I'm moving... again! || Kelli Marissa Vlogs

[@annguglielmino8989]

I lived in Vegas for about 7 years. It is a great city. Owned 2 houses there. Congratulations. Make no excuses about buying. Your life. Live it how you want. Being debt free is something you guys worked for and maintained. Be proud of your accomplishments.

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

Thank you so much, I really feel like we found the place where we belong!!

[@christineurbansf]

Congratulations on buying a house that is amazing!! 🎉 AFAIK practically nobody buys a house in cash unless you're an investor, and even though technically you owe the bank you do own the house as long as you keep paying that mortgage. So girl say it proudly you OWN THAT HOUSE!

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

Honestly that's a good point, as silly as it sounds I never knew when people were saying they bought a house if they meant a mortgage or buying it outright LOL! And I would just be thinking, man all these people must be so rich 😂😂

[@Sarabear1117]

Yay!! Congratulations! I am so happy for you!

[@christineurbansf]

@@KelliMarissaVlogs 😅💖🏡

[@DickensFangirl]

Yes that is what everyone means when they say bought a house, except maybe a few. you do have the Deed. I think technically we bought the house but borrowed the money. Congrats!!! I also just bought with an interest pay down!

[@invaderjill8054]

I second this. You own it!

[@3rin817]

Hopefully this fixes the bad neighbor issue! (& all your new neighbors are good) Do yourself a favor & make a small savings account for house maintenance/repairs/eventual upgrades. Just pay it like a bill every month. ❤ Congratulations! That's so awesome 🎊🎉 you've had a amazing month!

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

That's a great tip, thank you so much!! And fingers crossed haha honestly I'm just eternally grateful I won't have to share a wall with anyone 😂💜

[@carolyn7756]

I second the savings account for repairs. Stuff breaks and it’s nice to not worry about the expense.

[@3rin817]

@@KelliMarissaVlogs I ✨COMPLETELY✨ understand!

[@meeples7599]

I became a homeowner for the first time 3 years ago and I can’t emphasize this enough! It has a lot of benefits, but there will be one unexpected expense after another, besides even putting money aside for anything you want to change or upgrade.

[@loriharris9889]

Homeowners warranty is a much better idea! Won’t have to worry about repairs of a multitude of things in your house! Washer dryer furnace air conditioners etc etc!

[@vnsssls]

Buying a house also was a lifelong dream of mine. Was able to do it without having much of a down payment and the circumstances in which I bought it seemed to align perfectly for me at the time. I feel very fortunate to even own a house right now especially with the kind of upbringing I had.

[@emilygrayson4933]

Congratulations! Don't worry about your wanting to share this big moment as coming of like you're bragging. All of your viewers know that you're not that type! We want to share in your excitement with you!

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

Thank you so much, I really was so excited to share it with you guys haha 😅😅

[@codenamebobette]

House Advice: 1. Set aside money every month starting now to cover big ticket replacements and unexpected expenses like new roof, water heater, a/c etc. Even though the house is new, setting aside a bit now will make it seem so much more manageable when replacement time comes. I have mine direct deposited into a high yield account. 2. After having had two water leaks in my own home, I recommend you call some water mitigation services in the area and find out who they recommend for homeowners insurance. I've seen first hand the differences there can be between companies.

[@bethanneelion3475]

You can always refinance later when rates come down.

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

Yesss that's another thing I'm learning about which is amazing!!

[@pleasestopscreaming]

Congrats! I also took advantage of the 3% down payment for a 1st time buyer when I was "reno-victed" from my apartment (they decided to upgrade my unit and raise my rent 30%). Thankfully they gave me 3 months notice. Several of the homes I put an offer on were outbid by the "cash offer" people but I found my place 🙂

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

It really is amazing, I honestly don't think enough people know about those offers - I wish they'd teach us about real estate in school lol I feel like it would have saved me a lot of stress! But regardless I'm glad we both found our places 🥰💜

[@pleasestopscreaming]

​@@KelliMarissaVlogsYeah they really don't set us up with much financial literacy in high school! I still call my dad every time I get my tax bill, and I don't even have to do anything with it (it's bundled into my mortgage payment), but I need it explained to me like I'm 5 😂

[@munkieoholic]

@@KelliMarissaVlogs So much this! If they have Home Economics they should have had an "adulting" class too!

