MOVING SERIES // Come house hunting with us + baby swimming lessons!

[@AlexCentomo]

I feel like this is the most grown up thing I’ve ever done and I’ve had a kid already 😂❤️

[@miajbowen]

Im a new subscriber ! What age are you guys ? :) I had my son at 22 and still feel like a baby myself :P

[@natsgrs]

@@miajbowen they are both 30! Alex is turning 31 in July

[@TheMircakes]

While house 1 is styled better, the “bones” of houses 2 and 3 are way better IMO. You have to look past the decor and imagine how you would style it. I thought house 1 seemed cramped. House 3 also had a classic beauty.

[@sunnydays3681]

#1 is the most modern but it’s the smallest ,so your not getting as much house for the price. I think the best is #3. There’s plenty of room to grow, it’s not to outdated, has great lighting and is very homey.

[@rachspeed]

We just bought a house in toronto and it was HARD but worth it! It can get really discouraging but the perfect house will come - truly!

[@AlexCentomo]

Thanks love! The market is CRAZY right now!! I can’t even imagine how tough it is in Toronto

[@KimPossible1155]

I just bought a house in Toronto too....200 thousand over asking 🙄

[@juliegross6889]

I think putting Arkie in swim lessons since he was a newborn is SUCH a great idea, if I ever have kids one day defs doing the same!

[@zozoeliza]

i don’t know if you watch her but Tara Michelle just bought a home in toronto and she’s renovating it rn - for anyone who wants to watch a good reno series (she posts every friday with reno updates) love her hehe

[@Eva-pd2qi]

Arkie already knows how to swim at a few months old and there are grown adults who never learned. Bravo parents!!!

[@jazzylopez6360]

🙋🏻‍♀️ 23 years old and I don’t know how to swim

[@Stephespinozaa]

House market is insane right now! We close tomorrow after losing out on 7 other houses, but I can confidently say you’ll just know when it’s your house! You’ll walk in and feel it.

[@Stephespinozaa]

Extra advice- always make it subject to appraisal and protect yourselves!

[@Forever-gd7vs]

the economy right now is so bad everywhere. it's a lot harder to cope with such things, but I do hope you find a house that fits perfect for your needs

[@Kels_bent]

We just bought a house, and I felt the same as you with the bidding wars. We decided to buy a house that was being built but not yet completed. There was no bidding, and our builder is letting us customize some things. I only mention this because maybe this is an option you might want to look into with your agent.

[@rachelpapineau6316]

I live in southern ontario and houses are going for 100K+ over asking price with zero conditions. (no inspections, no conditions of finance or your current home closing). It's honestly scary! You guys will find something great, it just takes time and a lotttt of patience haha

[@alexaofelia2750]

the kitchen in house #3 has me weak in the knees

[@karolinas6735]

This is the exact reason we bought a home before we did our big wedding (we had a civil wedding then bought home then big wedding). My advice to anyone who wants a home and to have a wedding. Buy the house first!

[@dinageldenhuys9734]

Completely agree. We just bought a house, planning on getting married in a year or two. Makes so much more sense to me financially

[@erikacunanan6299]

Am i the only one whos still obsessed w their old house that was my absolute favourite

[@gabriellejoy4591]

We built a home in Ottawa! We had to buy about 40 minutes out of the city but we LOVE it!!! And with a new build, there was no bidding wars and we got to pick out/help design the home! We tried looking for older homes more in the city but just constantly kept getting out bid so we opted for a new build and it was the best decision for our family! Good luck with your house hunting! 💕

[@aharold35]

We just sold our house in Montana and we decided to take a private offer and not go on market. We didn’t want to have to deal with 100s of showings and bidding wars. It’s stressful for sellers right now as well because most of us have to turn around and buy/rent again. We decided to rent for a year or so in hopes that it calms down. We received $200,000 more than we bought for 5 years ago. It was a blessing to turn that huge profit but this has been incredibly stressful fielding people literally knocking on our door asking if we are selling or renting when they see us moving boxes in and out.

