I Bought My First Home!!

I'm so excited to bring you along on my journey with this new home! It'll definitely be a bit of a project, so I hope you're excited for lots of condo content.
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I'm Molly, a typical sushi, makeup, and fashion loving millennial girl who just so happens to be blind! I was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa at just 4 years old and began public speaking at age 5. I started just doing motivational speaking, but now I make videos and even model! Even though I can’t see, I know that there are bright spots in everything we face. Let’s find them together. 💕

[@MollyBurkeOfficial]

PLEASE READ: If you think you know where I live, or if you think you know where I bought a house, keep it to yourself. There is NO need to comment where you think my new home is. It puts my privacy and safety at risk, please respect that!

[@darkessraven]

Yes. Please people. We don’t want a situation like Ro’s saying that her neighbors were harassed ( not the reason she moved but almost was)

[@autumn1284]

Yes I can’t wait for renovations. Ooh can you get Mr. Kate again 🤞🏾

[@jordanmahonytheblindworld8483]

I am excited for your new property I’m excited for new videos in your shared property and just I would never am asked out about you I would never ask where you live obviously if we meet one day I will ask the question but I would never expose your privacy and someone visually impaired person to another visually impaired person or blind person I’m keeping that to myself if I actually do find the information and just you’re right that is private and just ultimately I’m happy for you because not many blind people can get home especially in my country of Ireland so I’m happy for you

[@Bitter_Beauty_Music]

GUYS! I think she lives in the Sahara desert! Mwahahaa!

[@dawnfurlong1797]

Its scary you have to ask this !! Some people are stupid ...

[@sandraallen497]

As a contractor I want to warn you , you need to plan for double the time that your contractor says. Hopefully you will be able to move in January, however, things rarely go as planned when renovating. Renovations to be extremely frustrating when you hit snags. I’m not saying these things to try to be negative… I just think you need to be emotionally prepared for the bumps in the road. When you hit those bumps, just remind yourself “it’ll all be OK in the end”.

[@zuzuspetals9281]

I agree, as a homeowner who has done renovations. We have been waiting for three months now for the materials for our shower renovation. The workers are ready but getting all the materials has been delayed, so I'll be happy if it gets done this year. I've learned that renovating and building are like flying, I'm just happy when I'm not waiting.

[@kathrynkleiner594]

Especially important to keep in mind right now. Everything involved in renovations seems to be twice as hard to source right now and are also twice as expensive as a result. Patience and flexibility are the key to staying sane during a renovation right now.

[@natashas.o.6380]

Yes, and also plan for double the budget. I’m not sure what the situation is in the US, but in the UK construction materials are lacking and they’ve doubled in price in the last six months. Not to mention the challenges that can happen along the way. Oh and the fact that you tend to want the best things for your own home, so you’ll usually prefer the most high end things.

[@alton791]

4-6 months. I’m thinking closer to a year. Murphy is alive & well. Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.

[@violette8715]

Molly: buys a house Me: buys a book afraid that I will never financially recover from it

[@user-gx1po7pj2q]

lol same like this book is bla bla bla dollars and i make bla bla bla dollars a day and how much i need to live lol

[@catattack141]

Woman in design and architecture here! 👋 the industry is so male dominated. I'm usually the youngest and the only woman (but I run the show) 🙃 thanks for supporting us!

[@MollyBurkeOfficial]

My team is almost all women and all immigrants! So excited to support such a talented, hard working, deserving team! Well done to you

[@harveyabel1354]

Women can do more than interior decor!

[@katryanaorange2092]

How did you get started in design and architecture? I'm so curious, would love to hear a bit of your story with that :) if you don't mind :) because I'd love to study that but it seems unattainable thus far.

