thoughts for the future - you have large windows to your master suite on the front of the home where guests walk by, that to me is just a no. also, the master bath has enough space that some could have been sacrificed and rearranged to create a laundry in the hall and not in the master closet.

Lincoln, congratulations on your weight loss journey! 👏

@immemous

6 ай бұрын

Fasting, I can bet.

I hate the windows facing the driveway in the bedroom. Someone drives up at night their lights are pointing right into you bedroom, even with curtains

@LordTheft

6 ай бұрын

Blackout curtains exist

@cmone5200

6 ай бұрын

There was no other wall to put them...

Great flip except for the somewhat disappointing garage conversion: Why not put some windows to the side of the house to provide more privacy (instead of only road-facing windows)? Also the tiny bathroom window next to the huge bedroom windows makes the conversion look very asymmetrical and awkward from the outside.

@immemous

6 ай бұрын

Because the bathroom was on the side.

@cs2181

6 ай бұрын

they could have added the bathroom somewhere else, as you only need small high windows, or just add a skylight in the bathroom to have natural light@@immemous

@immemous

6 ай бұрын

@@cs2181”somewhere else” doesn’t quite help.

@Alexa_Lexi5005

5 ай бұрын

Because some people like to look out at their landscape like me. If I'm planting lilac or hydrangea bushes, maybe I want to see them while I'm sewing in my bedroom or something. I like their home flips 😂👏🏻

Not sure how I feel eliminating the garage, but I understand why this decision was made. Beautiful reno!

Giving up a garage is a tough one. I think it would have been better just to keep the garage and just cater to a single person or a couple, instead of trying to turn it into a family home. Where are they gonna put all their extra stuff? Leave their cars outside? So, they get broken into weekly? I don't know, it's just me, but I would never buy a house without a garage. Obviously, somebody bought it, so it didn't bother them much.

@immemous

6 ай бұрын

They sell sq ft. That’s why is common to build living area in the garage. In some cities like Austin, living close to Downton is very important, even more than the garage.

@Chareads

6 ай бұрын

Is it normal to have your car broken into in Austin? I've lived in the scummiest part of London and always had my car on the street, and it wasn't a concern

@immemous

6 ай бұрын

@@Chareads it depends. Austin area is big. Some Austin areas should me more prone than others.

@AChickandaDuck

6 ай бұрын

In Texas I wouldn’t think it’s as much of a concern as areas that get a lot of snow. But I don’t know.

@chriso7375

6 ай бұрын

No one would buy a single person home. Idk if you’ve noticed. We’re having a housing shortage in the US

Besides what people think this is a business and they are making the best decisions to profit from this market. They are not designers thats why sometimes look the same, a designer would be great to have character however I understand you just need the house to look good for someone to buy. This is real state makeovers to profit, not markeovers to gain character in houses

@marcoagostoni8827

6 ай бұрын

always so much negativity. it is their channel and is the only one on YT with regular updates

When Lauren said in the beginning that the outside needed a new color palette, my gut reaction was "Please, God, don't paint it black!!!!" I'm so over that - it already looks dates. So I'm glad to see that you didn't paint the house black, but won't putting in a black roof make the house so much hotter, since you are in Texas? I would think in hot climates you'd want a light color roof. It's great that you added a primary suite but now there's no garage? I think buyers will have a problem with that. Couldn't you have added a new garage somewhere? And I think instead of having that Texas-sized double shower (most people don't double shower), it would have been better to make the closet bigger. Most people are hungry for more storage these days. But the decor is really better and an improvement.

That was an insanely niche house to work with, was definitely catered to the old owners lol. I love what y’all did with it, now it’s a perfect lil home for so many families. 2 ensuites is huge!

The windows in the new master feel way too big? It’s because they’re low to the ground. I’d love to see you guys maybe start building new additions! Keep the grange and take away from the back yard?

This is one of my favourites you’ve ever done! I’m surprised your profit wasn’t higher! I love it!!

@EmmazingGal

6 ай бұрын

Me too! Great job Austen Flipsters!

@olli-lfe

6 ай бұрын

Same, this was a beautiful house.

This was a thrilling ride from start to finish! The transformation of the home was incredible, and I couldn't believe the difference a renovation could make. It's proof that with the right vision and effort, any house can become a dream home.

I dont think we saw the closet for the new master. Did you keep the washer dryer hookups? I saw some landscaping B-roll for the backyard I would have liked to see the final product.

