You only need about $685,000…you’re on your way. Dream big…just never change who you are when you get rich! We all love you because you’re relatable and down to earth.
@@L3WGReacts Yo, mate. You could get a decent home for less. A lot more acreage, not so close neighbors.. might need an interior update, better appliances but nothing drastic. Even if you wanted to live in one of the bigger city, say like Houston, in the inner loop, you could get it for half that... or something far better than for that price. The same kind of logic applies to most states. Personally, I'd be apt to say unless you're working/attending uni in the city (or really, even if you are).. you're better off moving to one of the burbs outside of it. You get more bang for you buck and as you're keen on driving, it's no big loss. Most expats do better in the places between the metro cities and rural wasteland, so they're neither overwhelmed nor too isolated, so looking at smaller towns not too far from the city gives you rounded experience that you can get to everything you might want in the city and you're not too far from the rural escape. So, you've got a little bit of everything within adequate driving distance. Or you might just prefer looking at some of the more vacation towns.. like living on the Texas coast, if you're interested in that. The potential for a great view and most of the chaos limited to those going on holiday, namely spring break.
I was laughing so hard I had tears running down my face… 2 of my daughters came out of their rooms & thought I lost my mind or something… the facial expressions & confusion on his face 😂🤣😭
Plus this guy went from quiet, givin out a little too much info on his personal life to acting like he was 16 at a party to a priest all in one video… 😂😂😂 you just can’t make this stuff up lmao & I love how Lewis just went along with it after all the confusion acting like he was in church lol
Thanks for the awesome video. You would be surprised how many youtubers actually afford homes like this or better. Stay focused, speak it into existence and you will achieve your goals ✨️ 💯 🙏. I can't wait for your "Brit tours America" series ❤️ I will love to see you in our homeland and become a homeowner. Keep up the good work, the laughs, smiles and positive attitude.
Lewis, not to sound silly but from an almost 60 year old woman who grew up very very poor. It's not the size of the house but how much love that's inside 🥰 bigger is not always better!!
Well said, Susan. I was lucky enough to have the big, suburban house once. It's only a house without love. I'm an older lady, too. I'm remarried and living a simple, humble and charmed life with the right partner. Best to you! 😊
I love to see these fantastic homes, but I have my little home in the country and a happy family where all of our adult kids still come to get together. I wouldn't trade that for a fancy house or for anything.
He walked out of that house and all of a sudden, he was SAVED 🤣😂. He felt the gospel inside him so much, he couldn't even leave the patio. 😆 May the power of Christ compel thee.... Amen Brother..😄
Open daily bc it’s a model home meaning that it’s just a show home they show to people when they want to buy homes in the neighborhood. No one actually lives there, it’s staged for guests
Lewis, this is a model home for this particular development. It is open to the public for tours during certain hours of the day for you to look at it. They usually have an office somewhere where you can look at the different floor plans, pick out colors, flooring, cabinets, etc. and also pick out what lot you want to buy. It's a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon, driving around and looking at all the different model homes. Edit: Those are not mountains in the background, those are the tops of other homes, lol. He's talking about the upgrades that you can add to the home when you are buying it, that most model homes will feature: upgraded appliances, flooring, etc. Usually you have to wait for the home to be built, unless they have one available that is already built that you like the way it is. We had to wait about 10 months for our house to be built from the time we picked out the lot and floorplan, etc. to when we actually closed on the house. But it was great because we didn't have to change anything when we moved in.
Sometimes waiting has its advantages...when I purchased my first home, they had just put in the sidewalks and started site prep to begin laying the foundation. I was able to drive up (about an hour from where I was living) 2-3 times per week and I took DETAILED pictures of every step. I had pics of the trenching before they laid the foundation, after they laid the foundation, framing, electrical, plumbing and drywall. I was able to catch some mistakes early on before they became an issue and inconvenience later (they placed some can lights in the wrong places where it would have looked really weird). In the end, I had a collection of pictures so I would know EXACTLY where all electrical and plumbing was behind EVERY wall where under the ground the electrical ran from the house to the detached garage, where the gas lines were. When I sold the house later, the new owner was grateful for those pictures.
@strix.1 I used to stop by my house 2 or 3 times a week to check on the progress and make sure everything was being done properly. We had no issues with the house once we moved in compared to some of my neighbors, and this was a reputable builder. Our development made it through hurricanes Andrew better than the more expensive developments in our area. Namely, our homes were built 10 feet above the flood line, and our roofs didn't blow off.
I just bought a home outside of Houston in a country town of Magnolia. I am having the home built for little over $330,000 for 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 3 car garage.
Those aren’t mountains, they’re other houses. This is a development. They are in the process of building an entire neighborhood. You get to choose from three or four different house models and they will build it for you, to your specifications. This is in Katy Texas (a suburb of Houston). It is very flat in that part of Texas.
I enjoy your programs because you portray two similar countries and show the sharp contrasts between them. Endlessly fascinating and at times, pretty funny.
$650k is generally the starting price for a "base model." This house, as shown with all of the upgrades, is probably closer to $750-800k. Many model homes show every upgrade possible to encourage people to make their home as nice as the model they fell in love with.
So, this house is in Katy, Tx and I can tell you that your homeowners insurance will be astronomical and you will want to buy flood insurance. That area is prone to flooding and usually sits right in the path of hurricanes.
Ive lived in houston all my life and moved to Katy 12 years ago. NEVER had flooding, our community has so many water reserves area in every neigborhood. Katy is the most hurricane flooding safe place in houston for sure.
Flooding won’t be the issue. Hurricanes also are more of an inconvenience this far from the coast. Homeowners Insurance is insanely high and rising in Houston area.
Lewis, This is Texas and the Bible Belt is named for a reason. I'm a Realtor & I would never bring religion into my business but its common there. He sounds like a young man who is passionate about his faith, while I have a strong faith, I keep it out of my business. Anyway, its an awesome home, prices are much lower in the Houston area, so this home would be in the 2mil range in California.
yup, at least. The median home price here in Silicon Valley is 1.7 million. (of course, the median household income is 125k, that's what Google pays you if you just graduated from SJSU...people with more experience etc will make well north of 200k. In other words, the price is 3x but so is your income, so you can afford. Supply and demand. 🙂 )
@@controlZchannel I don't know this young man who made the original video of the tour of the home. I would say that he is new to his faith or had a re-birth with his faith, so he is zealous in sharing his faith. Depending on his real estate firm, I imagine that most Brokers wouldn't want him mixing his personal religious opinions in with his business. With that said, when I'm referring clients to Texas or Georgia, I find it interesting how many Realtors on their profile mention what church they attend, so its part of the culture. Typically when I list my activities, I mention my community outreach, I don't list the church I attend since I consider that private and personal. In general by oversharing one doesn't actually encourage others it often times does the reverse.
This is a brand new neighborhood, brand new homes. If you look at used homes, you can get something much cheaper. Also, this is over 3000 square feet. You could probably get a 2500 sq ft home for between 300 and 400K that are still beautiful.
