Buying my first home in Charlotte, Nc NEW BUILD or OLD HOME?

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  • Опубликовано: 26 янв 2025

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  • @DLADY20879
    @DLADY20879 17 дней назад +12

    No HOA if it's possible. I sold my beautiful home due to HOA. You got this sis, just take your time

    • @katrinaTravelDIYER
      @katrinaTravelDIYER  17 дней назад +3

      @@DLADY20879 it’s crazy all the fees and rules. I did see one beautiful home no HOA and I hated the area. Just keep watching video coming soon.

  • @1981gr
    @1981gr 15 дней назад +10

    I like first fixer upper it had details

    • @katrinaTravelDIYER
      @katrinaTravelDIYER  14 дней назад

      @@1981gr it did. The next one had even more details that I just posted today.

  • @lindamurphy2776
    @lindamurphy2776 15 дней назад +6

    Oh HOA, I wouldn’t live n a development without one. Some folk r down right messy! But it is ur choice, weigh things out n talk to other home owners. But n the end sit down n get what “ You” want!

    • @katrinaTravelDIYER
      @katrinaTravelDIYER  14 дней назад +1

      @@lindamurphy2776 depends on your neighborhood. You can look at other houses and see how people keep their homes. I look at everything from the grass to the garage cans. But ultimately I don’t want to buy a huge home and then have to ask to do certain things to my home.

  • @mzofflimitz8810
    @mzofflimitz8810 17 дней назад +5

    I’m house hunting too in Texas. The market is crazy but we got this.

    • @katrinaTravelDIYER
      @katrinaTravelDIYER  17 дней назад +1

      @@mzofflimitz8810 Thank you. I know they have beautiful homes in Texas. Praying you find just what you need at the right price 🙏🏽

  • @TriplebeamTV
    @TriplebeamTV 17 дней назад

    Congrats! Well deserved

  • @konfidentlothevirgo
    @konfidentlothevirgo 10 дней назад

    congratulations!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @nikitavalicia4939
    @nikitavalicia4939 17 дней назад +4

    I’m really looking forward to your house hunting journey! It seems we have similar tastes in architecture, and I appreciate the attention to detail as well. I totally caught your drift at house #3’s neighborhood 😂, I’m the exact same way, that neighborhood will probably go downhill in about 3-5 years, and the homes are too close together for my liking. Coming from a family who invested in properties with extensive amounts of land, I really dislike how they are building homes so close together these days. I’m in NC as well, so I’m definitely looking forward to seeing what’s out there in the market. Best wishes on your house hunting journey! 💕

    • @katrinaTravelDIYER
      @katrinaTravelDIYER  17 дней назад

      @@nikitavalicia4939 my family right now is sitting on almost 40 acres deep in the country of Georgia and I really wish it was in another location because I would build a dream home and a huge wedding venue or some type of business. But we ain’t trying to live out there. Lol.
      But I’m praying find what I’m looking for with the space I need. I can’t wait to show ya’ll this next house. So much more to come. Thanks for watching. 🙏🏽

  • @bridgettevandroff9324
    @bridgettevandroff9324 16 дней назад +1

    Just saw your video and subscribed, loved the kitchen, bath and main closet in the new build. But girlie you got this, hollering from BK 😊

    • @katrinaTravelDIYER
      @katrinaTravelDIYER  16 дней назад

      @@bridgettevandroff9324 hey hey my BK sista. Thanks for watching. Stay tuned for more

  • @soundrasimpson7885
    @soundrasimpson7885 9 дней назад +1

    Wish I could sell my home and down-size, but I have two years left on my mortgage, and these home prices are ridiculous. ❤

    • @katrinaTravelDIYER
      @katrinaTravelDIYER  9 дней назад

      @@soundrasimpson7885 it’s crazy if I didn’t have this business I probably would’ve bought a smaller home

  • @pertinawhite9175
    @pertinawhite9175 14 дней назад

    I am new to your channel and I really enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing.

    • @katrinaTravelDIYER
      @katrinaTravelDIYER  14 дней назад

      @@pertinawhite9175 you are so welcome. Thank you for watching and welcome. 🙏🏽

  • @scorpiotrc
    @scorpiotrc 14 дней назад +1

    I love the Davis Lake neighborhood! I’m not a fan of HOA but trick or treating over there is top tier 😂

    • @katrinaTravelDIYER
      @katrinaTravelDIYER  14 дней назад +1

      @@scorpiotrc Some parts of that are is great others not so great. I used to rent over there. I like highland creek way better. I rented there as well.

