1 00:00:01,266 --> 00:00:02,567 [narrator] House Hunters is getting a star treatment. 2 00:00:02,567 --> 00:00:04,100 You could probably do a plunge pool... 3 00:00:04,100 --> 00:00:07,066 -No, I want a bigger pool. -You don't even swim! 4 00:00:07,066 --> 00:00:10,900 [narrator] For the first time ever, our experts are leading the hunt... 5 00:00:10,900 --> 00:00:13,000 Trust me, I have your back. 6 00:00:13,000 --> 00:00:16,467 [narrator] Taking buyers to see homes in the towns they know best. 7 00:00:16,467 --> 00:00:19,567 Mina is synonymous with the city of Indianapolis. 8 00:00:19,567 --> 00:00:22,667 [narrator] Giving expert reno advice on the biggest fixers. 9 00:00:22,667 --> 00:00:25,400 Having Jasmine is like having a magic genie here. 10 00:00:25,400 --> 00:00:27,166 ♪ Baby, what you wanna get ♪ 11 00:00:27,166 --> 00:00:30,467 [narrator] And real estate knowhow to get buyers into their perfect home. 12 00:00:30,467 --> 00:00:32,300 This is why you bought the pros in. 13 00:00:32,300 --> 00:00:34,767 [narrator] It's House Hunters on a whole another level. 14 00:00:34,767 --> 00:00:37,734 -Let the house search begin. -Yes! This is fun. 15 00:00:38,166 --> 00:00:39,100 -Are you ready? -Yeah. 16 00:00:39,100 --> 00:00:40,800 [narrator] Tonight in South Florida, 17 00:00:40,800 --> 00:00:42,967 Galey Alix from Home in a Heartbeat 18 00:00:42,967 --> 00:00:45,500 searches for the right home for a family of five, 19 00:00:45,500 --> 00:00:48,367 but she only has one weekend to do it. 20 00:00:48,367 --> 00:00:49,867 Anxiety level, here. 21 00:00:49,867 --> 00:00:50,967 [doorbell rings] 22 00:00:50,967 --> 00:00:53,066 [theme music playing] 23 00:01:00,266 --> 00:01:04,100 ♪ Doors open if you wanna play ♪ 24 00:01:04,100 --> 00:01:08,567 ♪ I won't say no if you want to stay♪ 25 00:01:08,567 --> 00:01:10,200 [Galey] Oh, she's gonna love this. 26 00:01:10,200 --> 00:01:13,867 I am here in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, my hometown, and I am so excited, 27 00:01:13,867 --> 00:01:17,400 because I am gonna help Mike, Stef and their three boys 28 00:01:17,400 --> 00:01:22,400 make a huge lifestyle change and relocate from New Jersey right here to South Florida. 29 00:01:22,400 --> 00:01:23,700 I got jackets. 30 00:01:23,700 --> 00:01:27,367 We can either, A: Not pack them or just take them just in case. 31 00:01:27,367 --> 00:01:28,867 [chuckles] Take them just in case. 32 00:01:28,867 --> 00:01:31,000 Mike just accepted a job in Fort Lauderdale, 33 00:01:31,000 --> 00:01:34,200 and now the whole family needs to move as soon as possible. 34 00:01:34,200 --> 00:01:37,300 Put it in the box. We can bring it with us. Put it in. 35 00:01:37,300 --> 00:01:39,767 [narrator] And with just a weekend to find a house, 36 00:01:39,767 --> 00:01:43,066 Stef reached out to her favorite South Florida designer, 37 00:01:43,066 --> 00:01:45,800 who knows about getting things done quickly. 38 00:01:45,800 --> 00:01:49,100 Stef is flying down alone to look at houses with me over the weekend, 39 00:01:49,100 --> 00:01:52,266 and Mike is staying back to pack up the house and get ready for this move. 40 00:01:52,266 --> 00:01:54,266 I organized as much as possible. 41 00:01:54,266 --> 00:01:56,166 Most of the stuff is in bags inside. 42 00:01:56,166 --> 00:01:58,266 The wardrobe has a bunch of stuff. Can you handle it? 43 00:01:58,266 --> 00:01:59,967 -All right, I got this. -All right, good. 44 00:01:59,967 --> 00:02:04,266 We only have three days to find them a home, but I know South Florida, 45 00:02:04,266 --> 00:02:06,567 and I've renovated entire homes in a weekend. 46 00:02:06,567 --> 00:02:11,100 To complete all of this in 72 hours is basically impossible, 47 00:02:11,100 --> 00:02:12,533 but I love a challenge. 48 00:02:13,166 --> 00:02:14,266 [laughter] 49 00:02:14,266 --> 00:02:17,000 [man] Oh, man! 50 00:02:17,000 --> 00:02:19,200 [Galey] I kind of feel like I am the perfect person for the job, 51 00:02:19,200 --> 00:02:20,567 so, put me in Coach. 52 00:02:20,567 --> 00:02:22,266 ♪ We gonna live it up ♪ 53 00:02:22,266 --> 00:02:24,867 ♪ We gonna ever look down We gonna ever look down ♪ 54 00:02:24,867 --> 00:02:26,367 ♪ Live it up ♪ 55 00:02:26,367 --> 00:02:27,667 [Stef] Bye, thank you 56 00:02:27,667 --> 00:02:29,266 -[Galey] Oh, hello! -Hi. 57 00:02:29,266 --> 00:02:32,200 -[Galey] Welcome to Florida! -Thank you. It's so nice to meet you. 58 00:02:32,200 --> 00:02:35,100 I think Galey's expertise is gonna be helpful in a lot of ways. 59 00:02:35,100 --> 00:02:39,100 She has the vision that I don't, and she has the style that I love, 60 00:02:39,100 --> 00:02:41,166 And I think she's gonna be really helpful for Mike, 61 00:02:41,166 --> 00:02:46,367 because he's up in New Jersey and Galey will hopefully keep Mike's ideas in mind. 62 00:02:46,367 --> 00:02:49,200 I know we are really rushed to find this house. 