10:24 'Chef's Kitchen' is a kitchen that has high end appliances that a Chef might like in their own kitchen. 'mud room' is a room near an entrance (usually the back or side door coming from the back yard) that people stop in when they come inside to remove their muddy shoes or boots so they don't track them into the rest of the house. since it's a model home, the 3 car garage is being used as an office for the building company instead.
@@t.prophoto It is completely out of place from the original video, however, what part of it is annoying if he does it at the very end. All you have to do is click the X or go to another video. He isn't forcing you to listen to him.
This is a model home which means this house costs a lot more than listed price. That price is for the basic floor plan, but the floor plan shown is full of upgrades, probably flooring, fixtures, counters, even some of the bathroom features and possibly part of the floor plan. When he talked about it being a pretty penny he’s saying that the model he’s showing actually costs a lot more than the base cost.
4:56 the fixed shower heads are standard for construction. actual homeowners change it as soon as they move in. most people have the handle shower head that can be lifted off and moved around. the same with the double handle faucets. you can get an 'all-in-one' faucets from the store and replace them easily
A home like this would be close to 2 million in San Diego on a very small lot that you literally can almost touch you neighbor's house from your kitchen window. Moved here to San Antonio Texas from San Diego and prices here are about 1/4 to 1/3 the price of San Diego. I live in a new 1800 sqft ranch style home on a 1/2 acre that cost about 300k.
Mountains - come to Colorado! I have big mountains out my back window…wish I could attach a picture! And you don’t want to live down by Houston! Believe me - traffic is awful, it is hot and humid and on the gulf so lots of hurricanes….come to Colorado!
Those aren't mountains , but houses in the background. And it's a builder model home (show home) to sell similar homes in the development. They always have all the upgrades offered by the builder/developer.
I see others have explained what a model home is and that Texas is in the Bible Belt (meaning a lot of Baptists and other Christians that are always bringing up the Bible). A mud room is supposed to be an alternate entrance, like the garage, where you can take off your muddy boots etc. it’s normally found near the laundry room.
I would love to see the reaction for mobile homes. Including how they are moved and set up. And while those ceilings are awesome looking, just wait till you need to paint it or change a lightbulb. You will be wanting some lower ceilings right quick. Oh - and for some unknown reason your fire alarms are up there most of the time. It is mandatory they go off at 3 AM to let you know their battery needs changing.
Las Vegas is enclosed by mountains. You can look anywhere and see mountains. I have an uncle and two cousins that bought homes there. My family and I visit for a week every year. We never want to go home and they never want us to leave. 😂😂 Its so beautiful there.
We have always changed the fixed shower head and added an hand held sprayer. I’m surprised on a model home all the bathrooms doesn’t have one. Chefs kitchen = top notch appliances and a lot of extra to accommodate even a chef. Mud room= usually it’s just like a cloakroom and or a small bench for backpacks shoes stuff like that. sometimes there’s a laundry room/mudroom situation
I never liked where a "mud room" is basically just a closet. What if I'm literally covered in mud? When I was a kid my dad would take me hunting near the house where he grew up. Afterward we were caked in mud and we went into his mom's cellar. There was a shower right in the middle of the room. I've never seen anything like it before or since. You would walk, fully clothed, straight to the shower and hose off. You'd have to hang your clothes but that's part of the point of a mud room. In an expensive house, I'd expect a full shower and a washer/dryer nearby, and of course a utility sink. Clean those muddy clothes.
@@protorhinocerator142 typically there is at least a utility sink if there’s a laundry included in a mudroom I think some of these real estate people take advantage of the terminology because that’s exactlywhat a mud room is for. I don’t know about the whole shower thing. That sounds nice!
@@MjDeen217 Any shower would be good, but that shower in my grandma's basement was memorable. It wasn't a fancy house. Pretty plain jane really but so cool to not need shower curtains at all.
Oh my God I just found you and I can't stop watching your videos! I love houses and I'm 45 finally got my dream home outside of Chicago IL. It was abandoned so a deep discount but it's taken 3 years of work to get it fully functional and now a retreat center/event space/bnb. Its 5 acres against a forest preserve 6,000 square ft and it was half the price of the house you are showing. Now we have a secret speakeasy. Dont be afraid to do some work to make it happen its worth it! Love u!
Bro, you're mental!! Katy Texas is over 700 miles from the nearest Mountain range!!! That was painful to watch! Also, like others pointed out, Katy floods like crazy! But trust me, they have lots of houses like these are in abundance in the Houston area that aren't in flood zones! Cheers mate!!
I absolutely love watching your reactions to our houses or grocery stores! 👍😁 It’s a model home that they show for people to decide if they want to buy a house that’s already built in that community. That’s actually a really decent price for Texas. In other cities that may get you an older house with less space. Location is what makes the difference.
Just for some kind of perspective I live in a modest 3 br house in northern New Jersey and my house I about about 100,000 more expensive it really depends where you live in the US
My husband paints new homes for different builders here in Texas. Funny thing is, before in influx of people from out of state, these size houses used to go for any where from 400,000-500,000, depending on any upgrades. These are model homes and they are usually the first homes built in the subdivision, because they are the house options that the builder will have for this subdivision and will be shown to any potential homebuyers. They will be fully furnished and will sometimes be used by the builders as offices (not every model home, but one of them in particular). If you are buying a home that is already built, you can always pay more to upgrade anything (ie.. the fixtures, paint color, tile, carpet, etc…). If you are having them build your home, you would go to the builders show room store where you can pick out everything before it’s built (ie…everything from above plus style of fire place, style of cabinets, stairs, banister, brick color, stain or paint color for cabinets, exterior paint color, etc…). They usually have interior designers to help you along with everything. When the all the lots in the subdivisions have been sold and houses built, these model homes are usually the last to be sold, sometimes at a discount.
Bro I lost it when you looked up trying to find the ceiling lolll. I liked this video, the guy explained the reasoning behind a lot of stuff for you to understand (it took a turn at the end 🤣) and you showed us the UK houses it was a good dynamic vibe. PS ain’t no mountains out there, that’s a fence lol
As a model home, it is open daily to walk around and view. There are models in new neighborhoods where houses are being built so that the buyer can choose the model they want. There are usually several models to view.
This is a model home in a new neighborhood, as others have said. But a key thing to note is the price listed is the STARTING price. Most model homes include the majority of the available upgrades, so the model home may actually be a few hundred thousand dollars more.
Yes, Lewis, the shower heads are on a swivel mount. You can change the angle of the head. Most of the better one have multiple adjustment to the spray as well. Mine even has a "Pulse" setting.
I have been to your country, AND IT IS BEAUTIFUL. I get you are comparing a new build in a US suburb, but the home you are comparing it to is great. It is just older. Most of us in older US cities actually live in homes that you have shown. The USA is great. I am American. But your country is great also. I went to the UK during my honeymoon in 1990. had my first veggie burger in the original Hard Rock Cafe, before we had any here in the US. We come from different countries, but each is great in its own ways. I would love to hear more about your country and all the history you walk by each day.
There are no mountains in Katy, Tx. I lived in a Coventry Home in Katy Tx for 13 years. My husband at the time sold these houses for Coventry for 15 years in Katy. They are beautiful homes.