[@catattack141]

@@katryanaorange2092 I'll be honest, it is a long road for sure, but totally worth it when you get to see what you pictured in your head come to life. You have to love it. It's not a field you can give 50 percent effort because it is demanding. Your ideas, which usually come from an emotionally vulnerable place, are out there for critique, so you have to develop a thick skin. I did a 5 year bachelor of architecture program (although not many 5 year programs left in the US) or you can do a 4 year undergrad + 2 year masters of architecture (they are weighed the same in the field). If you choose to be licensed, its 5 separate tests in the US (used to be 7) and a certain amount of hours in the field. All that to say, it is not unattainable if you believe this is what you are meant to do. I've always been creative, but also loved figuring out how parts and pieces of things work, and really good at making stuff. Architecture and design allows you to think about things in a really zoomed out approach but also down to the screws. You're constantly learning because every scenario is different and a unique way to problem solve. It's rewarding to walk a space and see little details you did the average joe overlooks- like little treasures you've left behind! Best of luck to you and your journey. ❤

[@EmelyPhan]

​@@katryanaorange2092 In Canada, at least 3-4 years each in Canada if you choose the bach/undergrad degree, at least 2 years for the interior decorating diploma (which I graduated this year with), and at least 3 years if you are doing an Arch diploma. According to my friends at Waterloo who are doing arch. there, you might/will have to do a coop if you are in Arch. My friend at Ryerson who is doing Interior Design says that her program doesn't have a coop (not 100% sure though). When I studied interior decorating (diploma) at Humber, coop/work placement was optional. I think every program is different when it comes to having coop/work placement so I suggest you apply to even if it is optional or not. If you got a diploma first then a degree second, you will have 1 year off (depending on if it is an honors bachelor - Interior Design is an honors bachelor) in Canada.

[@amyzrox101]

*”Yaaay I have debt”* is too real, me with my student loans 🤣🤣

[@CherryJuli]

Haha same. Mine are not as high as Canadians and Anerican’s student loans but also we make shit money here in Europe. Takes forever to pay them off 😩

[@anikaxmeisel]

Lol yeah… out of state tuition 💀

[@charityw1746]

I was just about to comment this

[@goyaliza]

Hahahahahahaha I'm about to buy a home. I am will be saying this soon. Congrats

[@megankennett9169]

Lol yep, I refer to my recently received degree as my "insanely expensive piece of paper"

[@NaomiVictorias]

I live in England and a house built in 1994 would still seem really new 🤭 old is like 1800s hehe, I think my boyfriends is 90 years old! So happy for you molly - you deserve everything 😍🤍

[@claradreams1923]

I m French/Italian and I always get so surprised when Americans say "wow this house is so old it was built 100years ago" I m like 100 years? That's just one generation lol I m used to houses that have been given from parents to children for many generations 😂

[@gwillis01]

The proverb is that Europeans think 100 miles is a long distance but Americans think that 100 years is a long time. Many Americans think traveling 150 miles in the morning, spending time eating lunch in a distant town, and then driving 150 miles home is a tiny day trip and a trivial afternoon adventure.

[@myribunt5261]

I was the exact same haha.

[@doubtingthelimit]

I’m German, and it’s the same for me 😂 I live in a 1901 house right now 😊

[@NaomiVictorias]

@@gwillis01 150 miles away is going on holiday for me hahah - I’d pack a suitcase!

[@DragonBloodShepherd]

"If you buy your dream house at 25, what are you supposed to look up to in the future?" Molly Burke - The Queen! I love you!

[@Nick_Lewis]

First of all, congrats! 🥳 I am VERY excited for all this upcoming condo content. Oh and thanks for that shoutout, so glad you’re enjoying my channel too!

[@TheNeurospicyMama]

Ah I see you did see the shout out! So cool! 😎

[@kaemccorkle]

I love both of you!! Love seeing this kind of support 😍

[@kaemccorkle]

Could y’all collab? 😍😍

[@angelaamos8268]

I have never head of a blind person like myself by a house so this just makes me so so happy because know I know that I to can buy a house as a disabled person thank you and I am just very very happy and excited for you thank you Molly!!

[@indiemagnetic2996]

I bought one too!

[@lisakay2810]

Wishing you the best of luck in achieving all your goals. You can do it!

[@SpecialBooksbySpecialKids]

Congrats Molly I am very happy for you! You deserve the best!

[@Brigitte-fh7qs]

As a women who is in Civil Engineering & works in construction, Molly hiring women in construction/women in design gave me chills 🥺

[@jesslikescoffee24]

Fellow gender minority in civil engineering here 💜

[@Kiddo82]

Hello fellow female Civil Engineers 👋🏻

[@imscanon]

Molly, it WILL take TWICE as long as quoted to get the renovations done. Often longer, but at least twice and twice the budget. And right now w/ Covid so many things are backordered so order everything NOW even if you aren't ready for it. Sinks, appliances, cabinets, all of it. Lead times are 4 months or more. I think 6 mos for a full gut is ambitious the way things are right now and some elements won't even be delivered til then. Good luck. Head this advice: order everything NOW.

