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00:01Quaint fishing villages, panoramic ocean views,
00:05surf, sand, waves, and tides.
00:08For people all around the world,
00:11the coastal dream is just a move away.
00:18I can't believe you're actually here,
00:20and we're going to look at properties.
00:21I know, it's so exciting.
00:23I've been waiting to do this for so long,
00:26and I never really thought it could happen,
00:27but things just kind of lined up.
00:30I'm Nancy.
00:31And I'm Karen.
00:32And she's my little sister,
00:34and she's going to help me find my dream property
00:38on the East Coast.
00:39I'm a realtor out here,
00:40and I've been out here for a number of years,
00:42and I'm an expert in her personality,
00:46so I'm the perfect person to help her buy her dream property.
00:50I had been married for 22 years.
00:53Recently, that relationship came to an end.
00:57I'm looking at this home and just, you know,
01:01being here as the start of just a new perspective
01:06and doing it myself.
01:08And that's huge, actually.
01:10It's a big accomplishment,
01:11and it's something that I'm very proud of.
01:14And I am excited to, yeah, just start that part of my life.
01:20So I have two girls, 17.
01:23That's Ione.
01:24And Annika is 23.
01:26They've grown up knowing Karen as the cool aunt.
01:30She's always had them over for sleepovers.
01:32So it'll just be nice to be able to have everybody close together.
01:37It'll be so nice to have some support around,
01:40and it'll be nice that you can come visit
01:42and you don't have to stay with me.
01:46You have your own space.
01:48Yes.
01:49I want to come out to the East Coast because my sister's here,
01:52and every time I've visited, I've fallen in love
01:55and left a little piece of my heart behind in Nova Scotia.
01:58I've been out here for eight years.
02:00I love it here.
02:01I'm never leaving.
02:02She's made it clear she's never coming back to Ontario.
02:09I live in the Annapolis Valley,
02:11and the nearest body of water here is the Bay of Fundy,
02:15which, of course, has the huge tides.
02:19This part of the province is beautiful.
02:22There's lots of water.
02:24There's mountains.
02:24There's trees.
02:26There's all kinds of vineyards here, too.
02:29It's all fruit farms.
02:31Built up the sides of the valley.
02:32Yeah.
02:32It's beautiful.
02:33And it's a great place to live.
02:36So the wish list for the new house,
02:38I'm looking for definitely ocean proximity,
02:41ocean view would be fantastic.
02:43If I can have some ocean access nearby, that'd be great.
02:47Three bedrooms, at least one bathroom.
02:50More would be great considering the number of people
02:53I'd like to host.
02:54I would really like the kitchen to be pretty.
02:57And I really want a character home,
02:59something that really reflects the location
03:03that we're in as well.
03:04And you don't really want to have to do a lot of work.
03:06No, that's a big part of it.
03:08Renovating is not on the wish list.
03:11So the budget for the new house is $500,000.
03:14There may be a little bit of flexibility depending.
03:16I really feel that intuitively.
03:19I'll just know when I'm in the right space
03:21that the energy works for me.
03:23Good vibes.
03:24Yeah.
03:24We do have very different personalities
03:27and approaches to things.
03:29So we might, you know, disagree on some things,
03:33but I think it's going to be fun.
03:35So are you going to give me a hard time?
03:36I will promise to do my absolute best
03:39to be one of the best clients you've ever had.
03:41I promise I won't give you a hard time.
03:43And we have to be on time for the showings.
03:46Okay.
03:46I can do that.
03:47I can do that.
03:51The area we're in today is called Port Lorne,
03:54and it's in the Annapolis Valley along the Bay of Fundy Coast,
03:58the closest coastline to where I live.
04:00So obviously that's top priority for her.
04:03People really like this area
04:05because you have the beautiful water views of the bay.
04:08I think this house meets Nancy's wish list
04:10because it has the weathered East Coast style on the outside,
04:15but on the inside it has a ton of character.
04:17I know we're supposed to be shopping for my sister,
04:19but I could totally live in this house.
04:21So we'll see what she thinks of it.
04:23Good morning.
04:24Hello.
04:25Hi.
04:26Ready to get started?
04:27I am.
04:28This is so cute.
04:29It's quintessential East Coast style with the weather.
04:33Yeah.
04:34This recently updated home has three bedrooms
04:37and two full bathrooms,
04:391,100 square feet of living space.
04:41It sits on 2.7 acres of land and is close to the ocean.
04:44It's listed below her budget at $399,000.
04:49I'm not seeing an ocean view.
04:51I know.
04:52It is foggy.
04:53The water is that way.
04:55Okay.
