There is a whole world outside of Ontario; people that have always lived there don’t even realise- cheaper living, more space, less congestion. We moved from Ontario to Alberta 5 years ago, and I don’t know that we would ever want to go back. Y’all are doing the right thing!

@kittycat4378

2 ай бұрын

I think the problem I think the for most people especially those who reside in cities is that you have to be above a certain wage to be able to afford to do that, definitely have to drive because smaller towns means no transit options. It's unfortunately not the most accessible for people who don't have the former. Not to mention less resources if the new place isn't equipped with different types of medical facilities. But for Tasha I can see why it makes sense!

@amanda-joie

2 ай бұрын

we also moved from Ontario to Alberta and it was the BEST decision ever.

@missindependent1973

Ай бұрын

Yeah, everybody is moving there 😂 unfortunately, it’s causing major cities like Calgary to now be just as unaffordable as Ontario 😢. Canada has some serious crises happening - lack of affordable housing is #1 issue for my son and I. I am eyeing a move to Edmonton, to buy a townhouse (even in a crappier area, I really don’t care, as long as it’s cheap) and work for WCB. My salary will increase tremendously, taxes decrease, and I can buy a home. Unfortunately, my kid is going into grade 11 and does not want to relocate halfway through, which I get. I am worried that in 2 years, Edmonton will be just as expensive as Calgary. It’s so discouraging to me. 😢

I live in a 2 storey townhouse in Australia and I absolutely understand the one storey rule. I loathe the stairs and even more so as I've gotten older and unwell. I have a small room downstairs I chose the be the bedroom now as I was always leaving something upstairs and my little min pin was struggling too. We are so much happier at ground level. Good luck with the house hunt - this is going to be so very exciting and rewarding for you!! 🏡♥🐕‍🦺

The A-frame house on the waterfront. Sold! I'm all about location over the property. If you end up on a lot of land get a golf buggy to take the dogs out. So fun. ❤❤❤

@TashaLeelyn

2 ай бұрын

Love this idea so much 🫶🏻

As someone who lives in a pretty big city in Australia, this is making me want to move to Canada. Wooooow!!! Nova Scotia looks STUNNING! And some of those prices have me shook. Can't wait to see more of the journey to move ❤Also big ups to prioritising the doggos, so many people forget their needs are just as (or more..) important as humans who depend on you ❤❤❤

Couldnt a two story work if the upstairs is the guest bed and studio and the main bed is on the ground floor? It would give you a nice quiet place to record! This is fun and really makes me want to move to Nova Scotia haha

@TashaLeelyn

2 ай бұрын

Yes it could, but I always feel tremendous guilt when I have to go spend my whole day in the studio (which is outside) working on a project/video. It’s not so bad when Michael is home but he travels for work a lottttt so it’s actually something I’d like to not have to worry about and if it's upstairs I face similar issues carrying dogs up a flight of stairs. I have a lot of seniors and a sick dog who require lots of attention and constant care.

11:41 oh my GODDDD, this kitchen 😍😍 thats dream kitchen material right there

I love that you resuce senior dogs, it fills my heart 💜💜💜💜. I also have resuced a few seniors myself. Its nice to know thee is someone else out there that gets house for thier animals as well.

Tasha this is such exciting news!🧚🏿‍♀️ I always wanted to immigrate to Canada and specifically to Nova Scotia (it's not realistic at the moment😅) and I've been watching you for so many years and now you are mooving there and I can live the fantasy of looking for a house there through you☺🥰 Best of luck Being near your family is a gift🤎

This was so fun and brings me back to when I was house hunting, as a dog owner I totally get looking at the space outside first for suitability for my dogs hahah. One thing I cannot deal with is sloping land, has to be flat. ALSO I just can't imagine being able to consider houses with 1+ acres. I was delighted to find somewhere with a 100ft long garden (yard). That's what I get for living on a small island hahah.