[@MrsMuffin11]

ya there is no way haha full gut I'm thinking a year and a half and at LEAST twice the price.

[@caityP]

I was told it was going to be a long 3 month wait for my fridge. 13 months later it finally arrived 😅 Thankfully they were able to give me a loaner fridge

[@Smudgie33]

On the day you announce you’ve brought a home I made my final ever mortgage payment on a house I brought 25 years ago… lol You now have your foot on the property ladder and doing it up you will learn you home from the inside out.

[@harveyabel1354]

Happy for you!

[@madisonoctober]

Congratulations!

[@gemstar2]

Congrats! I can't wait for that moment. I hope you are celebrating

[@sneums6610]

That's awesome, congratulations!

[@MS-sz4ip]

Congrats

[@cassandramendez6233]

24 year old blind girl here and i just bought my first condo last february!!! so so excited for you and can’t wait for all the renovation content!!! so proud of you bb 💓

[@ericarempert4701]

Thank you for talking about a realistic home buying experience!! As a young adult, seeing someone on KZbin who I admire talking about their own journey that is not a multi-million dollar endeavor is really encouraging!! 🤗💕

[@mandi4794]

You are smart for getting a modest home. When you upgrade you'll have so much equity you'll be able to very comfortably get your dream house. Congrats again!

[@naiad8540]

So excited for you! You're such a strong, independent role model for so many people, congratulations!

[@HotttTea]

Just adding to the comments already asking about Adrienne and his involvement in the condo if at all. I would def be interested in a new house Q&A vid❤

[@blueridgebunny8894]

I hope we we him more too ❤️

[@imtaramichelle]

Hugeeee congrats Molly!! Can't wait to watch your renovation videos!! ❤️

[@gwillis01]

You are correct to protect your privacy and guard your personal information. Your personal safety is important Molly.

[@mei5050]

I agree, which is why I find it weird that she’s volunteering information like the exact year the building was built and showing the view from the windows. Very careless for someone who has already had to move home once due to stalking issues. Very worrying.

[@gwillis01]

@@mei5050 I agree that revealing the exact year the building was constructed was an unsafe, unnecessary detail.

[@knesell]

Ok hear me out, Molly doing a series of buying and flipping houses that are accessible 😍

[@TheGreeneBead]

Yes! I would totally be down for this series

[@ElessaB]

I'm down!

[@megjulia4007]

Yes!!! I’m 29 and just got the keys to my first house yesterday! I never realized how complicated the process was or how wild the housing market is, but I’m so grateful to have my own house now. Congrats to you, Molly!!

[@karagarcia9326]

Congrats! I’m 27 and hope to own a home of my own for my husband and I within the next 2 years

[@justinabean94]

Congrats ! I’m 27 and just signed a sales agreement for my first home. Now I have to get all of the inspections and extra ppwk turned in in my 15 days and hope that we can close and I can own. OVERWHELMINGGGG. 😂😂😂

[@justinabean94]

@@karagarcia9326 you will 💖

[@PonderingStudent]

I just wanted to say thank you for being so honest - about what you've been able to afford and about the both the privileges and difficulties you've had getting to where you are now. Also for being upfront about not expecting everyone to be as lucky, or demonising those who aren't. As someone in their mid-30s living on disability benefits, it's both refreshing and encouraging. Thank you

[@jesscarter94]

As a 20 something looking to enter the home-owning world soon, this video is perfect timing!

[@LupinCosplay]

So incredibly proud of you, this is a huge step in life! Also you are such an inspiration for me as I am a recently disabled teen and you have made me see that it's able to be semi independent in my future so thank you so much!

[@MollyBurkeOfficial]

Thank you

[@harveyabel1354]

YOU GOT THIS!

[@opheliacplays]

I really appreciate that you mentioned that there's no shame in relying on someone else financially-- I have PTSD and can't work, and the fight to get disability has caused me to recount and relive my trauma more than I'd like to mention. My fiancee supports us and doesn't pressure me to keep fighting the gov't, and I love him and appreciate him for that.

