My EXPENSIVE House Is Making Me Poor!

My EXPENSIVE House Is Making Me Poor! | Unsellables S1 E21

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3 жыл бұрын

Join Sofie Allsopp and her design team in their latest house transformation. Kristina owns a beautiful 3 story detached house with lots of potential but it's just too EXPENSIVE to maintain. Can Sofie and Anthony quickly provide the house with the finishing touches it needs to sell? Or will Kristina be stuck with a house she can't afford?
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@ashlynntelford4076 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your shows. Tip from a family of 5 though..... NEVER put carpet in a MUD ROOM!!!!!

@AbodeLDS 3 жыл бұрын

Good tip!

@ber1779 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best house I’ve ever seen for the “before” in this show. It looks much better than most other houses’ “afters”. I would buy it even in the condition it is immediately. I am blown away.

@robthetruth5695 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly!!!

@user-sv4qs2wl1u 3 жыл бұрын

It is called a mudroom because it takes all the dirt from the outside so it won't come into the rest of the house. Carpet is a no no. They should have put in tiles that are easy to clean. The rest of the finishing touches are great.

@daynad8104 3 жыл бұрын

It’s probably indoor/outdoor carpet that is typically very easily cleaned.

@serenakoleno9338 3 жыл бұрын

Carpet is cheaper.

@Claudia-yd3dd 3 жыл бұрын

I love, when Anthony is explaining what he‘s doing and how he fixes things

@adhc8560 3 жыл бұрын

Should have put either vinyl planking floor in the sunroom, or laminate floors. Pale carpeting is going to quickly get filthy, wet, and moldy, and require constant cleaning. However, the house is beautiful. I'm surprised the owner couldn't see for herself how the shabby, run-down exterior would turn people right off.

@molliemae6855 2 жыл бұрын

She said she was house poor…maybe she ran out of money and steam?

@ingridpear1882 2 жыл бұрын

Is laminate is water safe?

@lyndakelly564 3 жыл бұрын

Only question - why put carpet in a mudroom?

@BaKheru 3 жыл бұрын

I would have gotten me a good roommate and kept my damn house.

@aspenram3885 2 жыл бұрын

This show is hilarious. "I guess we're trying to make it less my style and more generic" -cuts to Anthony removing rust-. I'm dying lol.

@kriskan86 3 жыл бұрын

I feel pain when i see those high heels tramping all over the beautiful hardwood floors.

@lindak8664 3 жыл бұрын

Oh gosh! You put light coloured carpet in the mudroom? You should have continued the timber floor through there. The rest of it was stunning though. I’ve just been binge watching previous episodes and this house’s ‘before’ was the best one i’ve seen.

@AlexS-oj8qf 3 жыл бұрын

Kitchen layout is BAD.

@minikorsi 3 жыл бұрын

I love the colour they chose for the front door. Very classy!

@svietka202 3 жыл бұрын

omg-again: 150 for porch light that should have been more like 20, who puts a carpet in a mudroom with a light that is more expensive than the whole landscaping budget? the dining table is waaaay too small for the room and waaaay expensive.....i m starting to hate this show at how flippant and wasteful the "designer" is with her client's money

@ggmax2958 2 жыл бұрын

It turned out great. I would have second thoughts about putting carpet in a mud room.

@thomasmorrison3279 2 жыл бұрын

Shocked it did not sell immediately. It was much better than the comparable house she showed the seller.

@dianemoonstone4715 2 жыл бұрын

The mudroom and thevoutside gave the impression that there could have been structural damages and therefore hidden problems along the way.

@janbaldwin1189 2 жыл бұрын

Her house was much nicer than the 1st sample one they looked thru. Definitely agree about the need to improve the front porch and fix the back sunroom. Other than that .. the owner had a really great house and had done great work on the inside. I would have bought without the changes but definitely like the fixed.