63 00:02:49,200 --> 00:02:51,266 Do you feel your heart beating out of your chest a little bit? 64 00:02:51,266 --> 00:02:52,667 -A little bit. -'Cause I am feeling it for you. 65 00:02:52,667 --> 00:02:53,767 -Okay, a little bit. -Okay. 66 00:02:53,767 --> 00:02:55,467 Let's go over it one more time. 67 00:02:55,467 --> 00:02:59,667 Like, what are your and Mike's things you guys have to have when we buy this house? 68 00:02:59,667 --> 00:03:01,467 We definitely need to have more than four bedrooms. 69 00:03:01,467 --> 00:03:03,166 I want to have one for each of the boys 70 00:03:03,166 --> 00:03:05,100 -and for family when they come to visit. -Okay. 71 00:03:05,100 --> 00:03:07,867 And then, I really like Mediterranean style. 72 00:03:07,867 --> 00:03:09,667 -Got that old Florida vibe to it. -Yeah. 73 00:03:09,667 --> 00:03:11,467 That's something we don't see in New Jersey. 74 00:03:11,467 --> 00:03:15,266 And if I am gonna make this big move, I really wanna feel that in Florida. 75 00:03:15,266 --> 00:03:21,000 But Mike really likes that new, kind of, newer construction, grey, white... 76 00:03:21,000 --> 00:03:22,266 Very modern... 77 00:03:22,266 --> 00:03:24,367 -You want it to have a little more charm. -Yes. 78 00:03:24,367 --> 00:03:27,200 So he wants two story, no matter what. 79 00:03:27,200 --> 00:03:29,300 -Why is that? -He's just not into the ranch. 80 00:03:29,300 --> 00:03:32,700 I am okay with the one story. I am kinda pushing for it a little bit. 81 00:03:32,700 --> 00:03:36,667 He's also really into this, like, hidden space for the kids. 82 00:03:36,667 --> 00:03:39,800 Like, so I think he's envisioning if it has this really awesome staircase, 83 00:03:39,800 --> 00:03:41,266 he could build something underneath. 84 00:03:41,266 --> 00:03:43,867 Okay, so what is happening here is, I think, 85 00:03:43,867 --> 00:03:47,266 -Mike is trying to re-live his childhood. -It's possible. 86 00:03:47,266 --> 00:03:50,300 I also think Mike is like you. He wants a project. 87 00:03:50,300 --> 00:03:52,767 He likes to renovate. He... 88 00:03:52,767 --> 00:03:54,266 like, thinks it's thrilling. 89 00:03:54,266 --> 00:03:56,567 I really don't want a renovation. 90 00:03:56,567 --> 00:03:59,967 We're making this huge move, and I don't know how I am gonna have the time 91 00:03:59,967 --> 00:04:02,367 to be able to undertake something like that. 92 00:04:02,367 --> 00:04:05,367 Mike really wants to be close to his job in Fort Lauderdale. 93 00:04:05,367 --> 00:04:06,467 Can you say that again? 94 00:04:06,467 --> 00:04:08,900 -Fort Lauderdale. -[both giggle] 95 00:04:08,900 --> 00:04:10,166 You're so Jersey. 96 00:04:10,166 --> 00:04:11,600 I am bring the Jersey, South. 97 00:04:11,600 --> 00:04:12,867 I love it. 98 00:04:12,867 --> 00:04:14,800 I have family that lives 40 minutes north of Fort Lauderdale. 99 00:04:14,800 --> 00:04:16,200 -Oh. -And I wanna be close to them. 100 00:04:16,200 --> 00:04:18,266 -I really want a pool. -Okay. 101 00:04:18,266 --> 00:04:21,567 I wanna be able to open the backdoor and just let the boys swim. 102 00:04:21,567 --> 00:04:25,300 And then, what's like, the biggest thing that you think you guys are gonna... 103 00:04:25,300 --> 00:04:26,066 do this on? 104 00:04:26,066 --> 00:04:26,967 The price. 105 00:04:26,967 --> 00:04:29,000 -Mmm-hmm. -I think Mike is very... 106 00:04:29,000 --> 00:04:31,500 You know, he's very OCD about what we spend. 107 00:04:31,500 --> 00:04:34,000 He does not want me going over $1.25 million. 108 00:04:34,000 --> 00:04:37,166 But, if I walk into a place that's a little bit higher, 109 00:04:37,166 --> 00:04:39,800 I feel like I am gonna have to kind of push at Mike to say, 110 00:04:39,800 --> 00:04:41,767 "Come on, I really love this house. Please--" 111 00:04:41,767 --> 00:04:44,100 Well, you've got me now, so we can have both of us pushing. 112 00:04:44,100 --> 00:04:45,700 Right, right. We can work together on Mike. 113 00:04:45,700 --> 00:04:49,100 A couple of years ago, I went through something really difficult in my life, 114 00:04:49,100 --> 00:04:52,367 and I had to relocate from the Northeast down to South Florida. 115 00:04:52,367 --> 00:04:56,000 My heart is with them, knowing that they're about to make that same move. 116 00:04:56,000 --> 00:04:58,400 It's definitely challenging, but if you love your home, 117 00:04:58,400 --> 00:05:00,667 it just makes the transition that much easier. 118 00:05:00,667 --> 00:05:02,400 So, I am on a mission. 