38,367 --> 00:04:40,443 It better be spectacular. 123 00:04:40,467 --> 00:04:42,867 It is. Wait until you see the rooftop deck. 124 00:04:47,266 --> 00:04:48,266 So, what do you think? 125 00:04:48,767 --> 00:04:49,843 {\an8}[Andy] I like the brick, 126 00:04:49,867 --> 00:04:51,643 {\an8}and I definitely like the planters, 127 00:04:51,667 --> 00:04:54,000 {\an8}but I would wanna repaint the blue. 128 00:04:54,066 --> 00:04:56,743 -[Tom] That's cosmetic. We can fix that down the road. -Okay. 129 00:04:56,767 --> 00:04:57,867 [Tom] Let's go see it. 130 00:05:00,567 --> 00:05:01,567 Initial thoughts. 131 00:05:02,066 --> 00:05:04,242 - [Andy] I love the gas fireplace. - [Tom] Yeah. 132 00:05:04,266 --> 00:05:05,700 I love the hardwoods. 133 00:05:06,367 --> 00:05:07,976 But it's so small. 134 00:05:08,000 --> 00:05:10,843 I wanted space to be able to move around. 135 00:05:10,867 --> 00:05:12,343 [Tom] That's something you're gonna deal with down here. 136 00:05:12,367 --> 00:05:13,843 In the area you wanna be, 137 00:05:13,867 --> 00:05:15,200 not everything's gonna get bigger. 138 00:05:15,266 --> 00:05:16,242 It's gonna get smaller. 139 00:05:16,266 --> 00:05:17,243 That is downtown. 140 00:05:17,267 --> 00:05:18,343 You're gonna sacrifice something. 141 00:05:18,367 --> 00:05:20,643 [Andy] I just didn't think it would get this small. 142 00:05:20,667 --> 00:05:23,500 Can we actually fit a couch in here? 143 00:05:23,567 --> 00:05:25,900 Yeah, you got two love seats you can fit right here. 144 00:05:25,967 --> 00:05:27,343 One in that corner and one right here. 145 00:05:27,367 --> 00:05:29,300 Great. One for Deacon, one for me. 146 00:05:29,367 --> 00:05:31,000 [Tom] Yeah. Now, let's go to the kitchen. 147 00:05:33,200 --> 00:05:35,242 [Andy] This is the ugliest kitchen 148 00:05:35,266 --> 00:05:36,843 I have ever seen in my life. 149 00:05:36,867 --> 00:05:40,042 It's a blank page that you can do what you want. 150 00:05:40,066 --> 00:05:42,643 -Well... -Oh, my God! A white refrigerator! 151 00:05:42,667 --> 00:05:43,600 [Tom] You can change that out. 152 00:05:43,667 --> 00:05:44,600 That's simple. 153 00:05:44,667 --> 00:05:47,400 The kitchen is straight outta 1994. 154 00:05:47,467 --> 00:05:50,343 The white refrigerator just makes my skin crawl. 155 00:05:50,367 --> 00:05:52,700 The house is already at the top of my budget, 156 00:05:52,767 --> 00:05:55,743 and this entire kitchen would need to be renovated. 157 00:05:55,767 --> 00:05:56,644 [Tom] Whatever Andy gets, 158 00:05:56,668 --> 00:05:58,000 he's gonna have to modernize it, 159 00:05:58,066 --> 00:06:00,242 but he wants it when Ben Franklin made it. 160 00:06:00,266 --> 00:06:01,626 Andy can find what he's looking for 161 00:06:01,867 --> 00:06:02,844 in his budget. 162 00:06:02,868 --> 00:06:04,242 It's just he's gonna have to be 163 00:06:04,266 --> 00:06:05,643 willing to put some sweat equity in 164 00:06:05,667 --> 00:06:07,543 to make the home what he wants. 165 00:06:07,567 --> 00:06:09,743 Let's check the backyard. This is the best part. 166 00:06:09,767 --> 00:06:11,042 [Andy] Oh, this is nice! 167 00:06:11,066 --> 00:06:12,767 [Tom] A nice, private backyard. 168 00:06:13,200 --> 00:06:14,600 Storage shed, too. 169 00:06:14,667 --> 00:06:17,100 I could probably take that out and make the backyard bigger 170 00:06:17,166 --> 00:06:19,543 - for Deacon. - Yeah. Definitely can. 171 00:06:19,567 --> 00:06:21,343 They do have a retaining wall you have to take out, 172 00:06:21,367 --> 00:06:22,976 but it's definitely something doable 173 00:06:23,000 --> 00:06:24,543 that can make it your own. 174 00:06:24,567 --> 00:06:25,533 The other thing is, too, 175 00:06:25,567 --> 00:06:26,900 is you do have this brick outside, 176 00:06:26,967 --> 00:06:29,200 so it gives you some of that Baltimore charm, too. 177 00:06:29,266 --> 00:06:30,443 [Andy] And I love the vines. 178 00:06:30,467 --> 00:06:31,587 They're absolutely gorgeous. 