I like the ambience, the coziness and the romance of a fireplace so sorry to see it go I wish you would’ve relocated it

This flip looks stunning! Great choice to turn the garage into the main bedroom. And I’m soo glad they never painted the brick and the black roof looks so modern. Great flip guys👍🏼🤍

they got rid of weirdness of the past but created a new one in the bathroom : )

That corner in the primary bedroom, a built in corner reading nook with storage underneath would be nice. Both windows give lots of light.

Adding the washer and dryer to the primary closet is NOT a compromise! That is my dream!

Really bad place for the laundry.

I was blown away by the transformation! The before-and-after shots were incredible, and it was inspiring to see how they turned a dated property into a modern dream home.

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LOVE LOVE LOVE THE MAKE OVER...hate that a part of the garage couldn't been saved....but LOVVVEEEEE THIS ONE...❤❤❤

Phenomenal reconfiguration, great design choices (tiles different in each bathroom) and nice staging choices.

It was fascinating to see the process of flipping a home unfold. The attention to detail and the creative solutions they implemented were impressive, especially considering the budget.

Wow, what a transformation! Love this one!

Y’all are THE MOST entertaining. So fun to watch. She’s a beaut!

Great work as usual! Love the skylights & the color in the kitchen. These haters in the comments aren't making the $$$

@hazeyhay4864

6 ай бұрын

Right, you have to make it appealing to the most amount of people as possible. I think they did great

That was a lot of mirror demo, and luckily, it brought all the good luck with it! I love all the soft and bold finishes you picked for the bathrooms and kitchen while simplifying the overall layout. Garage conversion can be a hard call, but if the extra bedroom+suite offset the investment, I believe it's a good move

love love love this! My only concern is the layout in the old primary suite. It feels very cramped and with the doors being in the middle of the wall, it feels like you're limited to bed/furniture placement.

This was so satisfying! The changes made to the home were impressive, and I loved seeing the before and after shots. The video gave me plenty of inspiration and motivation.

It just seem like making a 2nd floor addition instead of removing the garage would have maxed the value. I know that's not easy to do but the house now is still small with no garage.

@leosuniverse

3 ай бұрын

Ya then the 2 car huge garage would finally make sense. Maybe budget limit. Cost of that? Also in their videos they say the houses shift a lot. Make that is possibly more problematic? I don't know. Could they justify cost to sell in that area. Whole thing about over doing things. One can do partials. I agree in an ideal world.

Why are they calling this a 1 bedroom home when there were 3 rooms with closets? I could understand if 2 of those didn't have closets, but... Are there diff real estate guidelines in TX? Ok, now I see that 1 room that had multiple openings in the wall. I didn't catch that before they redid it.

Love that you gave extra bedroom or two. Looks great!😊

I mean I am only 8 minutes into the video so not sure how it all turns out yet but already have a question- why converting garage to a primary suite??!! Everyone wants two car garage minimum! I think it will take from the value of the house. There is already primary bedroom, instead I would convert the front room into a third bedroom, it already has a nice size closet and to close off the wall would be a minimum investment in compare to the garage conversion. People who desire huge primary suites typically don't buy small houses anyways. I'm gonna watch the rest of the vid but my guess is the garage conversion won't bring as much profit as desired...

my first flip is also a white oak floor. Love the finish!

I actually liked the house better before the renovation.

Lauren's reactions to this house are absolutely delightful 😂 The only thing I didn't like about the design choices is the look of the new master suite from the outside. Maybe it's the colour of the brick? I'm not sure. They did a great job making it not look like a converted garage (I wouldnt have even guessed it had been one), so I'm thinking maybe it's just my personal taste. Otherwise, I'm loving the interior design choices. I appreciate getting to see what's on trend before I start seeing it show up in my local stores.

Very good idea, the master bedroom was a great addition, I would do the same

LOVE the black hex tile in the master bath!!! I also like that you did two mirrors instead of one, large one.

5% investment return? Something doesn’t make sense here.

Why would you make a bedroom with no windows that open… what if there is a fire?

I have the same light fixture that was in the entry 🙈 I only installed in 2 years ago.. I thought it was cool

@SeaLevelGallery

6 ай бұрын

They are very cool. Their is nothing wrong with that light. Maybe they thought it was just to buyer specific.

I think you guys hit this spot on! One of my favs was the blue horizontal tile in the 2nd bathroom! Beautiful home, beautiful garage! 😊

@thekirksiffs5285

6 ай бұрын

I was hoping they would do mirrored tiles as a homage to the "before", LOL!

@KCKR710

6 ай бұрын

@@thekirksiffs5285 🤣🤣🤣 I missed the mirrors too 🤣🤣

The mirror in the garage just sent me hahahahahaha! House of Vanity.