[@smbarone2000]

Congratulations! Owning a home invests in your future really. Renting is tough on tenants because you never know if rates will be raised or you’ll have to move. And you can decorate and remodel to your heart’s content! So excited for you two!

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

Yes definitely, that was one thing we were really stressing about because in our last place, we got a TERRIBLE rent increase right when COVID hit and we weren't working temporarily, and Nevada doesn't have a rent cap so it really could have gotten bad haha!!

[@XSemperIdem5]

You described exactly how I have felt about every place I've lived in. I don't know how long I'm staying anywhere, especially once a lease expires, so nowhere truly feels like I can make it into a home the way I want to. So happy you now have that; a space that truly feels like home.

[@jeanettemarkley7299]

Best of luck with your new home. It will be YOUR home even though you are still paying the bank. Keep in mind you need to keep money aside for emergencies. Things can happen to a house and all the things in it. Upkeep will need to be done every so often scraping and painting, maybe new carpets. Of course everyday maintenance like mowing lawns or gardening and things like that. You can't beat owning though. I've lived in my little house for over 30 years and I find maintenance a joy because it's mine. My home paid off a decade or so ago.

[@GlamourNNail]

You can paint your room any color you want! Mine is purple! When you decorate don't get caught up in "resale value." You can always repaint if you need to. Make it your HOME and a place that you love.

[@dellavest9269]

You go on ahead and be HAPPY! There is absolutely nothing wrong with that! Be prepared for the feeling of Buyer's Remorse. It's normal. Get the warranty for all household things, like water heaters, furnaces, cooling equipment, etc. It can save you a TON. Get it sprayed for termites. Any work that needs to be done to it, make sure you get at least three estimates and only pay half until the job is done.

[@DLFH]

Hell yes all the stars have lined up really well, and that's not bragging but incredible turn of events you are sharing. I never felt inspired to decorate until I bought a house. Congratulations for you both, and best wishes on the transition to your fantastic new home!!!

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

Thank you so much!! I really do love when moments like this line up haha!!

[@JW-nm3li]

Yay! Congratulations on the house!! I am so excited for the empty house tour…I love walking through model homes and really just touring any home. We bought our house back in 2009 right after the crash. And I think we walked through over 100 houses! Even though prices were really low, it was a sellers market and we kept getting outbid by cash offers. We couldn’t bid higher because the bank wouldn’t approve it. But I loved house hunting! It’s so awesome that everything just fell in place for you guys. Now after being in this house for 14 years 😅…one piece of advice is don’t use command hooks! Get nice hooks when you personalize your space, and install them to be permanent. I had that renter’s mentality and used command hooks in lots of places. I don’t know if it’s the desert air, but after a couple years, the adhesive dries out and gets permanently stuck to the paint. If you’re lucky enough to get the hook off without ripping a hole in the drywall, you still have a big yellow mark. 🙃 So give yourself permission to drill all the holes!

[@TheGoodbyeGirl]

OMG! Kelli!! That is soo cool, also so weird, when you did your last vid about the apartment and the issues and that you were moving, I thought to my self, you know Kelli and Ryan need a house rather than an apartment, then there are no noise issues at all. Congrats home owner!

[@salcatart]

Congrats! That's so exciting and amazing! ❤ My advice is to know home improvements will ALWAYS take more time and/or more money than you originally think they will. My husband and I have had our house for almost 4 years(sep 2019) and we are still making improvements. So happy and excited for you both! Can't wait to see upcoming vlogs!

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

Yeah we are very quickly learning that lesson LOL it's all a bit more expensive than anticipated 😂 but I'm still grateful we got it!!

[@sheylynnemiller7127]

Congratulations! You’ll love it. I bought my house about 10 years ago and it’s nice to have your own place where you don’t have to share walls with your neighbors. I also really enjoy my garage because I can keep my car in there and it doesn’t get as hot. It’s the little things. Trust me.