04:56So how far is this one from your place exactly?
04:58This one is 30 minutes from my place.
05:01Okay.
05:01But again, the $399,000 price point.
05:04That's why I wanted to show you this one.
05:05Okay.
05:06All right.
05:07Let's go check it out.
05:07Yeah.
05:08Let's go.
05:12So come on in.
05:13Oh, wow.
05:14Oh.
05:15Yeah.
05:15This is cute.
05:17It has a lot of character.
05:18It does.
05:19It has the beans that you love.
05:21Yes.
05:22Yeah.
05:22That's really pretty.
05:23Come right into the kitchen.
05:24Yes.
05:25Okay.
05:25I like the colors, actually.
05:28I love the old flooring, the wide boards.
05:31Mm-hmm.
05:31They're beautiful.
05:32The one thing I did notice, you come right into the kitchen.
05:35There's no place to put your boots or shoes or jackets or any of that.
05:40Right.
05:40So there is a mudroom.
05:43Okay.
05:43The entrance is around the back, though, so to kind of decide if that would work.
05:47Okay.
05:48For you or not.
05:49This floor does have a full bath and an awesome living room, so we can check it out.
05:55Okay.
05:55I like that there is a bathroom on the main floor, so that's really good.
05:59So this is the living room.
06:01This is a cute space.
06:02I do like the beams and it is cozy, but I do notice there's no fireplace and it kind of
06:09feels like it would be a perfect spot for that.
06:15I hadn't thought about a fireplace as being on my wish list, but now I'm thinking that is something I
06:20would really like to see.
06:22So that's definitely something, again, way under budget.
06:24That's true.
06:25So you could look into that for sure.
06:28Thank you for keeping me on track, sister.
06:31So should we go upstairs?
06:33Yeah, let's check it out.
06:34Hey.
06:39Okay, so we have this cute landing area.
06:42Oh, I like that.
06:43You could put like a cozy chair and read here or something.
06:46Yeah, or a desk or something.
06:47I like the bathroom.
06:49Yeah.
06:49So no shower up here.
06:51Oh, right.
06:52I hadn't even noticed that.
06:53So you'll have to do your showers downstairs.
06:55Good thing you're with me.
06:56Your nice long soaks up here.
06:58What do you think about the sink?
07:00It's so tiny.
07:02I'm going to need more storage.
07:03It's cute, not for three girls.
07:07Not practical.
07:08But again, with the budget being so far under, you could redo this whole bathroom.
07:13Okay.
07:13However you want it.
07:14So here's one of the bedrooms for the girls.
07:18All right.
07:19It's a really good size.
07:20Yeah, I do like it.
07:21And then we can check out the primary bedroom.
07:24Perfect.
07:25This is a king size bed.
07:27Oh, wow.
07:27Okay.
07:28So lots of room for your furniture and that.
07:30It doesn't have a ton of charm.
07:32I do like the angled ceiling.
07:35Could do some wallpaper or something fun like that.
07:37Yeah, I could decorate and make it look cute.
07:41But I'm not a huge fan of only two bedrooms up here.
07:44I'd really like all of us to be on the same floor.
07:47There is the third bedroom though in the basement.
07:49Okay.
07:50So we can go check that out now.
07:51Okay.
07:55Okay.
07:55Okay.
07:56So the laundry is right here.
07:58Okay.
07:58When you come down.
07:59Okay.
07:59And then this is a great flex space.
08:01Yeah.
08:02So.
08:02Yeah, I could see that.
08:03Oh, little, what are those?
08:04Guinea pigs?
08:04Guinea pigs.
08:05Yeah.
08:05Okay.
08:06Yeah.
08:07And then this is the other bedroom.
08:09For one of your girls.
08:11So again, it's a good size.
08:13It is.
08:14It's bright.
08:14Like there's a lot of light in it.
08:16Yeah.
08:17Okay.
08:17It's a decent size.
08:18I still would much prefer everybody on the same floor.
08:22I know.
08:22It does feel like a basement.
08:23Yep.
08:24I think the house has a lot of really great personality.
08:28There's a lot of that character I was looking for.
08:30I could do a lot to make it my own.
08:32Yeah.
08:33So I've got a surprise I want to show you out back.
08:35So let's go upstairs.
08:36Oh.
08:37Okay.
08:37We can go right outside.
08:38A surprise.
08:42Oh.
08:43Oh, wow.
08:44Yeah.
08:44So what do you think about a pool?
08:45There's pros and cons for sure.
08:47I'm not sure about wanting to take care of a pool.
08:50I like the idea of it.
08:52Yeah.
08:52The girls would love it.
08:53The kids would love it.