119 00:05:02,400 --> 00:05:04,867 So, I've got one house lined up for us to go see now. 120 00:05:04,867 --> 00:05:06,867 We will knock this out in three days. 121 00:05:06,867 --> 00:05:08,667 -We will make magic happen. -Okay. 122 00:05:08,667 --> 00:05:09,800 -Are you ready? -Yeah. 123 00:05:13,100 --> 00:05:15,967 We're in Fort Lauderdale. We're near Mike's office. 124 00:05:15,967 --> 00:05:17,634 Probably, a ten minute drive. 125 00:05:19,166 --> 00:05:22,467 You don't sound excited about, that Mike has a shorter drive, huh? 126 00:05:22,467 --> 00:05:24,266 [both laughing] 127 00:05:24,266 --> 00:05:26,767 Well, I mean, it's not just what I wanted. 128 00:05:26,767 --> 00:05:28,467 But I am willing to see it for Mike. 129 00:05:28,467 --> 00:05:29,667 That is true love. 130 00:05:29,667 --> 00:05:30,867 Here we are. 131 00:05:36,100 --> 00:05:37,567 All right, what do you think of it, Stef? 132 00:05:37,567 --> 00:05:39,100 I am thinking, it's on a main road. 133 00:05:39,100 --> 00:05:40,467 The noise is definitely an issue. 134 00:05:42,166 --> 00:05:45,567 We can always do some fishtail palms, which are really full and dense. 135 00:05:45,567 --> 00:05:48,600 We could do a water feature. It will block a lot of the noise. 136 00:05:48,600 --> 00:05:50,166 How do you feel about the curb appeal? 137 00:05:50,166 --> 00:05:51,667 It's definitely modern. 138 00:05:51,667 --> 00:05:55,100 It doesn't really have that Mediterranean feel that I was hoping for. 139 00:05:55,100 --> 00:05:56,500 But I like that it's new. 140 00:05:56,500 --> 00:05:59,934 This is over 25 grand over Mike's price point. 141 00:06:01,000 --> 00:06:03,967 Now, the good news is, I know the listing agent. 142 00:06:04,700 --> 00:06:05,867 So, I have the keys. 143 00:06:07,166 --> 00:06:09,400 So, this is the foyer. 144 00:06:09,400 --> 00:06:11,500 [Stef] It's just not like an entryway, just... 145 00:06:11,500 --> 00:06:12,900 [Galey] It's, uh... It's cozy. 146 00:06:12,900 --> 00:06:14,967 Well, how do you feel about a half bath? 147 00:06:14,967 --> 00:06:16,867 Because, this is the half bath. 148 00:06:16,867 --> 00:06:18,467 What is this? 149 00:06:18,467 --> 00:06:24,867 Um, it looks like an extended rain-shower, but for your hands. 150 00:06:24,867 --> 00:06:26,667 Oh, and it seems to wiggle. 151 00:06:26,667 --> 00:06:29,367 -[both chuckling] -[Galey] It seems to have a little jiggle-jiggle. 152 00:06:29,367 --> 00:06:31,367 Like the half bath, 153 00:06:31,367 --> 00:06:34,867 don't like anything else about this bathroom. 154 00:06:34,867 --> 00:06:36,767 -Okay, so we'll let this keep swinging. -Okay. 155 00:06:36,767 --> 00:06:39,700 -And we'll swing on into the next room. -Okay. 156 00:06:39,700 --> 00:06:41,800 -Okay, so... -What's this one? 157 00:06:41,800 --> 00:06:43,100 This is for wine. 158 00:06:43,100 --> 00:06:45,100 [Stef] I like the wine rack for Mike and I, 159 00:06:45,100 --> 00:06:47,767 but I do think that my three boys would probably climb it. 160 00:06:47,767 --> 00:06:49,767 Like, this one would be for Hudson. 161 00:06:49,767 --> 00:06:53,000 This would be for Carter, and this one would be for Jack, they would be swinging. 162 00:06:53,000 --> 00:06:56,100 -So, you've either got their personalized climbing racks... -Right. 163 00:06:56,100 --> 00:06:58,600 -Or we can just remove it. -Right. 164 00:06:58,600 --> 00:07:00,400 [Galey] This is the kitchen. 165 00:07:00,400 --> 00:07:02,567 It's big. It has cabinet space, 166 00:07:02,567 --> 00:07:04,800 and the layout, I really like. 167 00:07:04,800 --> 00:07:08,767 But it's still very modern. There is no character to it. 168 00:07:08,767 --> 00:07:13,266 There is no charm, but I think that it's new, it's open. 169 00:07:13,266 --> 00:07:16,266 I could see everything happening down here, which I really like. 170 00:07:16,266 --> 00:07:18,867 And I can just open the door, and let the kids out at the pool, 171 00:07:18,867 --> 00:07:21,367 which was something that was really high on my list. 172 00:07:21,367 --> 00:07:23,266 -Let's check out the pool. -Okay. 173 00:07:26,467 --> 00:07:27,734 Really pretty. 174 00:07:27,734 --> 00:07:29,400 [Galey] And what's really nice too, is when you have a sun shelf, 175 00:07:29,400 --> 00:07:32,867 it's just really good for younger kids, 'cause I know you have a 2-year-old. 176 00:07:32,867 --> 00:07:35,367 It's new and updated, which I know Mike is gonna love. 177 00:07:35,367 --> 00:07:37,367 The pool pulls at my heartstrings. 178 00:07:37,367 --> 00:07:40,367 I feel like this is true Florida living. 179 00:07:40,367 --> 00:07:41,634 So, let's go over the stairs. 