179 00:06:31,967 --> 00:06:33,242 This is a plus here, isn't it? 180 00:06:33,266 --> 00:06:34,266 - Yeah. - Okay. 181 00:06:36,166 --> 00:06:38,200 Let's head on up to where the bedrooms are. 182 00:06:39,667 --> 00:06:41,076 [Andy] I love the floors. 183 00:06:41,100 --> 00:06:42,000 The size is good. 184 00:06:42,066 --> 00:06:44,042 Is this the primary or guest bedroom? 185 00:06:44,066 --> 00:06:45,043 This is guest. 186 00:06:45,067 --> 00:06:46,800 Your foster children are here. 187 00:06:46,867 --> 00:06:48,976 They have plenty of room up here to sleep. 188 00:06:49,000 --> 00:06:49,900 Closet. 189 00:06:49,967 --> 00:06:52,200 1875 home. Baltimore City. 190 00:06:52,266 --> 00:06:53,567 We're gonna have smaller closets. 191 00:06:55,367 --> 00:06:58,343 Through your magnificent bathroom. 192 00:06:58,367 --> 00:06:59,943 [Andy] Oh, boy. 193 00:06:59,967 --> 00:07:01,367 - [Tom] It's huge, isn't it? - Yeah. 194 00:07:01,567 --> 00:07:02,643 I guess so. 195 00:07:02,667 --> 00:07:04,900 {\an8}So, is this what I'm supposed to do? Like... 196 00:07:04,967 --> 00:07:06,467 {\an8}We can put a stool in there for you. 197 00:07:07,400 --> 00:07:10,643 {\an8}Step through to your owner suite. 198 00:07:10,667 --> 00:07:13,242 [Andy] How is it possible 199 00:07:13,266 --> 00:07:15,242 that the primary bedroom 200 00:07:15,266 --> 00:07:17,700 is smaller than the guest bedroom. 201 00:07:17,767 --> 00:07:19,643 If someone's going to the bathroom, 202 00:07:19,667 --> 00:07:21,543 I'm trapped in my room. 203 00:07:21,567 --> 00:07:23,242 There's going to be things that you change 204 00:07:23,266 --> 00:07:24,266 in any home you buy. 205 00:07:26,266 --> 00:07:27,443 Come on up. 206 00:07:27,467 --> 00:07:29,643 Oh, there's a ladder. 207 00:07:29,667 --> 00:07:31,427 I haven't climbed a ladder since summer camp. 208 00:07:32,567 --> 00:07:33,867 [Tom] Get the full view. 209 00:07:34,567 --> 00:07:35,600 Take it in. 210 00:07:35,667 --> 00:07:37,843 Baltimore City skyline. 211 00:07:37,867 --> 00:07:40,400 Come up here. Enjoy a nice sunset. 212 00:07:40,467 --> 00:07:42,643 You can see from the east to the west. 213 00:07:42,667 --> 00:07:44,443 You can do the mornin' or the evenin'. 214 00:07:44,467 --> 00:07:45,843 [Andy] I love the roof deck. 215 00:07:45,867 --> 00:07:48,400 But my concern is I would want this to be 216 00:07:48,467 --> 00:07:50,100 a grill and chill type of spot, 217 00:07:50,166 --> 00:07:51,543 and I don't see myself 218 00:07:51,567 --> 00:07:53,800 carrying platters of food up a ladder. 219 00:07:53,867 --> 00:07:55,343 That's why you get a little bar up here. 220 00:07:55,367 --> 00:07:57,076 A mini bar, mini fridge, you set that up here, 221 00:07:57,100 --> 00:07:58,767 - and your grill. - Okay. 222 00:08:01,367 --> 00:08:03,042 The backyard is incredible, 223 00:08:03,066 --> 00:08:05,543 and I do really enjoy the neighborhood, 224 00:08:05,567 --> 00:08:07,700 but the layout is terrible. 225 00:08:07,767 --> 00:08:09,242 I just see dollar signs 226 00:08:09,266 --> 00:08:10,700 in everything I would have to do 227 00:08:10,767 --> 00:08:11,744 to get this space 228 00:08:11,768 --> 00:08:13,008 to where I would want it to be. 229 00:08:13,066 --> 00:08:16,000 I see at least $50,000 to $60,000 230 00:08:16,066 --> 00:08:17,400 in improvements in this home. 231 00:08:17,467 --> 00:08:20,643 If you put those together with the current asking price, 232 00:08:20,667 --> 00:08:23,000 I don't know if it makes sense. 233 00:08:23,066 --> 00:08:27,200 But I do love the roof deck, and I love the gas fireplace, 234 00:08:27,266 --> 00:08:29,142 and I think it does have the potential 235 00:08:29,166 --> 00:08:30,976 to be configured to what I want. 236 00:08:31,000 --> 00:08:33,242 Price point is a little bit high, 237 00:08:33,266 --> 00:08:35,976 but it's exactly where you wanted to be. 238 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:38,800 - Downtown, you know? - [Andy] I like the proximity to the restaurants, 239 00:08:38,867 --> 00:08:39,844 definitely. 