NEW BUILD UPGRADES & DESIGN CENTER TIPS + WHAT WE CHOSE & HOW MUCH THEY COST

[@shawnphillips1530]

You guys had a huge budget. But it sounds like it came out really nice.

[@bensatia645]

Excellent video! Extremely informative, congratulations on your new home.

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this Ben! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@ericnoak3320]

WOW! We have a meeting with the builder today and now because of you,we are far more confident and prepared!

[@ASHLEYELYSE_]

I’m so happy this video was able to help!!!

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this Eric! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@dj.1094]

This is very informative! I am in the process of building my home and i decided to limit my design upgrades to electrical and structural. I also upgraded my floors to hardwood and extended my patio. Your home is beautiful looking forward to decor!

[@ASHLEYELYSE_]

Thanks so much!!! Good luck on your journey!!!

[@ivantejeda]

💡Great idea DJ! Would you mind sharing more?

[@joshuamartinez9536]

Your video was awesome!!! There's a bunch of videos telling you what to upgrade and not, but they never give pricing. This is really going to help my wife and I be better prepared for the design center. Its exactly what I was looking for thank you!!!

[@ASHLEYELYSE_]

Thanks so much for supporting my channel! I’m glad my video was able to help!!!

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this Joshua! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@tsharpe3555]

Thanks. We are going to the design center on 7 November 2023. Very helpful!

[@marysuccess2690]

Wow... that beautiful front door for an additional $450 ?. My builder must be tripping because he wanted $3100 for the exact same door, yes you read me correctly. A lot of my builder's upgrades are ridiculously expensive, but thank God we were given some allowance to spend at the design center. Your house is beautiful.

[@ASHLEYELYSE_]

Oh woowww that’s crazy! Thank you so much!

[@DailyPayWithRita]

Hello, you created a great video. We are just starting the process of a new build. Thank you so much for this information.

[@daspdg]

Let me give the lady a thumbs up.

[@Mrsjengood11]

Stumbled upon your channel, love the content and your transparency

[@ASHLEYELYSE_]

Thanks Lady 😊

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this jennifer! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@terence4427]

Nice video and good tips! I agree, if you're building, it's best to do the upgraded light fixtures in the two-story foyer or cathedral ceiling or any room with very high ceilings. For instance, my wife and I paid 500.00 to replace the light fixture in our two-story foyer after we purchased our home a few years ago. The costs did not include the light fixture, which was of equal value, so we were out about 1k.

[@ASHLEYELYSE_]

Wowww, Yelp contractors can get very pricey

[@ImlinnPhilogene]

I have my first appointment tomorrow 😅

[@bamagrl26]

So I am glad you covered this, my builder has a $6K upgrade cap, which means anything over this amount is payable 15days after I make my initial selection. Girl this is really a challenge because there were certain choices I refused to sacrifice. I didn't go with can lights for my master bedroom. Great video. New Subbie here😊😊

[@ivantejeda]

💡Great idea! Would you mind sharing more?

[@veronicab.2951]

You are awesome!!! Great video and I was taking notes!!💕💕

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this Veronica! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@DELACREMEDELAthegod]

I decided to buy a model home just to avoid the temptation of over upgrading. I’m spending more on my house and my neighbors, but I already know that.

[@natasha88799]

My builder only allowed one 3.5 hour visit! I felt rushed. Same thing, I cannot make changes without a hefty fee. I think I spent way more than I needed to.

[@veestu9308]

Great information! Thanks for sharing and I love your home.

[@ASHLEYELYSE_]

Thanks so much!!!

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this Vee! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@Kimberlybrown8602]

Hi Ashley, love your video. I’m about to buy a house. After looking at several houses I know that I will definitely have to do some upgrades to get exactly what I want. Listening to your video has given me somewhat of an idea of what some of these renovations will cost. I’m going to look through some of your previous videos so that I don’t ask any questions that you may previously addressed. Thank you so much for sharing the information.

[@ASHLEYELYSE_]

You are so welcome

[@almah1215]

Very helpful video I was trying to see what the upgrades costs. I think ill go for no carpet downstairs too

[@Fat_n_fine]

I'm glad that my builder offered alot of things that people upgraded. Now I see why people paid so much. The builder charged for everything.

[@ASHLEYELYSE_]

Yes That is so good for you, cause it gets expensive

[@Fat_n_fine]

@@ASHLEYELYSE_ I see but your home is beautiful

[@lilbenzito]

@@Fat_n_fine which builder did you go with? That's good that they came with "upgrades" as a part of the base cost

[@Fat_n_fine]

@@lilbenzito capshaw development

[@mandypdx]

This was so helpful, thank you!! You have great taste 💕

[@ASHLEYELYSE_]

Thanks So much Lady! Glad this was helpful

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this Mandy! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@moelpd8]

thanks or sharing, the pricing that you are describing seems reasonable. Not sure what state you are in, but looking at our option sheet for our new build seems way higher and very limited options. Im in the mid-atlantic region. your home looks wonderful

[@ASHLEYELYSE_]

Thanks so much! We are in Texas

[@natasha88799]

Kenneth, I’m with you. I’m in Florida and my builder was limited with options. Plus they taxed for EVERYTHING!

[@devontrebarlow5980]

Great video!! Very helpful information & beautiful home! 😊 thanks so much! Question: after choosing all your upgrades, did you have the option to pay for them up front, or does the total have to be added to your home loan??

[@ASHLEYELYSE_]

We had the option to pay upfront! Thanks for watching and supporting my channel!

[@ivantejeda]

👋 Great question DeVontre! I’m thinking about making a video on this. Let me know if that’d be helpful. P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@favored4life]

Awesome video! We're flying into Houston on Sunday to visit lots. Which builder did you use?

