I’ve owned 3 houses, 1 in south Florida and 2 new homes in Texas. I wish I could scream this from the rooftops: if you don’t have $10k-$20k AFTER the closing, don’t buy a house. In 10 years I’ve had so many things happen to our homes and things to replace that average about $10k a year. It’s definitely something to consider.
Truth. We've definitely spent that much on random crap - taking care of the dead trees so they don't fall and hit something, to dealing with leaking shower and subsequent damage (yay for good insurance on this one tho)
I just bought a house and THANK GOD for my emergency fund. I thought I wouldn’t have to touch it and damn, I almost completely use it all… I can see how your advise is completely reasonable
Okay, I have a confession. There was an empty house on our block and we wanted to make sure that nobody loud or obnoxious moved in. So we got together with our neighbors and every time we saw somebody that had screaming kids or big loud vehicles, we come out of our houses and start yelling at each other. It was hilarious because our neighbors across the street were from Puerto Rico and they would come out screaming in Spanish. When the prospective people drove away, we'd all high five. 😂 Anyway, we ended up having a nice friendly family move-in that had two beautiful children, coincidentally they were from New York.🎉
"I lick he boom-boom down", "me stab someone down the lane" and "where dey looked down me pants, looked up me bottom" are some of THE most disturbing song lyrics ever. Informer by Snow is a great tune.. lyrics, not so much! 😒
Please keep up the longer videos, the shelter i foster for accidentally contaminated my whole ass house with ringworm and I have to clean literally everything so i cope by watching your GRWMs so I can laugh and feel some semblance of not-total-depression 😭😭😭
Oh, I have been there. When I lived out in CA, I volunteered in Great Dane rescue and the volunteer that was fostering a mama that just had puppies failed to tell us about ringworm on the puppies. Three households ended up in that hell. Thankfully I hadn't had kids yet or it would have been worse. I'm so sorry you're going through this. Wishing the best for you!
Thank you so much for fostering. 🫶🏻 I’ve been trying to rid the house, and 5 cats, of a flea infestation that occurred after homing 3 stray cats. Every time I think it’s under control one of them scratches their face intensely and…ughhhhhhhh…… I’ve not dealt with ring worm but wishing you a pest free home in *one* go.
I dunno... I think you have to be a native Floridian, a little delulu or over 75 to truly LOVE Florida. I lived in South Florida for a little over 10 years and it was nuts. And like you, I'm from NYC so that's saying a lot. I now live in Charlotte, NC. It's cute, peaceful, predictable with a tiny bit of razzle dazzle. We have Nordstrom, Sephora, Ulta, waaay too many breweries, all 4 seasons minus the crappy snow and lots of nice people (:
Ahh NC, I loved living there as a kid originally from PA moved there as a teen but wound up having to come back home to PA. I miss it so much and would love to move back that way some day
It also leads to making bad choices. My husband and I have bought 2 houses, both time’s DESPERATE to leave where we were - so we bought stupidly. We didn’t think things through. We didn’t see multiple places. Total screw ups. We are fixing to go for round 3 and I’m praying I don’t make the same mistakes again. I’m telling myself to be choosy and to look, but we haven’t started yet and again - desperate lol.
If "unicorns deserve release too" doesn't belong on a little sampler hung in the hallway I'm not really sure what does. Wishing you luck on the housing situation! Constantly hearing your neighbor really does create mental stress. It's like you never really get to relax and shutdown.
Always go by at night and/or weekends to see how your neighbors really live. Don’t stop just drive by on a nice night. Also, maybe don’t watch “Fear Thy Neighbor.”
Oh my goodness, the possum person had me laughing and choking and crying at the same time, you’re awesome.❤❤❤my husband just walked in the room and asked why I was laughing/crying, told him the lizard and possum story and I had him rolling in laughter. Beautiful look you created, we need more looks with that pallet.🥰🦎🐀
😂😂😂😂😂 My first encounter with a possum. My ex-husband was on our tiny porch, then I heard a loud yelp, and he ran in. I poked my head out and saw a possum and said,'Go home now, mister! He left. My ex was saying you are crazy. 😂😂😂 They are so cute. 😂😂😂😂😂
Yeah, I grew up poor in Orlando Florida (age 5-17). You are describing every home I lived in or my friend’s houses 🙃 Dead bugs, lizards, weird lighting and all the trash. Dude welcome to Florida✌️
My family is Florida swamp trash, and the big house sounds like my dream house! I totally prefer an ominous neighborhood. I'd let the lizard live in the pantry and he and my goblin daughters (2 cats) and I would drink with the neighbors on weekends! What fun!
Also…I can recommend Charlottesville VA as a good place to live. Target. Ulta. Sephora. Nordstrom (gotta drive an hour to Short Pump, but I imagine you’re doing something dirty with the name of that mall right now and wouldn’t mind) also not using code garbage anymore…and I miss you actually cussing…but I get it, I get it. FLA no effing way.
Me who lives in a rural area: I feel ya. But I am so used to it, nice and quiet, but also boring af. I hate living in a place that has super close neighbors. Give me the silence.
Long time Orlando resident here. After attempting to buy in the Orlando area, I FINALLY got someone to accept my offer. (Took 9 offers over the span of 2 years). The hunt was WILD and I can totally relate to the horrors of the differences between online vs real life. One place we walked into was super cute online. Got there, realtor yelled she was coming in, no response. Walk in and two half naked, very stoned guys wandering around a trashed place. Holes in the wall, roaches on the counter, it was a nightmare. Got out in less than 15 sec. Best of luck to you and your hubs on the hunt!