240 00:08:39,868 --> 00:08:40,976 When you're this close to downtown, 241 00:08:41,000 --> 00:08:42,276 you're paying for the location. 242 00:08:42,300 --> 00:08:45,443 If Andy's willing to drive a little bit outside of town, 243 00:08:45,467 --> 00:08:48,443 I think we can find something that he'll absolutely love. 244 00:08:48,467 --> 00:08:50,800 [narrator] And that's Tom's plan for the next house. 245 00:08:50,867 --> 00:08:53,343 But Andy's skeptical right outta the gate. 246 00:08:53,367 --> 00:08:55,367 Where are we? I'm seeing horses. 247 00:09:01,500 --> 00:09:03,600 {\an8}[Andy] Where are we? I'm seeing horses. 248 00:09:03,667 --> 00:09:05,810 {\an8}[Tom] Yeah, you never thought you'd see horses in Baltimore. 249 00:09:05,834 --> 00:09:07,943 {\an8}[Andy] Some of these homes are gorgeous. 250 00:09:07,967 --> 00:09:10,400 {\an8}- And we're in Baltimore City proper. - [Tom] Yeah. 251 00:09:10,467 --> 00:09:14,300 {\an8}We're about ten minutes from downtown Baltimore. 252 00:09:14,367 --> 00:09:15,643 - Okay. - The harbor center. 253 00:09:15,667 --> 00:09:17,443 [narrator] And since it's not too far out, 254 00:09:17,467 --> 00:09:20,867 Andy may be persuaded to buy a house out here instead. 255 00:09:20,934 --> 00:09:24,300 - This home is right under 1400 square feet. - [Andy] Okay. 256 00:09:24,367 --> 00:09:26,042 Just under a quarter acre property. 257 00:09:26,066 --> 00:09:28,186 - It's technically 0.1... - [exclaims] A quarter acre? 258 00:09:28,834 --> 00:09:30,600 0.17. 259 00:09:30,667 --> 00:09:31,644 - [Andy] Wow. - [Tom] Yes. 260 00:09:31,668 --> 00:09:35,976 Okay. I'm seeing ice cream, pizza, a cafe. 261 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:40,009 - Oh, and there's a wine store. What? - Right across the street. 262 00:09:40,033 --> 00:09:41,967 There she is, right here in the yellow. 263 00:09:42,667 --> 00:09:44,142 Oh, that's big. 264 00:09:44,166 --> 00:09:45,266 It's a whole house. 265 00:09:48,066 --> 00:09:49,142 {\an8}I kind of love it. 266 00:09:49,166 --> 00:09:50,910 It feels like New England to me. 267 00:09:50,934 --> 00:09:52,910 {\an8}[Tom] I know Andy wanted a rowhouse, 268 00:09:52,934 --> 00:09:55,810 {\an8}but we're only ten minutes from downtown Baltimore. 269 00:09:55,834 --> 00:09:57,000 And it's a lot bigger home. 270 00:09:57,867 --> 00:09:59,543 It's a single family home. 271 00:09:59,567 --> 00:10:02,400 I wanted him to see what his money could get him 272 00:10:02,467 --> 00:10:03,943 before making that decision. 273 00:10:03,967 --> 00:10:06,943 This home's two bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms. 274 00:10:06,967 --> 00:10:09,667 The actual lot is huge. 275 00:10:09,734 --> 00:10:13,567 - Like it? - I don't know if I like being on a main road like this. 276 00:10:15,600 --> 00:10:17,142 I love the floors. 277 00:10:17,166 --> 00:10:19,343 I love the recessed lighting. 278 00:10:19,367 --> 00:10:20,500 There's so much space. 279 00:10:21,000 --> 00:10:21,911 Everything's new. 280 00:10:21,935 --> 00:10:23,200 The windows. 281 00:10:23,266 --> 00:10:24,543 [Tom] Kitchen's a little bit more spacious 282 00:10:24,567 --> 00:10:25,767 than what you're used to. 283 00:10:25,834 --> 00:10:27,714 Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances. 284 00:10:27,934 --> 00:10:29,242 [Andy] No white appliances. 285 00:10:29,266 --> 00:10:32,042 And I really love the color of the cabinets. 286 00:10:32,066 --> 00:10:35,100 I think that they have that nautical feel. 287 00:10:35,166 --> 00:10:37,443 However, it does feel 288 00:10:37,467 --> 00:10:39,734 a little rehab-y. 289 00:10:41,000 --> 00:10:43,543 Deacon would love this backyard. 290 00:10:43,567 --> 00:10:46,000 There's also enough room for the kids to play. 291 00:10:47,266 --> 00:10:49,500 [Tom] You put a swing set up here. 292 00:10:49,567 --> 00:10:52,242 - [Andy] This would be an awesome patio. - [Tom] Yeah. 293 00:10:52,266 --> 00:10:53,767 [Andy] This house caught me off guard. 