My First Place HGTV Brenda and Mike

[@leslieking6259]

They are exhausting. That realtor has the patience of a Saint.

[@rjrnj1]

I sooooo love armchair quarterbacks. This couple was cute; they had a sweet vibe about them. They understood research, worked hard for what they wanted and got it. Good for them.

[@SuperFrise]

I love that they give them a housewarming gift. I wish this show was still on and had new episodes.

[@debhayes2822]

I believe in living within my means.

[@cleobinx]

What a sweet sweet couple! I was so nervous for them ! Especially the husband, he was trying so hard not to get excited but you could see how much he loved that house and how excited he was that his wife loved it as well . It was so fun seeing them get excited when it worked out

[@gingerhammond6446]

They have looked at over 100 houses, and they found only 2 to make an offer on? Sheesh...

[@mikedrumm1396]

don't always believe everything you see on "reality tv"

[@cleobinx]

@@mikedrumm1396 but you said it ?

[@peggypeggy4137]

I noticed that they said they changed realtors. Maybe the first realtor dumped them? I would be exhausted.

[@gingerhammond6446]

If you can't find a suitable house with a $400K budget, then something is wrong with you...

[@happydays1336]

It depends on the market. It can be more expensive to buy in one town and state than in another. I believe this couple lives in Denver, if I remember correctly. It's more expensive there. In California that would only buy a tiny, shabby, 40 year old fixer-upper.

[@RealLifeEddy2K]

What is the deal with popcorn ceilings? I like them, why are people so against them? As for this couple, if that extra 30 dollars a month means you can't go eat, you are getting WAY more house then you can afford.

[@wxclim8]

With popcorn ceilings, I guess it's personal preference. I really don't like them. I think they started in the 1950s or 1960s. It was the standard for a lot of residential places and it's one way to hide imperfections. Great if you're a landlord, I suppose. I just find it to be a cheap cover up. You don't notice stains/problems immediately. I live in a rental and every time I go to remove cobwebs near the ceiling with a broom, I end up with white pieces to clean up off the floor. Back in the 1970s, the popcorn contained asbestos and even though that's no longer the case, other people may dislike them because of the association.

[@Makaylah13]

popcorn ceilings are outdated and gross to clean

[@baskervillebee6097]

I don't spend a lot of time staring at ceilings so I don't care if they've got pop corn. Puzzled why people give a hoot.

[@phyllisarrington7436]

had seen 100 homes then changed Realtors.

[@sameerfarooq976]

I was so stressed out for them until I realized that they are a couple with a dog wanting a huge 4-br house! Just keep it simple and don't live beyond your means.

[@Makaylah13]

for future kids

[@mikedrumm1396]

@@Makaylah13 we now have three kids :)

[@cleobinx]

@@mikedrumm1396 I love hearing from the people who bought the house on these shows ! I hope you are all doing well

[@FigaroHey]

People who have a big master suite, tell me: Is it worth it? I can't understand devoting a huge amount of house to a room I'm sleeping in. When I'm awake, I almost never go into my bedroom: I get up, get dressed, make the bed and don't return to that room until I want to go to bed at night. So why devote huge real estate to a room that I'm only spending awake time in for about 30 minutes a day? Give me that space in a kitchen with an eating area or a living room or some room I'll actually spend time in when I'm awake, and my family and guests can spend time in while they are awake. So if you have a big master suite, do you spend a lot of time in there? Do you use a seating area in the bedroom? (When I go to my bedroom, I go to bed. If I want to sit, I sit in the living room or some other daytime room.) What advantages am I missing?

[@peggypeggy4137]

I totally agree. Living space way more important than huge bedrooms. When we were looking our priorities were a large kitchen. We live in Toronto--houses are typically 2 story semi Victorian/Edwardian. Washrooms small, closets are tiny. Houses long and about 20 ft wide. We took down the wall between kitchen and dining room, put a transom window over french doors looking out into backyard. Makes kitchen look huge, although it's really not.

[@bhavyareddy3121]

Aftr long waiting I'm happy that u guys got a perfect home whr u can grow.... 😍 😍

[@aaronbrodie94]

OMG I don't understand why these people would buy houses that they can't fucking afford!!!! Buy what the fuck you can afford!!!!!

[@sherrik6863]

To much house for two people, unless she has a housekeeping service she's going to hate cleaning it. It takes all day to clean a house that big.

[@lindsaytomtene2360]

It may just be the two of them now but having a family is likely why they are looking for a house like this in the first place

[@mikedrumm1396]

we bought the house to raise a family. We now have three kids and a home office.

[@sharong8511]

@@mikedrumm1396 I’m happy to hear that you now have three children. You seem like a really nice couple and your wife is lovely. She has a great smile and beautiful hair. Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones! Best wishes.

[@melaniee8781]

@@mikedrumm1396 does that mortgage payment include the taxes just curious

[@annettegale4919]

She’s an art collector but she hates dusting. He’s looking for negative things to say.

[@mikedrumm1396]

No he was not (just kidding).

[@cyn1961]

100 views of houses....get real with expectations

[@krotsin]

You are not a house owner until pay off the mortgage. Your bank owns the house.

[@Kevin-sm8pn]

krotsin Kill the bank, then you own the house!

[@truerealpearl7781]

Why would they do a 80/20 loan?!? It would've been smarter to get a 30 year loan, then refinance in 5 years to a 15 year loan.

[@mikedrumm1396]

to avoid mortgage insurance

[@jacquelinecanada7629]

If you cant afford closing costs you can't afford the house. And i wonder how they did it with one income when she had the kids.

[@sherrik6863]

What is with these women and that insane laughing they do. Seems on everyone of these shows the women all giggle like 13 y.o school girls.

[@cantstopthemusicrawr973]

i actually like the turquoise cabinets im weird :l

[@zilazilazila]

Thatgirlwiththemanyotps Definitely a different look, but I love them too.

[@bunnymad5049]

Greens for kitchens are coming back now. You're ahead of your time!

[@christinehodge5830]

I loved the green cabinets too. I would leave them as they are.

[@NaturallyKristen86]

Those interest rates are really high!!

[@mikedrumm1396]

welcome to 2008

[@happydays1336]

@@mikedrumm1396 We just bought a house in October of 2020 and our interest rate is only 2.5%.

[@misssharon6718]

Allot of house for only 2 people and she is a flight attendant who will likely be gone most of the time.

[@catluonggia956]

Jh