That’s exactly what we was told when looking for a home in San Antonio. The Cali ppl coming with money and it’s cheaper. Making the prices go up to the regular ppl.
I'm glad that you have this new realtor! She knows her stuff! Praying that you all will get exactly what you need and desire! #TheFavorOfTheLordIsActiveAmen
That's everywhere prices are going up... you have People moving from other cities in States that are hiking up prices coming from more expensive cities...But you can't let that stop you. Trust God, the Bible says Blessed are those that trust in Him...God Bless You All
Love your house hunting series. One thing I wanted to mention, don't tell them how much you have to spend, just let them know you have a range. Also you're going to want upgrades, figure out what upgrades are more important to you and your husband. Some companies offer discounts, and sometimes they will negotiate prices, but not a lot. Right now prices are going up, and there's going to be a crash, and you can probably get lower prices. Only you and hubby knows what's best for the both of you and I wish you nothing but the best and blessings on getting your beautiful home!!!!!
I live in Frisco! You will never regret living here! Your home will not lose value, and Frisco ISD (school district) is AMAZING. Prosper and Little Elm are also amazing, but Prosper is a tad higher priced. Loving your journey! Hugs!♥️😘♥️
Yes you are blessed. Be patient, trust the process, and let him take the lead as the man on this one. God have been speaking to him about what need to be done. Just follow his lead.
Your Realtor seems so helpful. In the double height living rooms with catwalks or over looks, sound transfer is something to think about between an area like the upstairs game room. Best wishes.
Oh I like the last banister you showed (the horizontal one) and the simple vertical black one! Also I like how you and your realtor are able to talk and it seems natural. She seem to be knowledgeable and she answers your questions and don’t seem judgmental. Seems like she’s making the process more enjoyable etc!! 👏🏾👏🏾
Me and hubby will be house hunting next summer, we are in Frisco,tx and I really like it out here but yes prices are high so you gotta be prepared for the journey. But you guys got this. God is with you and will carry you through. I pray his Will be done.
Whew the prices in the DFW are definitely going up and it doesn’t look like they are going down. I put money down to hold my lot and floorplan back in October and my floorplan is now $12k more lol I thank God everyday I shopped early and secured the price before it went up. My house will be in Ft Worth
Things to look out for as we are in our 3rd year of a new home - those high ceilings are beautiful, but heat rises and you spend more money heating/cooling the space. Those metal stair spindles are expensive - research how much it would cost to do later (you can compare the cost to how much the builder charges) - same for the patio. Also, the curved staircase is awesome until you have to get furniture up the stairs. We made a wish list of items we wanted to upgrade - then every year, we have done 3 or 4 things off the list - it gives us an opportunity to get it at the best price and research it.
#MsNaturallyMary I’m so glad you changed realtors. The other realtor sounded like a disgruntled grandma. she was like are you filming? Why are you filming? Goodness gracious, I was like that was so cray cray.🤦🏾♀️
Lol. I just found this channel so I missed that. I finally switched realtors too. We would butt heads on every call like a divorcing couple. He didn’t listen to nothing I said. Made no sense. Good realtors are everything. I need a house yesterday! May God bless all of us looking.
So excited for y’all! My boyfriend and I fell in love with Pecan Square in Northlake, TX (Denton county). Highland Homes is the builder we chose. Praying you guys find the perfect home!
Oooooooh this is exciting! Buying my current home was so much fun and stressful at athe same time. I can only imagine building it from scratch! I'll say a prayer for y'all. All the best!
Mary you brighten up my day with you inner beauty & your outer beauty is a plus. The intro is so intimate with your husband & you💒. The patio fireplace is awesome & your hilarious with the replay of Jerard saying he about balling until your falling, which is the opposite of him no longer wanted the higher price home with the patio fireplace 😂. The decor for the peridot model home and large walk-in closets for all rooms is good. The American Legend home with the three car garage Tandem (third parking garage space) & curved staircase connected to the garage & added storage space is amazing is by far my favorite of all the homes you purchased. The horizontal staircase modern style is my favorite compared to the other styles. Please I'm begging you to pick this American Legend home (1687 Floorplan, 3,438 Sq. Ft., 4 Bedroom, 4 1/2 Bath with cathedral front door entrance, which is my favorite front door look) & this home has energy efficiency & no one has ever lived in this home. You deserve a $459,990 home & this community with the PGA-Professional Golfers Association of America & your absolutely right that this home knocks everything out of the water. This is it! I'm so glad you asked about the next steps: Design center, Structural, framing, & design & color because I learned so much about the home buying process & preliminary review suggested by your realtor is very wise. I like the realtors examples about cabinets being final with the exception of door handles. That's interesting about the price going up due covid slowing down the production of lumber or wood causing a shortage. Hint: Buy this American Legend home immediately & again this it the home plus I already vision this as your home. Blessings👑 Mr. Jerard🤴🏾🙌🏾 & Mrs. Mary👸🏾🙌🏾 Bennett
Aww... You’re the sweetest! I really appreciate that! And I can tell you thoroughly watched this video! You’re amazing! And We’ll see. We loooove that community and that floorplan. But, we are hoping to stay under $450k ☺️But, who knows what will happen next year. We’ve decided to wait until early next year. Hopefully the market will be better in Jesus name 🤗🙌🏾❤️
Yassss hunny Frisco and plano is expensive. You are definitely paying for the area because of everything you are near. The smaller towns like denton,little elm, Aubrey, Forney, etc...are a bit cheaper. Try flowermound although expensive as well the school district is one of the best. 😉🥂
I don't know which staircase rails I love the most🤯. Just a little bit of info my realtor gave us. He said only ungraded for the most important stuff, but for the smaller things, they're less expensive if you do them yourself. For example doors, handles, kitchen knobs, chandeliers etc.