294 00:10:53,834 --> 00:10:57,000 I wasn't in the market for a single-family home, 295 00:10:57,367 --> 00:10:59,600 but the yard is a selling point for me, 296 00:10:59,667 --> 00:11:02,976 it has potential if I want to add an addition to the home, 297 00:11:03,000 --> 00:11:05,976 it has enough space for my foster kids to play, 298 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:08,943 and obviously, it has the room for Deacon to roam. 299 00:11:08,967 --> 00:11:10,033 Let's head upstairs. 300 00:11:13,400 --> 00:11:14,743 So, you have your full bathroom, 301 00:11:14,767 --> 00:11:16,810 shower/tub combo, you have your vanity, 302 00:11:16,834 --> 00:11:18,100 you have a toilet in here, 303 00:11:18,166 --> 00:11:20,242 and two of us could fit in this bathroom comfortably. 304 00:11:20,266 --> 00:11:23,543 - Nothing special, but nothing terrible, either. - [Tom] Right. 305 00:11:23,567 --> 00:11:25,033 - This is for your guest. - Yeah. 306 00:11:27,100 --> 00:11:28,743 [Tom] Your guest bedroom. 307 00:11:28,767 --> 00:11:31,142 - Oh, this is actually really spacious. - [Tom] Yeah. 308 00:11:31,166 --> 00:11:32,200 You have your closet. 309 00:11:32,266 --> 00:11:33,810 Obviously, good ceiling height. 310 00:11:33,834 --> 00:11:36,100 Is that what we're calling good ceiling height, Tom? 311 00:11:36,166 --> 00:11:38,343 - No, you can't bang your head on it, can you? - That's true. 312 00:11:38,367 --> 00:11:39,976 You've seen some of the rowhomes we walked in. 313 00:11:40,000 --> 00:11:41,000 Yes. 314 00:11:42,367 --> 00:11:43,500 [Tom] Now, into the primary. 315 00:11:44,066 --> 00:11:45,500 Is this enough space? 316 00:11:45,567 --> 00:11:47,910 [Andy] This is really impressive. 317 00:11:47,934 --> 00:11:50,767 - Is that the closet? - [Tom] Check it out. 318 00:11:50,834 --> 00:11:53,343 - [Andy] I could make this work. - [Tom] A walk-in closet. 319 00:11:53,367 --> 00:11:55,200 And a shoe closet. 320 00:11:55,266 --> 00:11:56,367 If you do fill that closet, 321 00:11:57,066 --> 00:11:58,076 here, 322 00:11:58,100 --> 00:12:00,076 can you fill this one, too? 323 00:12:00,100 --> 00:12:02,910 - Two closets in your primary bedroom. - [Andy] Shenanigans! 324 00:12:02,934 --> 00:12:04,843 It's super spacious. 325 00:12:04,867 --> 00:12:06,910 I think I'd be very comfortable here. 326 00:12:06,934 --> 00:12:08,767 This is your own private bathroom, too. 327 00:12:08,834 --> 00:12:11,643 [Andy] I like that it has a shower and no tub. 328 00:12:11,667 --> 00:12:14,107 -[Tom] Okay. So, your stand up shower. -[Andy chuckling] Right. 329 00:12:15,467 --> 00:12:17,543 Am I tall? Or is it just me, Tom? 330 00:12:17,567 --> 00:12:19,343 [Tom] You're, you're focused on the small things. 331 00:12:19,367 --> 00:12:20,667 This we can rip out. 332 00:12:20,734 --> 00:12:22,667 [Andy] The ceilings feel pretty low. 333 00:12:22,734 --> 00:12:25,343 But I like that it has this en suite. 334 00:12:25,367 --> 00:12:26,467 That's definitely a plus. 335 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:32,810 I can't believe the backyard space. 336 00:12:32,834 --> 00:12:34,300 I mean, I like the floors. 337 00:12:34,367 --> 00:12:37,042 I do love that it has two bathrooms. 338 00:12:37,066 --> 00:12:39,443 However, it doesn't have 339 00:12:39,467 --> 00:12:43,142 any of the historic character that I'm looking for. 340 00:12:43,166 --> 00:12:46,300 I think you could add some history to this home with decorating, 341 00:12:46,367 --> 00:12:49,910 but I feel like a lot of those original features 342 00:12:49,934 --> 00:12:51,810 have been stripped from this home. 343 00:12:51,834 --> 00:12:54,910 I wish that the house had more house 344 00:12:54,934 --> 00:12:56,643 as it has backyard. 345 00:12:56,667 --> 00:12:57,787 And my only concern would be 346 00:12:58,734 --> 00:13:01,976 that it doesn't have that third bedroom for guests. 