I 1st toured Europe in 1971. I fell in love with electric kettles (I've had one for around 15 years now. LOVE IT) & shower heads on hoses! It was about 6 - 8 years after that trip that they became available in the States. They won't usually come with a new house but you can always buy one & easily install it yourself. That's what I've always done. I don't know how anyone lives without one.
What he is referring to is one person needs the shower head angled a certain way or at a certain style of pressure. As far as the closet, who gets it. There may be his and her vanities but rarely his and hers walk-in closets. You can get dens, gamerooms, art rooms, office rooms, personal space, maybe a room for the cats. Some people get extra rooms in houses not for people but for fostering animals.
We like to conserve water so showering together is a good thing! 😄 Such a lovely home. The problem with big homes is there is so much more to clean and upkeep. Love the style though.
When I moved to Houston in the 80s all the builders had at least 2 to 5 models. It became a hobby to go look at model homes, so much fun. The room at the top of the stairs is called a game room or the kid's hang out. Also, there are no mountains in Houston, it's flat as a pancake. Those are rooftops of the houses on the next street. Enjoy your videos. Had to leave when the preaching started. Welcome to Texas 🙄
1% property tax is pretty low. If you're buying a house like this you can afford $7000. I don't know about Katy, but most places don't make you pay it all at once. New Jersey and the surrounding areas are paying much more and paying more for the property. NJ has like a 2.25% property tax. Where I live it's about 1% as well, with an effective rate at 0.73% but the property costs more to begin with. However, it can never go up more than 2% per year. But there's a lot of places that have low property taxes AND much lower property prices.
Not sure if someone has commented this or not yet.....but it is a model home, which mean it is a house built for someone to look at and if they like the style and layout. It can then be purchased and the buyer can pick custom options for theirs. A.k.a- carpet or hardwood, granite or laminate counters, stainless appliances or not, etc......Basically they are homes no one lives in, and are built just to look at....lol.
You can usually move the head of the shower 🚿 to adjust. Personally, I like the shower heads attached to a cord and can be removed from the holder to be able to spray off bathroom cleaners.
You can tell Lewis doesn't have much experience with the evangelical types, because I could spot like 10 seconds into the video where this was going to go. When someone you don't know wants to share some good news with you, you're about to get preached at.
Yes, showerheads in the US are almost always on a swivel joint. They can be aimed in the direction you like. And they can be easily replaced, if you don't like the one you have. Many people opt to get showerheads with a hose attachment. There are some exceptions, like rain showerheads, which are mounted to the ceiling and pour straight down.
Not sure how it works in the UK with buying/selling houses, but the way you get into that house is by starting small. Buy something you CAN afford, make upgrades to it, hold onto it for a few years, then you have equity. Use that to buy a slightly bigger house, upgrades, time, and you have another 100K for a down payment on an even bigger house. Staying a renter, you don't get equity (free money) to move somewhere bigger/fancier/more expensive. Or, if you find a home in the US that is a "fixer upper" you'll have a much smaller mortgage payment, so you can fix it up however you want with the money you're saving.
Btw Tejas doesn’t have basements. Other states like Georgia will have basements if you can walk out. So imagine a house like you just saw, except on the backside you’ll have an another story because of elevation drop. This means you’ll get another floor to do with as you wish.
In the Bay area a couple million. The house I grew up in, built in '55 is valued at over a million. Mom and dad paid a little over 9K, located in the San Fernando Valley.
Houses in California cost 3-4 times what they cost in Texas. I know people who have moved from Cali to Texas who were able to pay down a house in full with the California equity.
Yes, couples often share a shower together in the U.S. When you both have to head out to work in the morning, nobody got time to wait for someone else to finish their shower. Also, helps to have a friend to scrub your back.
I just love you😊I am from England living here in CA. I really get you lol. I have to say I love living here in my beautiful gated community but, I do miss lot of the old British culture. I love driving everywhere in a car but I also miss walking the High Streets and popping into an old pub. The weather has a lot to do with the culture also. And yes we definitely get a lot more for the Buck when it comes to houses here in the USA especially CA. Every State is different also when it comes to houses. Keep up the good videos they are so entertaining and you truly make me laugh 😊
The Bible Belt... 😂😂. When I moved down south, it was a bit of a culture shock. People asking what church I go to, assuming I went at all. After 16 years of 3 times of week going to church, I had enough for a lifetime.
This is a model home. Builders make them of each kind of house that they will build in this neighborhood. The garage is usually made into an office to sell the different lots with the house type you want on it. That way you can see what you like about it or not. I have gone from model home to model home in different areas.
If this house was in my area with all the upgrades it would be around $700-$750k. My house was $325k. The average home cost in my area is only $180k. That's because there are a lot of crappy tiny old homes or trailers that are around $100k or less, mixed with a lot of just average 3-4 bed family homes built from the 1940s-1980s that sell for $225k-$375k. My house is in the latter category. Older, spacious, functional but not really updated other than the kitchen. But we love it, it's everything we wanted and anything we dont want we can make our own in time.
I think modern American homes are ugly. For the same price you can get one of those beautiful Georgian houses in the UK. Funny; all the things Lewis likes most about the US...McMansions, fast food, Walmart, free refills, air conditioning...are all things I DON'T like. I guess I'm British at heart.
@@lynnw7155I agree, I like my older home. One of the reasons we didn't want a newer or remodeled home is because we hate the grey box syndrome. I would like an English home just as much. Although even though my home is older and has smaller rooms, I think it's still much larger than European homes in general lol but it's just normal where we live.
@@EmelyHale-u9gyeah but they're not getting paid $7.25/hr like people here either lol I've lived all over the country, cost of living is different but not as different as you think when considering salary difference. I had to move 4hrs to afford my house. In the area I came from $325k gets you an under 1000sqft outdated 80s 2bdrm townhouse in a bad neighborhood. Rent on a 1bdrm apartment is $1400/month. And minimum wage is $7.25.
ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO The house that they were shown is called a model home. It is to give perspective clients what they can have also. So basically the house is just a showpiece.
model homes are what new build sites show with a lot of upgrades in them. Upgrades can include bathroom fixtures, what appliances come with the kitchen, flooring and countertops. So there are a lot of things that cost extra to get in a new build home.
The upstairs area you're asking about is a family room/play room. It's where the family hangs out and the kids play that doesn't need to be presentable for guests (because most guests never go upstairs. Upstairs is more personal).
Lewis, just find 3 other European RUclipsrs like yourself and move into a house like this and you have collaborations with other channels all the time. For $800K you can have a custom house with 4 Master bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. You can afford $200K each. Just make sure you get one with a basement and closets 2-3 times bigger than in this video.
You gotta remember, this house is in the Houston, TX area. A similar new-construction house where I live on the West Coast would easily cost 2X as much.
@@Carehood1 Out of curiosity, where on the east coast are you talking? I grew up in the DC area and recently moved from Virginia Beach and can’t fathom getting this much house for that price.
