House Hunters Daniel and Jessica have recently moved from Chicago to Nashville, so now they need a home that combines their styles, and provides some extra space for income. The couple met about four years ago at a party, and they have been married for a year and a half. For the last two years, Daniel traveled from Chicago to Nashville for work. Now Daniel and Jessica want to settle down in Nashville.
He has some relatives in North Carolina, so it feels like more of a homecoming with this move. Due to the move, Jessica is unemployed, so Daniel and her want their new home to have a rental unit, which shouldn’t be impossible with their $500,000 budget.
Wish Lists
Daniel and Jessica both want a place with a short-term rental unit, a bathroom with a double vanity, and at least three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Daniel and Jessica also agree about no carpet.
His: Daniel wants an industrial loft style home. He’s a fan of exposed wood. Daniel also wants polished concrete floor. Daniel wants the place as close to downtown (where he works) as possible.
Hers: Jessica wants a bright kitchen. She also likes craftsman or traditional style homes. Jessica also needs a space for her photography studio.
House #1, $349,900
Home #1 is a craftsman style home. Their real estate agent lets Daniel and Jessica know that a loft style home will be nearly impossible to find in Nashville, so Daniel gives up the dream of his industrial style home. It has three bedrooms, and two and a half bathrooms.
It has nice hardwood floor throughout, except the master bedroom. This place doesn’t have a rental unit, and the backyard isn’t big enough for them to add a rental unit.
House #2, $370,000
This house is about 15 minutes away from downtown. The style is more traditional, and it’s oddly positioned right behind another home. This place does have the rental unit but it’s unfinished. It has many of Jessica and Daniel’s checklist items, like hardwood flooring and a deck.
This house is close to the highway so they can hear traffic as they stand outside. It’s about four bedrooms, and three and half bathrooms. The master bathroom is a lot smaller than they want.
House #3, $300,000
This house is about ten minutes away from downtown. It has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The exterior looks more traditional home, but the inside has some details that Daniel likes. It has his concrete flooring.
The place also has a lot of open space.
Decision Time: This one seemed a little obvious. Daniel and Jessica stressed the need for a rental unit. So the only place with that was House #2.
She picks…House #2.
Daniel and Jessica purchased the home for asking price. They’re working on finishing the rental unit and decorating.
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