[@bluefroggy99]

That’s amazing!!! Congratulations to you both🎉🥳

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

Thank you so much 😀

[@laural2868]

Congratulations!!! So exciting!! So happy for you both!! One suggestion I have when moving into a new home is to cleanse the energy of the house before moving in. Whatever your belief system is- you can do it by burning sage, or praying in each room, or whatever way makes sense for you personally but you definitely want to bring positive energy into the home in each room and remove any negative energy that may be there from the previous owners. :)

[@chercooper5278]

How cool!! I remember when we built our house in 2001 and I was so excited told everyone it was 1306sq feet...like it was a mansion!! People were like..oh a nice starter home!?! But we're still here making room by room over , changing and growing up as a family!! It's perfect for us 3..and pets ;) no advice.. just enjoy the process..it sounds like you are!! Love your vlog channel and regular content channel! Excited to see the next posts!!!

[@WoWLinry]

Congrats! some advice make sure to know where the main water line is! also I would pick up a tool to be able to turn it off in the 10 years of owning a home I've had to turn off the main line 4 times its a pain in the butt without the right tool (it cost like $20 and is called a water meter key)

[@AubreyMobley]

I relate to the working for something but not really believing it will happen. The weirdest part is that you will wake up with the thought 'will i ever get a house?' and then you remind yourself that you have one.

[@hollylynn117]

I honestly love listening to your story as it unfolds, it makes me so happy for you (and Ryan). Congratulations on your new home (it might just be an empty house right now, but it will soon be your HOME!) and thank you for bringing us along with you and giving us a small glimpse into your world! 🏠🎉

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

Haha definitely very empty (and honestly a little intimidating 😅) but we are so excited!! Thank you!!

[@jenw5854]

My advice would be to just “do” the house for your and Ryan. How you decorate, organize, use the space. Just do what makes sense for you guys. It’s easy to get caught up in KZbin/Pinterest/Insta and feel like you *should* be doing this or that or what you have/like isn’t good enough. Don’t fall into that trap. Your house doesn’t need to look like a magazine spread and no one’s home is pristine all the time.

[@lisamariesweet1297]

😊That’s so cool! My husband and I have been renting for 7 years, and have just started looking at options for buying a house. Our rent increased, so now there are houses where the payments would actually be less than our current rent. Congratulations! 🎉 It’s so exciting!

[@janabomersbach4466]

Great news for y’all. Mortgage rates are not quite through the roof even though they have increased this year. The thing about it is higher mortgage rates make housing prices go down or stay stable and create more houses to pick from. I’m glad you were able to get the house you wanted. Sounds like you were well educated and had a motivated seller. Congratulations!

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

That's a great point, honestly with the market how it is now, it really felt like we could be picky AND get a lot of concessions from the seller!! Thank you so much!!

[@kpwxx]

It's also worth bearing in mind that it's bigger news for those who already have a mortgage because if it's variable, or when their fixed term ends, that means their payments will shoot up which can be very hard to manage if they originally got a mortgage which was at the upper end of what they could afford when rates were low. But historically speaking the interest rate is nothing super unusual, and if you're buying knowing what it is you can plan and make a purchase that you can afford at these rates. Not saying it's not a barrier of course, on top of many other barriers which are insurmountable to many, but it can be less of a barrier than some people think!

[@pattyscott4131]

Congratulations! I’m so happy for you! About five or six years ago, my husband, and I found ourselves in the same situation. We never thought we would be able to own a home, and then everything lined up so perfectly. It’s amazing when everything lines up like that, almost feels like fate.

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

It really is incredible, honestly I wonder how many people find their home that way haha because the process seems so daunting to figure out otherwise!! Thank you so much 😁

[@LindaM2005]

Congratulations! So glad the stars aligned and everything worked for you. My advice would be to read your homeowner's insurance policy very carefully. Don't just accept the general policy they offer; tailor it for the location and type of home you have. For example, water damage is usually not offered in a base policy. If you're in a location that experiences flash flooding during rainstorms, it's wise to add it to the policy. Make sure it has replacement costs covered for the value of the items you know you'll have in your home, not just a sum that they estimate. Once you move in, label and take pictures of all your big ticket valuable items, and keep that list updated as you add/replace things. Most of all, enjoy your new home!

[@delainenored4660]

Absolutely wonderful news!! Congratulations on your big news!!!

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

Thank yuo so much 😁😁

[@paulm3316]

I know how you feel, Kelli. We just moved to a new city which we love that is much cheaper than where we used to live before. Our apartment is so much nicer, we can eat out and don't have to worry about money day to day. It still feels like a dream to me. Enjoy the feeling and enjoy your new home! Looking forward to seeing it!