Orlando area is tough man. Florida's laws totally stacks in landlord's favor. I just couldn't afford it anymore and went to Tampa only to get priced out again! Now I have had to move in with my father in The Villages (ew!) Just south of Ocala and I'm now making plans to leave this godforsaken state. Sixteen years is enough and my home state of Ohio actually sounds great 😅
Oh, I can tell you stories about house hunting in FL. My job wanted me to relocate there, so my husband and I went house hunting and what we saw in the most prettiest homes was devastating. Needless to say I declined the offer and moved on to another job but stayed in PA. I hate FL weather, it's a no for me. I laughed during this whole video as we experienced it as sell. Be sure all the time plumbing is working as people break into the houses down there knowing the are empty and cut all the copper out... I couldn't believe that they just gave us codes to enter the house and no one was with us so they have no clue how long people are in the homes, gutting the place. 💜😘
I once looked a house where there was a toilet sitting along one of the walls - not enclosed. Just sitting there for all to witness you having your “morning eliminations”! And yes - it was all plumbed in.
Buying your first home is very scary but exciting at the same time. But if you are in the fence about staying in FL I’d probably wait until you’re a bit more sure.
Your description of the Possum Person had me laughing so hard! 😂 Also, you're so right about Valentine's Day for married people. It's just another day where you get take-out. 😅
The “sizzling” of a creepy gas station light!!!!! Omg Theresa, you’re hilarious! I could visually see every detail you were recanting. I feel for you, house hunting is a pain in the ass!!!
My sister still lives in Florida and she told me that the newer construction tends to look like that because corporate investors have been throwing up so many homes for rental properties and the construction quality is trash. Wavy walls, poor window seals, etc. I'd be really cautious and definitely do a thorough video walkthrough when you finally choose your new place. And the HOA clauses, even for renters, are ridiculous. Edit: Oh yeah, make friends with the lizards. they're everywhere anyway and they little ones are pretty chill.
Ahh yes the Polk County Real Estate market 😂 always some hilarious stories! We hit the jackpot renting our house. But good GOD the utter turds we looked at first! It was either Talladega Nights or 8 Mile. 😂
When you mentioned the light going stranger things and the dead mice it hit me. You do realise what was in that house? The Byredo palette you buried in NY.
I feel you. Me and my partner hate where we live too and we are so desperately trying to find something. When I lived with my parents our neighbors had people tapping on their garage door all the time, turns out they were making and selling m3th 😅
Little lizard 🦎 weighing in. Renting might be the way to go if you can’t commit to 5-years. I hope you find a “perfect for the both of you” place. Thank you for inviting us in for a chat.
We once looked at a house where the owners (still living there, but not home for the showing with the realtor), left turds in the bathroom. Yes, turds. And the toilet itself had one of those 80s-style, puffy plastic seats. And it was pink. 😮😮😱😱 Oh the horror! ❤❤❤
When I was looking for a house back in 2021, I went to look at this gorgeous Tudor style home in a great part of town. It was in my budget, the house was cute. Needed a bit of work. Then I went out into the garage. Two steps in and it was the strongest urine smell. Clearly human (yes, there's a difference, if you know, you know). I backed out of there so fast and my realtor and I high tailed it.
I’ve watched you for a long while now and don’t often comment. I adore your videos. Also wanted to thank you for introducing me to Rituel de fille. It healed my nasty dry skin.
Count me in the camp of people that watches your videos for you 😂 thanks for helping this chaotic colorblind Libra figure out what makeup goes with what, and for the NY stories many years back and the videos with you and Alex are on my comfort list ❤
I love story time!! Especially creepy, haunted house story time! 🙌 When my husband and I were house hunting here in Southern Louisiana, we went to a house, go out the back door to look at the backyard and there's a freaking PIG in a kennel outside on the porch! Was NOT expecting that! 😂 I love this palette but I keep trying to talk myself out of it and I am struuuugglingggg...
I don’t know how my husband and I got so lucky but when we first moved to the town we live in now (San Angelo, TX) 13 years ago, we found a cute enough rental house that we moved in and two years later was forced out of but ended up finding a place on the same street with a new owner. Lived there for four years when they decided to sell the place. I shit you not, when I say we found another house on the same street owned by a totally different person. We lived there for seven years when we finally agreed we would stay and SA was the place we wanted to be so we purchased a home. This was 4 years ago. But we literally started at the bottom of the street and in the end we lived on the top of the hill. Each time rent got more and more and more expensive. By the time we left the last rental (7 yrs) we had paid that lady $108,000!! I still kick myself in the head about that to this day. That could have been $100G’s on this house we live in now if we would have made our mind up quicker. Sorry for the long story. But best of luck on finding the perfect new home!! Sometimes driving in neighborhoods you are interested in is when you can find that for rent signs. You deserve all the good things in life and having a home you are happy in is everything. Renting or buying. ❤
I did the opposite of what you did. Last spring '23, I moved from Florida to New York, lol. I've now seen snow for the first time!! I'm told I'll soon hate it. The neighborhood you were talking about last reminds me of Crime Hills, iykyk. I wouldn't move there, there's a reason it's priced below market. Lol I'm looking forward to more stories
I feel you with the dead bugs in rental properties. Last year myself and my family moved and we looked around a few properties, other than the bugs, one literally had gaping holes in the dining room ceiling and gaping holes in one of the bedroom floors. Like a full leg would go through it if you step wrong kind of holes.
As someone who lives right next to a firehall, a manufacturing building, and a dollar general (added long after home became home) as well as a highway....this video was so very very relatable.
The foundation is pretty! You calling the eye paints eye jazzies is like your mom asking to use one of your products 😂 I will now refer to them as eye jazzies 😂
That foundation is my favorite purchase of the year so far. I actually got a perfect match, which I tell you has never happened in my life. Now, the rest of my foundations are horrible and orange. Florida traffic is probably similar to Georgia traffic. Either ridiculously aggressive, or too polite, especially at stop signs. You have the right of way! GO!!!! 😂
My boyfriend moved to Portland to be with me and has a beautiful 4 bed/3.5 bath newer construction home with a fenced in back yard and patio for rent in Ocala. It also has an in-law suite for guests with another living area. Not sure you are looking that far out of Orlando but no big storms and great equal distance to Orland, Tampa, St Augustine, Gainesville etc. I love his place and he will be a cool landlord. But no Sephora so that is painful. 🤣
Wherever you move to next, just make a point to smudge the house with a sage bundle before you move all your stuff in. I hope you choose Ocala to live next, it's close enough to Tampa & Orlando to visit, but not as condensed or expensive to live in.
