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.

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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

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

[lisafiorilli]

Welcome to West Orange!! Your home is lovely .. we have been here for 30 years and both my husband and I are school crossing guards .. wishing you many happy days in your new home!! 😊

[ludovicleprinceroyal]

Ahhh....the boundless energy of the new homeowner, i remember it well. you still have a few dollars left to spend feathering your nest to boot! Good times....

[ainsliethomas]

I'm so impressed with you guys. you've done a great job and inspired me !

[Libar-uo]

Wow I paid half for.mine in upstate worth it for me

[RushOrbit]

I wonder what their monthly payments are.

[TRuth.T]

I used to live in northwestern Jersey. I now live on a 130 acre farm in central WI. we paid less then you did ;)