[@thekrazysheep]

Don't skimp on the insurance! And be sure to have an additional savings account just for house stuff and potential repairs. For example, even if your water heater is new, replacing them is not cheap so better to save up now! Oh, and congrats on the new house! So excited for a house tour. :)

[@itsanastacia]

Yay!!! Congrats! We bought our 1st home 5 years ago! Needless to say, it's in an HOA community, which is somewhat of a pain. Granted, some people like it, and some don't. There's many things we can't have without asking, and even then, you have to go to meetings and fight for it and get other people behind you. Then there's the monthly fees. Ridiculous. So, needless to say, next round, we won't be buying into an HOA community. That's just our experience, though. I can't wait for the house tour!!! Congrats again!!! 😊

[@rebeccag7604]

Congratulations Kelli! I'm 64, have always rented, but not because I wanted to. Seemed like it was always out of reach. I'm sincerely happy for you and Hubby that you were able to do your research and figure it out. I'm sure it will be like a dream come true.😊

[@suzannelove5436]

So many congratulations, Kelli!!! 🍾🎉🎊 my partner and I just became first time homeowners too, and one piece of advice is making sure to always have money on hand and budget for little things that come up-air conditioner maintenance, fixing a lock, fixing the sink, etc. These things come up more than we expected, and as people who had only ever rented, we were not really prepared for it (we are now!). So much good luck to you in your home-owning journey!!

[@sandree5353]

I'm so proud of you Kelli. You have earned this. You are so smart, talented and a genuinely good, kind person. I'm having a proud internet big sister moment 😊

[@NikkiColeBear]

Congrats!🎉. This very exciting! My husband and I are finalizing our second house in a new state so I know the stress of it. FYI, even for a second house, you don't necessarily need a 20% down payment for any mortgage. It's totally up to the loan and their terms! So imagine my surprise when I told them what I had and they were like 'yeah, ok... 8% no problem'. But you are 100% correct between all the other costs like closing mortgage insurance, homeowners insurance, additional fees depending on the state, and the current interest rates you don't just bring the down payment fee to the closing table. You end up bringing an additional like 3% or more at closing.

[@RelieaYuell]

Don't worry if your mortgage rate is on the high side, you CAN negotiate with your bank to lower it when the rates drop as long as you've maintained regular payments and keep having good credit; also if you can always try to put an extra 100 (or however much you can) on your monthly payment to add extra equity, which will also help when it's time to renegotiate the rate! So happy for you two and can't wait to see all the house/moving/decorating content! 💖

[@lisapierce525]

Congratulations Kelli & Ryan! I am so happy & excited for you guys. Buying your first house is a big deal and you don’t sound the least bit like you’re bragging. You’ll never regret it! Check on tax credit for first time homebuyers. I don’t know if they still do that but 🤞I know it’s not tax time but write it down! Another thing, if you’re planning on making changes, do it before you get to settled. Time goes by and you end up never doing it if you put it off more than a year or two in. Just my humble opinion. Can’t wait for the house tour! I’m sitting here almost giddy and it’s not even my house. But I do remember how it feels!❤❤❤

[@erdiaz13]

Agreed! I wish we had repainted our walls when we moved in but there were so many things that went wrong in the beginning so we just wanted to move in right away and then I got sick, so life just happens and gets in the way.

[@paigegotpolish]

Praise God! Congratulations Kelli ! So excited for you and Ryan. You will not regret buying a house! Building equity is always good!

[@drunk.werewolf3143]

So exciting! Love that at the end of a challenging year this was waiting for you guys! Amazing!!

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

It's honestly such a crazy turn of events haha 2023 has been ROUGH but I'm glad it ended up this way! Thank you so much 💜💜

[@katelynp12]

Congrats!!!! My partner and I kind of fell into buying in 2020 when his apartment lease was up. Sure, there can be unexpected expenses with a house (we’ve already had a few) but it’s so nice to not be at the mercy of a leasing office! Hoping this new home does wonders for your peace of mind and mental health ❤

[@JenRenePhoto]

For anyone wondering, the loans with $0 down or 3% are the USDA and FHA loans. The mortgage industry is kinda crazy and I wish I started working in it before buying our house and selling my moms. I learned so much. Congrats on the new home! I love empty house tours. Don't have many tips. We fell into ours house and it was the only one we looked at. We weren't even in town when we made an offer on it. I would suggest making sure you have numbers for repairmen ready, just in case you need them. It sucks to have something break and have to scramble to find someone to fix it. Either that or learn to fix some things yourself. I learned some minor plumbing to replace the pipes under my sink.

