Charming Homes from the South - Full Episode Marathon | House Hunters | HGTV

Summary

In this real estate journey, a couple explores multiple homes with distinct features, weighing the pros and cons of each. From spacious kitchens, formal dining rooms, and cozy living areas to concerns about yard space, staircases, and commutes, they face tough decisions. With a focus on location, price, and family-friendly features, they ultimately find a house that suits their needs, despite a few compromises. The couple embraces the challenges of making the house their own, appreciating its potential and proximity to family, even with some upgrades still pending.

Takeaways

• 😀 The house price starts at $330,000, but the couple is considering its small living room and lack of a dedicated office space.
• 😀 They like the master suite and master bath in one house, but dislike the backyard's steep stairs and would prefer a flatter yard for kids.
• 😀 Another house, priced at $220,000, has a formal dining room and a spacious open kitchen, but still lacks space in some areas, like the living room.
• 😀 The second house's backyard is unsafe for young children, and the front-facing garage is another downside, but the price is attractive.
• 😀 A third house listed at $364,500 is very formal with lots of columns, but the couple appreciates the large kitchen, pool, and side garage.
• 😀 A compromise is found in the couple's current home, purchased for $322,000 after negotiation, as it has good location and no major projects needed.
• 😀 The couple has made several updates, including painting and installing new carpet, but they're satisfied with their decision to avoid larger renovation projects.
• 😀 The new house doesn't have a flat backyard, but they plan to make use of the side yard and drive to athletic fields as the kids grow.
• 😀 In their current home, the office space is not fully separated, but it works for now despite being open to the rest of the house.
• 😀 The family enjoys the ample space in their current house, including a kitchen with plenty of room to entertain, though they still face concerns with certain spaces like the backyard and layout.

Q & A

What was the initial price of the house that the couple liked but had reservations about?

The initial price of the house was $330,000, but the couple had concerns about the size of the living room and the backyard.

Why did the couple feel that the office space in the first house was inconvenient?

The office nook in the first house was located off the back door, which would require the couple to adjust since their current rental house has a more private, closed-off office space.

What were the couple's main concerns about the backyard in the first house?

The couple did not like the sloping backyard and felt it was not safe for their children to play in, and they also disliked the stairs leading down to it.

What aspect of the second house did the couple find appealing, despite some concerns?

They liked the white cabinets in the kitchen, the colonial style, and the price of $220,000, but were concerned about the safety of the backyard and the commute to work.

What did the couple think of the price and overall style of the third house they toured?

The house was listed at $364,500, which was above their budget. They found the style too formal due to the columns, although they appreciated the kitchen and the space.

How did the couple feel about the master bathroom in the third house?

The couple loved the master bathroom, especially the double sinks and walk-in shower, considering it a huge upgrade from their current setup.

What compromises did the couple mention when choosing a house?

They compromised by selecting a house that was a good balance of price, location, and features, such as being close to work and move-in ready without major projects needed.

What did the couple do to update their new house after moving in?

They painted the entire house, including the cabinets and built-ins, and made necessary updates before moving in to make it easier than trying to renovate after settling.

Why did the couple ultimately choose the house they bought?

They chose the house because of its location, being close to work, and its move-in-ready status, along with the improvements they made to personalize it.

How did the couple feel about the open floor plan in their final home choice?

They liked the open floor plan and the modern features but had some concerns about the lack of a fourth bedroom upstairs and some dated elements in the house, like the ceiling texture.