08:54My kids would be.
08:55Mom would love it.
08:55They would live here all summer.
08:56Yes.
08:57Does have character.
08:59I love the curb appeal.
09:00I love that there's no neighbors close by.
09:03Yeah.
09:04And two full baths is really nice to have.
09:05And two full baths is huge for our family.
09:07I don't love that the bedrooms are separated.
09:11I really love for all of them to be on one floor together.
09:14Mm-hmm.
09:15And a fireplace would be a nice bonus if we can.
09:18Definitely.
09:19Work that in.
09:20This is just the first property.
09:21We're just getting started.
09:22That's true.
09:22So we've got a lot more to look at.
09:24I will trust your guidance.
09:25Okay, let's go.
09:26Okay.
09:27Can't wait to see what else you have to show me.
09:35The area we're in today is called Margaret'sville,
09:37which is in the Annapolis Valley along the coastline of the Bay of Fundy.
09:41People love this area because obviously the water is nearby.
09:46It's only 10 minutes away from where I live.
09:49So I love this one just because of that alone.
09:53Hey.
09:53Good morning.
09:54Good morning, sister.
09:56Good morning, big sister.
09:57Wow.
09:58This is a gem.
10:00It is.
10:00It has a ton of character.
10:02I think you're really going to like it.
10:03Today I'm bringing Nancy to an adorable two-story Dutch Revival.
10:07It has three bedrooms, one and a half bathrooms,
10:09and over 1,300 square feet of living space.
10:12It sits on 1.7 acres of land with amazing views of the Bay of Fundy.
10:16It's listed at $500,000, which is the top of her budget.
10:20So this is the closest one to me.
10:22It's only 10 minutes away.
10:23Yay.
10:23Okay.
10:23Yeah.
10:24And it's a lot closer to the water and has an awesome view that you'll see on the other side.
10:31Yay.
10:32This is amazing from the outside.
10:33I can't wait to see the inside.
10:34Let's do it.
10:35Okay.
10:40Oh, wow.
10:41This is so pretty.
10:43Yeah.
10:44Look at this.
10:45So we have this gorgeous stairway.
10:48That is stunning.
10:48What a beautiful thing to walk in and see.
10:52It's very pretty.
10:53So this way is the living room.
10:54Ah, that is so stunning.
10:57Mm-hmm.
10:57Look at these ceilings.
10:58I knew you would love it.
10:59I can see you totally just in here chilling out.
11:02Yes.
11:02It does have a fireplace.
11:04It is electric.
11:05Okay.
11:06I love the fireplace.
11:07It's so pretty, but I wish it was real.
11:15Really loving being the client in this situation.
11:18It's like this new adventure for my sister and I.
11:22Um, this is very low maintenance though.
11:24And it does throw heat even though it's electric.
11:26Okay.
11:27Yeah.
11:27Good to know.
11:28Mm-hmm.
11:28Let's go check out the kitchen.
11:29Okay.
11:30Oh, it's so cute.
11:32Yeah.
11:33So it is nice and bright and open.
11:35There is this mudroom spot here.
11:38Okay.
11:39And then we have the laundry room here on the main floor.
11:42Oh, wow.
11:43Yeah.
11:44Very cute.
11:45Mm-hmm.
11:46Let's head into the dining room.
11:47Okay.
11:48So this is another good sized room.
11:51It is.
11:51It would all fit in here.
11:52I like that a lot.
11:53This is original, so it's a little treacherous.
11:56But if you keep to the right, you're good.
11:58Keep to the right?
11:59Yep.
11:59Up here, we have three bedrooms and then this full bath.
12:05Oh.
12:05Oh, wow.
12:05This is really nice.
12:07I like it.
12:08Yeah.
12:08So it's very bright.
12:09It has a large window and lots of storage for you and your girl's stuff.
12:15It's very pretty.
12:15So this is the first bedroom.
12:18Very pretty.
12:19And?
12:20Oh, look at that view.
12:22Love that.
12:23I know you love shiplap.
12:25Beautiful.
12:25Yeah.
12:26Tons of character.
12:26Mm-hmm.
12:27The one thing I am noticing is that there is no closet space though.
12:31There's no closets.
12:33Okay.
12:33Let's go check out the other bedroom.
12:36Okay.
12:38Yeah.
12:38So this is another bedroom for the girls.
12:41Does have a closet.
12:42So let's check out the primary.
12:46Okay.
12:47Very nice.
12:48Yeah.
12:48This is, I think, one of the biggest bedrooms that we've seen between the two houses.
12:53Mm-hmm.
12:53The windows are nice.
12:54The room color is beautiful.