I’m moving to Nova Scotia too!! I live in London currently.. So over the city life! Good luck! 💖 After fully watching, just install a dog elevator in the house you choose lol

@TashaLeelyn

2 ай бұрын

You are?! What point are you at in your house hunt?

@NobodySpecial509

2 ай бұрын

We just moved from London to NS as well.. good luck! Make sure you have secured housing before you head over though.. 😅

@angieblazed

2 ай бұрын

@@TashaLeelyn My friend got her hands on some random pieces of land and has sold me one with water and power for an amazing price.. I would be an idiot to turn it down! I plan to build a tini home! I’m so excited.. and nervous! lol

I think you’ll love Nova Scotia!! I’ve watched you for so long and it’s so funny to see you looking on the map at different places/houses. If you ever want advice on locations from someone who’s grown up here, feel free to send me a message! ❤

Those of us in the UK (and I'm sure other countries) throwing up at how cheap these properties are. I can't wait to see what you choose!

@TashaLeelyn

2 ай бұрын

Trust me - I get it. These would be million dollar homes in the province I currently live in! It’s wiiiiiiild.

You're like "nothing blows me away" when more than half of those houses were insane. Maybe cause I'm an aussie & it's hard to get beautiful two story houses anywhere but geez

@TashaLeelyn

2 ай бұрын

Sooooo many beautiful houses but when you have specific needs you really focus on those when searching through. Are houses in Aus primarily 1 floor?!

I’m so excited for you guys as you start this new chapter! I’m loving the house hunting! ❤

So excited for you guys on moving to NS. I’ve been watching you for, wow, a decade now, and it’s so trippy to think you are moving to my province! Looking forward to seeing what all is involved in a trans-province move (would that be the term? lol). It truly is beautiful here, I’ve been here all my life, and am still exploring new to me areas now into my mid 30s

You’re killing me right now. My stomach is turning upside down at the possibilities! So many of us Ontarians with east coast heritage want to take advantage of our “mental “ house values and run back to a peaceful lifestyle with views to die for🥺

@TashaLeelyn

2 ай бұрын

Ontario just ain't it anymore it feels like... it feels so draining these days if that makes sense. I mostly just miss my family, but am hopeful I can find something there I love just as much as the house I have now. I want to feel excited about whatever house we get, and this time around I cannot handle a full GUT. I need something that has good bones at least!

@missindependent1973

Ай бұрын

Ontario sucks 😢I’m in Kingston and I’m terrified of losing my affordable condo (I rent). I need to get out of this province. Those who owned property for the last 10 years are incredibly lucky. For those who are just buying their first home, it’s impossible. The dream is dead for a huge majority of us, including most of the average earners in this country. It sucks. 100%. No hope on the horizon either. They need to invest in tiny home communities, modular homes, wartime homes, etc . And pronto. All I see are $600,000+ homes being built but nothing that’s affordable for first time homebuyers. It’s horrible and makes me want to leave 🇨🇦. 😢

Yay! New Tasha vid ❤

i'm from liverpool in the uk so a bit weird seeing it on a different map! the coastline is like a mirror image of ours too. so excited for you both

@itspatrickwayne

2 ай бұрын

Nova Scotia has quite a few names similar. Nova Scotia does mean New Scotland after all. The landscape is similar because of the way the continents shifted millions of years ago. Nova Scotia use to be part of what is now the UK and Morocco.

We moved from Ontario to Nova Scotia for two years. Loved it…all the features of a big city…near Halifax…without the traffic and parking problems. However, it never gets warm enough. It is really pleasant in September, but you can never really swim. Even in the summer they wear wet suits to go in the water. North Atlantic cold.

@Lured10

2 ай бұрын

I live on the south shore and swim from the first of June til the end of October. The water gets nice and warm the middle of July til the end of August into September.

im only 9 sec in and i had to comment this now before i forget to, but just seeing you made me so happy haha i hope you know that you are cherished and that youre existence is something i dont wanna take for granted and i really hope that you are taking care of yourself first

I lived in Ontario and bought a house in B. C. On line. Did not see it in person. We love it and haven’t looked back. It doesn’t have to be difficult.