[@milahnasauve235]

We are in the middle of our 3rd house renovation. We’ve flipped 2 houses in 2 years with a newborn who is now 2.5yo and currently 20 weeks pregnant with baby #2. Definitely going to try and slow down after we finish our current renos. The market is totally crazy right now. We wouldn’t be where we are without our realtor who is also my stepmom. Wishing you and your family so much luck finding your dream home ♥️

[@melbel8060]

I love anything house related - moving, decorating, renos

[@carlaabreu7]

I bought a house that needed painting and some arrangements at the beginning. We moved two weeks before the pandemic hits the country were i live (portugal). But it was the best thing we did because we had our space, a terrace for sunbathing and now little by little we are arranging the missing things for it to be perfect for us! And we loove it. It is frustrating not have all the things that we wanted at first but.. It's ok! We looked for many many houses before we made the decision to get this one. I really wish you find what you want! ❤️

[@madi-maui]

I think every city in Canada is experiencing this crazy real estate market. We bought our house a year and half ago, and i'm so grateful we were able to buy in 2019. It took us four years to find the right house. Fingers crossed you guys find the right house for your family!

[@jessicatran7098]

can we see boo in the next vlog, I feel like we havent seen him in foreverrr :)

[@emilyyann17]

Totally know what you mean! We are going to be homeowners in about 2 weeks. We had put 6 offers in on other houses and lost out on all of them and finally got the 7th offer accepted. All of the offers were over asking price. It’s a WILD market.

[@emilyyann17]

Also I think I like house number 1 the best! House number 2 was a little closed off but it seemed to have a ton of rooms and maybe a large yard for Boo! I also liked house number 3 because it seemed really traditional but like you could add your own personal style to it and renovate! The corner en suite tub was nice and big. Love that!

[@AlexCentomo]

It’s so crazy isn’t it?!

[@beckyaedy4628]

We just bought in London, Ontario as first time home buyers and it was absolutely insane! Everything was going for $100k over asking. We are beyond thankful that we finally found something - what an incredibly stressful experience! On the flip side, my mother in law just sold her house in Niagara for $744k and she bought it for $350k 6 years ago so this crazy market worked out well for her! Best of luck to you ❤️❤️

[@Thefearinyoureyes]

I'm from Belgium. It has exactly been one year since we started our househunt and we only just closed the deal a few weeks ago. The market is indeed crazy! We got rejected so many times it wasnt even funny, haha. In the end we found a house that wasnt on the market yet, but my in-laws knew of someone who wanted to move out of his house. So we had first dibs! So happy with it and we cant wait to move in. The owner of the house could probably have gotten like 50k - 75k more if he wanted to, but he wanted us to have it. 😭🥰

[@nattyskitchen9449]

Arkie is so adorable! The swimming lesson had me giggling! he's so cute!

[@juliejigsaw]

That first house is my like Pinterest goals for the renovations I am doing to the older home we bought 😂 and I loved the more industrial feeling railing on the stairs in the second as well as that cottage vibe bathroom! The third had a nice older vibe to it, not my style, but still really nice, and that super pretty master bath! We just bought in the US a few months ago and the struggle of the market was wild here too but when we found the one, we KNEW it and we snatched it up!

[@emilygreenthegreenadventur2110]

Girl we just bought our house in July 2020... we've been looking for about 4-5 years, but didn't seriously start looking until about 3 years ago... It was crazy, and the market is INSANE in Pennsylvania. We had put in an offer on a house in West Virginia two days before we put in an offer for the house we live in now and obviously lost out because someone had offered $120,000 in US cash (wut..?). I could go on and on about how we lucked out with this house, such as crazy story how it happened, and were like 10 offers on it if we lost out. But we're sooo happy that we lost out because we were blessed with the place we live in now and I honestly never want to move out! It was meant to be a SO worth the wait! Something PERFECT will come up for your little family, too!

[@emilygreenthegreenadventur2110]

I forgot to mention, our how is "sweat equity". Definitely needed *updated* but had rooms that were perfectly fine. It was straight out of the 50s/60s but it's so much fun to make our house or HOME and the way we want it to be! Plus, if we ever did want to sell it, our realtor guessed that we may profit 100k+ off of it, depending on the market. You just never know!

[@87ylc]

I m not from Canada, but we looked for a home (a house and a garden) for 5 years, we have seen a lot of apartments too in this time. 5 years........ We found exactly what we were looking for last year just one month before the pandemic started. It is perfect! Perfect! So don't dispair, have some patience and you will find what you are looking for. Don t rush into anything if you have doubts or it ain t what you are expecting. But see what your options are, look around, go see a lot of houses, don t rush anything! Good luck and a lot of patience to you!

[@vanessanguyen95]

Me: Live thousands of miles from Can/Montreal. Alex: Upload house hunting in Montreal Me: I'm here for this 🤣🤣

[@eylulll0607]

SAMEEE! Hahaha and I live in Turkey 😂😂

[@meagankulchyski7538]

House #1 was so beautiful!!