12:56But it doesn't have storage and it doesn't have my view.
13:01Again, no closet and no view.
13:03Let's go check out the view from out back.
13:05Okay.
13:05Sounds good.
13:08Oh, wow.
13:09Look at this.
13:10Yes.
13:11So this is the view you're coming here for.
13:14That's what I wanted.
13:15The deck's a great size.
13:16It is.
13:17Like, we would definitely all fit out here.
13:18I really love that fire pit.
13:20There's a lot I like.
13:21I love the character throughout.
13:23That's beautiful.
13:23The three bedrooms are on the same floor.
13:26Mm-hmm.
13:26Really like that.
13:27I do like the fireplace.
13:29It was stunning, but it's not a real fireplace.
13:32No.
13:32So that would be nice.
13:34Yeah.
13:34We can look at something with some real flames for you.
13:37Okay.
13:39And not a huge fan of the fact that the primary doesn't have the ocean view.
13:44Right.
13:44So that's something to think about as well.
13:46Mm-hmm.
13:47Definitely.
13:47The search continues.
13:49Sounds good.
13:50Let's go.
13:50The next house, I would really like to see something with a close ocean view.
13:55I know it would cost more money, but I just want to see for myself what that would feel like.
14:01Definitely with a fireplace, too.
14:03I really want that.
14:06Today, we're in Cottage Cove.
14:09Buyers really like it because it's very quiet and the lots are pretty large.
14:14And pretty much every property here has a water view.
14:20Morning, sister.
14:21Hi.
14:22Wow.
14:23This is amazing.
14:24Yeah.
14:24So we're a lot closer to the water.
14:26There's a little outbuilding, which I think you'll really love.
14:29I think there would be a fight over who gets to stay there.
14:31Yes.
14:31Super cute.
14:32And the garage, which would be great for your tools, lawnmower, that kind of stuff.
14:36And there's a ton of parking here.
14:38This charming little ocean view cottage has three bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms.
14:43There is over 1,600 square feet of living space with beautiful panoramic ocean views.
14:48The home sits on three quarters of an acre and features a lovely little outbuilding and a large garage.
14:54It's listed above her budget at $569,000.
14:59There is some flexibility with my budget if it had everything I wanted.
15:03It is really cute.
15:05Yeah.
15:05I'm liking what I'm seeing so far.
15:06Okay.
15:06Should we go in?
15:08Okay.
15:09So come on inside.
15:10Oh, wow.
15:12This is so much different than the outside would make me think.
15:15Mm-hmm.
15:16So much more light and bright and airy.
15:19Yeah.
15:19Those windows.
15:20Oh, wow.
15:22That's a gorgeous view.
15:23Yeah.
15:23I knew you would like the inside.
15:25There's so much to take in right here.
15:26And the half bath is right here.
15:29Let me have a look.
15:30Mm-hmm.
15:30It's an interesting spot for it, but it has a half bath, so that's something that is really a bonus.
15:36Over here, you're really going to like this space.
15:39They have it set up like a cute little den.
15:42Wow.
15:43With a fireplace.
15:44Oh, wow.
15:45So cozy.
15:47Right?
15:47So here we have the kitchen.
15:49Okay.
15:50What do you think about the cabinet color?
15:52I really like it.
15:53I really like it, too.
15:53The whole space is so cohesive with the colors and the decor.
15:57And I love that the tongue and groove was carried through into this space.
16:00It's really, really pretty.
16:02It is a bit tighter compared to the house we saw yesterday.
16:05It is.
16:05But it has all the things that you would need.
16:08I really like this.
16:10Okay.
16:11So up here we have three bedrooms and the full bath.
16:14Okay.
16:15So this is the bathroom here.
16:17I do like the upstairs laundry.
16:18It does take up room in the bathroom.
16:20But there is still a lot of room for storage for your girls.
16:24Yes.
16:24All of their products.
16:26And then the primary is right here.
16:28Okay.
16:29So I'll let you go first.
16:30Wow.
16:31So you can see the view.
16:32That's stunning.
16:38Oh, wow.
16:40Yeah.
16:40That's stunning.
16:41The view is stunning.
16:43It's exactly what I was dreaming of when I thought about moving to the East Coast.
16:47So it's a nice big space.
16:48It is.
16:49You could have a king-size bed even in here if you wanted.
16:52There's lots of room for dressers, furniture, and home office.
16:56You could have it right in here facing outside.
16:58It'd be a very inspiring spot to work from.
17:00So let's go check out the view from the gorgeous wraparound deck downstairs.
17:05Okay.
17:05Okay.
17:06Oh, wow.
17:08Yeah.