    • @scorpiotrc
      @scorpiotrc 14 дней назад

      @ yes I’m currently in Highland Creek but our HOA went up once again this year 🤦🏾‍♀️ so I’m ready to move on

    • @katrinaTravelDIYER
      @katrinaTravelDIYER  14 дней назад

      @ that’s one of the reasons I didn’t a house over there the HOA fees were crazy and I didn’t absolutely love the house. I know I wouldn’t be able to put a shed over there

  • @maxinesealey8927
    @maxinesealey8927 15 дней назад

    Congratulations 🍾🎊🎈

  • @elsierodgers4874
    @elsierodgers4874 13 дней назад

    Come to the COTSWOLD area. New building is everywhere. Even in Oakhurst.

  • @RealPraise24
    @RealPraise24 15 дней назад

    WOW! Your mom climbed up (and back down) that long flight of stairs in the last house!!! Go Mama!!!🥰. Yeah I'm in the Atlanta Area In rural area of Stockbridge. I prefer NO HOA's!😊

    • @katrinaTravelDIYER
      @katrinaTravelDIYER  14 дней назад +1

      @@RealPraise24 She be giving it her all. She loves 1 stories of course. She be wanting to see everything too. No HOA’s are always better.

    • @RealPraise24
      @RealPraise24 14 дней назад

      @@katrinaTravelDIYER GOD Bless Her!🥰🥰🥰 I have a Bi-level with stairs inside and out side as well. I will be looking for a Ranch style home next, lol.

  • @janeisecunningham-miller230
    @janeisecunningham-miller230 17 дней назад +2

    You got this sis, No HOA . Cause Baby U will fine one that fit u. We on this Journey together .

    • @katrinaTravelDIYER
      @katrinaTravelDIYER  17 дней назад

      @@janeisecunningham-miller230 stay tuned to see what happened when I found some with NO HOA’s. It’s been crazy more to come

    • @cmp319
      @cmp319 14 дней назад

      HoA is fine as long as the fees are not rudiculous, I like them to regulate the neighborhood. Some people treat their yards like trash and bring down the value of your home and block. You should want your home outside to look nice and manicured without trash laying around your yard. If you don't care about propery then don't get HOA.

    • @katrinaTravelDIYER
      @katrinaTravelDIYER  14 дней назад

      @ I always look at the neighborhood and I have seen some WITH HOA’s and I’m like I would never live here. Grass not cut trash all in the front so it truly depends on how strict the neighborhood is and how nice. But their are definitely pros and cons to both

  • @kymberly2460
    @kymberly2460 17 дней назад

    I agree with everything you said 😊,! With your business in mind...

  • @kimswrld5321
    @kimswrld5321 15 дней назад

    Day 1 I love ❤️ house 1/3 😊

  • @mamatosh05
    @mamatosh05 16 дней назад

    Congratulations! You know that God has you & your son. He’ll place you in the perfect home!

  • @lindamurphy2776
    @lindamurphy2776 15 дней назад

    Congrats, Charlotte n suburbs r nice. I would think twice about a hot water heater(non gas) n laundry room upstairs. A big problem if u have a leak n u r away. Could be a big mess. U forgot about ur grand staircase when u saw the island. Also the new home smell of the second home. Take ur time, slow down n get what “ You”really want.

    • @katrinaTravelDIYER
      @katrinaTravelDIYER  15 дней назад

      @@lindamurphy2776 I definitely didn’t forget about my grand staircase. I just know I’m not going to get everything on my wish list. And I’m on a time frame. Can’t slow down.

  • @wandawalker-cj4lz
    @wandawalker-cj4lz 15 дней назад

    I love the second house ❤

  • @cookingmyway854
    @cookingmyway854 17 дней назад

    🎉🎉🎉 Congratulations 🎊

  • @COFFEEROOM19
    @COFFEEROOM19 16 дней назад +2

    Buying a house/building a house is better than paying mortgage it’s a big difference.. mortgage last for yearsss in most cases it like paying rent!!

    • @katrinaTravelDIYER
      @katrinaTravelDIYER  16 дней назад +3

      @@COFFEEROOM19 the difference is it’s yours and you can build equity not with a rental

    • @Go-Getter
      @Go-Getter 16 дней назад +7

      Buying a house involves getting a mortgage for 99% of people. I hope you don't think most people pay cash for their homes.

    • @fashionwithoutlabels
      @fashionwithoutlabels 16 дней назад +7

      That was THE MOST confusing comment lol. Not sure that person even owns a home.