[@alessiadisacco2415]

The first house is stunning 😍

[@skylerwesendunk269]

no hate I just never understand why people look at paint colors inside a house they're touring lol. like I can understand wanting no wallpaper because that's a pain to remove but its so easy to paint it seems like such a strange thing to put on a wishlist lol

[@AlexCentomo]

Paint is so expensive. If we wanted to paint our entire house that we’re in now, we were quoted $37k. I’d rather save on that if I could!

[@nikolinaerstic3232]

@@AlexCentomo wait, what? hahaha.. omg... we painted our house in white by ourselves for less than $100. I know it depends on house size but ours isn't on smaller size. I am really shook by $37k. Im from Croatia (Europe), there are of course expensive color brands but even with that... we can buy a small apartment for $37k in some places in my state haha. Also, do as much as you can by yourself, money saver thing

[@carryg580]

@@AlexCentomo if you paint yourself it will not be nearlyyyyyy close to that. Unless it’s the exterior then idk that gets pricey

[@aliciajanique787]

@@love_nyc_ yeah I agree with you ! Maybe a home in LA that’s HUGE but no way a little house like these would be almost 40 grand for paint .. no way .

[@AlexCentomo]

@@nikolinaerstic3232 paint itself costs a lot too where I live! All of our friends who are in construction are complaining about how crazy it is haha. Even if it costs us $5k to paint a house, it would be awesome to not have to spend that. But like I said, that’s why it’s on the wish list and not the must list 🥰

[@laurg8587]

My fiance and I just bought a house in Ottawa Valley in October. It was crazy. One thing that helped was we would put in our highest bid for a house we liked that seemed fair for the house. Then if we lost it is wasn't heartbreaking since we offered what we thought was worth it (high but worth it). It took 5 offers and several months but We ended up with a beautiful house so I hope it works out for you too!

[@hunterkeller4438]

Little Arkie after his bath was the cutest thing 🥺

[@LaurenSchwartzbard]

your hair is GOALS in this video

[@rebeccaburns9805]

I live 2 hours north of Toronto and houses are going for 100k over asking here!! Soooooo crazy, I couldn't imagine how hard/ stressful it would be to buy your first home right now!! I know you guys will find something beautiful & everything will work itself out!! Love you guys & would loveee a reno series !!!

[@reva510]

We bought a new construction house down in Florida because the market is way too crazy and so many people are moving down here right now. It was easier for us to get a new construction. Good luck on your house search!!

[@danielasouza8549]

California/Bay Area is the same, we had the same issue when buying and had to be realistic and buying a condo was what made sense because we didn’t want to struggle on paying a home. Good luck! ❤️

[@Janay_12]

I'm from NY and our market is doing the same. We looked last March and nothing has changed. High, crazy, bid wars. Hang in there !

[@vanessam7159]

Beautiful houses! I’m surprised they let you film and post their houses on the internet. I know pictures are posted on realtor app but I mean on KZbin. I would have said no!

[@AlexCentomo]

When people want to sell their home, they want all the promo! But these three houses were already sold by the time this video went up. That’s how fast they go! I didn’t film all the other houses we visited because the owners were there with their families so I definitely don’t want to put people online who aren’t comfortable with it. But the lockbox houses were fine!

[@vanessam7159]

@@AlexCentomo ah I see! Thanks for the info!

[@zozoeliza]

the first house is so gorgeous 🤩 i love the black accents with the light woods

[@daffodilZephyr]

But will you renovate. My parents started renovating their house 17 years ago and its still not done. More projects/ problems kept coming up. Just something to think about.

[@millendial1201]

We just got an accepted offer on a small house in a rural village by going SO MUCH over the asking price. We weren't the only ones either, there were 10 other couples. It's so crazy right now because this is a house in a village, you'd think it would be fine but no it's the same thing everywhere right now.

[@saramagic100]

I think the couple of the houses had stairs that had gaps in between. Be careful and keep that in mind! That can be dangerous for Archie he can fall through

[@kendalblakewood6983]

In order, I liked 2 the most... then 3 then 1!!!

[@adriatic_alice1071]

House number three was LOOOOVELY!!

[@tashalovesponies]

I love how much charm they all have! In the states people cover up things like wall paneling and original crown molding and just make it “asthetic” which gets so old. Loved #3

[@alyssamougeot5190]

Ottawa is crazy as well, if you don’t offer at least 100k over asking you aren’t even gonna be close to getting in. I feel you!!

