How We Bought Our First House for $441,000 in West Orange, NJ | Owning It | Better Homes & Gardens

When Jake and Victoria decided to leave NYC and relocate to New Jersey, they knew it was probably one of the worst times to buy a house. Although the current housing market initially felt like The Hunger Games, these first-time home buyers eventually scored the perfect home for $441,000. They share what they learned along the way, from working with a real estate agent to nearly doubling their down payment (without external assistance). Plus, they take you inside their cozy 3-bedroom home decorated with colorful, eclectic furnishings and gorgeous plants. Buying a house in 2022 can be intimidating. Join us as we demystify the home buying process by sharing stories, information, and every hidden cost along the way. Read the article here: https://www.bhg.com/home-improvement/... #HouseHunting #HomeBuying #HomeTour #HomeBuyers #Homeowners #OwningIt 0:00 Introduction 0:27 The Beginning 1:31 House Hunting 4:07 Home Buying Process 5:39 Home Tour 9:54 House vs Apartment 11:12 Backyard Garden 12:16 Every Upfront Cost Subscribe to the Better Homes and Gardens Channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... Official Better Homes and Gardens Website: http://www.bhg.com/ Facebook:   / mybhg   Twitter:   / bhg   Pinterest:   / bhg   Instagram:   / betterhomesandgardens   How We Bought Our First House for $441,000 in West Orange, NJ | Owning It | Better Homes & Gardens