Model homes are built to help sell the homes in the development. The home prices are a "base price" and you can add upgrades like more expensive/custom floors, cabinets, appliances and finishes. The models are usually completely upgraded and will cost tens of thousands of dollars more than the base price. P.S., the shower heads swivel so you can direct the spray. You should check out homes in Lake Tahoe, California and Colorado/Wyoming/Montana for gorgeous mountain homes.
1) The house that this realtor is showing is called a Model Home. It’s decorated and furnished to kinda draw in the customer and show the space you have in a room. It’s showcasing what new homes are being built in that specific, new community. The house is also showcased to present what features and options new buyers have in that style home. Usually one new community will have 3 or 4 model homes to showcase. To show what kinds of homes will be built in that area. 2) the plaque on the wall at the beginning shows the name of the company builders and their logo. And underneath gives the hours and the days that model home will be open to the public. So people who are interested in moving into the area can see what they’re getting into. 3) model homes usually come with a basic shower head. It’s up to the individual to go to the hardware store or home builders store to get one that has whatever length shower rod and head you want. Or if the company who builds this specific house has other shower head options then they will change it out for you. 4) a wet bar is usually where you serve or store all the alcoholic drinks and bottles. That is optional in a home. 5) a chefs kitchen is a kitchen filled with cabinets. Organized in the fashion of a typical restaurant kitchen. But… in your home. It’s equipped with a chefs stove and oven. And kitchen island big enough to accommodate lots of space for prepping and cooking while entertaining guests. That’s why you’ll always see chairs or stools at the island. 6) a mud room is where you can take off your shirty shoes and have flip flops or comfortable house shoes ready for you to change into. A place to hang up your bags, jackets, sports equipment, etc.
You can change the shower head to whatever you like. Just go to the local hardware store and pick one out. It just screws on. Or you can go to a fancy plumbing store and get something more upscale, but it will cost more. But it just screws on as well.
BTW, to match more closely to the US prices of homes, you'd have to spend 500k British no 700k. 700k is closer to 900k US. Million $ homes in the US are pretty rare unless you live on the coasts where everything is stupid expensive. We bought our home for less than 500k when the market was tanking 15yrs ago. It's worth multi-millions now... 🤯 5 bdrm 4 full bath, 2 kitchens (1200sqft granny flat), 1.5 car garage, 550sqft balcony overlooking a canyon. Fenced backyard (4 dogs lol) We're just minutes from 2 major highways, mountains to the east and the ocean to the west (surf daily), 20mins to the airport, friendly neighbors, a park 2 blocks away and hiking trails in the canyon. A shopping plaza is walking distance, not that I walk there, but have ridden my bike there. Bus route is just a couple of blocks away and schools within 1 mile. btw, all our baths have wands in the shower. It's easy to install.
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You only need about $685,000…you’re on your way. Dream big…just never change who you are when you get rich! We all love you because you’re relatable and down to earth.
beth you're amazing, i'm saving that $15 towards the house!xd. thank you honestly!
@@L3WGReacts Yo, mate. You could get a decent home for less. A lot more acreage, not so close neighbors.. might need an interior update, better appliances but nothing drastic. Even if you wanted to live in one of the bigger city, say like Houston, in the inner loop, you could get it for half that... or something far better than for that price. The same kind of logic applies to most states.
Personally, I'd be apt to say unless you're working/attending uni in the city (or really, even if you are).. you're better off moving to one of the burbs outside of it. You get more bang for you buck and as you're keen on driving, it's no big loss.
Most expats do better in the places between the metro cities and rural wasteland, so they're neither overwhelmed nor too isolated, so looking at smaller towns not too far from the city gives you rounded experience that you can get to everything you might want in the city and you're not too far from the rural escape. So, you've got a little bit of everything within adequate driving distance.
Or you might just prefer looking at some of the more vacation towns.. like living on the Texas coast, if you're interested in that. The potential for a great view and most of the chaos limited to those going on holiday, namely spring break.
Shower with your partner. It will jazz up your love life.
That room is like an extra living room, game room, or whatever you want to make it. Sometimes, they call them multi-purpose rooms.
The finishes and features are upgraded. They impact the cost of the home.
I have never laughed so hard at 8ne of his videos!!! When that guy started preaching, Lewis got confused and I lost it!! 😂😂😂😂
😂 it sounded beautiful just had no clue what he was saying
I'm dying...😆😆😆😆😆😆
I was laughing so hard I had tears running down my face… 2 of my daughters came out of their rooms & thought I lost my mind or something… the facial expressions & confusion on his face 😂🤣😭
😂😂 “he said the house was free?? & he said he’s a sinner!?” Lewis always makes me laugh but not like this usually lmaooo 🤣🤣
Plus this guy went from quiet, givin out a little too much info on his personal life to acting like he was 16 at a party to a priest all in one video…
😂😂😂 you just can’t make this stuff up lmao & I love how Lewis just went along with it after all the confusion acting like he was in church lol
I was dying laughing when Lewis said, " he was watching a house tour, and he got teleported to church." 😅😅🤣🤣💖
What do you expect? This is the Bible Belt state. That name is not called in Texas for vain.
😂 when selling homes becomes church service. Your reaction made me laugh, thank you!! 😂
Thanks for the awesome video. You would be surprised how many youtubers actually afford homes like this or better. Stay focused, speak it into existence and you will achieve your goals ✨️ 💯 🙏. I can't wait for your "Brit tours America" series ❤️ I will love to see you in our homeland and become a homeowner. Keep up the good work, the laughs, smiles and positive attitude.
oh wow, thank you so much for the big $50!!! I'll have to keep manifesting it into existanse! Yeah i can not wait to get over to america!!!
Lewis, not to sound silly but from an almost 60 year old woman who grew up very very poor. It's not the size of the house but how much love that's inside 🥰 bigger is not always better!!
Well said, Susan. I was lucky enough to have the big, suburban house once. It's only a house without love. I'm an older lady, too. I'm remarried and living a simple, humble and charmed life with the right partner. Best to you! 😊
In my mid forties now, and around the time I hit 40 I started to value possessions less and less and value love more and more.
Amen !! 👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻
I love to see these fantastic homes, but I have my little home in the country and a happy family where all of our adult kids still come to get together. I wouldn't trade that for a fancy house or for anything.
Bigger is always better, that is why it's always more expensive!
He walked out of that house and all of a sudden, he was SAVED 🤣😂. He felt the gospel inside him so much, he couldn't even leave the patio. 😆
May the power of Christ compel thee.... Amen Brother..😄
I don't think Jesus would live in that house.
Open daily bc it’s a model home meaning that it’s just a show home they show to people when they want to buy homes in the neighborhood. No one actually lives there, it’s staged for guests
Also furnished to show off what it would look like if people actually lived there...
@@crlewis6360 I probably should have said furnished instead of staged bc I don’t think Lewis would know what I mean 😭
Yes, once all the homes in the development are sold, they'll put the model home for sale. Sometimes completely furnished/staged
Lewis needs to start using his brain lol
@@OneLuckyLady13 but with a hefty price tag.