[@PennyHyde]

So so happy for you!!! Woo Hoo! Buying a house was the best decision we ever made & you’re going to love being a homeowner! ❤️🏠

[@jessicaknutson4502]

Congratulations!!! Welcome to the club 😄 I bought my house in 2020 at the tail end of buying season, so I locked in a 2% interest rate, had no down payment as a first time buyer, and got the seller to pay closing. I never thought a million years that this was something I could do on my own... But here I am doing it! My boyfriend (that I met 2 weeks after closing) calls me sugar mama 😅😅

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

Oh my gosh haha you're really living the dream! And I thought I had it good 😂😂 but seriously, thank you, I'm glad to finally be a part of the club 😜

[@adamantawhitfoot2353]

Yay!! That's so awesome, Kelli! I'm so happy for you!! My husband and I bought a house almost two years ago and it was a MAAAAAJOR improvement over apartment living!!

[@notrelatedtosnake]

Congratulations! An idea for doing a local cheap move; especially if you don’t want to deal with movers (I used to do this all the time,) is to rent a cargo van from Enterprise. As long as you can get the van back within the correct time-frame (I always did same day) the rental was like $40 or less. I wasn’t moving two peoples’ worth of things, but even renting it for two days is cheaper than a moving company.

[@andreajasso3685]

Congratulations! Embrace this beautiful time in your life. There are a lot of challenges to home ownership but also a lot of blessings and pride in making it YOU. We just bought (mortgage) our first home 3 years ago and I definitely don’t regret it. Praying blessings over your new home and new adventures.

[@EirlysMcLachlan]

Congrats on y'all's house! Whatever you know you want to do to your house right now (painting, etc), do it before you move in, b/c if you have to move stuff around later to get it done, it likely won't get done. I've got a room I've been trying to paint for two years now, but I can't ever get it empty long enough to do it, lol.

[@MsLuna-cv6lf]

Congrats! Bought a house in 2019. Never thought it would happen for me either. But it helps to have a good, responsible partner. It would not have happened without that. Sounds like the same for you. Our house is considerably older than yours I'd wager. But still. Great to have your monthly payment go to something that's more long term. And you can build your life together

[@jenniferr58]

OMG, Kelli! I’m so happy for you!! 🥹👏🏼🎉 A couple tips off the top of my head: learn where your water shut off valve is and consider buying a home warranty (they’re available for any age home & inexpensive-mine was $300/yr).

[@LeahVoysey]

yeesssss new house, new house, new house!! so excited for you on this adventure

[@BeckyANails]

Congratulations!! I am so excited for you! There is nothing better than home ownership! It’s a bummer when you have to make repairs or whatever but it’s yours to do with whatever you want! It sounds like you both are responsible and will be willing to put money aside for emergencies so this is such good news for you!! When all the stars align you can’t ignore the opportunity. I’m so proud of you! You’re younger than my daughter so I feel motherly pride for all of your accomplishments! I know. I’m a weirdo! I can’t wait to see the new place and watch the new and exciting things coming up for you! You’ve worked really hard for this and deserve to scream it from the rooftops! You bought a house!!! Thanks for bringing us along on your journey! 🎉🤩😅❤️ 🏠 👏

[@chrissy7015]

That's so awesome! We bought ours like you did when we moved from Chicago to Reno. It's so nice to have a house and your own place. Congrats to you both!