Giving up a garage especially in Texas…that’s not gonna fly with most people.

I love your flips. However, I would have redesigned the kitchen to include a bigger table...

Too many negative comments. Mirrors are a great way to reflect light in a smaller space and on a budget look high end. 😊

Good job 👏

Getting rid of the garage was a special decision lol, I definitely saw some ways where you could still have the amount if bedrooms the only reason I say this is because first the primary suite bathroom is quite disappointing I’m not completely sure why. Second I don’t know about Texas but in Virginia if you paint your garage door(s) black when selling that can add about up to $35,000 to your home value and cost but once again I’m not sure about Texas. I do love the renovation and obsessed with the guest suite and kitchen!

The house turned out so well, had a blast with all the diy mirrors😂

Kitchen reconfiguration was good Garage was a miss for me

I do like the new master suite only thing is missing is a clawfoot bathtub

Personally I don't like the garage part. The big windows right next to the bed... But apart from that it all looks great

Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wish the videos were longer. I also know if this was in my state we would never be able to afford any of it😢

Great transformation overall. I’m not sure about losing the garage but having a real Master Suite was a nice trade-off. But I understand that in today’s market, a 3-bedroom would be more sellable for sure.. I’m also not sure about having the laundry inside the Master closet of all places?

Someone is VERY good at artistic camera work. Wow

Not sure about this one... Primary bedroom with two massive transparent windows to the street/entrance. The washer in the closet is also very weird because there's more than enough space to put it somewhere else (smaller main bathroom, for example) The kitchen is amazing though

Garage conversion was a win. That’s a majestic primary suite. I’m curious to see how it would have looked to keep that bedroom you deleted. Would it not have added more value to the home? Nevertheless, Great job guys!

Aw, man, the glass & mirrors could have been the perfect thing for a non-average buyer. It wasn't in bad shape.

Omg!! You guys are hilarious! 😂

I thought for sure you could have gotten closer to a Mil for this flip in Allendale. Nice work! The primary toilet looked a bit underwhelming or small compared to everything else in there.

Nice 👍

Beautiful interior. But somehow I like the look of the before exterior better than the after.

What floors did you go with?! I absolutely love them and want them for my house!!

I know a reason may have been cost, but wish a second story addition was done instead of eliminating the garage...

Nice job but I think black windows would of made a huge difference curb appeal

Guys I'm so confused, I loooooove you both and hate when people tell you (professionals) you're wrong but........ why can't two of those three extra rooms be bedrooms? Not everybody needs multiple bedrooms, realistically. An older couple could just want a guest bedroom, or a young family might only have one kid or two kids who want to share a room. I know it's about appealing to the largest amount of buyers, but I think keeping the garage would've been nice! Ok I promise to never disagree with you again 😆 especially since I do love the skylights and kitchen!!

One bedroom with two bathrooms for $516,000, over price.

Austin Flippers increasing weight on HVAC in TX with dark roofs.... (Like your work)

@kitty_s23456

5 күн бұрын

Yeah, I didn't like the dark roof either. Will heat up the house.

I honestly feel like removing both the garages, killed a lot of the curbside appeal of the home and got rid of a feature people look for in a family home especially when dealing with the Texas heat. It’s tough making multiple trips outside to carry in groceries. Instead, I would have done either one of these two things, based off initial floorplans: Plan 1 - 3 Bd, 2 Bth - I think the left side garage could have just been closed off and made into a new study/3rd bedroom and laundry closet instead. Bedroom 2 is removed to make the kitchen larger. The primary bedroom already existed with it’s own bathroom. If anything, maybe extend it out in the back to make that space larger to squeeze in larger bathroom/closet too. If this plan is applied, it would make the old study into bedroom 2. Plan 2 - 3-4 Bd, 4 Bth - This is keeping the existing garage space and opting to add a partial second floor instead on the left side of the house up until the garage wall. This plan also removes bedroom 2 to get a larger kitchen. Add staircase against the study entrance wall. This leaves room under the stairwell for a kitchen pantry or linen closet. The upstairs would then become a space for a master suite. Also the bedroom lost downstairs can be moved up here and another small bathroom can be added here. Bonus: Take the closet space in Bedroom 1 and extended it to the HVAC wall door line. But then turn closet into a hall space and make entrance from living/dining instead here and closet entrance the new bedroom 1 entrance. Close off old entrance to bedroom and create a new closet in that corner. Move bathroom door out toward the new hallway space. Add closet laundry along the garage wall in this new hallway.