That didn't look like mountains to me, just other roof tops. He didn't say that house is free, he's talking about our eternal home in heaven. 😊
Katy TX is near Houston. You might want to check out the HGTV house give away. I think this years is in Kansas City.
Exactly there ain't no mountain's here in houston 😂
The shower comment took me out 😂. Yes showering with partners is very commonplace
True, but I suspect the host of the video was referring to not having to fight with the wifey about showerhead adjustments. 😉😉
Lewis, this is a model home for this particular development. It is open to the public for tours during certain hours of the day for you to look at it. They usually have an office somewhere where you can look at the different floor plans, pick out colors, flooring, cabinets, etc. and also pick out what lot you want to buy. It's a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon, driving around and looking at all the different model homes.
Edit: Those are not mountains in the background, those are the tops of other homes, lol. He's talking about the upgrades that you can add to the home when you are buying it, that most model homes will feature: upgraded appliances, flooring, etc. Usually you have to wait for the home to be built, unless they have one available that is already built that you like the way it is. We had to wait about 10 months for our house to be built from the time we picked out the lot and floorplan, etc. to when we actually closed on the house. But it was great because we didn't have to change anything when we moved in.
Sometimes waiting has its advantages...when I purchased my first home, they had just put in the sidewalks and started site prep to begin laying the foundation. I was able to drive up (about an hour from where I was living) 2-3 times per week and I took DETAILED pictures of every step. I had pics of the trenching before they laid the foundation, after they laid the foundation, framing, electrical, plumbing and drywall. I was able to catch some mistakes early on before they became an issue and inconvenience later (they placed some can lights in the wrong places where it would have looked really weird). In the end, I had a collection of pictures so I would know EXACTLY where all electrical and plumbing was behind EVERY wall where under the ground the electrical ran from the house to the detached garage, where the gas lines were. When I sold the house later, the new owner was grateful for those pictures.
@strix.1 I used to stop by my house 2 or 3 times a week to check on the progress and make sure everything was being done properly. We had no issues with the house once we moved in compared to some of my neighbors, and this was a reputable builder. Our development made it through hurricanes Andrew better than the more expensive developments in our area. Namely, our homes were built 10 feet above the flood line, and our roofs didn't blow off.
I just bought a home outside of Houston in a country town of Magnolia. I am having the home built for little over $330,000 for 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 3 car garage.
Those aren’t mountains, they’re other houses. This is a development. They are in the process of building an entire neighborhood. You get to choose from three or four different house models and they will build it for you, to your specifications. This is in Katy Texas (a suburb of Houston). It is very flat in that part of Texas.
I enjoy your programs because you portray two similar countries and show the sharp contrasts between them. Endlessly fascinating and at times, pretty funny.
$650k is generally the starting price for a "base model." This house, as shown with all of the upgrades, is probably closer to $750-800k. Many model homes show every upgrade possible to encourage people to make their home as nice as the model they fell in love with.
This house plan starts at $650K. This model home being shown has easily $150-200K in upgrades
So, this house is in Katy, Tx and I can tell you that your homeowners insurance will be astronomical and you will want to buy flood insurance. That area is prone to flooding and usually sits right in the path of hurricanes.
Ive lived in houston all my life and moved to Katy 12 years ago. NEVER had flooding, our community has so many water reserves area in every neigborhood. Katy is the most hurricane flooding safe place in houston for sure.
Flooding won’t be the issue. Hurricanes also are more of an inconvenience this far from the coast. Homeowners Insurance is insanely high and rising in Houston area.
These types of homes for those prices are unique to Texas lol. No where on the east to you get homes like that for those prices lol
And tweakers😂
@@LivelyBriLivelyMe not true. You can find homes this size and cheaper in Georgia and northern Florida.
I laughed so hard when you showed the street view of the $700K UK home. I thought you were exaggerating but you weren’t 😂🤣
Lewis, This is Texas and the Bible Belt is named for a reason. I'm a Realtor & I would never bring religion into my business but its common there. He sounds like a young man who is passionate about his faith, while I have a strong faith, I keep it out of my business. Anyway, its an awesome home, prices are much lower in the Houston area, so this home would be in the 2mil range in California.
The belief that it's appropriate to be preaching at any time at any place in any irrelevant context is a bit odd and possibly narcissistic.
same here in Miami....I could see this selling for at least $2 million in the Pinecrest or East Kendall area, $3 million in Coral Gables
yup, at least. The median home price here in Silicon Valley is 1.7 million. (of course, the median household income is 125k, that's what Google pays you if you just graduated from SJSU...people with more experience etc will make well north of 200k. In other words, the price is 3x but so is your income, so you can afford. Supply and demand. 🙂 )
@@controlZchannel I don't know this young man who made the original video of the tour of the home. I would say that he is new to his faith or had a re-birth with his faith, so he is zealous in sharing his faith. Depending on his real estate firm, I imagine that most Brokers wouldn't want him mixing his personal religious opinions in with his business.
With that said, when I'm referring clients to Texas or Georgia, I find it interesting how many Realtors on their profile mention what church they attend, so its part of the culture. Typically when I list my activities, I mention my community outreach, I don't list the church I attend since I consider that private and personal.
In general by oversharing one doesn't actually encourage others it often times does the reverse.
no even in California this home is in teh $600K -$800k range, dont mix la and SF home price with teh rest of the state
This is a brand new neighborhood, brand new homes. If you look at used homes, you can get something much cheaper. Also, this is over 3000 square feet. You could probably get a 2500 sq ft home for between 300 and 400K that are still beautiful.
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'Chef's Kitchen' is a kitchen that has high end appliances that a Chef might like in their own kitchen.
'mud room' is a room near an entrance (usually the back or side door coming from the back yard) that people stop in when they come inside to remove their muddy shoes or boots so they don't track them into the rest of the house.
since it's a model home, the 3 car garage is being used as an office for the building company instead.
The ‘mountains’ are the roofs of the other homes in the neighborhood. In this area of Texas, there are no mountains, just rolling hills.
Omgosh 😂😂😂. He did go from realtor to preacher. 🤣🤣😂😂
Yeah! what a nut!
This guy does it in all of his house tour videos.
@@lneal1670it’s so annoying to have people preach at you and it happens a lot especially if you live in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas.
@@t.prophoto It is completely out of place from the original video, however, what part of it is annoying if he does it at the very end. All you have to do is click the X or go to another video. He isn't forcing you to listen to him.
This is a model home which means this house costs a lot more than listed price. That price is for the basic floor plan, but the floor plan shown is full of upgrades, probably flooring, fixtures, counters, even some of the bathroom features and possibly part of the floor plan. When he talked about it being a pretty penny he’s saying that the model he’s showing actually costs a lot more than the base cost.
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the fixed shower heads are standard for construction. actual homeowners change it as soon as they move in. most people have the handle shower head that can be lifted off and moved around. the same with the double handle faucets. you can get an 'all-in-one' faucets from the store and replace them easily
A home like this would be close to 2 million in San Diego on a very small lot that you literally can almost touch you neighbor's house from your kitchen window. Moved here to San Antonio Texas from San Diego and prices here are about 1/4 to 1/3 the price of San Diego. I live in a new 1800 sqft ranch style home on a 1/2 acre that cost about 300k.