[@HK-po9fb]

Wow congratulations, that is so massive! Thrilled for you to be away from problematic neighbours finally, I hope your anxiety will chill out a bit now that you have that light at the end of the tunnel

[@michellebull9184]

Congratulations!!! This is amazing! My advice for you is unless you are make a down payment of 20% or more on a home (most people don’t have that money) you have to buy PMI (private mortgage insurance). It is rolled into the mortgage payment. I was shocked how much it adds up to over the course of a year. I would look into what you need to do to get the bank to drop the mandated insurance. I would try my best to get to the 20% of the house paid so you can save on the expense insurance. Again, congratulations!!! I am so excited for you! 🎉💕

[@astrahl1]

Congratulations fellow homeowner! I'd recommend learning where your main water shut off is, finding where individual shut offs are. Where your electric/water meters are. Mapping and learning about your circuit panel. Buying good smoke/carbon monoxide detectors, learning if they are independent or hard-wired. Finding your air handler and stockpiling some good air filters, changing them regularly. If you have a water softener or water filtration system, getting the maintenance supplies for those. Start collecting local recommendations on professionals for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, a general handyman. The list goes on. I wish you so much happiness in your home!

[@ElizabethChronis]

Congratulations! I’m so glad you were able to work it out to buy! For what it’s worth … mortgage rates are not that high, it just feels that way because the last 3 years have been stupidly low & they are a bit higher than the 10 year average. But they’re very close to the 30 year average rate (lower than the 50 year average and much lower than rates in the 1980s, when rates were over 10%).

[@rachelcantrell1930]

That’s so exciting!!! Congratulations!!! 🎉🥳 My husband and I bought a house a few years ago and it’s awesome having your own space! Also, you can always refinance in a few years if interest rates go down.

[@donnagiblin4912]

Congratulations!! You were not bragging at all. It is a huge accomplishment that you should be proud of.

[@Rosanna-]

Congratulations on being a home owner, Kelli. So excited and proud of you, I'm sure little Kelli would be so proud of you too 💕💕💕

[@wendypierce5621]

Congratulations! You know where you want to be, and that is one of the biggest criteria for buying.

[@daniellewagner3926]

How exciting!!! I'm a huge believer that things will just magically work out so that you are in the right place at the right time, and this feels like that for you. Buying a home and having a place that feels like yours is such an incredible feeling! Take your time and enjoy the process of making it yours! We've been in our home for seven years now and it's still becoming everything we want it to be.

[@daniellewagner3926]

Oh, and as an architecture interior designer my best advice is to save 10% of the value of your home every year. That money should be used for general repairs and to make updates as needed. That way to get to enjoy a beautiful functional home the whole time you live there and continue to build that equity.

[@eponinesg]

Kelli, I am sooooo happy for you!!! Zack and I bought a house in February and we're so happy there, it sounds like a similar situation to yours where we just found the absolute greatest house for us. We had a very stressful time convincing the mortgage company that we do indeed make money from KZbin and stuff, but we eventually convinced them and we've been so happy in our new place and I know you guys will be too! I haven't finished watching the video yet so you might answer this, but are you guys going to get a pet now? Congratulations, I'm so so so happy for you and your life in Vegas!

[@daniellecline1047]

Kelli, you’re not bragging at all, you are proud and excited. That’s okay! Perfectly justified! You revel in this moment and thank you for sharing your exciting news with us! I can’t wait for the tour!! Congratulations to you and Ryan! 🎉 by the way, I totally believe in manifestation, so way to go!

[@rachelcakes3929]

Congratulations 🎉 that’s amazing!! I’m so glad you found something that will work. And the seller working with you that much seems like you found a unicorn. I recommend getting a tool kit, and maybe a book about home repair (I ordered the mercury stardust one, waiting for it to print) if you can, set aside some money each month for repairs/upgrades emergencies. If you have mortgage insurance, see what amount you have to pay to have it reduced or removed and that can lower your monthly costs. 💕💕 I’m so happy for you guys! Now you have all the space you need for your nail room!

[@sirens990]

Congratulations on your new home! 🎉 Also anyone telling you it’s not the best time to get into the market, my husband and I always say that we have to jump in at some point. There’s really no perfect time (or at least, you probably won’t realize if the time is “perfect”).

[@trishblakely3476]

“It’s not the right time” but it IS the right time for you! Congratulations, welcome to home ownership. 😀🏠

[@lynnevetter]

I was just thinking the other day that I was missing an update from Kelli. So happy for you. Congrats and all that jazz! Cannot wait to see the inside. 🥳

[@Tracylyn42]

Congratulations Kelli.. so it might not be a buyers market per say but you actually had all the stars align for you and had the light shine on this house for you. So you definitely deserve this. For some reason I always fall into the right things at the right time.. jobs houses and I feel incredibly lucky..

