come house hunting with me! (we got rejected 5 times LOL) house/apartment tour vlog

When you said, "we have no kids, and no pets" :( I hope you are healing well after Moo and Layla <3

I would also love to hear more about how much some of these cost! Not wanting to divulge anything private, just curious about prices in different areas!

Timing is everything. I know its frustrating but you'll find something and it'll be a place you'll least expected.

I’m in the OC and girl... I feel you so hard on this one. We also have two kids and want to stay in their school district no matter what so we’re even more limited. But dang the rent is getting scary. We got lucky with where we rent now but if they asked us to leave for some reason we’d be toast. And there’s nothing to buy in our neighborhood for less than $1.2M. Umm what? I’m sorry? Is this a whole city of divorce lawyers and plastic surgeons? Like what do these people actually do for a living, I don’t understand 😂

Sounds like the rental/owners are making bank on the application fees.

The issue I noticed with my partner when we were renting is the leasing agent would casually mention kids even though we are happily child free by choice. They would go with other renters who had roommates instead of long term partners because they were worried we’d have kids. Our best luck was when we said we were roommates.

The no kids / school district thing is so shady. I would report them.

When we were looking for a house we got outbid a couple times and I cried to my realtor about it 😅😅 but she told me “Girl, those houses weren’t your house. When you find the right one, you’ll get it, and you’ll actually be glad you didn’t end up in the other ones.” Wouldn’t ya know it, that’s exactly what happened. When it’s meant to be, it will be 🫶 Wishing you peace in the meantime! I know it’s really rough in the moment.

omg carrie that house that you guys didn't get to see in person... my heart ACHES for you (and for me honestly)

So its rental hunting not buying a house then

We should start a drinking game for Carrie’s videos for whenever she says “well talk about that later”

In Australia when we view a rental it is usually before the tenant moves out so seeing all the tenants stuff is normal here!

This just happened to my sis and I. Perfect rent history, great credit scores, and steady jobs. It was SO hard to finally find a place. Godspeed out there, lol.

The markets are crazy. I’ve been a realtor outside NYC for 25 years. When we get multiple offers on properties trust me it’s a process for the seller/ landlord to decide. Keep at it and don’t make allowances for things that are deal breakers. You should try and make a connection with the rental agents that work predominantly in the area you want. They can let you know before things hit the market so you can be first in.

Hi! As a 36 year old woman who has moved constantly their adult life, it’s never been more difficult to rent than recently (at least my experience here in Texas). We have had ups and downs with credit and income, and an apartment complex has tried to screw us (still battling that 😩) but are very thankful to have found our current condo amidst our struggles last year. I think that since you guys have some leniency with time, have stable income and credit, the right place will happen for you ❤ I have heard from all over that the rental market right now is nuts due to a shortage of rental units. I hope all the best for you and Drew! ✌🏼 and ❤️ from Texas.

I find it funny that everyone is outraged that some apartments don't come with a washer/dryer when in Germany many apartments don't come with a KITCHEN! The whole kitchen is gone and you have to buy one, cupboards, sink, countertop, everything!!!

Here in Utah that's exactly how EVERY SINGLE RENTAL IS. You go look and see if you like the house, then apply. Pay all the fees including pet fees etc. In the mean time they show it too a hundred other people and they all apply too. They let it sit for a while and rack up app fees etc. then they finally choose someone to rent it too. I'm not sure how that is legal but they all do it. Sad I know. We've spent Sai much in fees we could have in had a nice down payment on buying a house.

Here in the Netherlands you almost always have to have your own washer, dryer, fridge and even dishwasher. I was kind of shocked when you said that 40 applications was a lot, I applied for a small townhouse and I got to #30 of the 730!

as someone who lives in brooklyn i am so jealous of all the closet space in this video lol

I love your decor style. Would totally love a video where you showed your decor and maybe how you decorate?