17:09This is beautiful.
17:10This is what you're here for.
17:11Yep.
17:11There's a lot of very good features.
17:13I like the space.
17:15I like the extra buildings that there are too.
17:18It gives a little bit more room.
17:19Yeah.
17:20And the character on the main floor is just stunning.
17:22You've shown me some amazing options.
17:24It's going to take some thinking and reviewing.
17:27Right.
17:28Well, I know a good spot.
17:30We could go grab a drink.
17:31Sure.
17:31And talk it out some more.
17:33Let's go do it.
17:34Okay.
17:34Let's go.
17:36I really like that Karen's going to be part of the decision making process, not just as
17:42my real estate professional, but as my sister, she can really help me hone in on the elements
17:49of these houses that would work or maybe be more challenging when we have our whole family
17:53together.
17:54I think the easiest thing is just to go through one house at a time and discuss pros and cons
17:59of each one.
18:00Mm-hmm.
18:01Okay.
18:01So the first one we saw had the really beautiful quintessential Nova Scotia vibe outside with
18:09the cedar shakes, the pool.
18:11Yeah.
18:11So we can call that one the weathered waters.
18:14Yeah.
18:14Let's do that.
18:15Sounds cute.
18:16Okay.
18:16I did like the kitchen.
18:18It had a lot of character.
18:19I did not love that when you walked in, you were right in the kitchen though.
18:24I don't know that I can get past the basement bedroom.
18:28I really wanted them all to be up on the same floor.
18:30Mm-hmm.
18:31And the distance is the furthest from you too.
18:34Yes.
18:35The list price on that one is $399,000.
18:38Well under budget.
18:39Well under budget.
18:40So the next house is the Bay Beauty.
18:43Mm-hmm.
18:43Had a beautiful view.
18:45Beautiful view.
18:45And as soon as you go in, there's a lot of charm and there's lots of character throughout
18:50the whole space.
18:51And that staircase.
18:52Oh yes.
18:53So pretty.
18:54It's so pretty but a little bit treacherous.
18:57It's kind of hazardous.
18:57Yeah.
18:58And the lack of closet space upstairs in the bedrooms.
19:02Yeah.
19:02No rooms have closets.
19:04Out of all of them, I love that this one's the closest to me.
19:08Yes.
19:08It's only 10 minutes away.
19:09Yes, that's true.
19:09Which is a big bonus.
19:11That is a big bonus.
19:12We're at like $500,000, which is your total budget.
19:16Let's talk about house number three.
19:17Let's call this Coco Cottage.
19:19Coco Cottage was the closest one to the water.
19:22Mm-hmm.
19:22Right.
19:22So I did really like that.
19:24But it is 20 minutes away from where I live.
19:27Okay.
19:27So that's something to think about.
19:29They did have good sized bedrooms though.
19:31They did.
19:32And they're all on the same level.
19:33And they're all on the same level.
19:35And the view is just spectacular.
19:38It's $5.69.
19:40Mm-hmm.
19:41It's a tough decision.
19:43Mm-hmm.
19:43Okay.
19:44I think I want the Bay Beauty.
19:48Yes.
19:48That's the one that's closest to me.
19:51I'm really excited.
19:52I'm really excited too.
19:53We are going to have some pretty awesome girls' nights there.
19:57For sure.
19:57Just like we used to.
19:58Just like we used to.
20:00And mom and dad are going to love it too.
20:01They will.
20:02Mm-hmm.
20:02And there's room for everyone.
20:03Mm-hmm.
20:07I did it.
20:08I bought the Bay Beauty.
20:09I'm an East Coaster.
20:1110 minutes away from Karen.
20:13Yeah.
20:13And it's reality.
20:15I chose this house because it just had the right feeling.
20:19It had the personality I was looking for.
20:21It had the view.
20:23It had the fire pit.
20:24It's really feeling like home already.
20:27I'm so excited to start this new chapter here.
20:29To plant roots here.
20:30And have my girls here.
20:32And be close to my niece and nephew.
20:34And create memories with them.
20:36And be the cool aunt that Karen was for my girls.
20:39So I'm so excited that this is home.
20:42Yeah.
20:42We're so excited to have you here.
20:45I never thought I would be out here living by the ocean.
20:49And having a house with an ocean view.
20:51And to be able to do it here with my sister.
20:54It's so surreal.
20:55You've been a pretty good client.
20:57Pretty good.
20:58No.
20:58It's been amazing.
20:59Yeah.
21:00Cheers to making the jump to the East Coast.
21:02Cheers to more sister time.
21:06Cheers to the East Coast.
21:10Cheers to the East Coast.
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