[@AlexCentomo]

😭😭

[@jelly3821]

Not sure why people are so crazy in the past year to be ready to spend 100K over for a house when you can wait a few years. Like, what's the rush?

[@JuliaRaeConnor]

YUP we're in Ottawa and are blown away by how much homes are selling for in our area compared to what we bought for a few years ago. Yikes lol

[@arianmitchell]

My fiancé and I are house hunting as well in the states and it’s absolutely crazy! We have been rejected 6 times but we are back up offers on three different houses right now. His boss bought his house a year ago and it could now sell for 100k more 🤯 And the amount people are willing to pay over is astonishing. Good luck to you and everyone else hunting!

[@6kurkawodna6]

Yep, I know the struggle. We're from Toronto, and we gave up. We were even looking out in Peterborough and still got outbid by over 100 K. So we settled on renting now....Good luck to you!

[@chanmike13]

Ottawa houses are selling for $100,000-$200,000 over asking. Single homes are going for over 1 million. 😳 so we’re going to stick around in our townhouse for now.

[@sarahyork13]

loved all those homes, but don't get discouraged i fully agree its better to be smart with your money and don't rush into buying a home especially when the market is the way it is in ontario right now

[@antonellacanale1719]

House number 3 is to die for!

[@CalleeHochstetler]

House hunting is so exciting! I hope that you find exactly what you are looking for!

[@H34TH3RH34TH3R]

we bought our house as the world was going into lockdown, and it was so nerve wracking because literally the world was shutting down and we didn't know what was going to happen. It ended up working out for us because now houses in the area are selling for $100,000 - $200,000 over asking (we live about 45 mins from Toronto).

[@tashalovesponies]

We had 41 showings and put in 7 offers, number 8 was accepted and we close in 2 weeks!! You will find it!!❤️

[@lucybabypop2]

House Number 3 was my favorite!! So pretty.

[@nerinaelias]

House number 1 and 3 are my favourites. Good luck!

[@Angel_Clark]

My fiancé and I are looking for a house right now and I agree with everything you’ve said about the market! It’s a little stressful and discouraging but I’m hopeful!🙏🏼💖

[@jennalynn4511]

love the first one and the second one. i personally think the ship lap is really dark so would paint it white to brighten it up and then add black and gold accents to it.

[@crazy9nic]

Definitely house number 3 the other ones were crap

[@lisa_roev]

Loved this video! I liked house no 3 the most, but location is everything, so I guess house no 1 would have been the smartest option. So did you put an offer in?

[@emmalilybear]

the cutest little swimmer in the world!!!!!!!!!!

[@efrosynisavva1647]

House no1 was by far the prettiest one

[@thatssoriley8860]

House number 3 screams your style! I loove!

[@mikalafor01]

We are in the same situation in New England. We bid on 9 homes that were all outbid (had to bid well over asking price every time too). Our 10th offer got accepted. We had the inspection, and there were major undisclosed issues (leaking roof, needs all new electrical, all new heating, etc.). We had to walk away and we are so depressed about it. 😢

[@Elianzzbeauty]

My husband and I bought our house in MTL 2 years ago and we got so lucky we actually under paid I feel for those who are buying now the market is on a whole other level I wish you guys luck! We never looked off the island but it would be interesting to know where you guys are generally looking in

[@SuperMacprincess1]

Arkie looks just like your father 💗

[@Jaay260]

My boyfriend and I are looking at buying a place in Montreal also, and I totally feel you... it's very discouraging looking at our budget and then hearing that places within our budget are going for so much more. My dad keeps saying to look further out because it's cheaper, but then we would be moving so far away from our friends/family/work. It's tough. Fingers crossed for you guys!!

[@MarieCool888]

Hi Alex ! This video has been up for a while now but I'm binging your videos atm 😂 Would you mind telling me which general areas those homes where in ?? I live in Montreal as well, kinda starting to house hunt slowly and familiarize myself with the market, and I very much adore those houses !! For some reason I think I'm very bad at looking for houses, I keep finding some really shady sheds or crazy mansions and nothing that would suit a family or be a good starter home. Any advice on how to conduct a proper research as well ? Would love your insight, it'd be a huge help ! 🙏 As always, I'm so in love with your channel, seeing you grow is one of the most reassuring thing for me and I look up to you as a rolemodel since you are a bit older than me 😊 Warm regards !

[@liviagap]

OMG your baby is so sweet!!! Good luck with the house hunting xx

[@zs6963]

These houses are in such good condition, they almost look unlived in and SO clean.. Are these new builds?