347 00:13:02,000 --> 00:13:04,543 - [Tom] You could always build on. - [Andy] That's true. 348 00:13:04,567 --> 00:13:06,142 [Tom] With the conditions of the market right now, 349 00:13:06,166 --> 00:13:07,476 the amount of buyers, 350 00:13:07,500 --> 00:13:08,976 and the amount of traction that they are having on this home, 351 00:13:09,000 --> 00:13:10,400 this won't be on the market long. 352 00:13:17,400 --> 00:13:18,509 {\an8}[narrator] Since the last house 353 00:13:18,533 --> 00:13:21,242 {\an8}only had two bedrooms and was still pricey, 354 00:13:21,266 --> 00:13:23,242 {\an8}today they're seeing a more affordable row home 355 00:13:23,266 --> 00:13:25,076 {\an8}in a revitalized part of the city. 356 00:13:25,100 --> 00:13:27,500 {\an8}- Hey! - [Tom] Hey, Andy, how we doin'? 357 00:13:27,567 --> 00:13:29,343 {\an8}We're in a historic neighborhood 358 00:13:29,367 --> 00:13:30,743 {\an8}on a national registry. 359 00:13:30,767 --> 00:13:33,242 {\an8}It's got the curb appeal that I'm looking for, Tom. 360 00:13:33,266 --> 00:13:35,109 {\an8}- I love it. - Is this, is this grand enough? 361 00:13:35,133 --> 00:13:37,543 {\an8}- [Andy] It's beautiful. - [Tom] Let's go in and look at it. 362 00:13:37,567 --> 00:13:38,734 {\an8}This home's in Union Square, 363 00:13:38,767 --> 00:13:41,300 {\an8}just outside the initial area that Andy was looking at, 364 00:13:41,367 --> 00:13:43,367 {\an8}but this is becoming a very desirable neighborhood. 365 00:13:43,734 --> 00:13:45,343 It just came back on the market. 366 00:13:45,367 --> 00:13:46,710 {\an8}It's at a great price point, so I think 367 00:13:46,734 --> 00:13:47,843 {\an8}it'd be perfect for him. 368 00:13:47,867 --> 00:13:50,500 {\an8}- You have your formal living room. - Wow. 369 00:13:50,567 --> 00:13:53,009 This is really spacious. 370 00:13:53,033 --> 00:13:55,643 Yeah. Three bedrooms, one bath. 371 00:13:55,667 --> 00:13:57,343 Over 2,000 square feet. 372 00:13:57,367 --> 00:13:58,710 It just came back on the market. 373 00:13:58,734 --> 00:14:00,710 - [Andy] Oh. - [Tom] And as you see, the contractors still need 374 00:14:00,734 --> 00:14:01,867 to pick up some things. 375 00:14:01,934 --> 00:14:02,767 So, it is a mess. 376 00:14:02,834 --> 00:14:04,343 You wanted a fixer-upper, 377 00:14:04,367 --> 00:14:05,767 so this is what we're lookin' at. 378 00:14:05,834 --> 00:14:07,767 - I can handle a little mess. - [Tom] All right. 379 00:14:07,834 --> 00:14:09,674 - [Andy] I love the exposed brick. - [Tom] Yeah. 380 00:14:09,734 --> 00:14:12,009 Very nice, Baltimore City charm right there. 381 00:14:12,033 --> 00:14:13,433 This is gonna be the original brick, 382 00:14:13,467 --> 00:14:15,543 original hardwood, the staircase, and all. 383 00:14:15,567 --> 00:14:17,943 - Okay? - [Andy] The staircase is gorgeous. 384 00:14:17,967 --> 00:14:19,443 This home's a good fit for Andy 385 00:14:19,467 --> 00:14:21,810 because it has the size that he's looking for 386 00:14:21,834 --> 00:14:22,943 in the home, 387 00:14:22,967 --> 00:14:24,743 and also he can put some sweat equity in there 388 00:14:24,767 --> 00:14:26,543 to build some value for himself. 389 00:14:26,567 --> 00:14:27,667 [Andy] What is this? 390 00:14:28,667 --> 00:14:31,142 [Tom] So, that is your breakfast nook 391 00:14:31,166 --> 00:14:32,543 or reading nook. 392 00:14:32,567 --> 00:14:33,743 I've never had a nook. 393 00:14:33,767 --> 00:14:35,600 I, I think I'd like to have a nook. 394 00:14:35,667 --> 00:14:37,643 Now, the fireplace. 395 00:14:37,667 --> 00:14:39,667 - Is that wood burning? - [Tom] Yes. 396 00:14:39,734 --> 00:14:40,743 Beautiful fireplace. 397 00:14:40,767 --> 00:14:41,843 {\an8}We can redo the mantle. 398 00:14:41,867 --> 00:14:43,507 {\an8}[Andy] Yeah, I don't like the crack in it. 399 00:14:43,734 --> 00:14:46,443 {\an8}You know, I'm really concerned about these floors. 400 00:14:46,467 --> 00:14:48,710 What's up with all the cracks? 401 00:14:48,734 --> 00:14:51,643 [Tom] These floors are from 1875. 402 00:14:51,667 --> 00:14:54,734 This is something that you can restore and fix yourself. 