[@purplealien9664]

I love how strong and independent she is

[@MollyBurkeOfficial]

Aw, thank you

[@islapeacock5927]

Really it is so wonderful

[@marienhornyak1941]

Congratulations! I’m blind and bought my first house when I was 24. It’s a fun roller coaster - enjoy it!❤️

[@nelly5376]

It's amazing that you're putting your experience with buying a home with a mortgage! You're right that youtubers just show their homes and don't ever mention ho they got it. We just bought our first home in the UK and it was extremely stressful to take that plunge

[@iheartigloos]

The most real and honest I bought a home video from a creator EVER! This is so awesome and I'm so happy for you! Wishing you, your boyfriend, and you're family all the best. 🥰

[@taylorplaskowitz5763]

Congratulations on your first home.

[@kayleighstevenson]

Thank for talking about the realistic home buying process! I am the same way where I have watched so many KZbinr "I bought a house" videos where they just can immediately own these beautiful multi million dollar homes as a young adult. I often feel like a failure because I'm the same age as these KZbinrs and can not do that myself. It's hard not to compare yourself to the "1%." So seeing a KZbinr I admire talk about going through a realistic home buying process is so refreshing and helpful! Congrats on your new home Molly! And can't wait to see videos about renovations!

[@frankied.roosevelt6232]

Oh my fucking god! Tara Michelle *and* Molly Burke crossover collab? PLEASE. You're both my fav!!! And I couldn't help but recognize the parallels that yall both experienced in life in the last year and a half! Are you thinking Adrian will be living with you soon?

[@RiverWoods111]

Well girl, you were paying rent that was probably just about as much as your mortgage. Although, I understand you will be paying 2x during the renovation. I am very excited for you! By the way, banks are the worst place to go for a mortgage for a self-employed person. They don't like us! I worked in the mortgage industry in the US for many years, and we used to have to bail out deals from banks all the time because they have such narrow guidelines as to what they will accept. A mortgage broker has a lot more options. I am so glad to be out of that business now!!! Also when you renovate a house you get it the way you want it! Looks like you got a perfect sunroom for you and lavender and your new service dog to sit and warm yourselves. Lavender will probably love that space! Very excited and can't believe that you have to tell people to not come looking for you!!!!!! WTF is wrong with people???? Sheesh!

[@markpetrov9476]

Sheesh indeed!

[@Trintron46]

I sold and bought a house with my grandmother over the last two months and if you do this wisely you can sell your current condo in a few years to buy a new one without any debt. Edit: to clarify I do live in the United States

[@boop6169]

A house being renovated by a blind girls vision. SO looking forward to that

[@gwillis01]

I am glad that you had realistic expectations. A starter home is supposed to be a modest beginner model. You should be willing to save up and plan ahead for the purchase of your dream home.

[@skrittle555]

seeing a fellow disabled person buying their own home makes me so emotional. i hope someday i'll also be able to. you're an inspiration, molly.

[@TiannaOuellette]

I love how you have a realistic starter home expectation!!! I’m 24 I bought my first home last year and it’s not a forever home AT ALL. I know many our age want very FANCY homes at a young age but I say find something you like, that’s affordable & comfortable and just start living!

[@ERYN__]

I am still renting, and I'm so happy that the owners have arranged landscaping services every 2 weeks, so I don't have to mow the lawn. There is a lemon tree that I can pick up after, but I don't have to. I like to do it as exercise, picking up 1 lemon and walking it to the trash and repeat and having a pile of lemons that represent my exercise. I can have a fresh lemon right from the tree any hour of the day. It has been a wonderful oasis this past year.

[@beverlydust5381]

Congratulations Molly! I am glad you are being honest about your home ownership journey.

[@Barbwheel]

Congratulations on buying your first condo. I am 55 and going to be buying my first home. I have always been a renter. I will probably be retiring in 10 years so it’s part of my retirement plan.

[@KeishaAbbott]

Not debt, EQUITY!! It's hard to wrap your head around sometimes when you see the numbers, because it is frightening, but ultimately this is GOOD for you :) Congrats!

[@peacechickification]

As someone with no financial literacy until I started studying accounting in college- YES! Equity with interest deducted can be SO much better than not going into debt, but also not accruing equity on anything. It’s been an interesting way to learn about the realities of my student loans as I’m collecting them 😅

[@KeishaAbbott]

@@peacechickification 😂 I hear that!