    • @katrinaTravelDIYER
      @katrinaTravelDIYER  16 дней назад

      @@Go-Getter yeah I was like ok it’s all good lol

  • @sondraking902
    @sondraking902 16 дней назад

    Good luck and many blessings to you

  • @cmp319
    @cmp319 14 дней назад

    I see so much potential knock out that closet under stairs and extra counter to push out to a walk in pantry.

    • @katrinaTravelDIYER
      @katrinaTravelDIYER  13 дней назад

      @@cmp319 watch till the end. I didn’t get this house…I wish

    • @cmp319
      @cmp319 13 дней назад

      @@katrinaTravelDIYER awe....I'm sure some projects will still come available to work on. You sound like me from Long Island, NY not a southerner. lol

  • @Lmiller83
    @Lmiller83 15 дней назад +1

    I bought a new home in a brand new community but if I had to do it again i would probably by a home that was a few years older in a more established neighborhood. But all of that can come with extra costs. Older homes are more expensive these days. But if you are wanting a bigger yard thats the way to go unless you have the finances to buy your own land which isn't easy in the Charlotte Metro. There really is no land to buy. I would look in SC for a home honestly.Thats where I bought.

    • @katrinaTravelDIYER
      @katrinaTravelDIYER  15 дней назад +2

      @@Lmiller83 definitely no land hardly in Charlotte unless you are paying high prices and competing with investors. It’s crazy but yes at this point only looking at older homes to get the space and yard size I want. These new homes they can keep. Another video coming out today.

    • @Lmiller83
      @Lmiller83 14 дней назад

      @katrinaTravelBae100 ok I'm looking forward to it

  • @thewhatupdoegirl3584
    @thewhatupdoegirl3584 16 дней назад

    You might need a RANCH HOUSE. I like the kitchen in the new house, and the last house with the fire place but it was to small

    • @katrinaTravelDIYER
      @katrinaTravelDIYER  16 дней назад +2

      @@thewhatupdoegirl3584 I didn’t like ranches at first but I seen some really nice ones online especially if the ceilings are raised. So that is definitely an option

  • @Jo-rr2xs
    @Jo-rr2xs 16 дней назад

    MORE RECIPES PLEEAASSSE!!! Can you make a simple, but flavourful, chicken curry and with Kayden as he was wonderful in your other video!!!!

    • @katrinaTravelDIYER
      @katrinaTravelDIYER  16 дней назад

      @@Jo-rr2xs I will definitely do more cooking videos especially when I move into my new home. I will ask him. I want him to get back into the kitchen

  • @qunitagladney4924
    @qunitagladney4924 13 дней назад

    Congratulations!!! You're not far from me. I'm in Shelby. Let me know if you need help

  • @agnes-positivethinker8188
    @agnes-positivethinker8188 17 дней назад

    I am ready for journey. I got popcorn

  • @glc4781
    @glc4781 14 дней назад +1

    Look at house with a bonus room for you for you business

    • @katrinaTravelDIYER
      @katrinaTravelDIYER  14 дней назад +1

      @@glc4781 I want a bonus room but for a movie room I am no longer taking heavy equipment upstairs. It’s too much. I have way more stuff and I’m not putting a DTF inside my home with my son. So garage basement or shed

  • @prettyassassin57
    @prettyassassin57 14 дней назад +1

    Meanwhile i cant wait to get tf outta Charlotte.

  • @norastocks5510
    @norastocks5510 11 дней назад

    The first home has lots of character. The HOA is an issue I really dislike having to deal with them.

    • @katrinaTravelDIYER
      @katrinaTravelDIYER  11 дней назад +1

      @@norastocks5510 that HOA for that neighborhood is very strict too. But they have very nice amenities pools tennis courts etc

  • @KangolNY
    @KangolNY 12 дней назад

    2nd floor laundry is great... until it floods😆

    • @katrinaTravelDIYER
      @katrinaTravelDIYER  12 дней назад +1

      @@KangolNY I have never had a laundry flood. It happens I’m sure but so rare.

  • @Loveallthingscrafty7
    @Loveallthingscrafty7 17 дней назад

    Buy some land and have a house built. Build a large shed to work out of , so work would not be in your home. Or get a house with a lot of land and buy a large shed and work out of it. Of course you would have to make it weather proof and security proof. Just an idea.