403 00:14:58,667 --> 00:14:59,676 Formal dining room. 404 00:14:59,700 --> 00:15:01,943 You have crown molding, you have base molding. 405 00:15:01,967 --> 00:15:04,710 You also have the chair rail going all the way around. 406 00:15:04,734 --> 00:15:06,943 Okay? And still, the original hardwoods. 407 00:15:06,967 --> 00:15:08,643 And I love that it's closed in. 408 00:15:08,667 --> 00:15:10,109 - It's not open concept. - [Tom] Yeah. 409 00:15:10,133 --> 00:15:12,300 You're gonna have that Victorian feel. 410 00:15:12,367 --> 00:15:13,967 I think I could turn this into an office. 411 00:15:14,066 --> 00:15:15,000 What do you think? 412 00:15:15,033 --> 00:15:17,100 Office. Gym. Whatever you wanna make it. 413 00:15:18,367 --> 00:15:20,076 - [Andy] It needs some love. - [Tom] It does. 414 00:15:20,100 --> 00:15:21,976 [Andy] I love the cabinets. 415 00:15:22,000 --> 00:15:25,142 I like that it already has decent-looking appliances. 416 00:15:25,166 --> 00:15:27,543 - It's gonna need a new floor. - [Tom] Yeah. 417 00:15:27,567 --> 00:15:29,867 -So, it is a tile floor. You can just rip those up. -Oh. 418 00:15:29,934 --> 00:15:33,200 - This is really uneven. - [Tom] Remember, this is a fixer-upper, okay? 419 00:15:33,266 --> 00:15:35,400 There is gonna be some work that needs to get done. 420 00:15:35,467 --> 00:15:37,867 But again, you're putting that Victorian feel that you wanted 421 00:15:37,934 --> 00:15:39,300 in the Baltimore City charm. 422 00:15:39,367 --> 00:15:41,127 Let's take a look at the backyard real quick. 423 00:15:42,667 --> 00:15:44,627 -Big backyard. -[Andy] Oh, wow. It has a full tree. 424 00:15:45,266 --> 00:15:46,110 I love that. 425 00:15:46,134 --> 00:15:47,142 [Tom] You got the pond. 426 00:15:47,166 --> 00:15:49,300 [Andy] I don't know. The pond is pretty gross. 427 00:15:49,367 --> 00:15:50,667 It's all right. 428 00:15:50,734 --> 00:15:52,494 You're not living here yet. You'll fix it up. 429 00:15:55,200 --> 00:15:57,142 [Andy] There's definitely a lot to fix. 430 00:15:57,166 --> 00:15:59,810 That's why it's called a fixer-upper. 431 00:15:59,834 --> 00:16:01,867 - [Andy] Oh, you're so funny. - [Tom laughs] 432 00:16:02,767 --> 00:16:04,600 Here's your second bedroom, 433 00:16:04,667 --> 00:16:05,910 and then your laundry room is in here. 434 00:16:05,934 --> 00:16:07,500 You can turn this into an office. 435 00:16:09,867 --> 00:16:11,343 En suite bathroom. 436 00:16:11,367 --> 00:16:13,167 - [Andy groans] - [Tom] You have claw-foot tub. 437 00:16:14,033 --> 00:16:15,443 You also have a stand-in shower. 438 00:16:15,467 --> 00:16:18,443 [Andy] I will not be showering in this shower. 439 00:16:18,467 --> 00:16:20,142 A fixer-upper, Andy. 440 00:16:20,166 --> 00:16:22,042 Oh, look at that! 441 00:16:22,066 --> 00:16:23,506 {\an8}[Tom] You're putting new floors down. 442 00:16:24,066 --> 00:16:26,300 {\an8}There's plenty of work to do in here, 443 00:16:26,367 --> 00:16:27,810 but this is something you wanted to do. 444 00:16:27,834 --> 00:16:28,843 It's spacious. 445 00:16:28,867 --> 00:16:32,042 I'm just worried about it falling apart. 446 00:16:32,066 --> 00:16:34,910 To be honest, all I'm seeing are dollar signs. 447 00:16:34,934 --> 00:16:36,867 [Tom] Well, do you want something cheap 448 00:16:36,934 --> 00:16:39,142 that you could fix up and put some money into? 449 00:16:39,166 --> 00:16:40,910 Or do you want something that's already been fixed, 450 00:16:40,934 --> 00:16:42,910 and you pay top dollar for? 451 00:16:42,934 --> 00:16:44,974 I want something that looks like it's not crumbling. 452 00:16:47,667 --> 00:16:48,787 [Tom] Now, the main bedroom. 453 00:16:49,767 --> 00:16:52,710 - What do you think? - It has a lotta natural light. 454 00:16:52,734 --> 00:16:54,743 - I love that. - [Tom] It's huge. 455 00:16:54,767 --> 00:16:56,743 {\an8}And if you wanted another bathroom, 456 00:16:56,767 --> 00:16:59,543 {\an8}you have space to do that in this place. 