180 00:07:43,100 --> 00:07:46,367 And not only is gonna love that this house has stairs, 181 00:07:46,367 --> 00:07:47,967 because it also has... 182 00:07:47,967 --> 00:07:49,266 [Stef exclaims] 183 00:07:50,967 --> 00:07:52,166 [Galey] Because it also has... 184 00:07:52,166 --> 00:07:53,400 [Stef exclaims] 185 00:07:53,400 --> 00:07:55,934 A hidey-hole, a very big hidey-hole. 186 00:07:55,934 --> 00:07:58,867 [Galey] You've got a nice little hideaway for the kids. 187 00:07:58,867 --> 00:07:59,967 You think Mike will like this? 188 00:07:59,967 --> 00:08:01,000 [Stef] I think he's gonna like this. 189 00:08:01,000 --> 00:08:03,200 [Galey] There is a lot of space upstairs. 190 00:08:03,200 --> 00:08:05,734 This is your primary bedroom. 191 00:08:06,567 --> 00:08:08,367 [Stef] It's a good size. 192 00:08:08,367 --> 00:08:11,166 So, let's see Stef's closet. 193 00:08:11,166 --> 00:08:13,567 [Stef] So I think this is perfect. The closet makes me happy. 194 00:08:13,567 --> 00:08:15,266 Let's see if the bathroom makes you happy. 195 00:08:17,166 --> 00:08:19,667 [Stef] I do like that it has two vanities. 196 00:08:19,667 --> 00:08:21,934 I don't mind the modernness of this bathroom, 197 00:08:21,934 --> 00:08:26,200 because it does have some nice serene vibes to it. 198 00:08:26,200 --> 00:08:27,867 But the rocks have to go. 199 00:08:27,867 --> 00:08:30,867 Oh, they're not attached. Okay. [laughing] 200 00:08:30,867 --> 00:08:33,000 [Galey] This looks like a DIY project. 201 00:08:33,000 --> 00:08:35,200 Because they're not glued down, 202 00:08:35,200 --> 00:08:38,100 I feel like your kids are gonna be throwing these all over the house. 203 00:08:38,100 --> 00:08:40,166 -Like, you'll hear them going down the stairs. -This is banned. 204 00:08:40,166 --> 00:08:44,133 [Galey] The good news is, you can see they still tiled the floor underneath it. 205 00:08:46,367 --> 00:08:49,000 It's time to see the boys' rooms. 206 00:08:50,734 --> 00:08:55,400 The bad news is that we've got three bedrooms but only two bathrooms. 207 00:08:55,400 --> 00:08:57,867 This is probably for Hudson, your eldest, 208 00:08:57,867 --> 00:09:00,767 because it's the biggest, and it has the ensuite bathroom. 209 00:09:00,767 --> 00:09:03,467 -[Stef] It's a nice size room, which is great. -Mmm-hmm. 210 00:09:03,467 --> 00:09:05,066 Um... 211 00:09:05,066 --> 00:09:07,367 Yeah, the rooms are a little small for my liking. 212 00:09:07,367 --> 00:09:09,567 This room is a little small for my liking, 213 00:09:09,567 --> 00:09:11,100 but I like this bathroom. 214 00:09:11,100 --> 00:09:16,100 It's updated, it's modern, it has a, like, boyish feel to it. 215 00:09:16,100 --> 00:09:17,867 I am pleasantly surprised with this house. 216 00:09:17,867 --> 00:09:20,000 -I think there is a lot of really amazing things... -Okay. 217 00:09:20,000 --> 00:09:21,934 [Stef] ...about the house that I didn't think I was gonna like. 218 00:09:21,934 --> 00:09:24,066 [Galey] And you don't have to do renovating. 219 00:09:24,066 --> 00:09:27,667 [Stef] Right. But I am definitely nervous that it's the top of our price range. 220 00:09:27,667 --> 00:09:30,834 So there is a lot to think about, but we only have three days, 221 00:09:30,834 --> 00:09:32,300 and we just lost day one. 222 00:09:32,300 --> 00:09:35,100 We have to be open to the idea of some construction. 223 00:09:35,100 --> 00:09:36,467 [Stef] Some construction. 224 00:09:36,467 --> 00:09:37,567 -Some construction. -Okay. 225 00:09:37,567 --> 00:09:39,867 ♪ Running, everyday ♪ 226 00:09:39,867 --> 00:09:42,567 ♪ Running Trying to make a way♪ 227 00:09:42,567 --> 00:09:44,100 [narrator] So with the clock ticking, 228 00:09:44,100 --> 00:09:47,600 Galey delivers the next day with a home that's close to Stef's family, 229 00:09:47,600 --> 00:09:49,500 but farther from Mike's work. 230 00:09:49,500 --> 00:09:52,567 Good news is, it's about $1,045,000. 231 00:09:52,567 --> 00:09:55,467 I am just a little bit worried about some of the cons. 232 00:09:55,467 --> 00:09:57,567 It already has some renovations done. 233 00:09:57,567 --> 00:10:00,000 That doesn't mean there's still not work to do though. 234 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:02,033 I know Mike's not afraid of a big fixer, 235 00:10:02,033 --> 00:10:05,100 so let me send him the listing because he might really appreciate this. 236 00:10:05,100 --> 00:10:07,567 Okay, I'll keep my fingers crossed, 237 00:10:07,567 --> 00:10:09,367 -while driving. -[chuckles] 238 00:10:09,367 --> 00:10:11,667 -Just hold on to the wheel. -I got it. 239 00:10:19,467 --> 00:10:20,767 [Stef] I like the curb appeal. 240 00:10:20,767 --> 00:10:23,100 [Galey] This is definitely more your style. 241 00:10:23,100 --> 00:10:25,834 It's got that Mediterranean feel. 242 00:10:25,834 --> 00:10:28,834 The agent already gave me the key, so we're in luck. 243 00:10:32,967 --> 00:10:34,266 I like the floors. 