@TashaLeelyn

Ай бұрын

How exciting for you! So happy it worked out well!

Tasha!! I’ve been watching you since I was a teenager dying my hair at home lol. I grew up in the burlington area and last year my entire family moved to Nova Scotia but I stayed here. And have struggled with all the same things you mentioned in your last video. My partner and I are finally starting the steps to move out there too and I’m so excited to follow along on your journey and relate to you 🤍

@TashaLeelyn

2 ай бұрын

Oh wow! What part of NS did they settle on? There are so many great areas to choose from! Feel free to reach out via Instagram if you ever feel like talking about the whole process! It's a lot to take in I'm learning!

@callyyc

2 ай бұрын

@@TashaLeelyn My parents settled on the Beaver Bank area and they are the happiest they’ve ever been! It is a lot to take in and so many components but also so exciting at the same time.

Welcome to Nova Scotia! Best of Luck finding your dream home!!

@TashaLeelyn

2 ай бұрын

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

That was so fun!! I LOVE looking at properties! I’m here for the whole search!!

This is so much fun! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

I haven't even watched the video yet and SO stoked you're looking to move here

@TashaLeelyn

2 ай бұрын

We gotta hangout!!!

Beautiful area! So excited to be on this journey with you. I also feel like you can take one of these dated houses and really make it your own. I love watching your make overs

This is my favorite content, watching my favorite youtubers move house and fix it up/style it up! Really excited for you guys. Its stressful but so rewarding. Ps, is there no way to make the dogs a stairs they could use or some way for them to get upstairs?

ahh loving this content, I love browsing homes in my spare time and dreaming of what I could own! ❤ I usually filter for lake or mountain views 😉 and 1 acre of land haha

I love the wooden ranch kinda house!

This is so exciting! I love house content and you’re like my favourite creator so the two together is AHHH 🥹😍😭🫶🏼

Gorgeous country!

This is so interesting seeing this process from someone else's perspective. I am Canadian but from Ontario, huge affinity for big cities, have a house in the UK. We're talking 1000 sq ft max, paved patio instead of a back garden, share a wall with neighbours. Also dealing with ridiculous unaffordable pricing though. But otherwise so different.

Hi Tasha! Wish you the best on your house hunting journey 💖

@TashaLeelyn

2 ай бұрын

Thank you sweet soul! ❤️

I'm gonna plug the Eastern Shore versus the South Shore especially because your circle also included Musuquodobit Harbour LOL. It's up and coming and prices are a *little* cheaper because the south shore people price up the houses a lot because it's much more tourist/summer home-focused, and MH is technically still HRM and most of the south shore is not, which can be helpful when it comes to services, snow removal, etc. you'll love it here regardless!

We moved from London, Ont to a tiny town on Cape Breton Island a little over 2 yrs ago… it’s calm, peaceful & beautiful. I don’t miss London.. I miss my people, but otherwise no regrets. The only thing that is more affordable on the east coast 🌊 is the housing. We’re ok with that as that’s what we needed.. our new house 🏡 is a 10 minute walk to the ocean or a 2 minute drive. People say healthcare is worse here, but it’s crap everywhere in Canada honestly... 🤷🏻‍♀️ There are pros & cons, but that will be the case for anywhere you go. Best of luck with your house hunt!

Loveddddd this video please moreeee

My first thought when I saw your list was “the bungalow requirement will be the hardest”. At least that was my experience when I lived there. Also - the Eastern Shore (down to Jeddore / Lake Charlotte) is still close to Halifax and quite beautiful.

Thanks for sharing

Tasha, you could build a ex large dog house, near by where each dog has his own space?