Best of Luck with your search for a new place! I feel for you girl, moving is the worst! If you buy something don't let your realtor choose the home inspection company. I did and the report showed no problems and there were MANY! Also, try not to buy anything too old because the older the property the more problems there will be and the more expensive they will be to fix.
All of this... is PRECISELY why husband and I are planning a move to the boonies of Virginia. Real estate is cheap (in comparison to where we are now), and I can have some peace and fuckin' QUIET. We got suckered into buying a condo in a community that is 50/50 old grannies/retirees and addicts/dealers and though the _weekly_ popo visits haven't been a thing for a while now, we're so over it. We're sick of the 'burbs. Sick of the drivers, sick of the rude ass people, sick of the noise lol
Real estate is cheap, but be sure to research Virginia taxes first! It is supposed to be "cheaper," but they tax EVERYTHING (except sales), even cars yearly. Feels like cheaper prices, but lots of other little things add up.
I love your stories! One of them reminded me of the time my best friend was looking at apartments. We had been looking all over and not seeing much of anything that she liked. One day we were stopped and had lunch at a small burger place. On the way back to our car, I noticed what looked like apartments behind the trees behind the parking lot. We had to drive around to find the entrance. She didn’t feel like stopping at the office, so we just drove around. As we were making our way through the streets I notice a strange looking man glaring in our direction. Standing almost in the middle of the street and as we got closer to him , he didn’t bother moving. I had to drive the car around him, as he stood there and shot us dirty looks. I got the creepiest vibe, anger and like he wanted to murder us. As I was thinking that, my friend said- what is wrong with that man? We are just driving through. I said let’s just get out of here. Later that evening, I decided to look at reviews. There was one that stood out. This person described moving in on day one and as they were moving their stuff in, somehow accidentally pissed off one of the neighbors who yelled at them about being in his way and too noisy. They apologized, but he just walked away cursing under his breath. It didn’t get better. He was pissed off about everything they did. Even walking by them with various weapons and glaring at them while he did so. They complained to management, but the only response was- he’s eccentric, but he’s harmless. Obviously, we didn’t bother looking at that place again! Weirdos are everywhere!!
I think I may have the opposite problem. I'm living back at my parent's house, helping look after my 88 year old mum. It's a really convenient location, shops, public transport (I've never driven - my anxiety is bad enough!) everything you need in walking distance and my parents finished paying it off before I was born. The only problem is, my parents bought it when they wanted more space - so there's a lot of work just maintaining the front/back yards (why didn't people in the early 20th century use more of the land to build a bigger house?). I hate gardening, but you really need to keep on top of it. Anyway, property prices have really gone up - you'd think this was Tokyo or New York rather than Melbourne (Australia) - so after my mum passes away (hopefully not for quite some time), my brother, who also lives here, and I will most likely sell, and get an apartment (believe me, I'm happy single!). It's just that I've been so lucky with the situation, I'm sure I'm going to stuff it up one way or another 😳 Also Theresa, (if you actually read all of this crap😄), buying a property is expensive but something always needs replacing or breaks, so it's best not to buy until you're ready because chances are, it'll be even more expensive than you thought. I guess you've got to make peace with the fact that you'll never find the perfect place (unless you have ridiculous amounts of money)🤷🏻♀️ Ok, ramble is over!
@@maryeckel9682 oh when my dad was alive, we had lots of vegetables and fruits - they both grew up in a more "rural" environments. We still have some stuff, but it's great needing herbs or a tomato and just going to your garden - but it's not my thing to do the work 😄
😂absolutely one of the best! Welcome back Theresa. All of your videos since your return after your “break” feel more like You. I have so enjoyed every single one of them. Your eyes seem brighter and you look happier. This video had me laughing so loud my family came to see what comedian I was watching on my TV. You also have looked so beautiful in each of the videos as well. The blond looks amazing on you. Love you and you bring me joy and smiles and I love your trucker mouth! I have one too! 2024 is looking good so far on you!
Wishing you good home hunting... my best advice is to visit the potential place several times at different times of the day to get an idea of what goes on in the area.
Love rental search horror stories! One place we went to for an open house was in the middle of evicting the previous tenants and she was crying in the garage. Also, it looked like it had a herd of elephants run through it and the relator couldn't say for sure they were going to replace the carpet. The other place had tenants place their garbage in the carpeted interior hallway for collection. To say it smelled gross was an understatement and it wasn't even hot outside. Our condo at least has thick walls, so we hardly ever hear the neighbors. Being right next to a busy street sucks though for wanting to have the windows open for air flow.
I can relate to your stories. I don't really talk to my neighbors much. I think where i live the houses are close to each other so you can hear a lot. I did get new windows so its slightly better. Also don't have the crappy neighbors i used to. Wish you guys the best of luck finding something soon. Not a peptobismal house! I have seen a house thats vomit green or piss yellow..
I want to see these houses! You tell such a good story I felt like I could see it all happening, with the possum person tapping away on the garage door 😂
After I escaped a near kid napping in FL I don't like that state. it's always been a little odd. Makes me think of a giant sink hole. I realize the residents are separate from my odd feelings!! Love you guys and Alex's pop in to judge you was too funny!!
Hugs. I hate the idea of moving. I don't remember moving at a 5yo, I moved into my adult house 13yo ago, and I only ever want to move once more in my life. I don't know how rental people so it every year or something aaahh
I used to live near you, and 27 is an absolute nightmare. They just kept building and building until we couldn’t take the traffic and noise any more. Moved to South Lakeland and we are soooo much happier.