[@rheron3312]

GOOD FOR YOU MOLLY! housing in Canada is nuts, and renting will always be unstable (I rented for 20 years before I could buy). This is the BEST decision you could have made for your future.

[@MySeasideRendezvous]

Molly: I bought in an OLD building Me, sitting here in a building that was built in 1887: 🧐 old, you say? Lol Congrats, Molly! 🥳

[@marklane3247]

Excited for you! My wife and I are in our 3rd house in 27 years. But the first one we had built from the ground up. Instead of a 4th bedroom, I had them make it an office/den (no closet). Designed the basement to be finished and fit an 8' pool table. I don't drink, so instead of a wet bar, I had them build a Coffee Bar. Sink, extra outlets, and room for a mini-fridge. Now, we are planning for plants in the landscape to attract birds, hummingbirds, and butterflies. 9,000 sq ft yard with grass included. Tough for an above-the-knee amputee to maintain. I found a riding mower without a gas pedal to us though. I'm able to mow and use a cordless weed eater to trim. My 2 dogs love the bigger yard (the last house was only 800 sq ft. of yard, yes eight hundred to a nine thousand sq ft yard). The move was from Phoenix, Az (I'm native to AZ) to the city she grew up in, Wichita, KS.

[@SuperJezzara]

I always love Momma Bee's quips from off camera 😂

[@gwillis01]

I hope you build yourself a totally comfortable, totally relaxing oasis of comfort. You deserve good things Molly

[@yancymurphy]

OMG! SO FUN! I’m so proud, luv you Molly!

[@owtena]

Same with my flat. I just wanted to start somewhere and went to check one closest to my parents just to understand what i want and don't and I bought it :D and I love it! And it's where I grow up and my parents are 2 minutes away! Win/win !

[@arwynnnnn]

Congrats molly!!!! 🏡🏡🐝1:37 your eyes are really pretty in this shot 😊I hope that you have a good moving experience and that lipstick lids don’t go missing this time lol

[@deniseeuphemia]

Congratulations I’m so excited for you. I also really relate to your reasons for wanting to purchase. As a blind woman myself I purchased my house for years ago and I can’t tell you how much of a life-changing and such a good decision it was. One of the most terrifying things I’ve ever done also. I purchased the home completely by myself for myself less than 15 months after leaving social assistance (ODSP). I think my parents were really worried. It was incredibly risky I had just gotten a permanent job for the first time with the Ontario government after years of facing discrimination and precarious employment. Like yourself I didn’t want to spend a single cent I always felt like the rug was about to be pulled out from underneath me at all points and I still feel like that. However the house has been a sense of security, and safety for me. I no longer have to worry about sketchy landlords are very sketchy situation with other tenants that I was finding myself in. And like you said at the end of the day if things don’t work out I can always sell. But one thing I would say after four years of owning is I am not financially strapped like I thought I was going to be and it’s not nearly as scary of an experience also. It’s amazing to have something that yourself. Proud of you and enjoy your news home!❤️

[@Rocannee]

I don’t know if you guys live nearby but I would love to see a collab of you and The Sorry Girls!! Even if it wasn’t in person, they could help you with a room makeover of your new house :)

[@justinabean94]

Yes yes yes

[@NickUncommon]

I always lived in houses built in the 17 hundreds, 18 hundreds and if I ever lived in a place "only 20 or 30 years, it would have been luxury. Being in Europe, things are so different :) Happy renovating and enjoying your new homeowner experience. I really hope, nobody (even if they are your neighbours) will reveal your new location. It will be a new episode in life and so much fun to settle in on a new phase in life.

[@Jellybeanbob]

This is so exciting! Congratulations!

[@IceNixie0102]

I CANNOT WAIT FOR THE CONDO SERIES. So excited. Please post floorplan/blueprints for us to see, too (they'll exist, the contractors will have them even if they never share them normally).

[@hollyallanach4841]

Congratulations!! Will Adrian be moving in with you when its all renovated? I wish you all the best ❤️

[@samcait]

This is something I’m thinking to ask too!! I was trying to think of a way to ask her if they’re still together without being rude, you got it right!