244 00:10:34,266 --> 00:10:36,834 These look like they were very recently done. 245 00:10:36,834 --> 00:10:38,600 I feel like Mike will like the stairs. 246 00:10:38,600 --> 00:10:41,867 He will like the stairs. I don't like the stairs. 247 00:10:41,867 --> 00:10:45,266 I am trying to make Stef happy, but I am also trying to represent Mike. 248 00:10:45,266 --> 00:10:49,467 So it's very intimidating for me trying to say the things 249 00:10:49,467 --> 00:10:52,600 that I think he would say, without really knowing him that well. 250 00:10:52,600 --> 00:10:54,467 And I am just hoping that I do a good job for them. 251 00:10:54,467 --> 00:10:57,100 Look at this three-quarter bath. 252 00:10:57,100 --> 00:10:58,967 [Stef] This bathroom makes me happy. 253 00:10:58,967 --> 00:11:01,667 [Galey] And it's one less thing you don't have to spend money on. 254 00:11:01,667 --> 00:11:03,367 -So... -You're saving money! 255 00:11:03,367 --> 00:11:04,834 Yes, exactly! 256 00:11:05,967 --> 00:11:07,266 [exclaims] 257 00:11:07,266 --> 00:11:08,767 This could maybe be a playroom. 258 00:11:08,767 --> 00:11:10,734 -I mean, this is a great space for kids. -[Stef] Yeah. 259 00:11:10,734 --> 00:11:14,066 You just close these French doors, and then the mess is gone. 260 00:11:14,066 --> 00:11:16,100 Now, there is no hidden nook under the stairs, 261 00:11:16,100 --> 00:11:19,867 or some sort of hidey-hole that Mike can make into a play area for his kids, 262 00:11:19,867 --> 00:11:22,667 we do have an entire extra bedroom on this house. 263 00:11:22,667 --> 00:11:24,367 Maybe we could build something in it. 264 00:11:25,867 --> 00:11:27,767 -How do we feel about this kitchen? -[gasps] 265 00:11:27,767 --> 00:11:29,667 A win for Mike and I. 266 00:11:30,500 --> 00:11:33,567 I could definitely see us cooking in here. 267 00:11:33,567 --> 00:11:35,000 -Okay. -I think it would be nice 268 00:11:35,000 --> 00:11:38,200 if the island was a little bit bigger, so that the kids could sit here. 269 00:11:38,200 --> 00:11:40,467 [Galey] You could always do a new countertop 270 00:11:40,467 --> 00:11:43,467 and then extend it out to here, and maybe we just do two legs, 271 00:11:43,467 --> 00:11:45,300 and then you get a little bit of seating here. 272 00:11:45,300 --> 00:11:47,266 It also looks like you've got ample space here, 273 00:11:47,266 --> 00:11:49,100 where you could do like a built-in nook, 274 00:11:49,100 --> 00:11:52,667 and if you did, like, custom benches, 275 00:11:52,667 --> 00:11:54,266 like, attached to the wall, 276 00:11:54,266 --> 00:11:56,166 you can not only get some storage underneath it, 277 00:11:56,166 --> 00:11:57,967 but you could sit a lot of people. 278 00:11:57,967 --> 00:12:00,934 I think that could also help the seating problem. 279 00:12:00,934 --> 00:12:04,500 -Okay, so, uh, do you notice something missing here? -[sighs] 280 00:12:04,500 --> 00:12:06,767 -[chuckles] I knew it. -[Stef] My heart just dropped. 281 00:12:06,767 --> 00:12:09,300 -[Galey] I know. I knew you were not gonna love it. -[Stef sighs wearily] 282 00:12:09,300 --> 00:12:11,467 [Galey] You have a nice water view. 283 00:12:11,467 --> 00:12:13,834 -Yeah, it's very serene and spa-like... -Very calming. 284 00:12:13,834 --> 00:12:17,166 ...but I just really see this gigantic empty space. 285 00:12:17,166 --> 00:12:20,266 No landscaping, no pool, no new pavers. 286 00:12:20,266 --> 00:12:22,834 All that now I see is, cha-ching, cha-ching, cha-ching, cha-ching. 287 00:12:22,834 --> 00:12:24,367 Dollars, dollars, dollars, dollars. 288 00:12:25,266 --> 00:12:26,934 Yesterday, we had a pool. 289 00:12:26,934 --> 00:12:29,367 But she didn't like the house. It was super modern. 290 00:12:29,367 --> 00:12:32,166 Today, liked the house, but we don't have a pool. 291 00:12:32,166 --> 00:12:36,367 We need to set expectations, that we're not gonna find everything in every home. 292 00:12:36,934 --> 00:12:38,266 [Stef chuckles] The stairs. 293 00:12:40,867 --> 00:12:41,700 Ooh! 294 00:12:42,934 --> 00:12:45,166 This looks like it would be your bedroom. 295 00:12:46,100 --> 00:12:48,367 [Stef] I like this size. It's a good size. 296 00:12:48,367 --> 00:12:50,767 I can do, like, five cartwheels here. 297 00:12:50,767 --> 00:12:52,066 And I can do, like, ten. 298 00:12:52,066 --> 00:12:53,200 [both laughing] 299 00:12:53,200 --> 00:12:56,767 And then we've got the ensuite primary bathroom. 300 00:12:56,767 --> 00:12:59,567 [Stef] The shower reminds me of my parent's house from the 1980's. 301 00:12:59,567 --> 00:13:03,100 [Galey] I don't even have a word for this. This is rough with a capital R. 302 00:13:03,100 --> 00:13:04,867 It's like, they didn't even tile the floor. 