Ok, I have a design fail for you! ♥️ The bearded half of the household saw a listing for a quite newly built house with 6 apartment units, the current residents lived there for 4-5 years, so since it was build, but wanted to move out. The basement was a garage for all with 2 carplaces for each apartment, that triggered him, I think, as we live in quite a big city and parking space is rare. I looked at the pictures and it looked quite nice, so we scheduled a viewing. The current residents greeted us nicely, they seemed ok and we went inside. Both residents did stand on the right side, in front of a big closet, or so I thought... They guided us into the first room on the left, nice, could be my office, then walked backwards and, back to the closet, guided us to the living room. Spacious, a nice little balcony and the kitchen was not directly in the living room, but a bit around the corner, to the left, but an open one. No problems, everything looked fine. From the living room you went right and got to the bedroom, nice, big, fine. As we wanted a two to four room apartment, we were quite on the "this could be it" thoughts. But... Then I asked for the bathroom, I love to take baths and hubby us a shower type, so both should be there, naturally and it was in the listing. But... We haven't seen anymore doors... Well... They guided us to the "closet". Pulled a sliding door and turned on the light. There it was, the bathroom. Shower, bathtub, toilet, all on the inside of the house, no window, well, there was one. The whole freaking wall facing the way from door, room and then living room was made out of glass! And I just looked at hubby, he went in and I could see him, though the, slightly tinted, glass, head to toes! I just started laughing and hubby told the residents that THAT was not our kink. 🤣 We left and everytime someone tells freaky house storys, bring that up, so here you go! 😘
Hi Theresa, never thought i would say this but house hunting stories are almost as good as the subway stories. The noise issues crack me up a bit knowing you used to live in one of the densest parts of Queens in an apartment building. Honestly, I live in suburbia now outside of Chicago, but having lived in city neighborhoods in the past and visited rural areas I’m with you in being far more freaked out by something happening in a rural isolated area (haunted or not) than in a busy noisy city (which you can usually tune out once you’re over a certain number of floors up). Also construction will find you no matter where. Moved into a perfectly fine apartment building back when my kids were small (and one not existent yet) and that’s when the building decide to replace all the concrete balconies which involved jack-hammering always at the exact moment my toddler went down for a nap. Also randomly turning off the water to the building unexpectedly, with no notice and when I had to diaper my children. Thankfully there was a place that did appreciate quiet and had running water right across the street: the public library so if I could have moved in there, I would have. Best of luck finding a new place and may the Construction gods ever be in your favor even if the traffic and parking gods are not (nothing appeases them). Commerce- it’s a good thing. 😀
For some reason I'm especially pleased to call myself one of Theresa's lizards
Wanted to tell you you’re one of my comfort RUclipsrs. Always makes the bad days a little brighter when you upload
Aww thank you!!
Same here! I think it’s incredible how she can make any awful situation sound funny. It’s a reminder for me to lighten up a lil.
Same! Theresa, you are one of my favorite bedtime wind-down channels. Thank you for making content! 💋
I second this!
Totally agree! ❤
House: "I am scary haunted."
Millenials: "If that means we can afford you, we'll live with it."
😂😂😂😂
Fr tho. The last three houses I've rented are all haunted, but VERY CHEAP.
Housemates always drag down the price of a house, even if they are non corporeal
Gotta do what we gotta do 🤪
I'll give the ghosts the Wi-Fi password.
I’ve owned 3 houses, 1 in south Florida and 2 new homes in Texas. I wish I could scream this from the rooftops: if you don’t have $10k-$20k AFTER the closing, don’t buy a house. In 10 years I’ve had so many things happen to our homes and things to replace that average about $10k a year. It’s definitely something to consider.
this is the best advice 💯
Truth. We've definitely spent that much on random crap - taking care of the dead trees so they don't fall and hit something, to dealing with leaking shower and subsequent damage (yay for good insurance on this one tho)
You are absolutely correct.
I just bought a house and THANK GOD for my emergency fund. I thought I wouldn’t have to touch it and damn, I almost completely use it all… I can see how your advise is completely reasonable
@@julia_l-cwhat home insurance you got? They all fkd in Florida 😢
Okay, I have a confession. There was an empty house on our block and we wanted to make sure that nobody loud or obnoxious moved in. So we got together with our neighbors and every time we saw somebody that had screaming kids or big loud vehicles, we come out of our houses and start yelling at each other. It was hilarious because our neighbors across the street were from Puerto Rico and they would come out screaming in Spanish. When the prospective people drove away, we'd all high five. 😂 Anyway, we ended up having a nice friendly family move-in that had two beautiful children, coincidentally they were from New York.🎉
That's epic
I love when Editing Alex makes an appearance. The Sass!! 😂🤣😂🤣
"Possum person" is my new personal goal. This is my aesthetic.
Slinking past everything 😂
@@Lisaloo66 hissing at strangers
I want to scream all day.
@@maryeckel9682 I fully support you. Scream away!
Playing dead to avoid social situations. 😂🤣
"Nobody knows how to merge and everyone's aggressive" is probably the best most concise way to describe Florida traffic 😭
I love how low our standards are for a neighbour we would take with us:
Not loud and does the “nod and smile”.
When I heard "Performer" foundation, the song "Informer" by Snow popped into my head and now this foundation will always be sung "perfoooorrrmeeeeer"
OMG YOU UNLOCKED A MEMORY!!!!!
I haven’t thought of this song in forever. Made me smile. Thanks!
Aaaaannnd it's stuck in my head...lol.
"I lick he boom-boom down", "me stab someone down the lane" and "where dey looked down me pants, looked up me bottom" are some of THE most disturbing song lyrics ever. Informer by Snow is a great tune.. lyrics, not so much! 😒
@@bellememorieSAME! 😂
i love all the little names you give us😂 everytime im like "im a little lizard?🥰"
🦎
that is so cute
No . I’m the big iguana that gets cold and falls out of the tree and hits you and nearly brains you into next month.”little lizard” yep.