457 00:16:59,567 --> 00:17:02,467 -Is that enough space? -I don't know. I have a lot of clothes, Tom. 458 00:17:04,166 --> 00:17:06,600 [Tom] Let's head up to the top floor. 459 00:17:06,667 --> 00:17:08,543 This is where I think you'll love it. 460 00:17:08,567 --> 00:17:11,543 - [Andy] Oh, wow! - [Tom] Look how big this room is. 461 00:17:11,567 --> 00:17:14,127 Right next door, you have your bunkbeds with your foster children. 462 00:17:15,467 --> 00:17:17,600 And they come in here, and here is your playroom. 463 00:17:17,667 --> 00:17:18,976 Endless possibilities. 464 00:17:19,000 --> 00:17:21,142 [Andy] I think you're winning me over a little bit. 465 00:17:21,166 --> 00:17:22,043 And look at the view. 466 00:17:22,067 --> 00:17:23,142 You can see the harbor. 467 00:17:23,166 --> 00:17:24,867 [Tom] Right down to the downtown area. 468 00:17:29,266 --> 00:17:33,443 It has the historical characteristics that I want, 469 00:17:33,467 --> 00:17:36,543 - [Tom] Yep. - [Andy] I'm just nervous about maintaining them. 470 00:17:36,567 --> 00:17:39,300 Yes, this house might be competitively priced, 471 00:17:39,367 --> 00:17:42,943 but I also have to weigh how much work the home needs. 472 00:17:42,967 --> 00:17:44,447 I see at least $50,000 in renovations. 473 00:17:46,667 --> 00:17:49,443 I don't want to be investing in a money pit 474 00:17:49,467 --> 00:17:50,643 for the rest of my life. 475 00:17:50,667 --> 00:17:52,343 I believe you have some options. 476 00:17:52,367 --> 00:17:53,443 You have some thinking to do. 477 00:17:53,467 --> 00:17:54,443 But you know how this market is, 478 00:17:54,467 --> 00:17:55,467 so don't take too long. 479 00:18:06,433 --> 00:18:08,076 {\an8}Andy, how are we doin'? 480 00:18:08,100 --> 00:18:09,667 {\an8}We have a lot to discuss. 481 00:18:09,734 --> 00:18:11,810 {\an8}[narrator] Andy needs to decide if he wants 482 00:18:11,834 --> 00:18:13,643 {\an8}one of the historic Baltimore rowhouses 483 00:18:13,667 --> 00:18:16,042 {\an8}that require huge renovations, 484 00:18:16,066 --> 00:18:18,543 or a move-in ready home in the suburbs. 485 00:18:18,567 --> 00:18:21,743 I really can use your help in how to move forward. 486 00:18:21,767 --> 00:18:22,867 {\an8}Small, pricey rowhouse. 487 00:18:22,934 --> 00:18:24,567 {\an8}Ideal location. 488 00:18:24,634 --> 00:18:26,309 {\an8}Right in the middle of everything. 489 00:18:26,333 --> 00:18:28,000 {\an8}[Andy] It had that fabulous backyard, 490 00:18:28,734 --> 00:18:31,209 {\an8}and it did have the roof deck, 491 00:18:31,233 --> 00:18:33,142 {\an8}but the layout was terrible, 492 00:18:33,166 --> 00:18:36,767 {\an8}and I feel like I'd have to renovate most of it. 493 00:18:36,834 --> 00:18:40,467 {\an8}[Tom] It has enough space that you can work with. 494 00:18:41,333 --> 00:18:42,166 {\an8}Single family home. 495 00:18:42,233 --> 00:18:43,210 {\an8}It's perfect. 496 00:18:43,234 --> 00:18:44,976 {\an8}Hits everything you pretty much want 497 00:18:45,000 --> 00:18:46,309 {\an8}outside of being downtown. 498 00:18:46,333 --> 00:18:47,409 {\an8}[Andy] But you surprised me. 499 00:18:47,433 --> 00:18:48,710 {\an8}Yeah, I didn't even know that neighborhood 500 00:18:48,734 --> 00:18:49,910 - really existed. - [Tom] Yeah. 501 00:18:49,934 --> 00:18:50,911 [Andy] I loved it. 502 00:18:50,935 --> 00:18:53,567 It felt like a small, little cottage 503 00:18:53,634 --> 00:18:55,767 from my hometown in Maine. 504 00:18:55,834 --> 00:18:57,810 And it had that incredible backyard. 505 00:18:57,834 --> 00:18:59,114 And even though it was renovated 506 00:18:59,967 --> 00:19:02,367 and it lacked that charm, 507 00:19:02,433 --> 00:19:04,667 it had the right bones 508 00:19:04,734 --> 00:19:07,810 - for me to really just move in and get ready. - Right. 509 00:19:07,834 --> 00:19:10,667 But it just feels a little cramped. 510 00:19:10,734 --> 00:19:12,209 If I'm gonna have foster kids, 511 00:19:12,233 --> 00:19:14,810 I need to have another bedroom for guests. 512 00:19:14,834 --> 00:19:17,142 I don't know if there's enough space there. 