I am single and priced out the market. Now trying to do a townhouse and DFW area. It sucks for first time homebuyers like me. Keep the faith I am trying just as hard as you guys to make it a reality.
May you guys be blessed on your dream home. Husband and I purchased 5 acres of land and I was able to build my dream home outside of Atlanta. If you can, just build it yourself. It will be cheaper per square feet than the others (and no HOA)
This was so much fun. I really like the geometric and horizontal shapes on stair railing. GIRL with TODAYS energy efficient homes your electric bill will not be bad. I work from home and I keep ac on 72 and in winter heater at 70 and the only time my bill went over $135-160 is when I had three extra folk in the house staying until their home was finished being built and when I saw electric bill it freaked me out! Other than that u shouldn't see an enormous utility bill...and my home was built in 2007. You're gonna have a very energy efficient home. I can't wait to see ur 7-10ft tall Christmas tree in your new home next year. Don't forget to vlog your pack up n move with us when ur otw to your new home. I can't wait!!!!!!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! And that’s so good to know. I was about to get concerned about the electric bill 😅 And yes! I’m looking forward to being able to decorate . I’ll try to vlog the entire process if I can 🤗🤸🏾♂️🤸🏾♂️🤸🏾♂️
@@MsNaturallyMary I have a new construction, 2 two story home built last year. Its 4 BR & just over 2400 square ft so smaller than what you're looking at, but my power bill is reasonable just like the OP. Under $150/mth working from home full-time. I have plenty of windows and keep my blinds open so my plants get plenty of sun and despair the NC heat, even in summer these numbers are true.
So happy for you and hubby to become home owners. Enjoy this process. Congratulations and cannot wait for the empty home tour. Your realtor in this video is great.
I love your videos. I’m also searching for a home. Dallas prices seem reasonable compared to San Antonio. God bless on your journey to finding a home. 🙏🏾🏠
•I love the horizontal and plain staircase! •The first back patio was amazing!!!! Chili nights with an outdoor movie and fireplace going •I like this realtor more than........ her temperament is very welcoming.
There won't be many "chilly nights" where that fireplace will get much use🤣 This is TX and I speak from personal experience living in Plano, TX (Dallas burb) for nearly half my life! Fireplaces are mostly for show🤩
Horizontal would be great for the staircases! It’s modern but still updated! It has a nice clean cozy feel! That was a nice floor plan sis. Hope you guys get what your heart desires. Blessings
Was going to recommend the Frisco PGA area. The house you toured is across from my subdivision. If you decide to purchase in the area, you will be in the #1 school district and will always have substantial equity in your investment. Prematurely welcoming you to the area.
@@me3211 predominantly White (40%) and Asian (31%) according to the Frisco ISD District Overview. Www.friscoisd.org. 😀 I don't have children but specifically sought out the area for its school district for resell purposes.
Omg. Didn't know you were in the DFW area too! We built out in Red Oak back in 2016. Just remember not to rush the decision. I'm not totally sure on prices now but you would be surprised what you get if you go more to the suburbs that are up and coming. We had a great experience with the First Texas builders
I recommend suburbs like Duncanville, cedar hill, desoto, rock wall, South lake, to find a nice home on the outskirts of Dallas. Specifically Duncanville and Desoto and parts of cedar hill very nice homes and less expensive as opposed to suburbs in Dallas. Maybe even Grand Prairie.
I know you were opposed to living in a more rural area, but please explore those options. You’ll get a much bigger house for less. You also have to think about the property taxes. Frisco and Allen are beautiful, but those prices are crazy. Just go a little further out and you’ll get more for less (example: Little Elm, Wylie, Forney, midlothian) husband and I are looking to build in Forney or Midlothian and Bloomfield is one builder we love for those areas...we have the same budget and desires that you all have.
Thanks for sharing this exciting journey! Are you making sure you have a closet for all the units? 😂😂 That’s what I’d be looking for if I had your stash!
Those are some gorgeous homes. I live in the Bay Area and those homes would easily be sold for 700k-800k easy. Good luck to you amd your husband on your house hunting journey.
I like the first style of banister. I love all the windows, but the price of window treatments is outrageous! In the unfinished home (FP 1687), I love that neighbors cannot see into the backyard. TFS!
The first house was so beautiful. I love the fireplace...Oh snap, it's an upgrade. :0 I absolutely love this white clean kitchen with quartz counters. :) I LOVE this house. You got me thinking abt relocating to Texas. This size house in Northern California would be over 1million dollars. It's kinda nice to put all your own designs into a new home, just don't change your mind. :0
Yes! So many things I loved about the home was an upgrade 😅 🤦🏾♀️ And yes ma’am! That’s why building our home is the perfect option for us! I just pray I can be decisive 🤪
I love watching these videos with you. I hope you guys get what you desire and hope for! For cheap though, I'm with Jerard on being frugal. These house prices are bananas! Thx for sharing. 💙🖤
From my knowledge,and research it's much cheaper to purchase land and build on it. Most of the time when buying pre built homes your paying double than what you would if building from ground up
It’s beautiful but you may want to make a decision soon! Prices are only going up! Once you are locked in it’s a set price! We are currently building our dream home with a few hiccups! Please look at the reviews on the builder to ensure they are quality home no matter the price! We are home cost about 510k and I wish we would have looked at reviews. A lot of people are saying the builder cut corners and it’s poor quality! I wish you the very best!!💕
Thanks for your insight! We are definitely looking at reviews. Many Blessings to you all! I pray your finished home will be everything you hoped for! And great quality...because that a lot of money to spend, to have a poor quality home 🙏🏾
I like the 1st and the 4th picture of stair rails!! 😍😍. Congratulations on pre-home ownership!!! You guys will have exactly the home you desire!! In Jesus name!!