@suedoyle4526 2 жыл бұрын

The comparable one wasn’t a patch on this house. I totally agree with everything you said

@luisv7117 3 жыл бұрын

Her house is a lot better than the one you show her, the dining room table is UGLY AND CHEAP, her house only needs some TLC and will sold since is imaculate inside

@dianebushby2510 2 жыл бұрын

why would you put cream carpet down in a mud room? Surely putting down wood flooring would be better?

@jmfs8738 Жыл бұрын

Glad they finally did some work on the exterior of a house. Wouldn't have taken much more to paint the second floor front of the Dutch Colonial Style house. That would have taken the house from the 70's to the 2000's.

@mariannshake4396 3 жыл бұрын

Not a barn. It's called Dutch Colonial. And a nice style.

@animeangel1983 3 жыл бұрын

Didn't know that, it just looked like a cyclops at first glance to me. I used to be in a house like that when I was going to college, it was built in 1928. Of course it had a lot of issues, one so called bedroom felt like an ice box (barely bigger than this mudroom) with dirty flooring and the spider web infested covered stairwell down to the equally creepy basement scared me, I didn't like having go down there for laundry. Also it was one of those split level basements so a wall of dirt was visible through a busted up cheap wall in that basement. More of the creepy "I buried bodies in here" type of vibe.

@catherinebranson1469 3 жыл бұрын

How can one buy a house and not expect to spend money?

@teepeewabbit 2 жыл бұрын

A carpeted mud room makes no sense, should have been tiled in my opinion

@wilmacguzman4405 3 жыл бұрын

Be a little more real about "Mud room" - vinyl planks or tile much better choice - than offwhite carpet.. Dining room table and chairs could easily be picked up 2nd hand much cheaper.

@johnje4285 2 жыл бұрын

That's what I thought

@k.s.k.7721 2 жыл бұрын

Or simply rent a set for a few weeks.

@annemariereedy7541 2 жыл бұрын

The comparable house was pathetic, there was no sitting room except for one person. The horribly placed stairs robbed the house of room for a family. Shame.

@MargaretUK 2 жыл бұрын

It was terrible you're right, and someone bought it! 😯

@evahayward-george2766 3 жыл бұрын

In New Orleans, I saw a painting mitt used on wrought iron. Seemed like the easiest tool for the curlicues.

@harxmoond 3 жыл бұрын

Never even heard of it. Wonderful idea probably much easier than that curved roller.

@daynad8104 3 жыл бұрын

Personally, I’d use a paint sprayer. Simple and easy.

@sgramsden 2 жыл бұрын

Looks good. Just wondering why they put carpet in the "mud room".

@sfyaaf694 3 жыл бұрын

Love these shows. Sophie is eloquent with a convincing Style, which is ideal for real estate market.👍🏼❤️

@AbodeLDS 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@annstillwell730 2 жыл бұрын

Quick and cheap.

@margaretdevries8090 3 жыл бұрын

Cannot see any appeal in the house she showed them ! ? Her house on inside looks great, adding dining area will be a bonus and sunroom and yard fixed up it’s going to sell really fast !

@melanielovick-lugo3118 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, you are right. While she was showing her the house, I was wondering why she showed her such an ugly house. The homeowner seemed like she was just being polite but felt the same way.

@martinitime3537 2 жыл бұрын

It’s painful to see this girl with her stiletto heels trampling through a house which has beautiful sealed wood floors! 😩

@marilynweist6307 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful home!

@luisv7117 3 жыл бұрын

Many times is the real state agent personality and how the agency treat the people, in my case if they rude to me I move on

@d3w3yd3c1m4l 3 жыл бұрын

This would be $1.2M in the current Toronto market. This must be at least 10 years ago.

@K78644 3 жыл бұрын

2008

@timward3116 4 ай бұрын

Light fixture: $200. Light fixture installation: $500. Total: $700.

@normaherrera7500 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely!!!