303 00:13:04,867 --> 00:13:07,400 They just brought in like, a piece of, like a plastic... 304 00:13:07,400 --> 00:13:08,834 -[tapping] -...kid's pool. 305 00:13:08,834 --> 00:13:13,066 If you completely gut this, it could anywhere from 40 to 60 grand. 306 00:13:13,066 --> 00:13:15,467 I feel like I would want to rip apart this whole bathroom 307 00:13:15,467 --> 00:13:16,867 and redo the whole thing. 308 00:13:16,867 --> 00:13:18,934 Which might be something that Mike is into, 309 00:13:18,934 --> 00:13:21,867 but I don't wanna take on any more work than I have to. 310 00:13:21,867 --> 00:13:26,100 Adjacent to your bedroom, we would have one bed, one bath. 311 00:13:27,100 --> 00:13:29,033 And then, if you come around this way, 312 00:13:29,033 --> 00:13:31,367 we've got two beds and a shared bath. 313 00:13:33,200 --> 00:13:36,667 [Stef] I feel like this house has some really great pros. 314 00:13:36,667 --> 00:13:38,667 But some really negative negatives. 315 00:13:38,667 --> 00:13:41,200 Maybe there is a house that kinda meets somewhere in the middle. 316 00:13:41,200 --> 00:13:44,767 Still close to my family, but maybe a smidge closer to Mike's job. 317 00:13:44,767 --> 00:13:47,767 -So that he would be happy. -Then maybe you're both happy. 318 00:13:47,767 --> 00:13:49,867 [narrator] This next place splits the difference, 319 00:13:49,867 --> 00:13:51,467 but nothing's perfect. 320 00:13:51,467 --> 00:13:53,667 The kitchen, it glitters. 321 00:13:58,133 --> 00:14:01,834 [narrator] Galey has just two days to find a new house for Stef and Mike, 322 00:14:01,834 --> 00:14:04,066 as they relocate to South Florida. 323 00:14:04,066 --> 00:14:06,266 So with him back in Jersey with the kids, 324 00:14:06,266 --> 00:14:09,967 she takes Stef to see a home she thinks would be a good compromise. 325 00:14:09,967 --> 00:14:13,266 I think most people would be intimidated by a weekend time crunch, 326 00:14:13,266 --> 00:14:15,834 but that's literally the space I live in. 327 00:14:15,834 --> 00:14:18,266 I renovate entire homes in a weekend. 328 00:14:18,266 --> 00:14:20,567 So, I feel like I can do it. 329 00:14:20,567 --> 00:14:24,867 And this next house, the positive here for you. 330 00:14:24,867 --> 00:14:27,900 It rhymes with pears. There is none of that. 331 00:14:29,133 --> 00:14:29,867 Stairs. 332 00:14:29,867 --> 00:14:32,734 Oh, got you! [laughing] 333 00:14:32,734 --> 00:14:35,133 Okay, here we are. 334 00:14:38,433 --> 00:14:40,233 One story! 335 00:14:40,233 --> 00:14:41,433 And what's the price range? 336 00:14:41,433 --> 00:14:42,667 $1,250,000. 337 00:14:42,667 --> 00:14:46,667 It has that Mediterranean vibe, which is what I am looking for. 338 00:14:46,667 --> 00:14:51,767 And I think the grey color and the modern looking color of the roof, 339 00:14:51,767 --> 00:14:53,533 plays off of Mike very nicely. 340 00:14:53,533 --> 00:14:55,433 It feels like a really good compromise. 341 00:14:56,867 --> 00:14:57,834 Wow! 342 00:14:57,834 --> 00:14:59,367 So far, I like what I see. 343 00:14:59,367 --> 00:15:02,000 Okay, so these are the only stairs in the whole house. 344 00:15:02,000 --> 00:15:04,433 That will make you happy. Mike may shed a tear. 345 00:15:04,433 --> 00:15:05,934 Yes. He'll definitely shed a tear. 346 00:15:05,934 --> 00:15:07,467 Right. He'll have to deal with that. 347 00:15:07,467 --> 00:15:10,767 So, I want to take you first into the primary bedroom. 348 00:15:10,767 --> 00:15:12,667 That is a great size. 349 00:15:12,667 --> 00:15:14,266 [Stef] Yeah, very big. 350 00:15:14,266 --> 00:15:19,867 And then, it leads into a very nice, large primary bathroom. 351 00:15:19,867 --> 00:15:22,533 [Stef] There is some very unique things happening in here. 352 00:15:22,533 --> 00:15:25,333 This is at the very top of your price point. 353 00:15:25,333 --> 00:15:29,734 So, renovating a bathroom like this could cost anywhere from $30,000 to $60,000. 354 00:15:29,734 --> 00:15:31,533 Depending on how fancy you wanna get. 355 00:15:34,567 --> 00:15:37,333 -All right, so now, we're entering into-- -Oh, wow! 356 00:15:37,333 --> 00:15:38,467 [Galey] ...the kitchen. 357 00:15:38,467 --> 00:15:39,400 It glitters. 358 00:15:42,967 --> 00:15:44,934 [Galey] It's a little disco-ball. 359 00:15:44,934 --> 00:15:47,767 It's the opposite of my style. 360 00:15:47,767 --> 00:15:51,367 I would need the kitchen to be done immediately. 361 00:15:51,367 --> 00:15:55,233 The space where we feel happy, we cook, we're together as a family. 362 00:15:55,233 --> 00:15:57,767 And this kitchen just doesn't do it for me. 363 00:15:57,767 --> 00:16:00,166 But again, this is where you have to think about the bones, 364 00:16:00,166 --> 00:16:01,266 -right? -Right. 