Congratulations on your new home! Your video just showed up in my feed and I really like Highland Homes! If you haven't replaced your light fixtures, faucets, etc. yet and you like the styles but not the color, please consider painting them. You'll only have to pay for a few cans of paint instead of the costs for new items. 😊
I was looking at old Meridiana videos just for nostalgia for when I first moved out here 4 years ago to Kepler’s cove and came across your video. This neighborhood has grown so much compare to what it was in 2020. I really was iffy when we first bought our house because there was nothing out here. But now it was really grown on me. Congrats on the home!
Thanks for supporting! I appreciate that 🙏🏽😊. That’s my goal. Be as open and honest as I’d be with my family. By the end of it my goal is to make sure you know you’re an extension of my family forever.
Congratulations and what a beautiful home. I love the kitchen backsplash and the curved stairs. We just built and it was fun picking out additional outlets. We also had the builder put gas on our patio and we got them to install an EV outlet in our garage just in case we purchase an EV one day. Another thing we did was added outlets on the roof for Christmas lights. Congratulations again and have fun making memories in your beautiful new home.
Glad it’s helpful. You looking to make the move to the burbs also? 👀. The Houston city homes tend to be high design by default. It’s more of an issue in the burbs.
Beautifu Homel & Happy Belated Birthday. Just Came Upon You Guys Videos Today. I'm Considering Moving To Texas. Thank You For The Tours & Congratulations On Your Home🙂
This is beautiful! Your family is beautiful! Your wife is so kind spirited and genuine 🤗. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MRS!❤ Will you guys plan to add a home decors playlist? It'll be nice!
Never too early to game plan. Most of my clients closing this year reached out last year. But whenever you’re ready here’s my link ☺️: aaronlathan.prgtexas.net/buyer-consultation
Congratulations guys! Great home. I am a fan of Highland as well. Happy birthday Mrs. You guys have a beautiful family. Love the videos of your journey. God blessed!
Great video thanks for sharing. We are in Meridiana and highly recommend that you add a water softener system. We’ve been here, eight years, and already had to replaced appliances and one of our hot water heater.
Happy Birthday the house is Nice it looks like one of my fave builders in Texas (Highland😊 #2 Perry) and yes there is something about a 2 story and we are prepared to take an inventory I don’t feel like waiting and correct as long as the space is on point and the land around the house is at least an acre were good. Yes we moved from the DFW and we looked at that plan last Summer while house hunting lol but a job promotion moved us out of state later that year
@@aaronlathan about an hour outside of Atlanta and were back on east coast time which we grew up on but it’s an adjustment. Our preschooler was born in the DFW and we lived there since 2017 and I thought that was the last move🤷🏽♀️
Happy Birthday and congratulations on your new home. I am currently renting in Meridiana, going on 3 years now. I am buying soon. Also, what’s the name of your fridge? I love it!
I have the exact fridge in my house, it’s an LG brand the Insta-view model. I saw they have it at Lowe’s on sale because I newer version just came out. I think it’s around 1600 bucks.
Let me know if you need a realtor. You know a guy 😉 lol. It’s an LG Here’s my calendar if you wanna game plan: aaronlathan.prgtexas.net/buyer-consultation
@@aaronlathan Yeah I hate buying a product and then a few months later a “improved” version and they drop the price 500 dollars of the one I brought recently smh…it’s life I guess. Anyways, CONGRATULATIONS on a beautiful home! I brought an inventory home and I already changed the lights over the island haha I did a bunch of little things but it’s best to not get too caught up because everything so dang expensive. I already want to change my garage door to one with the glass panels on one side haha be careful with changing stuff, it can lead you down to a rabbit hole.
Congrats! I love the family vibe and perspective vs. single person showings and comments! What is your lot size? I would desire acreage. Still deciding on whether to relocate from California to Texas. Is it possible to insert a map to get a feel of where the airports, medical and shopping centers are located? Keep soaring beautiful family! I love your vibe and commentaries! Thank you so much AND a new subscriber! Yay!🤗❤️ What other areas in Texas do you cover? While I may be asking questions, having resided in Cali 50+ years and accustomed to having amenities within a 30 minutes drive, well, gosh I’m a little spoiled. Toll Brothers here is quite different in Texas! Loving the properties and acreage! New subscriber.