I live in BC and these prices are wild🤯

@CatWilhelmina

2 ай бұрын

And by wild I mean let’s all move to NS

Crying in Californian watching this video of all the acres, rooms and square footage for under $500,000… 😭

You’re leaving Ontario? Hoping all is well enjoy your next adventure 😮

Holy *wow*. I'm over here in the PacNW (US side), and those prices are giving me serious envy. We're not even in a major city (about half way between Seattle and Portland) and you can't buy a literal shack on a tiny lot faaaaar fro the ocean out here for $400K, and that's in USD. (And because I'm curious like that, after conversion, that's only $292K in USD. My envy has intensified.). Can't wait to see what you pick!

@TashaLeelyn

2 ай бұрын

Trust - in Ontario where I live right now.. It’s the same. Housing prices are out of controlllllll. 😭

Buy the white farmhouse! I'm partly joking, the decision has to be yours, but I LOVE it. Oh, I love the red farmhouse too!

@TashaLeelyn

2 ай бұрын

I’m so scared it would be a money pittttttt, it’s HUGE for two people also! But TRUST it’s one of my faves.

No joke, I had a dream last night about buying a house. Bought it without seeing it and the realtor stated it was $45,000. I got so excited that I was going to be a home owner again. When I got into my car I realized to myself, what I got myself into. I bet that house is crap. Woke up from my dream and still felt excited and worried.

Moved to NS from ON and now do not recommend it two years in. The healthcare is now worse than ON, I’ve been on the waiting list for a family doctor for a couple years now, and the food prices have skyrocketed, but is now worse compared to a living wage. Hoping to move back in a couple years as too many people have decided to move here who don’t bring skills for needed jobs like in healthcare or engineering. Very much my own thoughts but just like to let others in ON know some of the harsh realities.

@TashaLeelyn

2 ай бұрын

I appreciate your comment, but my family is all here, and it is worth it to be with my family. ❤️

I live in Rimouski in Canada and also looking for a house! I would love a house by the water/beach but insurances are such a pain when your house is too prone to flood! 😢

@TashaLeelyn

2 ай бұрын

Does that river/lake??? (idk which it is lol) flood typically?????

@crimedelacreeme

2 ай бұрын

@@TashaLeelyn i think it's more so river than lake because of the tides + the snow melt in spring, but I guess lakes can have floods too idk 🥴 i know for us it's the st-laurent river.

If you need a thrifting friend in Nova Scotia..🙋🏼‍♀️😋

I live in the Bay Area of California and am just in AWE of the homes money can buy elsewhere. So many beautiful options! Meanwhile, you spend $1.5 million to get a rundown shoebox next to a meth lab here. 😭

Help me with my oak cabinet kitchen !!!!! I need to tashafy it :)

I'm not understanding the 2 story rule. Do the dogs need to be able to go everywhere in the house?

@TashaLeelyn

2 ай бұрын

I appreciate you asking for clarification! I would like when I’m working to be able to have the dogs be in there with me. I always feel tremendous guilt right now when I have to go spend my whole day in the studio (which is outside) working on a project/video. It’s not so bad when Michael is home but he travels for work a lottttt so it’s actually something I’d like to not have to worry about. I have a lot of seniors and a sick dog who require lots of attention and constant care. ❤️

@ZTIMMS

2 ай бұрын

@@TashaLeelyn Oh I didn't even realize the detached studio was so restrictive :(

@TashaLeelyn

2 ай бұрын

Yeah unfortunately the dogs also don’t even like to be in there even when I bring a few in with me. But def could not have all 6 in there with me anyways lol it’s not very big 😂

Hi

@TashaLeelyn

2 ай бұрын

Hiiiiiiii ❤

I would suggest taking a look at the Windsor/Annapolis valley area! You wouldn’t be able to go too deep into the valley to stay in your range, but you can sometimes get a bit more for your money 😊

Could a 2 story work if your primary spaces where on the 1st floor. Like your studio and guest room really be the only things on the 2nd?

I love that you’re sharing your experience! Will be tuning in for all of these! I love watching your channel, I just wish your videos were a little longer sometimes. 🩷 lysm