365 00:16:01,266 --> 00:16:04,066 There is pluses to the way the kitchen is laid out. 366 00:16:04,066 --> 00:16:07,367 And it's that really open layout that I appreciate. 367 00:16:07,367 --> 00:16:08,166 It is. 368 00:16:08,166 --> 00:16:09,667 We could do a little space lift. 369 00:16:09,667 --> 00:16:12,934 Sand the cabinets down, so they're a light wood tone and not so orange. 370 00:16:12,934 --> 00:16:16,367 Change the hardware, swap out the countertops for a light quartz, 371 00:16:16,367 --> 00:16:19,133 and extend the island so that there is space for the kids to sit. 372 00:16:19,133 --> 00:16:21,567 That's the sort of project I can do in three days. 373 00:16:21,567 --> 00:16:24,934 And here is the top of your list, so let's see what we've got over here. 374 00:16:24,934 --> 00:16:27,400 -The pool. What we got are happy. -And here! 375 00:16:27,867 --> 00:16:28,634 A pool! 376 00:16:28,634 --> 00:16:30,333 I am so happy! 377 00:16:37,166 --> 00:16:38,467 Love the pool. 378 00:16:38,467 --> 00:16:41,166 This is a win. This is great. 379 00:16:41,166 --> 00:16:45,734 This is where we've got two bedrooms, and a shared bath. 380 00:16:47,667 --> 00:16:49,567 [Stef] The bedrooms, I mean, I think Mike would like, 381 00:16:49,567 --> 00:16:53,500 that everybody has their own space, but the rooms are really, really small. 382 00:16:56,967 --> 00:16:59,734 The pro of this is that, this was one story, 383 00:16:59,734 --> 00:17:00,934 which I really love. 384 00:17:00,934 --> 00:17:03,367 It has a beautiful pool, but I am getting anxious. 385 00:17:03,367 --> 00:17:06,867 I am confused, I am little nervous, and I am kid of missing Mike. 386 00:17:06,867 --> 00:17:10,100 Like, it's weird not having him here, figuring all of this out. 387 00:17:10,100 --> 00:17:12,367 I do not envy the position she's in. 388 00:17:12,367 --> 00:17:15,166 And especially, 'cause she's having to make it for her whole family, 389 00:17:15,166 --> 00:17:16,367 since Mike isn't here. 390 00:17:16,367 --> 00:17:18,533 That's a lot of pressure to do in three days. 391 00:17:18,533 --> 00:17:22,634 You're flying back tomorrow, and you have to make this decision before you leave. 392 00:17:25,467 --> 00:17:29,367 ♪ The sun on the beach Found so good to me ♪ 393 00:17:29,367 --> 00:17:30,967 [narrator] Stef is heading back to Jersey, 394 00:17:30,967 --> 00:17:33,867 and there is still a lot to figure out in order to decide 395 00:17:33,867 --> 00:17:35,667 which place they'll call home. 396 00:17:35,667 --> 00:17:37,600 How are you feeling, and how did you sleep? 397 00:17:38,567 --> 00:17:40,433 So-so. A little nervous. 398 00:17:40,433 --> 00:17:43,066 I feel like the pressure is on, and I am nervous 399 00:17:43,066 --> 00:17:45,233 I am not gonna make the right decision, but... 400 00:17:45,233 --> 00:17:46,834 Mike and I spoke last night. 401 00:17:46,834 --> 00:17:48,634 We're still a little bit torn. 402 00:17:49,767 --> 00:17:52,767 I think what's most nerve-wracking to me, 403 00:17:52,767 --> 00:17:55,667 what I am most nervous about is just... 404 00:17:55,667 --> 00:18:00,767 making sure that the house has a little bit of Mike and a little bit of me. 405 00:18:00,767 --> 00:18:04,867 I think that, there is a part of me that really just wants to pick the house that I want, 406 00:18:04,867 --> 00:18:09,166 but I also know that that's not the way it works in a marriage. 407 00:18:09,166 --> 00:18:11,166 Let's start with the modern beach house. 408 00:18:13,100 --> 00:18:16,000 A little outside of the price range, right? 409 00:18:16,000 --> 00:18:18,033 -[Stef] And very modern. -It was $1,275,000. 410 00:18:18,033 --> 00:18:20,367 [Stef] It was renovated, like, very little has to be done. 411 00:18:20,367 --> 00:18:22,533 And it had a really nice pool outside. 412 00:18:22,533 --> 00:18:26,367 I thought the primary bathroom upstairs was pretty nice too. 413 00:18:26,367 --> 00:18:30,166 And I think it would make Mike really happy being ten minutes from his job. 414 00:18:30,166 --> 00:18:33,100 But I don't love the fact that it's modern. 415 00:18:34,567 --> 00:18:36,967 [Galey] We've got the Mediterranean. 416 00:18:36,967 --> 00:18:42,033 At $1,045,000, was definitely more in a comfortable price range for Mike and I. 417 00:18:42,033 --> 00:18:44,467 Something that I loved about that house was the kitchen. 418 00:18:44,467 --> 00:18:47,033 And it's ten minutes down the street from my mom and dad. 419 00:18:47,033 --> 00:18:50,433 But I don't think it's ideal for Mike, so I have that kind of in the back of my head. 420 00:18:50,433 --> 00:18:53,467 But then, I am also, I really want the pool, 421 00:18:53,467 --> 00:18:55,266 and I want the pool now. 422 00:18:55,266 --> 00:18:57,867 It goes back to, we all have to make compromises. 