A mudroom is a room you go into to take of your shoes and coats before u enter the main part of the house so you Don’t get it dirty
A "Wet Bar" has a sink and running water for preparing drinks and snacks; making coffee, etc.
OK Lew, we're now going to start a countdown to 200,000 subscribers
OOOO IM EXCITED!!!
Mountains - come to Colorado! I have big mountains out my back window…wish I could attach a picture! And you don’t want to live down by Houston! Believe me - traffic is awful, it is hot and humid and on the gulf so lots of hurricanes….come to Colorado!
Lewis look at houses in Colorado. You will be shocked
Those aren't mountains , but houses in the background. And it's a builder model home (show home) to sell similar homes in the development. They always have all the upgrades offered by the builder/developer.
My daughter just bought a new house in Arizona, and the models had a FEW of the upgrades, but not all of them.
Your reaction to the good/great news was Uber Epic😂. I seen the video before, so I couldn’t wait….for your reaction, had me in tears😂🤣
I live in Massachusetts. This house would be about 3 million in my area.
I see others have explained what a model home is and that Texas is in the Bible Belt (meaning a lot of Baptists and other Christians that are always bringing up the Bible). A mud room is supposed to be an alternate entrance, like the garage, where you can take off your muddy boots etc. it’s normally found near the laundry room.
He's bringing us to church as well too brother! Hugs! ❤
I would love to see the reaction for mobile homes. Including how they are moved and set up. And while those ceilings are awesome looking, just wait till you need to paint it or change a lightbulb. You will be wanting some lower ceilings right quick. Oh - and for some unknown reason your fire alarms are up there most of the time. It is mandatory they go off at 3 AM to let you know their battery needs changing.
Love your reactions! You crack me up 😂 😂😂🤣 keep them coming.
Las Vegas is enclosed by mountains. You can look anywhere and see mountains. I have an uncle and two cousins that bought homes there. My family and I visit for a week every year. We never want to go home and they never want us to leave. 😂😂 Its so beautiful there.
Houston doesn" t have mountain ,that is other houses in the background that is behind that houses.
God Bless L3WG. Welcome to America 🇺🇸. John 3:16
We have always changed the fixed shower head and added an hand held sprayer.
I’m surprised on a model home all the bathrooms doesn’t have one.
Chefs kitchen = top notch appliances and a lot of extra to accommodate even a chef.
Mud room= usually it’s just like a cloakroom and or a small bench for backpacks shoes stuff like that. sometimes there’s a laundry room/mudroom situation
Yeah, can get a really nice one from Costco that replaces the built in. 👍
I never liked where a "mud room" is basically just a closet. What if I'm literally covered in mud?
When I was a kid my dad would take me hunting near the house where he grew up. Afterward we were caked in mud and we went into his mom's cellar. There was a shower right in the middle of the room. I've never seen anything like it before or since. You would walk, fully clothed, straight to the shower and hose off. You'd have to hang your clothes but that's part of the point of a mud room. In an expensive house, I'd expect a full shower and a washer/dryer nearby, and of course a utility sink. Clean those muddy clothes.
@@protorhinocerator142 typically there is at least a utility sink if there’s a laundry included in a mudroom I think some of these real estate people take advantage of the terminology because that’s exactlywhat a mud room is for. I don’t know about the whole shower thing. That sounds nice!
@@MjDeen217 Any shower would be good, but that shower in my grandma's basement was memorable. It wasn't a fancy house. Pretty plain jane really but so cool to not need shower curtains at all.
Oh my God I just found you and I can't stop watching your videos! I love houses and I'm 45 finally got my dream home outside of Chicago IL. It was abandoned so a deep discount but it's taken 3 years of work to get it fully functional and now a retreat center/event space/bnb. Its 5 acres against a forest preserve 6,000 square ft and it was half the price of the house you are showing. Now we have a secret speakeasy. Dont be afraid to do some work to make it happen its worth it! Love u!
If you believe it, you will achieve it! You’re sooo funny and always keep me laughing! 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣
Right? I laugh through all his videos....😆😆😆😆
Bro, you're mental!! Katy Texas is over 700 miles from the nearest Mountain range!!! That was painful to watch! Also, like others pointed out, Katy floods like crazy! But trust me, they have lots of houses like these are in abundance in the Houston area that aren't in flood zones! Cheers mate!!
I absolutely love watching your reactions to our houses or grocery stores! 👍😁
It’s a model home that they show for people to decide if they want to buy a house that’s already built in that community. That’s actually a really decent price for Texas. In other cities that may get you an older house with less space. Location is what makes the difference.
Just for some kind of perspective I live in a modest 3 br house in northern New Jersey and my house I about about 100,000 more expensive it really depends where you live in the US
My husband paints new homes for different builders here in Texas. Funny thing is, before in influx of people from out of state, these size houses used to go for any where from 400,000-500,000, depending on any upgrades.
These are model homes and they are usually the first homes built in the subdivision, because they are the house options that the builder will have for this subdivision and will be shown to any potential homebuyers. They will be fully furnished and will sometimes be used by the builders as offices (not every model home, but one of them in particular). If you are buying a home that is already built, you can always pay more to upgrade anything (ie.. the fixtures, paint color, tile, carpet, etc…). If you are having them build your home, you would go to the builders show room store where you can pick out everything before it’s built (ie…everything from above plus style of fire place, style of cabinets, stairs, banister, brick color, stain or paint color for cabinets, exterior paint color, etc…). They usually have interior designers to help you along with everything.
When the all the lots in the subdivisions have been sold and houses built, these model homes are usually the last to be sold, sometimes at a discount.
"That view!" - You'll see the tornado very well with all that glass!
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Lol
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Tornados don't frequent Katy, Texas... 🤦🏾♀️
Katy is far enough inland not to be harmed by hurricanes. Tornadoes are rare in the Houston area.
Bro I lost it when you looked up trying to find the ceiling lolll. I liked this video, the guy explained the reasoning behind a lot of stuff for you to understand (it took a turn at the end 🤣) and you showed us the UK houses it was a good dynamic vibe. PS ain’t no mountains out there, that’s a fence lol
You can literally buy a handheld, removable shower head starting at about $15 and replace it yourself in less than ten minutes. 😀
Not in my house. I can’t get the damn things off. lol, too much lime from hard water.
@@betaviewer-e9ssoak in CLR and use a pipe wrench.
Lol, Lewis when the guy starts preaching 😂😂😂
This is the Bible Belt state, what do you expect😂😂😂😂?
Actually, the exchange rate is crazy. $650,000 US is only £510,000 in GB
That's what I was thinking!! Exchange rate L3WG!! This house would be 2X times the price in Californication!!😁😁😁
The house is pretty to look at, but I prefer smaller and cozier houses.
As a model home, it is open daily to walk around and view. There are models in new neighborhoods where houses are being built so that the buyer can choose the model they want. There are usually several models to view.
This is a model home in a new neighborhood, as others have said. But a key thing to note is the price listed is the STARTING price. Most model homes include the majority of the available upgrades, so the model home may actually be a few hundred thousand dollars more.