@JS-es5ep 2 жыл бұрын

Although there was no way to know it at the time, that simple home, in today's market in Toronto, would be over $1M. It's too bad she couldn't hold onto it a little longer. I do hope she purchased another piece of real estate, even if only a small condo, because it's very difficult to get back into the housing market if you are a renter. It's out of reach for most people. :(

@_JanetLouise 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!!

@omradiant 3 жыл бұрын

Living in a attached condo is even more expensive. Especially when they won’t allow you to rid the neighbors mold Stachybatrus. Oh! And did I mention the HOA fees ? Super expensive.

@jackiebrangard6797 3 жыл бұрын

I love the wall art! Does anyone know who sells it?

@ilmaariola8916 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder if the owner was able to increase the price of the house..

@AlexS-oj8qf 3 жыл бұрын

That sun dress at the end is very chic I want to buy one for my sister

@darksoulenvoy932 3 жыл бұрын

That comparable house was dreadful 😂

@MargaretUK 2 жыл бұрын

The worst one I've seen 😯

@marieh185 2 жыл бұрын

Can it be called a mudroom if it's carpeted?

@nikitaabdalla9675 2 жыл бұрын

I dont understand why carpetvis in a mud room. Isnt it the place whefe youbleave coats and dirty shoes in bad weather?

@molliemae6855 2 жыл бұрын

Knocking off the sunroom would have taken care of the problem inside and out, lol!

@momof2momof2 3 жыл бұрын

So much wrong with this house. The kitchen is awful. I don't like anything about the building at all. The wall thing in the dining room... if that isn't structural, then it should go. The owner reminds me of a combo of Helen Reddy and Ricki Lake

@farzananadeem2289 3 жыл бұрын

Nice home

@clemdane 3 жыл бұрын

Imagine if HGTV gave you a list of where to buy everything they used, along with product names, paint color names and brands, etc. They would move fortune of merchandise for their advertisers and could charge a premium. I've never understood why these shows don't come with a buyer's guide. I am looking at the drapes and wondering where they got them for $170, which seems quite reasonable. I just looked at some similar drapes that cost the same for a single panel.

@deliber8cre8tor 3 жыл бұрын

Ikr ! I was interested in the two pieces of artwork hanging above the couch..... Apparently these episodes are from a long time ago....

@musanyathi2298 6 ай бұрын

The show is over 10 yrs old! Even the house prices sound ridiculous today!

@traceyunsworth9460 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sophie.. Are you kirstie all sops sister? If you are then you are just as talented and lovely as she is.. You are an amazing property developer and I love watching your programme.. X

@clemdane 3 жыл бұрын

Just in case she doesn't answer, then yes she is Kirstie's sister.

@mariannshake4396 3 жыл бұрын

It's "oriented", not "orientated".

@lynnharrell9598 3 жыл бұрын

It is orientated if you are British.

@mariannshake4396 3 жыл бұрын

@@lynnharrell9598 in England oriented is used far more often than orietated. It's not exactly "wrong", just unnecessarily long.

@runningfromabear8354 3 жыл бұрын

@@mariannshake4396 I have NEVER heard anyone back home say 'oriented'. Don't talk nonsense. No one in Britain says 'oriented', it's orientated.

@roxydus3746 3 жыл бұрын

These days is no difference between own and rent. If you are an owner, you spend less on monthly costs but huge on maintanance and if you rent it’s vice versa. We calculate it many times for 5, 10 and even 20 years time frame, it’s no difference. If you don’t have children, it makes no sence to buy.

@tonibauer2405 2 жыл бұрын

Cost me a lot more to pay for and adequately maintain my house than rent an apartment in a secure building with nice amenities, including a balcony and washer and dryer in the unit. And my house was a modest 2 bedroom. I got older and tired of doing so much work myself, and couldn’t afford having others do all for me.

@rachaelgibbons4492 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice

@utjp7077 Жыл бұрын

It's the House next door that's the problem.... it's too close, and there's nothing to be done about that.