@@jennifersmith6747 🤣🤣🤣
omg too funny
Please keep up the longer videos, the shelter i foster for accidentally contaminated my whole ass house with ringworm and I have to clean literally everything so i cope by watching your GRWMs so I can laugh and feel some semblance of not-total-depression 😭😭😭
Oh, I have been there. When I lived out in CA, I volunteered in Great Dane rescue and the volunteer that was fostering a mama that just had puppies failed to tell us about ringworm on the puppies. Three households ended up in that hell. Thankfully I hadn't had kids yet or it would have been worse. I'm so sorry you're going through this. Wishing the best for you!
Thank you so much for fostering. 🫶🏻 I’ve been trying to rid the house, and 5 cats, of a flea infestation that occurred after homing 3 stray cats. Every time I think it’s under control one of them scratches their face intensely and…ughhhhhhhh…… I’ve not dealt with ring worm but wishing you a pest free home in *one* go.
@@bellememorie what did everyone end up doing to clean out? 🥺
Damn that sucks I'm so sorry. Hope things get back to normal soon.
Alex busting in with the “Sure Jan” had me howling!
I dunno... I think you have to be a native Floridian, a little delulu or over 75 to truly LOVE Florida. I lived in South Florida for a little over 10 years and it was nuts. And like you, I'm from NYC so that's saying a lot. I now live in Charlotte, NC. It's cute, peaceful, predictable with a tiny bit of razzle dazzle. We have Nordstrom, Sephora, Ulta, waaay too many breweries, all 4 seasons minus the crappy snow and lots of nice people (:
OK, I am listening.... I love RAZZLE DAZZLE.
Ahh NC, I loved living there as a kid originally from PA moved there as a teen but wound up having to come back home to PA. I miss it so much and would love to move back that way some day
Same except we left Florida for a suburb of Nashville. We couldn't stand Florida. We made it 3 years and that was more than enough.
Same except we left Florida for a suburb of Nashville. We couldn't stand Florida. We made it 3 years and that was more than enough.
Same except we left Florida for a suburb of Nashville. We couldn't stand Florida. We made it 3 years and that was more than enough.
A New Yorker afraid of mice and neighbours is cracking me up :)
House hunting is the worst especially when you hate where you live.
It also leads to making bad choices. My husband and I have bought 2 houses, both time’s DESPERATE to leave where we were - so we bought stupidly. We didn’t think things through. We didn’t see multiple places. Total screw ups. We are fixing to go for round 3 and I’m praying I don’t make the same mistakes again. I’m telling myself to be choosy and to look, but we haven’t started yet and again - desperate lol.
If "unicorns deserve release too" doesn't belong on a little sampler hung in the hallway I'm not really sure what does.
Wishing you luck on the housing situation! Constantly hearing your neighbor really does create mental stress. It's like you never really get to relax and shutdown.
"I'm just so nice"
"Sure Jan"
HAD ME
Always go by at night and/or weekends to see how your neighbors really live. Don’t stop just drive by on a nice night. Also, maybe don’t watch “Fear Thy Neighbor.”
"Human version of a opposum" You killed me with that one.🤣
"Unicorns need full release too".... DEADDDDD 😂
You should move to Amity Island. I hear it's great. Kind of touristy in the summer with a bit of a shark problem, but otherwise, lovely!
I AM RETIRING THERE!!!!!!
Oh my goodness, the possum person had me laughing and choking and crying at the same time, you’re awesome.❤❤❤my husband just walked in the room and asked why I was laughing/crying, told him the lizard and possum story and I had him rolling in laughter. Beautiful look you created, we need more looks with that pallet.🥰🦎🐀
😂😂😂😂😂 My first encounter with a possum. My ex-husband was on our tiny porch, then I heard a loud yelp, and he ran in. I poked my head out and saw a possum and said,'Go home now, mister! He left. My ex was saying you are crazy. 😂😂😂 They are so cute. 😂😂😂😂😂
So was I! Laugh choking with the possum person scene playing out in my imagination has me 😂
George Jones was visiting? Ha 😉😆
1. Eye look is SO GOOD!
2. symbols on every house in a subdivision in Florida can only mean it's a cannibal cult, I will not be taking any questions
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Yeah, I grew up poor in Orlando Florida
(age 5-17). You are describing every home I lived in or my friend’s houses 🙃
Dead bugs, lizards, weird lighting and all the trash.
Dude welcome to Florida✌️
"Honey i shrunk the neighbors" 😂😂😂
My family is Florida swamp trash, and the big house sounds like my dream house! I totally prefer an ominous neighborhood. I'd let the lizard live in the pantry and he and my goblin daughters (2 cats) and I would drink with the neighbors on weekends! What fun!
Hello my little pumpkins…pancakes….lizards…….I just love you T 🤍🤍🤍
Also…I can recommend Charlottesville VA as a good place to live. Target. Ulta. Sephora. Nordstrom (gotta drive an hour to Short Pump, but I imagine you’re doing something dirty with the name of that mall right now and wouldn’t mind) also not using code garbage anymore…and I miss you actually cussing…but I get it, I get it. FLA no effing way.
Me who lives in a rural area: I feel ya. But I am so used to it, nice and quiet, but also boring af. I hate living in a place that has super close neighbors. Give me the silence.
Long time Orlando resident here. After attempting to buy in the Orlando area, I FINALLY got someone to accept my offer. (Took 9 offers over the span of 2 years). The hunt was WILD and I can totally relate to the horrors of the differences between online vs real life. One place we walked into was super cute online. Got there, realtor yelled she was coming in, no response. Walk in and two half naked, very stoned guys wandering around a trashed place. Holes in the wall, roaches on the counter, it was a nightmare. Got out in less than 15 sec. Best of luck to you and your hubs on the hunt!