[@ASHLEYELYSE_]

Scott Felder

[@ivantejeda]

👋 Great question @Favored4life! I’m thinking about making a video on this. Let me know if that’d be helpful. P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@jeffreyharris5172]

Love this video! So very informative and detailed. I love black and the modern feel of it. I know you mentioned the pricing for the floors. Would you be able to give the square footage of those rooms? What was the name of the floors?

[@ASHLEYELYSE_]

Hi Jeffrey, I don’t know the specifics of the square footage of all our rooms but I’ll look back a paperwork and let you know. Our master bedroom is super large, way larger than normal we have a king and still have plenty of room for an entire living area space. I’ll get the name of the floors foe you, but I’m pretty sure I said the name in my upgrades video. Thanks so much for supporting my Channel

[@jeffreyharris5172]

@@ASHLEYELYSE_ Thanks so much. Just watched again and you named the floors (Rockport Grey).

[@ivantejeda]

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[@lankeramkumar]

Awesome video

[@NicoleCWorld]

It all turned out beautiful!

[@ASHLEYELYSE_]

Thanks Nicole ❤️

[@AtHomeWithSherley]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@themauriciobunch2442]

Thnaks for the advice!

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@dannysfilmsreno]

We just got the upgrade for a black sink. How do you like it does it stain easy and clean up easy? What’s your opinion on the black sink

[@ASHLEYELYSE_]

I absolutely love it! No stains and it cleans up easy, and looks really good!

[@ivantejeda]

👋 Great question Danny! I’m thinking about making a video on this. Let me know if that’d be helpful. P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@delovelyday430]

This is very helpful thank you new sub!!

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this Delovely! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@LR-ko3pg]

What builder did y’all have?

[@ASHLEYELYSE_]

Scott Felder

[@ivantejeda]

👋 Great question @L R! I’m thinking about making a video on this. Let me know if that’d be helpful. P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@ankitaagrawal4869]

Which home inspection company did you hire? & what was your experience with them?

[@ASHLEYELYSE_]

LoneStar (San Antonio) great experience, no complaints we hired them to inspect from start too finish (foundation to closing) they came out 3 times for major events to inspect (foundation, drywall and electrical, and closing) we spent about 1,100

[@ivantejeda]

👋 Great question Ankita! I’m thinking about making a video on this. Let me know if that’d be helpful. P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@hannahrodero-ortega4025]

Wow… commenting in 2023 and just flabbergasted as how expensive our upgrades here in Arizona inflation and all in the new construction house we are building. I have almost the same choices you made and we’re looking at 140k…. Have you had appraisal issues ( appraisal value is lower than purchase price )? Did you have to put in more cash to fill the gap for tge appraisal?

[@ASHLEYELYSE_]

No we didn’t have any appraisal issues, we actually walked into the house with about 90K of equity

[@hannahrodero-ortega4025]

@@ASHLEYELYSE_ that’s great! Congratulations to you and your family and thanks for sharing!

[@UnaMexicanaTorsida]

I just love, love how you went straight to your price $$$ upgrades.... once again, fabulous video. This video is very informative. I believe your gallery design studio is way overpriced... I think you paid too much for your kitchen. Just my opinion. Are you in California, Texas, Florida, NY?

[@ASHLEYELYSE_]

Texas, San Antonio

[@amyb2971]

How much were the under cabinet lights?

[@ChitChatWithChaina]

$560

[@raghavp5000]

Which area did you buy this house? I paid almost double on all the electrical upgrades I got when compared to yours so curious about the location

[@ASHLEYELYSE_]

Schertz TX

[@ivantejeda]

👋 Great question Raghav! I’m thinking about making a video on this. Let me know if that’d be helpful. P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@caitlinaronoff3836]

That’s crazy you got two days!! My fiancé and I only got 4 hours!

[@mariamb9788]

We just had our first design studio online meeting last night which was 3hrs on the dot! Our in person meeting is in 2 weeks and it’s also 3hrs. BUT everything is an upgrade!!!

[@ivantejeda]

🔥 I’m with you on this Caitlin! This was a great video! P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@iamirshad]

All the prices you are quoting in this video are 65% less than what my builder is quoting. Fire place for $1750? ours quoted $3800 without tiles. Same with many other prices you quoted in the video. Super jealous.

[@ASHLEYELYSE_]

Haha

[@BrownieQueen]

Congrats 🎈🎊🎉

[@ASHLEYELYSE_]

Thank you!!!

[@kennethreed1740]

Hi very great information could you speak about the builder if you can

[@reginaodum207]

Where did you purchase the ceiling from

[@ASHLEYELYSE_]

A local lightening store here in San Antonio!

[@ivantejeda]

👋 Great question Regina! I’m thinking about making a video on this. Let me know if that’d be helpful. P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@krislal7]

Thank you for the information! Did your builder charge you a percentage of the total costs of upgrades upfront?

[@ASHLEYELYSE_]

No they did not!

[@ASHLEYELYSE_]

We did however have to put a portion down for our structural upgrades but not the design center upgrades

[@krislal7]

Thank you for the info!

[@ivantejeda]

👋 Great question Krista! I’m thinking about making a video on this. Let me know if that’d be helpful. P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@Ddizzzle1994]

Did you use the VA construction loan? Also looking into building and am active duty

[@ASHLEYELYSE_]

No, just traditional VA Loan

[@nianjerih.6864]

Who was your builder?

[@ASHLEYELYSE_]

Scott Felder

[@ivantejeda]

👋 Great question Nia! I’m thinking about making a video on this. Let me know if that’d be helpful. P.S. If you have any other questions about starting & growing your Airbnb business lmk.

[@portsnhman]

Upgrades are "tacked" on.

[@Lolaismypoopydog2036]

It's pronounced baTHroom

[@DayTradeEssentials]

Way to be an asshat.