The Cons: Bedroom at the front of the home (close to sidewalk and street). Deleted a bedroom. lost a garage. As a buyer I would walk away. I get to pay more for less. I lost a garage did not gain a room and have no home for yard equipment and cars, now my silhouette along with my husband's can be seen from the street not private at all. Maybe this would have worked if you added a separate garage in the back (providing there was access) switched the front garage space for kitchen lounge area and used the back kitchen area and the new bedroom.

21:18 yeah, this toilet is very modern 😂

nice

Do you even know how many years of bad luck you have from taking down all those mirrors lol this episode really made me laugh

While looking for rentals I’ve come across some doozies!

I feel like something could have been added to the front of the house where the garage used to be. Maybe it's the way the house is shaped and still attached to the driveway, but i feel like it looks odd because it still looks like a garage. Maybe if there was a small patch of grass between the house and the drive away it would look like it made more sense. :) but that's my two cents !

@357QueenBee

6 ай бұрын

Totally agree. They did another garage conversion and did the same thing.

The previous owner must have worked at a glass shop

That house looks cleaner than your usual houses.

Why is everyone being so mean today? Is it the incoming arctic air? Jeez

What color of paint is that grey on the walls? I like it!

I don't think I have ever laughed so hard about mirrors! lol

QUESTION: How can you have picture windows in the bedroom? Don't they have to open? Just curious. Thanks

Never would I add 2 skylights in Austin....the heat is brutal there and that area has more than enough light coming in. Also, the kitchen cabinet colors are too specific.

I just want to post a POSITIVE comment! LOVE the added bathroom actually, double shower heads wouldve been perfect for me & my husband. We're a codependent couple. It's ok to admit, its not a bad thing. Marry your best friend they said. We do almost everything together including taking a shower 😂 dont feel discouraged doing something different, you never truly know what a couple may be looking for in a home. Adding that double showerhead would've gotten my attention in a positive way.

Bold colored tile in the bathrooms makes for a limited decorating pallet…

Usually y'all do great flips, but this one had both a lot of hits and a lot of misses for me. Love the colors and style of the kitchen, the skylights look fantastic, and taking out the fireplace was definitely the right move (even though I'm usually sad to see a fireplace go). But turning the garage into a master suite? Why?? A cozy, low-sq ft place like that would have been totally fine with just two bedrooms. Seems like a very weird choice to get rid of a garage when there's definitely not room for them to build another, and at that price point, most people are going to have a garage as a non-negotiable. Plus, the new master suite has two giant windows pointing right at the street and just inches from the driveway. The future owner is going to spend a lot of time relaxing in bed only to be blinded by car headlights when their spouse get home from work and pulls into the driveway. And this part is really just my personal opinion, but I think the new exterior looks drab and without much personality. The exterior was totally charming and had lots of character beforehand. And if you really didn't like the exterior color scheme, why not just paint rather than drain all the life out of it?

LOL! those mirrors! In 2000 we moved into our forever house which was full of mirrors too. The up bathroom had shower doors made of mirrors, there was a very large mirror over the double sinks and there was even an oval mirror on the wall above the toilet tank (presumably so they could watch themselves pee). Down bath was even worse--the entire walls of a spa-sized bath was covered in mirror panels. Like, every inch-you couldn'tget away from yourself. We ripped them all out pronto!

I would have hinselty left the outside colors the way they were. I liked it

@leosuniverse

3 ай бұрын

Me too except the mismatch of the door and above garage. I like brighter version. One thing I don't really like is a lack of a bathtub in main suit. Rather cut shower size down or do the multi thing with soaker in it. Something. Over all it came out very cute anyways. It sold.

I DO NOT like it when you convert a garage into a bedroom. Now where are you going to park your vehicle when it's hailing outside.

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The master shower floor looks like a vo-tech kid did it.

Ton of natural light because we're going to be adding.... mirrors.

The glass door for the bathroom 😭 I wonder how guest felt

I’m sorry but the amount of mirrors in the house is insane. What were the previous owners thinking? lol

Incredibile how a house can look chic with all those mirrors but actually be a cheap pile of trash that requires an insane amount of demolition

Why did you say remodeling and holding costs were 127k but then also added 28k holding costs??? Thats kinda confusing. Holding costs should be 1 line from time of purchase to time of sell...I guess you guys broke it up from purchase to relist and relist to time of sell???

The thumbnail shows the house looking much worse after the renovation, and all the comments are saying they got rid of the garage. I'm just gonna skip this one.

$20,000 in 🪞😅