Orlando area is tough man. Florida's laws totally stacks in landlord's favor. I just couldn't afford it anymore and went to Tampa only to get priced out again! Now I have had to move in with my father in The Villages (ew!) Just south of Ocala and I'm now making plans to leave this godforsaken state. Sixteen years is enough and my home state of Ohio actually sounds great 😅
As a lifelong Ohioan, I say, "Welcome back home!"
Oh, I can tell you stories about house hunting in FL. My job wanted me to relocate there, so my husband and I went house hunting and what we saw in the most prettiest homes was devastating. Needless to say I declined the offer and moved on to another job but stayed in PA. I hate FL weather, it's a no for me. I laughed during this whole video as we experienced it as sell. Be sure all the time plumbing is working as people break into the houses down there knowing the are empty and cut all the copper out... I couldn't believe that they just gave us codes to enter the house and no one was with us so they have no clue how long people are in the homes, gutting the place. 💜😘
I once looked a house where there was a toilet sitting along one of the walls - not enclosed. Just sitting there for all to witness you having your “morning eliminations”! And yes - it was all plumbed in.
Buying your first home is very scary but exciting at the same time. But if you are in the fence about staying in FL I’d probably wait until you’re a bit more sure.
Your description of the Possum Person had me laughing so hard! 😂 Also, you're so right about Valentine's Day for married people. It's just another day where you get take-out. 😅
The “sizzling” of a creepy gas station light!!!!! Omg Theresa, you’re hilarious! I could visually see every detail you were recanting. I feel for you, house hunting is a pain in the ass!!!
I call it the "Horror Movie Hum"
My sister still lives in Florida and she told me that the newer construction tends to look like that because corporate investors have been throwing up so many homes for rental properties and the construction quality is trash. Wavy walls, poor window seals, etc. I'd be really cautious and definitely do a thorough video walkthrough when you finally choose your new place. And the HOA clauses, even for renters, are ridiculous. Edit: Oh yeah, make friends with the lizards. they're everywhere anyway and they little ones are pretty chill.
Ahh yes the Polk County Real Estate market 😂 always some hilarious stories! We hit the jackpot renting our house. But good GOD the utter turds we looked at first! It was either Talladega Nights or 8 Mile. 😂
When you mentioned the light going stranger things and the dead mice it hit me. You do realise what was in that house?
The Byredo palette you buried in NY.
I feel you. Me and my partner hate where we live too and we are so desperately trying to find something. When I lived with my parents our neighbors had people tapping on their garage door all the time, turns out they were making and selling m3th 😅
Little lizard 🦎 weighing in. Renting might be the way to go if you can’t commit to 5-years. I hope you find a “perfect for the both of you” place. Thank you for inviting us in for a chat.
We once looked at a house where the owners (still living there, but not home for the showing with the realtor), left turds in the bathroom. Yes, turds. And the toilet itself had one of those 80s-style, puffy plastic seats. And it was pink. 😮😮😱😱
Oh the horror!
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When I was looking for a house back in 2021, I went to look at this gorgeous Tudor style home in a great part of town. It was in my budget, the house was cute. Needed a bit of work. Then I went out into the garage. Two steps in and it was the strongest urine smell. Clearly human (yes, there's a difference, if you know, you know). I backed out of there so fast and my realtor and I high tailed it.
I’ve watched you for a long while now and don’t often comment. I adore your videos.
Also wanted to thank you for introducing me to Rituel de fille. It healed my nasty dry skin.
Thank you so much!!
Count me in the camp of people that watches your videos for you 😂 thanks for helping this chaotic colorblind Libra figure out what makeup goes with what, and for the NY stories many years back and the videos with you and Alex are on my comfort list ❤
I forgot how much I miss your crazy stories!! Absolutely dying at the possum person 😂
❤ the way you give us a visual of the house hunting))😅😂 Ohh an the makeup.. ❤it too!!😊
We love being little lizards 🦎
I love story time!! Especially creepy, haunted house story time! 🙌 When my husband and I were house hunting here in Southern Louisiana, we went to a house, go out the back door to look at the backyard and there's a freaking PIG in a kennel outside on the porch! Was NOT expecting that! 😂 I love this palette but I keep trying to talk myself out of it and I am struuuugglingggg...
You probably already have this palette dispersed in your collection. Try to make the looks you’ll make with this from your existing shades
I love an Alex video drop in lol.
Destin Florida is quite most the year, but spring and summer break can get wild. Pensacola is quiet and only 3 hours from New Orleans.
I don’t know how my husband and I got so lucky but when we first moved to the town we live in now (San Angelo, TX) 13 years ago, we found a cute enough rental house that we moved in and two years later was forced out of but ended up finding a place on the same street with a new owner. Lived there for four years when they decided to sell the place. I shit you not, when I say we found another house on the same street owned by a totally different person. We lived there for seven years when we finally agreed we would stay and SA was the place we wanted to be so we purchased a home.
This was 4 years ago. But we literally started at the bottom of the street and in the end we lived on the top of the hill. Each time rent got more and more and more expensive. By the time we left the last rental (7 yrs) we had paid that lady $108,000!!
I still kick myself in the head about that to this day. That could have been $100G’s on this house we live in now if we would have made our mind up quicker.
Sorry for the long story. But best of luck on finding the perfect new home!! Sometimes driving in neighborhoods you are interested in is when you can find that for rent signs. You deserve all the good things in life and having a home you are happy in is everything. Renting or buying. ❤
I did the opposite of what you did. Last spring '23, I moved from Florida to New York, lol. I've now seen snow for the first time!! I'm told I'll soon hate it.
The neighborhood you were talking about last reminds me of Crime Hills, iykyk. I wouldn't move there, there's a reason it's priced below market. Lol
I'm looking forward to more stories
I feel you with the dead bugs in rental properties. Last year myself and my family moved and we looked around a few properties, other than the bugs, one literally had gaping holes in the dining room ceiling and gaping holes in one of the bedroom floors. Like a full leg would go through it if you step wrong kind of holes.