423 00:18:57,867 --> 00:19:00,667 No house is gonna be perfect for either one of you. 424 00:19:00,667 --> 00:19:04,033 And certainly, no house is gonna be perfect for both of you. 425 00:19:05,166 --> 00:19:08,433 And then, we've got the one story Ranch style house. 426 00:19:08,433 --> 00:19:09,667 It was at $125,000. 427 00:19:09,667 --> 00:19:11,867 [Stef] One story just felt awesome to me. 428 00:19:11,867 --> 00:19:15,066 The pool was there, and it was done and it was beautiful. 429 00:19:15,066 --> 00:19:17,433 But it needed work, I mean, that kitchen glittered. 430 00:19:17,433 --> 00:19:20,634 [Galey] It also needs a full primary bath renovation. 431 00:19:22,166 --> 00:19:23,867 -Decisions. -You know what I am gonna say. 432 00:19:23,867 --> 00:19:26,033 You just cannot check every single box. 433 00:19:26,033 --> 00:19:27,467 No. 434 00:19:27,467 --> 00:19:31,767 I have anxiety for Stef because I want her to make the right decision. 435 00:19:31,767 --> 00:19:34,634 I have anxiety for Mike because he's gonna move into a house 436 00:19:34,634 --> 00:19:37,667 that he's never seen before. Anxiety level, here. 437 00:19:37,667 --> 00:19:39,166 My flight is in two hours. 438 00:19:39,166 --> 00:19:41,100 I really have to get going. 439 00:19:41,100 --> 00:19:43,166 There is one that's pulling at my heartstrings. 440 00:19:43,166 --> 00:19:44,700 And I think we should call Mike. 441 00:19:45,634 --> 00:19:46,734 Let's call Mike. 442 00:19:54,767 --> 00:19:55,767 [doorbell rings] 443 00:19:55,767 --> 00:19:56,567 Hi! 444 00:19:56,567 --> 00:19:57,333 Hi, Galey! 445 00:19:57,333 --> 00:19:59,567 [Mike] Welcome. Come on in. Hi. 446 00:19:59,567 --> 00:20:01,667 -It's so nice to finally meet you. -Nice to finally meet you. 447 00:20:01,667 --> 00:20:02,767 -You too! -I've met you. 448 00:20:02,767 --> 00:20:03,567 -Hi. -[Mike chuckling] 449 00:20:03,567 --> 00:20:04,800 We chose the Mediterranean, 450 00:20:04,800 --> 00:20:07,266 because it was a little bit of me and a little bit of Mike. 451 00:20:07,266 --> 00:20:09,967 I don't mind the commute. It's nice to have some quiet time 452 00:20:09,967 --> 00:20:11,567 before you get home to three boys. 453 00:20:11,567 --> 00:20:13,033 [Joy] Hi, Galey! 454 00:20:13,033 --> 00:20:14,166 Nice to meet you. 455 00:20:14,166 --> 00:20:16,467 Hi, nice to meet you! 456 00:20:16,467 --> 00:20:20,200 You guys have done such an amazing job in here. 457 00:20:23,367 --> 00:20:26,066 The furniture, the textures, you're gonna put me out of business. 458 00:20:26,066 --> 00:20:26,934 [Mike laughing] 459 00:20:26,934 --> 00:20:29,767 The house was listed for $1,045,000. 460 00:20:29,767 --> 00:20:34,000 [Stef] We ended up paying over asking because we really wanted to solidify the house. 461 00:20:34,000 --> 00:20:35,667 And there was no time to waste. 462 00:20:35,667 --> 00:20:37,600 You look so good in this kitchen. 463 00:20:38,333 --> 00:20:39,266 So do you, Mike. 464 00:20:39,266 --> 00:20:41,000 [Stef] I might have not gotten my pool, 465 00:20:41,000 --> 00:20:44,166 and I might not have gotten my perfect primary bathroom, 466 00:20:44,166 --> 00:20:46,433 but I know that we're gonna get there one day. 467 00:20:46,433 --> 00:20:47,634 [Mike] Ding-dong! 468 00:20:47,634 --> 00:20:48,667 We even have a light! 469 00:20:48,667 --> 00:20:50,100 [Stef] Look, we have a present! 470 00:20:50,100 --> 00:20:52,166 Oh, who's gonna help open it? 471 00:20:52,166 --> 00:20:55,667 We both had out wish list, and Galey was the perfect person for the job. 472 00:20:55,667 --> 00:20:59,233 She helped me envision the home when I couldn't envision the home. 473 00:20:59,233 --> 00:21:02,367 And I think Mike's also comfortable with her being there in his place. 474 00:21:02,367 --> 00:21:04,000 Yeah, I knew we were in good hands. 475 00:21:04,000 --> 00:21:07,266 Thank you so much for sending the treehouse. It's amazing. 476 00:21:07,266 --> 00:21:08,567 [Stef] I finally got your hidey-hole. 477 00:21:08,567 --> 00:21:10,033 [Galey] Yeah, exactly! 478 00:21:10,033 --> 00:21:12,367 We didn't get it under the stairs, but we still got it in the house. 479 00:21:12,367 --> 00:21:14,000 See, there is always a solution. 480 00:21:14,000 --> 00:21:15,033 What is it? 481 00:21:16,000 --> 00:21:17,266 [all gasping] 482 00:21:17,266 --> 00:21:20,367 I am so happy I was able to help Mike and Stef find this house. 483 00:21:20,367 --> 00:21:23,533 This is something that, they're gonna make family memories in. 484 00:21:23,533 --> 00:21:24,967 Their kids are gonna grow up here. 485 00:21:24,967 --> 00:21:26,667 And I got to be a little part of that. 486 00:21:26,667 --> 00:21:28,266 Ding dong! 487 00:21:28,266 --> 00:21:30,166 [laughter]