[@blueclarity]

Yay for you. When your in the flow and things fall into place it's what's meant to be.

[@Stef_T-G]

Congratulations! I'm so happy for you! Having your own house feel so rewarding! It's fun when the mortgage cost the appartment cost! For us it was 400$ more but where I live before the market was exploding rents were around 500 to 800/months. Now the minimum is around 800 😅

[@laurelloaf]

Congratulations!!! I completely understand the feeling of not wanting to do certain things because you don’t know how long you’ll be in your apartment. I didn’t think that living in my own house would feel SO different but it really does. (Also I know other comments have said this, but just agreeing that it’s extremely rare for people to actually OWN their house without a mortgage. When people say they bought a house, 99% of the time they mean they got a mortgage.) My first time homeowner advice is that you’re going to be shocked at how little furniture it seems like you suddenly have, but that’s okay and you’ve got years to finish every room in your house. I tend to focus on one room at a time with things like furniture and decorations because it can get expensive fast to try to fill up a whole house. Good luck and congrats again!!

[@AlexandraVicunaPerry]

Don’t need to make any excuses you deserve it. You work hard. Congratulations 🍾

[@julsunnails1215]

Congratulations!!! I’m so happy for you!! My husband was born and raised in Vegas and I’m low key trying to talk him into moving back there some day.

[@sammygradwohl7379]

Wow, congrats! Sounds like everything worked out perfectly. We're in that same boat of "LOL home ownership is forever away" - hopefully someday, but I do live in a very expensive state unfortunately. Can't wait to see the new place!

[@kvip23]

Congrats! Buying a house was one of the best things my husband & I did!

[@skiptomyluludarling8519]

I definitely think there is a lot of good ideas here. Especially the paying your “House account” for just in case expenses. Second being don’t feel like you have to rush decisions while moving, unpacking or decorating. Just enjoy your new home. I think it would be cool if you did your own wall mural. Either using your pour over art. Or some of the other packaging from your collabs. For me we did the purchase a few months after OPI did their collab with Clark+Kensington. So my bedroom is Nein! Nein! Nein! OK Fine! And my unattached bathroom is You're Such a BudaPest. So that was great for my nail polish heart. 😻 If we were to do an addition or some sort of dedicated nail room. I’d definitely want to really do something creative.

[@bsawk]

Omg earlier you crossed my mind and I was like ‘I wonder if Kelli moved yet? I feel like her and Ryan bought a house’ and then a few hours later you uploaded this, am I psychic?! Lol congrats to you and Ryan on the house! 🎉 can’t wait for all the house/moving vlogs!

[@munkieoholic]

I love seeing how excited you are! This is a big deal and I'm so happy it worked out for ya'll! I'm about to be renting my first home for the first time in my 36 years of life lol! I feel like a "big girl" and I have a "big girl" job now that I've FINALLY finished my PhD (in like 2 weeks lol)! I thought it was a little fun/coincidental that we both moved to Nevada (Reno for me) within the same few weeks last year and now we're both moving to houses! Yay us!

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

Omg are we living parallel lives?! Lol! (Except I absolutely do not have what it takes to get a PhD, that is seriously tough and amazing you did it, congrats on that!🎉🎉!)

[@munkieoholic]

@@KelliMarissaVlogs I bet you'd make it through grad school and be a kickass doctor if you wanted to!

[@loveafreshcoat]

Congratulations!! We bought our house 7 years ago and everytime I pull into my driveway, I still get chills!! Best of luck on this new chapter and I'm glad you're getting away from barking dogs and loud music! I hope you'll show your new nail space!

[@peggiegiambra8999]

Buying your own home is a huge deal. Luckily I bought mine during a time when it was a really good market for buyers (pre-pandemic) and I got an amazing price for my house with excellent perks (like a new furnace, shower, and electrical) paid by the seller. If I was not also selling my childhood home at the same time, I never would have been able to pay a down payment and closing costs. I believe everything happens for a reason at the time it is meant to happen. So excited for you.