513 00:19:17,166 --> 00:19:18,077 [Tom] You need space. 514 00:19:18,101 --> 00:19:19,910 I mean, that's one thing we talked about. 515 00:19:19,934 --> 00:19:23,166 {\an8}And then, we had the large and inexpensive house 516 00:19:23,233 --> 00:19:26,009 {\an8}that had an incredible curb appeal, 517 00:19:26,033 --> 00:19:28,000 {\an8}that had all of that historical charm 518 00:19:29,567 --> 00:19:30,310 and character, 519 00:19:30,334 --> 00:19:31,643 but it needed a lot of work. 520 00:19:31,667 --> 00:19:33,610 That bathroom, it would have to be 521 00:19:33,634 --> 00:19:35,266 completely gutted and renovated. 522 00:19:35,333 --> 00:19:38,042 There's a lot of cosmetic updating that it needs. 523 00:19:38,066 --> 00:19:41,910 Are you willing to put some sweat equity into the home? 524 00:19:41,934 --> 00:19:43,943 Do you wanna go and do a lot of work? 525 00:19:43,967 --> 00:19:45,743 Live through construction? 526 00:19:45,767 --> 00:19:47,247 How much money do you wanna put in it? 527 00:19:57,533 --> 00:19:59,573 -[doorbell rings] -[Andy] All right, Deaks! Let's go! 528 00:20:01,533 --> 00:20:03,343 {\an8}Hey, Mom, I think we're getting there. 529 00:20:03,367 --> 00:20:05,076 {\an8}What do you think? 530 00:20:05,100 --> 00:20:06,767 [Andrea] Yeah, this is really good. 531 00:20:06,834 --> 00:20:09,133 I went with the rowhome in Union Square. 532 00:20:09,967 --> 00:20:12,409 {\an8}It was big, historical, 533 00:20:12,433 --> 00:20:14,266 and it had all of the potential 534 00:20:14,333 --> 00:20:16,142 that I wanted to put into a home. 535 00:20:16,166 --> 00:20:19,710 Owning my own home is pretty surreal. 536 00:20:19,734 --> 00:20:20,976 {\an8}It's a dream. 537 00:20:21,000 --> 00:20:22,280 {\an8}Sometimes, it doesn't feel real. 538 00:20:22,333 --> 00:20:25,109 {\an8}It's, then, a very long and involved process, 539 00:20:25,133 --> 00:20:27,743 {\an8}but it's totally been worth it. 540 00:20:27,767 --> 00:20:29,887 {\an8}- [Andrea] You gotta pick up this floor. - I know, Mom. 541 00:20:30,100 --> 00:20:31,710 {\an8}[Andrea] Well, if I fall down. 542 00:20:31,734 --> 00:20:35,009 {\an8}[Andy] The asking price was $175,000. 543 00:20:35,033 --> 00:20:37,543 {\an8}Tom told me to trust him, and I'm glad I did 544 00:20:37,567 --> 00:20:40,142 {\an8}because I was able to get the house for $170,000. 545 00:20:40,166 --> 00:20:42,242 {\an8}I moved in about two weeks ago, 546 00:20:42,266 --> 00:20:44,567 {\an8}and it was chaotic. 547 00:20:44,634 --> 00:20:46,443 {\an8}I had the bathroom remodeled. 548 00:20:46,467 --> 00:20:49,009 {\an8}I've had floors installed in the bathroom. 549 00:20:49,033 --> 00:20:51,643 {\an8}So, right now, I'm about $20,000 in 550 00:20:51,667 --> 00:20:53,009 {\an8}in renovation costs. 551 00:20:53,033 --> 00:20:56,509 {\an8}And when I'm done, I'll be about another $30,000 in. 552 00:20:56,533 --> 00:20:58,000 {\an8}And I'm really excited about creating 553 00:20:58,433 --> 00:20:59,843 {\an8}another dream bathroom. 554 00:20:59,867 --> 00:21:03,242 That's eventually going to be an en suite bathroom. 555 00:21:03,266 --> 00:21:04,710 [Andrea] Oh, sweet. 556 00:21:04,734 --> 00:21:07,943 - I don't need all this closet space. - [Andrea] Well, yeah, you do. 557 00:21:07,967 --> 00:21:10,266 [both laugh] 558 00:21:10,333 --> 00:21:12,042 [Andy] Deacon absolutely loves the house. 559 00:21:12,066 --> 00:21:13,266 He loves running around, 560 00:21:13,333 --> 00:21:15,543 and the backyard has been perfect for him. 561 00:21:15,567 --> 00:21:18,166 {\an8}Once I get the renovations finished, 562 00:21:18,233 --> 00:21:21,109 {\an8}I will become a foster dad to two children 563 00:21:21,133 --> 00:21:22,743 {\an8}and I have the perfect home for it. 564 00:21:22,767 --> 00:21:26,209 {\an8}I'm looking forward to building my life here in Baltimore. 565 00:21:26,233 --> 00:21:27,443 {\an8}I love this city, 566 00:21:27,467 --> 00:21:29,587 {\an8}and I'm looking forward to making it my permanent home.