[@mariahl.2052]

@@samcait in one of her recent videos, she was talking about something and said her partner and then said her boyfriend. So I believe they are at least still together

[@samcait]

@@mariahl.2052 yea I watched the episode and I did clue into the “partner” statement but I interpreted it as a broad statement. I hope they are able to work the long distance for now and come together when the time is right in person 💕

[@hez_am_i2448]

I suppose it's more possible - I know it's been difficult for ppl to get into Canada, they are/were not allowing visitors at one point. So meeting the specific partner visa rules and stuff probably takes time.

[@rileyanderson7379]

@@hez_am_i2448 she lives in Los Angeles California

[@tracybanks6028]

I can't wait to see the condo & the transformation. So proud of you

[@kylria1321]

I feel you, Molly! I just got my continuous contract as a teacher, and will start house shopping in the spring!

[@MollyBurkeOfficial]

Congrats and good luck!!

[@Brooksie603]

Living in a condo vs a house is better too because you don't have to worry about hiring someone to take care of your lawn, or ground maintenance etc. The condo takes care of all of that. Having that security is nice too. I have a house on it's own land and having to take care of the lawn and snow removal is a real pain. I'm glad you found something that checked off all the boxes for you that you need now. Maybe it's not ALL of them, but after a while, you can sell that and get into one that does check off even more. Honestly, many of the KZbinrs that do videos on "their new house" and they are in an expensive location don't actually own the house, they just rent it. Nothing wrong with that at all, but they shouldn't act like they own the home when they don't. It's not shameful to rent vs buy.

[@BrightStar818]

SO excited for this series. Our house was built around the same time, and we are working on some updates as well, so I’m excited to see how you update the style from that era to something more fun and modern!

[@loes6839]

Congrats! I'm in Germany and your home is so young🤣 we bought our 1890 home 2 years ago. It will probably be our home where we will raise our future kids but will probably mive out once those kids are out of the house. We're so gratefull we could even buy our home.

[@gwillis01]

The big obstacle for me before I bought my condo was fear of buying large pieces of furniture. Where was I going to get the money for a sofa, or a dining room table or a new bedframe? In the end, my prosperous and impatient mother said "If you pick the place and sign the mortgage, I'll buy the furniture for you." I realize that this is unusual but it is the truth about what happened to me in my life.

[@MagnoliaPantherWoman]

So glad you mentioned accessible independent as possible living, safety, and yardwork. These are important to consider, especially for people with disabilities or chronic illness. I also included those in my decisions and it paid off. 🤗🐝🌼

[@samanthamiel2595]

Omg there’s no views or comments! Congrats Molly!

[@MagnoliaPantherWoman]

Congratulations! Good job with your budget, planning, and outlook. Your example of the deeper truth on this subject is refreshing. I also bought a home within my budget and considering my illness and ability to work over time. When I became unable to work (USA) it was grueling but I made it through with help. There are options in the US, but they're difficult to find. My suggestion is to look locally first (state, city). I recommend insuring all your loans with a policy that makes the payments when you're unable to work. Finally, as more encouragement, a neighbor who is medically retired has been renovating homes and doing a beautiful job of it for years and years. Wishing you and all of us bumble bees all the love and flowers we need. 💗🤗🐝🌼

[@EmsIsFab]

congrats Molly! I bought my first home in 2019 with my dad as a co-signer on my mortgage. I bought a mini home and pay lot rent (instead of condo fees lol) and it comes out to about how much I spent for a bachelor apartment but for a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom mini home. Great starter - and in 5-10 years I can sell for a house with land.

[@ThatGirlLib]

Or keep it and rent it out for extra income. I use a property management company who maintains it and rents it out for me. I have no contact with the tenants and I get a check every month the management company takes their fees out and sends me the rest.

[@EmsIsFab]

@@ThatGirlLib I would need to sell to have the downpayment for the next house - I ahve no interest in being a landlord.

[@LightsHikesAndWanderlove]

Congratulations! I also bought a condo over a year ago. I got to say it's nice not having to hire someone to do the lawn when the HOA does that for you! 😉

[@breannaelliott637]

Molly - congratulations on your new home! I am so proud of you and everything you have accomplished and am so happy to be one of your followers. It’s very refreshing to see a content creator who is really aware of the future and has a good value placed on money and hard work because these days it is really hard to see some content creators who spend like there is no tomorrow. I can’t wait to see what you do with your condo because I love your style and very excited to see how you make it universally accessible.

[@bLucky755]

Congrats to you Molly! And almost at 2 million subscribers! So many reasons to celebrate! Keep crushing the mile stones!