[@invaderjill8054]

Congratulations Kelli and Ryan! I’m so happy for you. It’s so much better to own than rent, but of course it’s hard to swing for a lot of people. So glad you lucked out! We were first time buyers over 10 years ago, but we bought our 2nd condo last year, and I know the stress but also excitement about owning your own place. I hope it’s everything you dreamed of. ❤

[@madelynn1026]

Congratulations Kelli!!! It’s amazing when the universe puts everything in line to make great things happen, especially when you least expect it! And listen…honestly its NEVER a great time to buy a house. There are always so many factors going on that for one reason or another make it seem like it’s not a good time. The key is, when it’s a good time for you then jump on it! Wow, so happy for you and Ryan!! Such a blessing. It’s weird bc I don’t know you personally but I feel like your my little niece, (Ironically my niece’s name is Kelli and spells it the same way too!) and I’m so proud of you and so happy for you! Best wishes with this next journey in life!!

[@teresagill8501]

So happy for you and Ryan. It only makes sense to buy and not rent when the rent is the same as the mortgage, that way it is yours to do with as you want to and it is an investment.

[@xpresson6338]

Huge congrats honey! Welcome to the world of home ownership! I know you've not been happy at the condo that you're at due to neighbours so I'm hoping the house you're buying comes without that issue. Well done. 🎉🎉🎉❤

[@conniechapin1472]

Congratulations!!! This makes me so happy for you and Ryan!! My son lives in Vegas and I love visiting! Many blessings!!!❤❤

[@bluejaks]

Congratulations on your first house. It’s something you never forget. Enjoy!

[@NemoCat20Creations]

Congratulations Kelli! 🎉🎉 So excited for you and Ryan. Cannot believe it has been a year since you moved to Vegas. CRAZY. Hope the move goes smoothly!

[@aundriab.9538]

Congrats on the house!! Some advice: please build up your savings because even though your mortgage payment is the same as your rent payment, there are a LOT of other costs that are associated with owning a home. There's property taxes, maintenance costs, repairs and upkeep that add up quickly. Also, please have an independent professional home inspection done on the house so that you know everything that is wrong it so there's no catastrophic surprises later. Not saying that there's anything majorly wrong with your home, but it's good to know what kind of shape your home truly is in. That way you can plan and prepare and not be caught off guard with something down the road.

[@rustypplskillz]

Congratulations! I became a first time house owner in October and it's SUCH an amazing thing?!?! I never have to move again if I don't want to! Trying to think of any advice, but I don't think Swedish house things are quite the same as Las Vegas house things 😂 Happy for you! 🎉

[@jeannafox1640]

CONGRATS!!!!! One homeowner tip I would suggest is to refinance after a couple of years to get the years off the mortgage. When we first bought out house the interest rates were ok but they dropped a couple years later. We went from a 30 year mortgage (at 6% interest) to a 15 year mortgage (a little over 2%) with only $100 or so dollars more per payment.

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

Oh wow that is a great deal, thank you for the tip!!

[@lauriejinkins107]

Congrats Ryan & Kelli! Welcome to homeowner life. You are going to love it! ❤

[@eileenjohnson3151]

Congrats on your new home. Renting sucks in so many ways. Been there, done that, praying i never have to rent again. BTW, LOVE your colored eyeshadow, makes your eyes look incredible!

[@beccanicole9610]

Can’t wait to see your galaxy painted office space ;)

[@KelliMarissaVlogs]

Haha omg wouldn't that be incredible?! Maybe I should get one of those cool lights that makes the wall look like a galaxy...

[@beccanicole9610]

@@KelliMarissaVlogs i have one of those and I love it. It’s very soothing. When I was younger I spent many summer nights in my Grandpa’s backyard and he would teach me all about the stars. This is one of my favorite childhood memories. He passed away in September and I got one of these lights a few months ago and it takes me back to those times.

[@CAEO416]

Congratulations!!! Awesome news👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I have sold and bought in the current climate and it worked out fine. It feels amazing to have your own place 💕

[@marthacooper6740]

Congratulations on buying your own house. Its amazing to own your own home. Im so happy for you and Ryan.

[@ihugcats4624]

LET'S GOOOOOO🎉🎉🎉 So thrilled for you and this opportunity🥰🥰

[@triciag3311]

Congratulations on buying a house! It's a great feeling owning your own house! I'm in the second house I've owned. We actually bought this one 7 years ago today! I'm happy for you and can't wait to see it!

[@PetyaGeorgieva-k8s]

Great news! Congratulations and well done to you and Ryan! Good luck in the new house 🎉