He DEFINITELY needed to get his ass outside before he went into full out preacher mode. Boy did he switch gears.
That is what his channel is about.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
It was the look on his face that cracked me up...😆😆😆
If you're a realtor in Texas and you don't put on a Christian facade at least, you're not going to sell too many houses.
Yes, Lewis, the shower heads are on a swivel mount. You can change the angle of the head. Most of the better one have multiple adjustment to the spray as well. Mine even has a "Pulse" setting.
I have been to your country, AND IT IS BEAUTIFUL. I get you are comparing a new build in a US suburb, but the home you are comparing it to is great. It is just older. Most of us in older US cities actually live in homes that you have shown. The USA is great. I am American. But your country is great also. I went to the UK during my honeymoon in 1990. had my first veggie burger in the original Hard Rock Cafe, before we had any here in the US. We come from different countries, but each is great in its own ways. I would love to hear more about your country and all the history you walk by each day.
There are no mountains in Katy, Tx. I lived in a Coventry Home in Katy Tx for 13 years. My husband at the time sold these houses for Coventry for 15 years in Katy. They are beautiful homes.
I 1st toured Europe in 1971. I fell in love with electric kettles (I've had one for around 15 years now. LOVE IT) & shower heads on hoses! It was about 6 - 8 years after that trip that they became available in the States. They won't usually come with a new house but you can always buy one & easily install it yourself. That's what I've always done. I don't know how anyone lives without one.
What he is referring to is one person needs the shower head angled a certain way or at a certain style of pressure.
As far as the closet, who gets it. There may be his and her vanities but rarely his and hers walk-in closets.
You can get dens, gamerooms, art rooms, office rooms, personal space, maybe a room for the cats. Some people get extra rooms in houses not for people but for fostering animals.
We like to conserve water so showering together is a good thing! 😄 Such a lovely home. The problem with big homes is there is so much more to clean and upkeep. Love the style though.
“What is the good news?” Omg 😂😂😂 laughing so hard! That ending was so funny 🤣
He was so confused😂
When I moved to Houston in the 80s all the builders had at least 2 to 5 models. It became a hobby to go look at model homes, so much fun. The room at the top of the stairs is called a game room or the kid's hang out. Also, there are no mountains in Houston, it's flat as a pancake. Those are rooftops of the houses on the next street. Enjoy your videos. Had to leave when the preaching started. Welcome to Texas 🙄
Can I get an Amen?! Hahaha…can’t stand Bible thumpers…quit trying to sell me on your religion!
@robynspelts5688 Yep, he would have lost a sale with all that 🤪
I remember, realtors got tired of that hobby shopping.
Dude is preaching. That happens here. There’s a lot of Christians here. Preaching at the end of the video you got a captive audience.😂
You don't want a house like that when you see the property tax bill.
I mean, compared to the UK it still won't amount to much
1% property tax is pretty low. If you're buying a house like this you can afford $7000. I don't know about Katy, but most places don't make you pay it all at once. New Jersey and the surrounding areas are paying much more and paying more for the property. NJ has like a 2.25% property tax.
Where I live it's about 1% as well, with an effective rate at 0.73% but the property costs more to begin with. However, it can never go up more than 2% per year.
But there's a lot of places that have low property taxes AND much lower property prices.
It's too much upkeep. Imagine down the road when it needs a roof.
I like a ranch house style the best. No stairs!
Property tax wouldn't be that bad on that.
Not sure if someone has commented this or not yet.....but it is a model home, which mean it is a house built for someone to look at and if they like the style and layout. It can then be purchased and the buyer can pick custom options for theirs. A.k.a- carpet or hardwood, granite or laminate counters, stainless appliances or not, etc......Basically they are homes no one lives in, and are built just to look at....lol.
You can usually move the head of the shower 🚿 to adjust.
Personally, I like the shower heads attached to a cord and can be removed from the holder to be able to spray off bathroom cleaners.
Lewis! Where's the ceiling? LOL, LOL, LOL. Your expressions are priceless.
You can tell Lewis doesn't have much experience with the evangelical types, because I could spot like 10 seconds into the video where this was going to go. When someone you don't know wants to share some good news with you, you're about to get preached at.
Yeah the realtor was doing good up until the end, he should have ended the video right after showing the back yard instead of yapping nonsense
@@Backsoon354 U 2 make that komment U must b an atheist. Talkin bout The Lord Jesus Christ is NOT nonsence. WTF is wrong wit U ?????
Yes,7 it gets really tiresome living with this constant evangelical pressure.
Bro seems like one of those prosperity gospel types
Lol...ur goin crazy about the "mountains " hahah they r juz giant fkn house rooftops 😂😂
Wow - Sunday sermon on Saturday!😇
Manifest your goals L3WG, you can do it! Dream big ✌🏽
Katy, Texas does not have mountains. What you see are the peaks of the roofs from the neighboring homes.
If they're still there. There were very strong winds that devastated some homes in Katy, a week or so ago.
@@rq3733it wasn’t THAT bad. The downtown area had some damage.
Yes, showerheads in the US are almost always on a swivel joint. They can be aimed in the direction you like. And they can be easily replaced, if you don't like the one you have. Many people opt to get showerheads with a hose attachment. There are some exceptions, like rain showerheads, which are mounted to the ceiling and pour straight down.
Hey, from Houston - my home town! This is a model home. But Lewis, those are not mountains back there! Houston doesn't have mountains!
lol…nope.
Wait until he sees something like The Woodlands
Not sure how it works in the UK with buying/selling houses, but the way you get into that house is by starting small. Buy something you CAN afford, make upgrades to it, hold onto it for a few years, then you have equity. Use that to buy a slightly bigger house, upgrades, time, and you have another 100K for a down payment on an even bigger house. Staying a renter, you don't get equity (free money) to move somewhere bigger/fancier/more expensive. Or, if you find a home in the US that is a "fixer upper" you'll have a much smaller mortgage payment, so you can fix it up however you want with the money you're saving.
Btw Tejas doesn’t have basements. Other states like Georgia will have basements if you can walk out. So imagine a house like you just saw, except on the backside you’ll have an another story because of elevation drop. This means you’ll get another floor to do with as you wish.
I LOVE THE UK HOUSE YOU SHOWED!! That green kitchen!! ❤
This house would be over a million in California. It's fun to go on model home tours in person.
I love looking at model homes. Even if I'm not looking to buy. They have fantastic decorating ideas.
I was going to say where I live it'd be about 1.2 million minimum
In the Bay area a couple million. The house I grew up in, built in '55 is valued at over a million. Mom and dad paid a little over 9K, located in the San Fernando Valley.
Houses in California cost 3-4 times what they cost in Texas. I know people who have moved from Cali to Texas who were able to pay down a house in full with the California equity.
A wet bar usually has a sink and fridge
Yes, couples often share a shower together in the U.S. When you both have to head out to work in the morning, nobody got time to wait for someone else to finish their shower. Also, helps to have a friend to scrub your back.