    • @katrinaTravelDIYER
      @katrinaTravelDIYER  17 дней назад

      @@Loveallthingscrafty7 those are all options but land is not cheap here at all. Ad there isn’t alot of it trust me I have looked

  • @thriftytashi429
    @thriftytashi429 14 дней назад

    Hey!!! New here!!! Still enjoying the video so you may see multiple comments from me! 😂🌻🌻🌻

    • @katrinaTravelDIYER
      @katrinaTravelDIYER  14 дней назад

      @@thriftytashi429 I’m loving the love. Another video coming out today. ❤️🙏🏽

  • @DrPhylCunningham
    @DrPhylCunningham 16 дней назад +1

    Come to Berewick ❤

    • @katrinaTravelDIYER
      @katrinaTravelDIYER  16 дней назад +1

      @@DrPhylCunningham that’s the 28215 right. That’s what my contractor told me.

    • @Joy-L
      @Joy-L 2 часа назад

      @@katrinaTravelDIYER no it’s 28278 and half of Berewick is also 28273

  • @agnes-positivethinker8188
    @agnes-positivethinker8188 17 дней назад

    ADU in the backyard

  • @agnes-positivethinker8188
    @agnes-positivethinker8188 17 дней назад

    I know you pick one with an additional building in the back

  • @runyamoth2003
    @runyamoth2003 14 дней назад

    Please let me know bc im going to do thw samething. I need tips

  • @shelia7591
    @shelia7591 16 дней назад

    I knew it ...I knew it NYC in the also when you said rollercoaster I said she from NYC ....I'm from Harlem hey girl hey I will be watching I live in Alabama these people use to tease me when I came they was like your so proper ..they was like father mother I guess how I said it 😂😂😂😂

    • @katrinaTravelDIYER
      @katrinaTravelDIYER  16 дней назад +1

      @@shelia7591 hey my NY sista. Yea I get it all the time. Some ask me to say certain things again it’s funny. They think ai have an accent and to me they have an accent. 🤣 🤣

  • @katt5771
    @katt5771 14 дней назад +1

    Toll brothers are supposed to be premium builders, that looks cheap!

    • @katrinaTravelDIYER
      @katrinaTravelDIYER  14 дней назад

      @@katt5771 lol first time hearing about them. At that house was like $600k + I was like are they crazy…PASS

    • @katt5771
      @katt5771 7 дней назад

      @ try the Mooresville area. You can probably get a little bit more for your money there. My cousin just recently purchased a house about 3500 ft.² about 450,000

    • @katrinaTravelDIYER
      @katrinaTravelDIYER  7 дней назад

      @ I found a house and going to close stay tuned. I thought about that area but didn’t want to live out there.

  • @msyams101
    @msyams101 17 дней назад

    Do they have homes with basements?

    • @katrinaTravelDIYER
      @katrinaTravelDIYER  17 дней назад

      @@msyams101 very few hats to come by because of the soil here. I will show one in an upcoming video. Stay tuned.

    • @eclark4610
      @eclark4610 16 дней назад

      Older homes outside of Charlotte do, but not many.

    • @msyams101
      @msyams101 16 дней назад

      @@katrinaTravelDIYER You would do better with a rehab get what you want in it

    • @katrinaTravelDIYER
      @katrinaTravelDIYER  16 дней назад

      @ trying to find one for sure

  • @jacobstable
    @jacobstable 15 дней назад

    My new cousin in law is a Charlotte reality her company name is "Zlee Reality" her name is Zakaria Lee

  • @MeccaMakeba
    @MeccaMakeba 13 дней назад +1

    Charlotte is expensive. I am a New Yorker.

    • @katrinaTravelDIYER
      @katrinaTravelDIYER  13 дней назад

      @@MeccaMakeba charlotte is higher but New York is even higher.

  • @laurielasley6568
    @laurielasley6568 13 дней назад

    Hi What happened to your sister?

    • @katrinaTravelDIYER
      @katrinaTravelDIYER  13 дней назад

      @@laurielasley6568 she had surgery on her shoulder. But she is out of the cast now. Thanks for asking.

  • @tonjahoward7137
    @tonjahoward7137 15 дней назад +3

    New homes are cookie cutter no character

    • @katrinaTravelDIYER
      @katrinaTravelDIYER  15 дней назад +1

      @@tonjahoward7137 no character at all unless you’re building a million dollar home. Or a custom one. They are so BLAH and all the same.

  • @ZeeLedge777
    @ZeeLedge777 13 дней назад

    Consider pros and cons. Somebody has to do grass.

    • @katrinaTravelDIYER
      @katrinaTravelDIYER  13 дней назад

      @@ZeeLedge777 I live in a house now I have a lawn guy. That’s nothing