Hi Everyone!
Happy Friday loves! I hope you all don’t mind me taking a break from our usual Small Home Big Style post today. SHBS will be back next week…promise. Today I thought Id share the beginnings of our house hunting adventures with you.
I had several people email me and comment that they hoped I would share photos of the houses we look at on our search for our next home. It could be sorta like House Hunters: A Home Full Of Color Edition. I thought it was a great idea so here we are.
Now, those of you who have ever gone through the house buying process knows it can be a roller coaster ride. Properties come, go, and get snatched up within hours of coming on the market at times. There may be multiple offer situations and heartbreaking losses that happen on this journey, and since I’m all about keeping things authentic I’ll be sharing it all with you guys: the good, bad, and ugly. Well, most of the ugly. If we see something we know isn’t even a possibility I won’t waste my time or yours.
Earlier this week we went out for our first round of searching.
We thought this little bungalow was really cute and filled with character. We thought it had great curb appeal and we loved the gorgeous hardwoods and original built ins. We also appreciated that central HVAC is already installed. On the negative end, the backyard isn’t as large as we’d like, and Naomi is a bit wary of the detached garage. Even still, it had tons of potential so we put it on our short list.
Kaylin @ Ranch House Home says
I LOVE watching people look at houses, almost as good as looking at them myself. Keep em coming!
Sarah {Lacquer and Linen} says
I’m so jealous of your house hunting! It’s so fun to imagine the possibilities of all the houses you see!
The Vintique Object says
Love the porch on house number one and the gorgeous light filled living room with the wood floors in house number 2. What’s the housing market like in Sac? Can you sit on these or will they be gone soon?
Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Reno says
Love house hunting….this is so fun!
Christina says
I love ‘ugly’ homes… they are full of so much potential!
Melissa @ An Impulse To Soar says
Love the floors and fireplace in the second house! Wherever you end up, I can’t wait to see how you transform it!
Jenn - HomeStyleReport says
There can be so many ups and downs in home buying, I hope this process goes well for your family and you don’t have to deal with any of the crappy stuff! Even with a funky layout I think a two car garage would win me over! And that yard!! Loving the second option!
Anonymous says
I liked both homes, but the 2nd house seemed to have more light…but the photos may have been taken at different times of the day. Both homes had beautiful floors and I loved the yard in the first home. I too am house hunting and I hope your experience is not as frustrating as mine has been. Keep posting the photos it is so interesting seeing what you come up with.
Caroline Nolazco says
oooh! I really liked number one but they both had really good bones. Loving this sneak peek
Jennifer@The Chronicles of Home says
Ooooh, it’s starting! I think that first one had some really nice features and potential. I hated having a detached garage in our last house…but you live in a vastly different climate than I do 🙂
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
those built ins in house #1 are amazing!!!!!!! i choose 1! i get a say, right? i want to see you make over #1!
Erin@ Live Pretty on a Penny says
Really like the first house. So cute. Cant wait to see more!
Katrina ChicLittleHouse says
I’m super in love with house number one, but your journey has just begun so I’m trying not to be to biased. Looking forward to seeing more pictures 🙂 of the next homes your visit 🙂
Katja @ Shift Ctrl ART says
Oh I love a good house hunt. The curb appeal of the first one, I really liked. They both look awesome. So much potential!!
Brandi says
Oh how I remember those days. It was fun dreaming and imagining our family in each house we toured. Thanks for taking us along. I enjoyed the first house. The floors and built in are great!
Julia Konya says
They both have so much charm!
I love the first yard A LOT!