I just love you😊I am from England living here in CA. I really get you lol. I have to say I love living here in my beautiful gated community but, I do miss lot of the old British culture. I love driving everywhere in a car but I also miss walking the High Streets and popping into an old pub. The weather has a lot to do with the culture also. And yes we definitely get a lot more for the Buck when it comes to houses here in the USA especially CA. Every State is different also when it comes to houses. Keep up the good videos they are so entertaining and you truly make me laugh 😊
The Bible Belt... 😂😂. When I moved down south, it was a bit of a culture shock. People asking what church I go to, assuming I went at all. After 16 years of 3 times of week going to church, I had enough for a lifetime.
This is a model home. Builders make them of each kind of house that they will build in this neighborhood. The garage is usually made into an office to sell the different lots with the house type you want on it. That way you can see what you like about it or not. I have gone from model home to model home in different areas.
Dude I live in Louisville Kentucky USA my house cost like $90, 000 17 years ago, I have like 1,000 square feet, now that's normal.
Lewis we have bedrooms sometimes on the bottom floor for maybe an elderly person who cant climb stairs or a in law suite
If this house was in my area with all the upgrades it would be around $700-$750k. My house was $325k. The average home cost in my area is only $180k. That's because there are a lot of crappy tiny old homes or trailers that are around $100k or less, mixed with a lot of just average 3-4 bed family homes built from the 1940s-1980s that sell for $225k-$375k. My house is in the latter category. Older, spacious, functional but not really updated other than the kitchen. But we love it, it's everything we wanted and anything we dont want we can make our own in time.
I think modern American homes are ugly. For the same price you can get one of those beautiful Georgian houses in the UK. Funny; all the things Lewis likes most about the US...McMansions, fast food, Walmart, free refills, air conditioning...are all things I DON'T like. I guess I'm British at heart.
@@lynnw7155I agree, I like my older home. One of the reasons we didn't want a newer or remodeled home is because we hate the grey box syndrome. I would like an English home just as much. Although even though my home is older and has smaller rooms, I think it's still much larger than European homes in general lol but it's just normal where we live.
In the bay area 1 br and 1 bath condo not new costs 350K-400K
@@EmelyHale-u9gyeah but they're not getting paid $7.25/hr like people here either lol I've lived all over the country, cost of living is different but not as different as you think when considering salary difference. I had to move 4hrs to afford my house. In the area I came from $325k gets you an under 1000sqft outdated 80s 2bdrm townhouse in a bad neighborhood. Rent on a 1bdrm apartment is $1400/month. And minimum wage is $7.25.
ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO The house that they were shown is called a model home. It is to give perspective clients what they can have also. So basically the house is just a showpiece.
That shower head is a blunder from the builder. Even our campers have flex rainfall showers and body sprayers
model homes are what new build sites show with a lot of upgrades in them. Upgrades can include bathroom fixtures, what appliances come with the kitchen, flooring and countertops. So there are a lot of things that cost extra to get in a new build home.
I love your reaction.
The upstairs area you're asking about is a family room/play room. It's where the family hangs out and the kids play that doesn't need to be presentable for guests (because most guests never go upstairs. Upstairs is more personal).
Mountains in Houston… heh… those be roofs of the neighbors
There ARE mountains in Houston, but they're all downtown. 🤣
Lewis, just find 3 other European RUclipsrs like yourself and move into a house like this and you have collaborations with other channels all the time. For $800K you can have a custom house with 4 Master bedrooms with en suite bathrooms. You can afford $200K each. Just make sure you get one with a basement and closets 2-3 times bigger than in this video.
You gotta remember, this house is in the Houston, TX area. A similar new-construction house where I live on the West Coast would easily cost 2X as much.
yeah i was gonna say in SoCal 600-700k might get you a 10 year or older home with much less square footage. California is a fkn ripp off
Where I live on east coast, that house would be around $400,000. That price would get you a few acres of land and an outbuilding or barn.
Here in northern Oregon, this house would likely go for $1-$1.5M
Oh, and we actually have mountains surrounding us, lol
Yes, that’s why so many people keep moving to Texas!
@@Carehood1 Out of curiosity, where on the east coast are you talking? I grew up in the DC area and recently moved from Virginia Beach and can’t fathom getting this much house for that price.
Model homes are built to help sell the homes in the development. The home prices are a "base price" and you can add upgrades like more expensive/custom floors, cabinets, appliances and finishes. The models are usually completely upgraded and will cost tens of thousands of dollars more than the base price. P.S., the shower heads swivel so you can direct the spray. You should check out homes in Lake Tahoe, California and Colorado/Wyoming/Montana for gorgeous mountain homes.
This is in Katy, TX. Those are definitely not mountains in the background 🤣
Was about to say. You want mountains in Tejas? Head aaalll the way west.
1) The house that this realtor is showing is called a Model Home. It’s decorated and furnished to kinda draw in the customer and show the space you have in a room. It’s showcasing what new homes are being built in that specific, new community. The house is also showcased to present what features and options new buyers have in that style home. Usually one new community will have 3 or 4 model homes to showcase. To show what kinds of homes will be built in that area.
2) the plaque on the wall at the beginning shows the name of the company builders and their logo.
And underneath gives the hours and the days that model home will be open to the public. So people who are interested in moving into the area can see what they’re getting into.
3) model homes usually come with a basic shower head. It’s up to the individual to go to the hardware store or home builders store to get one that has whatever length shower rod and head you want. Or if the company who builds this specific house has other shower head options then they will change it out for you.
4) a wet bar is usually where you serve or store all the alcoholic drinks and bottles. That is optional in a home.
5) a chefs kitchen is a kitchen filled with cabinets. Organized in the fashion of a typical restaurant kitchen. But… in your home. It’s equipped with a chefs stove and oven. And kitchen island big enough to accommodate lots of space for prepping and cooking while entertaining guests. That’s why you’ll always see chairs or stools at the island.
6) a mud room is where you can take off your shirty shoes and have flip flops or comfortable house shoes ready for you to change into. A place to hang up your bags, jackets, sports equipment, etc.
You can change the shower head to whatever you like. Just go to the local hardware store and pick one out. It just screws on. Or you can go to a fancy plumbing store and get something more upscale, but it will cost more. But it just screws on as well.
BTW, to match more closely to the US prices of homes, you'd have to spend 500k British no 700k. 700k is closer to 900k US.
Million $ homes in the US are pretty rare unless you live on the coasts where everything is stupid expensive. We bought our home for less than 500k when the market was tanking 15yrs ago. It's worth multi-millions now... 🤯
5 bdrm 4 full bath, 2 kitchens (1200sqft granny flat), 1.5 car garage, 550sqft balcony overlooking a canyon. Fenced backyard (4 dogs lol) We're just minutes from 2 major highways, mountains to the east and the ocean to the west (surf daily), 20mins to the airport, friendly neighbors, a park 2 blocks away and hiking trails in the canyon. A shopping plaza is walking distance, not that I walk there, but have ridden my bike there. Bus route is just a couple of blocks away and schools within 1 mile.
btw, all our baths have wands in the shower. It's easy to install.
This was a hilarious video! Brit reacts to pop up evangelical!