[@TownFooger]

My partner and I just bought a house last December and it was SO SCARY. It was extra stressful because we're in a small town so there's not a ton of choice and this literally the only house in the entire town/area that ticked pretty much all of our boxes. Congratulations on this next stage of your life! 🎉

[@HaleyMary]

Congrats on buying a house, Molly! So happy for you! This video makes me feel hopeful that I will be able to buy a home someday as a learning disabled woman. Thanks so much for sharing your journey!

[@gin_s]

CONGRATS MOLLY I'M SO EXCITED FOR THIS NEW STAGE IN YOUR LIFE!!! 💖

[@efrngt1234]

Wow, Molly... You are so incredible!! I loved watching your vulnerability, honesty and spirit. You are so very special! Soooo happy for you and cannot wait to see the condo renovation journey!! 🧚🏼‍♀️

[@TrueBlindGaming]

Good luck with the new place. I remember my first house it was scary going through the process, but holding that key for the first time is a moment I will never forget.. by the way. I saw in one of your previous videos that you want to play video games some time. If you want I could help you out if you would like. Thanks for the amazing Content Molly

[@MollyBurkeOfficial]

Ah, any blind gaming advice you have would be amazing!!!

[@TrueBlindGaming]

@@MollyBurkeOfficial well here are a couple suggestions: [1] some games that are great for blind players are called MUDS (multi user dungeons). They are text-based role playing games. A popular one that is played by blind players is called Alter Aeon. Great community and sound paccs that brings the action to life. [2] I personally use computer programs called emulators to play old nintendo games. The special thing is that the emulator allows me to save my place and reset that saved state if I mess up or need to try an action again. That along with using headphones for the 3d sound allows me to get through major titles like Legend of Zelda. [3] Very recently, A mainstream game called MineCraft is getting a lot of attention for accessibility. its a sand-box survival game where you get to build anything you want in a 3d world while trying to survive from being killed and starving to death. The entire world is made up of stacked 3d blocks, so its easy to navigate. Plus the MineCraft community has created Modifications to enable the game to work with screen readers so you can get information about the world around you. If you need anymore information let me know.

[@anastasiyanestsiarovich3126]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! You deserved it dear Molly!!!!🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@BlackIDove]

Pro tip: always always always go through a broker - Do not go through your bank for a mortgage.

[@Krisilia]

I really appreciate the realness of this video. Most youtubers skip past the the struggles and just start showing off their house/money but when you explained that you were initially denied your mortage and talked about the actual difficulty of the process is was so refreshing and a nice dose of reality. Congrats on your new home!

[@biancah2171]

Is Adrien gonna move in when the reno is done?

[@joyanderson9336]

Yeah, are they still dating? I don’t have the patrion thing so I don’t know. ♥️

[@miss_chrissy]

@@joyanderson9336 she mentioned him recently in a video I think so as far as I'm aware they're still dating

[@mbsl923]

@@joyanderson9336, I was wondering that too, especially when she said something about not relying on a partner. Unless she just said that to mean the partner wasn't the one solely responsible and that she would be an equal partner financially vs. dependent. Plus she hasn't mentioned him in a long time, unless I missed it, here on KZbin.

[@etjetjtej5820]

I was curious but sometimes its best not to bring your partner into youtube

[@rachelhansen2417]

@@mbsl923 I think she meant it as something that was a goal for her.

[@jaymepittroff]

Congratulations!! Yay! Now for renovations and decorating!!

[@rachelrobinson5804]

Congratulations, I know how exciting and scary buying a home is.

[@Hollyberry129]

I'm so excited for you, Molly! I'm a 25-year-old woman and just bought my first condo. Congratulations on homeownership and thank you for being transparent about your homeownership journey!

[@rntopspin7310]

Congrats Molly on your new home. May you have many years of love and happiness.

[@teresaguerrero2117]

Congratulations Molley on buying your first home/condo I am very excited to hear the renovation about your Condo

[@pepsimax8078]

I have been sitting and updating youtube waiting for this video!! I am so excited for you!! 💙💙💙

[@raccoonspirit5369]

Congrats 🍾 At 31, my husband and I have been praying for our first home. In the USA, in our hometown, houses are at LEAST 40,000 more than they are worth. I am really happy for you, Molly! You worked for this and deserve this.