This is wild. I have never seen a dirty display home before. Everything is always prestine
Possum person could be a great horror character.
the Empowerment Minute at the end got me right as my after work cocktail kicked in and I ugly cried. Perfect video 10/10
As someone who lives right next to a firehall, a manufacturing building, and a dollar general (added long after home became home) as well as a highway....this video was so very very relatable.
Sounds like you were looking at "OPEN DOOR" homes. They are usually rent houses. Talk to the neighbors and the Postman, they KNOW EVERYTHING!!!😂
The foundation is pretty! You calling the eye paints eye jazzies is like your mom asking to use one of your products 😂 I will now refer to them as eye jazzies 😂
That foundation is my favorite purchase of the year so far. I actually got a perfect match, which I tell you has never happened in my life. Now, the rest of my foundations are horrible and orange.
Florida traffic is probably similar to Georgia traffic. Either ridiculously aggressive, or too polite, especially at stop signs. You have the right of way! GO!!!! 😂
My boyfriend moved to Portland to be with me and has a beautiful 4 bed/3.5 bath newer construction home with a fenced in back yard and patio for rent in Ocala. It also has an in-law suite for guests with another living area. Not sure you are looking that far out of Orlando but no big storms and great equal distance to Orland, Tampa, St Augustine, Gainesville etc. I love his place and he will be a cool landlord. But no Sephora so that is painful. 🤣
Wherever you move to next, just make a point to smudge the house with a sage bundle before you move all your stuff in. I hope you choose Ocala to live next, it's close enough to Tampa & Orlando to visit, but not as condensed or expensive to live in.
Wait Ocala is only an hour from me that's kinda fun as a casual viewer 😊 hope wherever you move you love it
Yikes to the house hunting!! I hope you guys find an awesome, clean, charming place with nice neighbors.💜💜
You have the best way of describing things. What a hoot this video was lol
Best of Luck with your search for a new place! I feel for you girl, moving is the worst! If you buy something don't let your realtor choose the home inspection company. I did and the report showed no problems and there were MANY! Also, try not to buy anything too old because the older the property the more problems there will be and the more expensive they will be to fix.
Wish you and Alex find a great place new place soon. Love you and your content you brighten day my with every upload 🩷❤️🥰
All of this... is PRECISELY why husband and I are planning a move to the boonies of Virginia. Real estate is cheap (in comparison to where we are now), and I can have some peace and fuckin' QUIET. We got suckered into buying a condo in a community that is 50/50 old grannies/retirees and addicts/dealers and though the _weekly_ popo visits haven't been a thing for a while now, we're so over it. We're sick of the 'burbs. Sick of the drivers, sick of the rude ass people, sick of the noise lol
Real estate is cheap, but be sure to research Virginia taxes first! It is supposed to be "cheaper," but they tax EVERYTHING (except sales), even cars yearly. Feels like cheaper prices, but lots of other little things add up.
I love your stories!
One of them reminded me of the time my best friend was looking at apartments. We had been looking all over and not seeing much of anything that she liked. One day we were stopped and had lunch at a small burger place. On the way back to our car, I noticed what looked like apartments behind the trees behind the parking lot. We had to drive around to find the entrance. She didn’t feel like stopping at the office, so we just drove around. As we were making our way through the streets I notice a strange looking man glaring in our direction. Standing almost in the middle of the street and as we got closer to him , he didn’t bother moving. I had to drive the car around him, as he stood there and shot us dirty looks. I got the creepiest vibe, anger and like he wanted to murder us. As I was thinking that, my friend said- what is wrong with that man? We are just driving through. I said let’s just get out of here.
Later that evening, I decided to look at reviews. There was one that stood out. This person described moving in on day one and as they were moving their stuff in, somehow accidentally pissed off one of the neighbors who yelled at them about being in his way and too noisy. They apologized, but he just walked away cursing under his breath. It didn’t get better. He was pissed off about everything they did. Even walking by them with various weapons and glaring at them while he did so.
They complained to management, but the only response was- he’s eccentric, but he’s harmless.
Obviously, we didn’t bother looking at that place again!
Weirdos are everywhere!!
I think I may have the opposite problem. I'm living back at my parent's house, helping look after my 88 year old mum. It's a really convenient location, shops, public transport (I've never driven - my anxiety is bad enough!) everything you need in walking distance and my parents finished paying it off before I was born. The only problem is, my parents bought it when they wanted more space - so there's a lot of work just maintaining the front/back yards (why didn't people in the early 20th century use more of the land to build a bigger house?). I hate gardening, but you really need to keep on top of it.
Anyway, property prices have really gone up - you'd think this was Tokyo or New York rather than Melbourne (Australia) - so after my mum passes away (hopefully not for quite some time), my brother, who also lives here, and I will most likely sell, and get an apartment (believe me, I'm happy single!). It's just that I've been so lucky with the situation, I'm sure I'm going to stuff it up one way or another 😳
Also Theresa, (if you actually read all of this crap😄), buying a property is expensive but something always needs replacing or breaks, so it's best not to buy until you're ready because chances are, it'll be even more expensive than you thought.
I guess you've got to make peace with the fact that you'll never find the perfect place (unless you have ridiculous amounts of money)🤷🏻♀️
Ok, ramble is over!
People back then wanted a little estate feeling, a little land of their own. 😊
@@maryeckel9682 oh when my dad was alive, we had lots of vegetables and fruits - they both grew up in a more "rural" environments. We still have some stuff, but it's great needing herbs or a tomato and just going to your garden - but it's not my thing to do the work 😄
😂absolutely one of the best! Welcome back Theresa. All of your videos since your return after your “break” feel more like You. I have so enjoyed every single one of them. Your eyes seem brighter and you look happier. This video had me laughing so loud my family came to see what comedian I was watching on my TV. You also have looked so beautiful in each of the videos as well. The blond looks amazing on you. Love you and you bring me joy and smiles and I love your trucker mouth! I have one too! 2024 is looking good so far on you!