@mzmr9362 3 жыл бұрын

Contractor Anthony Sayers is so handsome, so cute, so fine

@patduffyforever 3 жыл бұрын

And a great craftsman!

@bobolpatrick3789 3 жыл бұрын

bravo c'est beaucoup mieux

@amills9261 2 жыл бұрын

I’m wondering, my impression is the homes in Canada are so small.

@rettagilland7820 3 жыл бұрын

Again with the green my god why.

@brightsparrowhawk 3 жыл бұрын

Who puts carpet in a mudroom?

@vernaburns1629 2 жыл бұрын

No garage?

@tenniswerewolf8095 3 жыл бұрын

“House poor” I’ve never heard this phrase before. I’m from Los Angeles and just moved and bought my first house in Italy. I’m not a real estate expert but I always assumed owning a house ( minus maintenance) saved you money?

@litsakoutoula3071 3 жыл бұрын

Not when you take out a huge loan for it😁

@clemdane 3 жыл бұрын

It's when people put every last cent they own into the down payment, and everything they earn into the mortgage payments. They may live in a big, beautiful house, but they have no money to afford anything else - like eating out, vacations, new clothes, concerts, etc

@tenniswerewolf8095 3 жыл бұрын

@@clemdane oh I see now and that makes sense. Thank You

@melanielovick-lugo3118 3 жыл бұрын

ITALY? WOW! That sounds exciting!!!

@tonibauer2405 2 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha! Bless your heart. Not unless you are renting a luxury unit in a very desirable area then buy a modest home in a less desirable neighborhood. Even then, if you need a new roof, landscaping, exterior painting, whatever, you are the one who pays for it all. My last water heater cost me $1200 due to requirements for earthquake safety here in Washington state. I am now renting in a building with decent amenities including a washer and dryer in my apartment. My electric bill is very low $25-$40 a month, and my water, including hot water, is included in my rent. But I surely would love a house in Bella Italia! Enjoy to the max!

@dant9133 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@cynthiaarons9373 2 жыл бұрын

Sofia does not only look very very pretty and is talented but, love her clothes and accessories, too.

@pheobewatt1632 3 жыл бұрын

You don't like yellow walks, so why show a house that sold with yellow walls?

@getlauriekor 3 жыл бұрын

Get a roomie

@jomeyer13 2 жыл бұрын

you need walking shoes// what country are we in here?

@Lynne2106 2 жыл бұрын

Bet she wishes she had done that when she moved in.

@dbulmannz 3 жыл бұрын

All the furniture in these programmes is so blah. Don't they do antique furniture over there. It all looks boring and brown as well as being made in China

@bellsofhell 3 жыл бұрын

Can't agree more!

@tonibauer2405 2 жыл бұрын

Same. I bought a new sofa. Everything else is passed down from family members, or bought at antique and thrift shops, often redone by me to upcycle it. My metal baker’s rack and plant stand were found by me in the trash room and spray painted. I guess they want it all generic, as that is all many people can relate to.

@shiralleehaggart72 Жыл бұрын

Agree I prefer much older stronger made furniture. That white sofa and armchair are ok if you do not leave an unattended young child in there with a pen.

@davidawilliams252 3 жыл бұрын

These are old episodes. We've seen these already.

@jb6712 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, considering the show went out of production around 2010, there aren't any new episodes---and I never understand why the uploaders put such old shows on here to begin with (old house-type shows of any kind).

@tonibauer2405 2 жыл бұрын

@@jb6712 because people watch them? I mean, here we are.

@martinitime3537 2 жыл бұрын

Did she say: Relator instead of Realtor? 🤣

@thomasdoyle6931 2 жыл бұрын

Accent

@melanielovick-lugo3118 3 жыл бұрын

I really, really enjoy these shows. They are short and sweet and they have a lot of interesting ideas on how to fix up these houses. I would like to offer my services to the host of the show in fashion consulting though. (Contact me. I'll hook you up!)