[@_Kay_.]

I am so excited for Molly, and for Molly renovating content eeeee :3

[@mariah_kristina5520]

I just bought a condo too!! So exciting!!

[@lindseymalizia6096]

Congratulations!! Will your boyfriend be living with you? ❤️

[@rachelle2227]

I was wondering the same thing. She has her right to privacy, but this is a time when her audience would wonder how her boyfriend ties into this :).

[@ecueto395]

I was curious about this as well.

[@debbiethomas7276]

I was curious if she was still in a relationship but wasn’t sure how that ask.

[@cayenigma]

@@rachelle2227 Yeah, same. She said "-I- bought a home" and "-I- will be renovating", not plural

[@erinn_nnire]

I'm wondering if anyone from her patreon could answer this? 🤔

[@maddiestanley4647]

Congrats Molly!! I just closed on my new townhouse yesterday so I'm right there in this world with you! It's my second home (first was a small 1-bed condo in a big building and now I'm moving to a 3-bed fixer upper townhouse) but this round was a major rollercoaster. It's such a big exciting purchase and also so terrifying! The thing to remember with real estate is that you can't really see it as debt and see it more as an investment--because from day one you're going to start building equity and come out with more money than you spent (especially if you're renovating and majorly upping the resale value!) Best of luck in your reno journey and I'm super excited to watch your reno content while I'm renovating my own house! I'm heading out to pick up my keys in an hour :)

[@TheBuzzofEmmaBee]

Molly it is not because of us it is how hard you have worked.

[@Mypokerbuzz]

My husband and I purchased our first home for just $35,000 (Oklahoma). It was small. It needed lots of work. But it was HOME. I learned so many lessons there and put so much effort into it. I would have never gotten the same satisfaction and sense of pride from a turnkey first house. Buying a true starter home is such an incredible journey that helps you appreciate where you've come from and where you want to be. Congratulations Molly! I look forward to seeing all the great content ahead!!

[@mellsbells6075]

Congratulations molly! Wow! Such independence! This is my dream as well! I want to have a sustainable farm though with my kids! I don’t know how that’s possible for me! But I have my dream boards and my goals!!!! 😍😍😍 set my sights high no matter where I am now. You are my inspiration!!! ♥️♥️♥️

[@sydneyhoone]

I’m so excited for the condo content !!! I love watching home renovation videos!

[@Pepa14pig]

Congratulations, Molly! I hope your new home fullfils all your wishes and needs :3

[@LemonScentedSquid]

Yes!!! We bought a small starter house when I was 23. Today (other than crazy neighbor problems) I love everything we've done in our previously crappy, still little house. It's been almost 3 years, and I'm so happy we bought a cheap house so when I'm not able to work we don't have to worry about choosing to pay medical bills or the mortgage.

[@sophieirwin3497]

congrats! hope theres plenty of room for your parents and Gallop to visit! Is Adrien able to come stay?

[@missyjanelle7]

Oooh, I relate so hard to this video lol. I just bought my first home in March. Luckily for me, I was recommended by others to get pre-approved first before getting a realtor and looking for a house. Which was really great because the house that I ended up buying had 5 offers on it and sold on the first day it went on the market. Mine is a bit of an older house, built 1957, but the previous owner did a lot of renovations, so it looks pretty good for it's age. I spent the first few weeks living here saying "I live here!" every time I came home lol. It's such a nice feeling owning your own home for the first time and being able to make renovations and not have to worry about a landlord. And the mortgage payments are about as much as a one bedroom apartment in my area would cost, and i get to keep the house at the end of it.

[@aliflanagan7669]

i can’t explain how excited i am for the condo renovation content!!!

[@poisonglitterkisses]

So happy to see the start of your Homeowner journey Molly! I’m waiting to complete on a house, and as a disabled person it’s been very daunting but at the same time after the best part of a decade living in an inaccessible private let I couldn’t get my wheelchair in, out or around independently I am looking forward to options. Like you said there’s a lot of considerations as someone who is disabled and can’t drive as to the type of location and property, far and above the usual “it’s a cool area” or “I have friends here”, healthcare, accessibility, infrastructure of the area all have to be considered way before the cooler priorities. Wishing you well on your latest endeavour, and congratulations, I’m heading for 40 and this will be my first non-rental, but in this market it’s an incredible privilege.