And, the lizard in the pantry almost made me pee my friggin pants.
Wishing you good home hunting... my best advice is to visit the potential place several times at different times of the day to get an idea of what goes on in the area.
Love rental search horror stories! One place we went to for an open house was in the middle of evicting the previous tenants and she was crying in the garage. Also, it looked like it had a herd of elephants run through it and the relator couldn't say for sure they were going to replace the carpet. The other place had tenants place their garbage in the carpeted interior hallway for collection. To say it smelled gross was an understatement and it wasn't even hot outside. Our condo at least has thick walls, so we hardly ever hear the neighbors. Being right next to a busy street sucks though for wanting to have the windows open for air flow.
I can relate to your stories. I don't really talk to my neighbors much. I think where i live the houses are close to each other so you can hear a lot. I did get new windows so its slightly better. Also don't have the crappy neighbors i used to. Wish you guys the best of luck finding something soon. Not a peptobismal house! I have seen a house thats vomit green or piss yellow..
Your eyes looks so gorgeous! Those pink tones really make them pop 🤍
The foundation application *really* makes me want to try this one!
Paul Giamotti cameo, yay!
I want to see these houses! You tell such a good story I felt like I could see it all happening, with the possum person tapping away on the garage door 😂
Laughed out loud ... your eye look is STUNNING but was overshadowed by your GRWM story!!! xxx
Someone needs to make an A24 Hallmark movie STAT!
Best of luck with house hunting!
After I escaped a near kid napping in FL I don't like that state. it's always been a little odd. Makes me think of a giant sink hole. I realize the residents are separate from my odd feelings!! Love you guys and Alex's pop in to judge you was too funny!!
The swaying green grass is a nice touch, Alex.
It's 5am so I'm very much feeling like a lizard, thank you very much.
Hugs. I hate the idea of moving. I don't remember moving at a 5yo, I moved into my adult house 13yo ago, and I only ever want to move once more in my life. I don't know how rental people so it every year or something aaahh
I’m over here cracking up 😂 at the neighbor rationale 😂🤣😂🤣😂
I love your story telling. You need to do more of these. They are fun to hear. My antisocial self appreciates this. Lol
I hear Marco Island is really nice and quiet. A friend of mine has a snowbird home there. Also another friend has a yacht that they live on.
I used to live near you, and 27 is an absolute nightmare. They just kept building and building until we couldn’t take the traffic and noise any more. Moved to South Lakeland and we are soooo much happier.
OMG. I have to love too! Our landlord just told us he has to sell the house. Oh well.... It sucks
The foundation is gorgeous 🤩
Haaahaahahahaa, Alex! That little edit was lovely
The whole Florida proposition is a horror movie to me! I have visions…. All scary!
the house next door is available, and it’s a great neighborhood.
ps… loved alex’s edit. 😂😂😂
Ok, I have a design fail for you! ♥️
The bearded half of the household saw a listing for a quite newly built house with 6 apartment units, the current residents lived there for 4-5 years, so since it was build, but wanted to move out. The basement was a garage for all with 2 carplaces for each apartment, that triggered him, I think, as we live in quite a big city and parking space is rare. I looked at the pictures and it looked quite nice, so we scheduled a viewing. The current residents greeted us nicely, they seemed ok and we went inside. Both residents did stand on the right side, in front of a big closet, or so I thought... They guided us into the first room on the left, nice, could be my office, then walked backwards and, back to the closet, guided us to the living room. Spacious, a nice little balcony and the kitchen was not directly in the living room, but a bit around the corner, to the left, but an open one. No problems, everything looked fine. From the living room you went right and got to the bedroom, nice, big, fine. As we wanted a two to four room apartment, we were quite on the "this could be it" thoughts. But... Then I asked for the bathroom, I love to take baths and hubby us a shower type, so both should be there, naturally and it was in the listing. But... We haven't seen anymore doors... Well... They guided us to the "closet". Pulled a sliding door and turned on the light. There it was, the bathroom. Shower, bathtub, toilet, all on the inside of the house, no window, well, there was one. The whole freaking wall facing the way from door, room and then living room was made out of glass! And I just looked at hubby, he went in and I could see him, though the, slightly tinted, glass, head to toes! I just started laughing and hubby told the residents that THAT was not our kink. 🤣 We left and everytime someone tells freaky house storys, bring that up, so here you go! 😘
Hi Theresa, never thought i would say this but house hunting stories are almost as good as the subway stories. The noise issues crack me up a bit knowing you used to live in one of the densest parts of Queens in an apartment building. Honestly, I live in suburbia now outside of Chicago, but having lived in city neighborhoods in the past and visited rural areas I’m with you in being far more freaked out by something happening in a rural isolated area (haunted or not) than in a busy noisy city (which you can usually tune out once you’re over a certain number of floors up). Also construction will find you no matter where. Moved into a perfectly fine apartment building back when my kids were small (and one not existent yet) and that’s when the building decide to replace all the concrete balconies which involved jack-hammering always at the exact moment my toddler went down for a nap. Also randomly turning off the water to the building unexpectedly, with no notice and when I had to diaper my children. Thankfully there was a place that did appreciate quiet and had running water right across the street: the public library so if I could have moved in there, I would have. Best of luck finding a new place and may the Construction gods ever be in your favor even if the traffic and parking gods are not (nothing appeases them). Commerce- it’s a good thing. 😀
Omg, poor thing, I'd go nuts as well.❤
Appreciate your nuanced review and thinking of other’s preferences
We used to live in Jacksonville and I loved it there ❤
Oh Theresa, I could listen for hours. I wish I had a friend like you ❤
Neighbors can make or break where you live! Good luck house hunting ❤️