[@TherealDanigirl]

Personally I love the openness of house number 3!! The first one is a little choppy which makes it look smaller. Best of luck to you guys 💕

[@dancingmango2331]

If I‘d had to choose, I would have taken house three. The view from the dining table is incredible 😍 It looked so warm and homy

[@hannahjuliot7313]

Those houses were all so beautiful! Thanks for bringing us along! So excited for you and definitely want to see renovation videos❤️

[@hedaasaid3053]

The first one is absolutely my favourite it just feels so comfy and modern and really and well organised , the third one is also nice but you said it’s far away so that’s not really a good option , I didn’t like the second one that much it is okay but you can get better

[@carlafuentes613]

Love the swimming lessons. He looks like he's having so much fun. I used to teach mommy and me classes and the exercises you do with him look great. 💖

[@alexelev1986]

Girl! In Ottawa you can only get a condo with half a million! I had to buy a house in Gatineau, QC because the market is a little more chill there 🙃 Exciting times but stressful!

[@TheMircakes]

This is how it is in parts of the US, too. The best way to get ahead where I am is paying in cash, which a lot of people can’t do. We have a feeling the housing bubble is going to burst as interest rates are going back up, so we are waiting a little. I can’t justify paying $100k more for a house than I should...

[@sammiecv8909]

I feel like house #2 is soo you !

[@oxiluk4904]

I liked the first one ❤️ Good luck with this hunting, I hope you’ll find the best one for your family 🤗

[@leabarras9242]

Arkie is soooo cute I can't!!!! And the first house is absolutely gorgeous!!!! Love this new category of videos on your channel!!! Lots of love from France!!!

[@RosieeMartens]

gosh these houses are incredible! never seen anything like it in australia

[@vitakolb]

the first house is literally my favorite 😍😍

[@michamielle6307]

We are in the Portland, OR area, and we are in the same boat. I’m pregnant and hoping for a nice, little first home, but we keep getting swept under the rug by expensive all cash offers. We have been looking for half a year and have seen probably around 30 homes. Still no luck - so it’s definitely a little discouraging.

[@tatianahernandezmartinez1373]

Arkies post bath hair is truly the cutest!! Also that first house was beautiful!! 😍

[@mariannecarrier-desmarais3845]

I feel SOOO lucky we were able to get the first house we visited and fell in love with 🥰

[@geezSH]

Love the video! Yes, continue on with them! Living vicariously through you.

[@juliev1790]

I am going through the exact same thing in New Hampshire, U.S there are tons of bidding wars and people are putting down offers that are 100K over what the bank appraises the house at

[@laurahattayer1893]

I feel you Alex! I still have student debt and I have no idea how I’ll ever afford a home. A house I was looking at was listed for $450,000 and it sold at $700,000. It was one bath, hardly a yard, and only one floor (not even a basement). And this is in London Ontario LOL...Toronto would be even worse

[@ItsMeRuffles]

Jesus Christ that’s INSANE!!!! So glad I live in a smaller town in Nova Scotia lmaoooo

[@laurahattayer1893]

@@ItsMeRuffles it really is insane and super discouraging. It was in a really nice location but other than that...it was NOT worth that price. Hopefully things will change in a few years when I actually NEED to start looking

[@AlexCentomo]

That’s so crazy what!!!! I can’t even 🤯

[@shelbyschroeder4034]

The stairs in house #2 is gorgeous 🥺

[@charger1lg]

Here in just outside of Toronto homes in my area are going anywhere from 100-400k over asking firm. Good luck😊

[@beth1865]

Looove the style of #3!!

[@sarahdonovan8405]

Loved the first one!

[@mona9109]

House number 3!😍 Lots of potential !

[@ninaharling7675]

Where is your lounge set from? I love it!

[@juicemarie87]

Arkham is literally one of the cutest baby i ever saw 😍

[@lucianapessolano9271]

I would looove to see house renovations!! Also I enjoy the way you explain everything, I imagine reno videos súper interesting. Sorry if my english its so messed up i'm from Argentina.

[@chloef544]

I love the first one but I think the rooms are a bit small for children, you can barely do anything in them

[@ashleychappell1741]

Yes please to a renovation series!

[@trish247]

Ridiculous house prices are Canada wide. I’m in NS and houses are having bidding wars wayyy over asking prices here as well. I’m glad I have my home and don’t have to even think about purchasing right now; it would definitely be super intimidating!! My best advice is, wait for that “this feels like home” feeling and go from there. If it’s meant to be, it will all work out! Good luck on your search!! ❤️