Welcome to the fam! ☺️👍🏽. Our lot is on the small side. If you want acreage you’re typically not in a community like this. Master planned communities where these builders are tend to build on lot system that range in size but are well under an acre. Acreage here tends to mean you’re out in the country. Most of the new build communities are about 45 minutes or more from Houston but are typically pretty close to necessities. So that shouldn’t be an issue.
Beautiful home and happy birthday!! Questions, if you buy from a particular builder in a planned community, can you build any of their plans OR are you restricted to the plans in that community?
😊. Usually restricted to the specific plans they have set for that community. They typically have different plans to offer in each place so they don’t all look the same. But I have had a client request a certain plan from another community and the development approved it. But that is not the norm. Let me know if I can help with anything else: aaronlathan.prgtexas.net/buyer-consultation
Good advice guys! Make a list of non-negotiables/must-haves, things that are structural should be prioritized. Aesthetic design & fixtures can be changed, room by room. I’m looking forward to that part personally 😊
We have been looking at the master planned communities surrounding Pearland and we think that Meridiana is going to be our choice. We would love a new build but we want the inventory home price. We do not have a realtor yet and we're not sure if we need one since there isn't really much negotiation on the price. Could you comment on the pros/cons of getting a realtor if you're in our position. Thank you so much- we love all your videos.
I appreciate the support. But here in Meridiana, if you’re going solo you’re leaving money on the table. I’ve gotten on average an extra 30-50K incentives/discount this week alone. The builders are hitting me up weekly asking if I have anyone. Whenever I’ve inserted myself into the transaction all of a sudden they make it a little sweeter because of how active I am here with the builders. This is pretty consistent on all of the communities I showcase at this point ☺️
Not really much cons. All of the builders here pay your agent’s commissions. So it’s a set of eyes for contracts, inspections, blue tape walks, and warranty support. But either way welcome to the neighborhood ☺️
I understand where ya wife is coming from. I will paint the cabinets I don’t like white or gray cabinets some type of blue or green since natural stained wood is hard to find. Hardware changes yes and it does add up we will have to pace ourselves although that will be harder for me than the hubs
Hey great video, random question does it cost more to get the extra plugs, cabinets, floors done afterwards instead of doing it during the design center? Happy birthday as well💕
Case by case. Cosmetic things are typically less expensive afterward because builders have markups. But sometimes going through them is just less stressful and also maintains builder warranty. I’d encourage doing all structural things through the builder though (sliders, added rooms, patios etc)
I bought a Houston, Texas map today. I don't see Meridiana or Iowa Colony on the map. I see Manvel, Alvin, and Pearland. Are Meridiana and Iowa Colony unincorporated towns?
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Congratulations! So happy for you guys. This video had me smiling 😊!
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Happy birthday to the Mrs. And congratulation's on the beautiful home fam.
Thank you! 🙏🏽
Congratulations on your new home! Your video just showed up in my feed and I really like Highland Homes! If you haven't replaced your light fixtures, faucets, etc. yet and you like the styles but not the color, please consider painting them. You'll only have to pay for a few cans of paint instead of the costs for new items. 😊
She’s not a fan of the style. But we’ve got other projects ahead. Maybe it’ll become her style lol
I was looking at old Meridiana videos just for nostalgia for when I first moved out here 4 years ago to Kepler’s cove and came across your video.
This neighborhood has grown so much compare to what it was in 2020. I really was iffy when we first bought our house because there was nothing out here. But now it was really grown on me.
Congrats on the home!
Yea man it’s a vibe! I’ve helped a bunch of families move out here and loved it more each time. Thank you!
You can't go wrong with a Highland Home. I wish Tradition Homes built houses in the Houston area.
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Happy Birthday 🎂 👑 🎂 👑....Congratulations you all on your new home as well, it's absolutely beautiful...Many more blessings ♥ 🙏
🙏🏽😊 thank you so much
I love you and your family. Thank you for being open and honest with us.
Thanks for supporting! I appreciate that 🙏🏽😊. That’s my goal. Be as open and honest as I’d be with my family. By the end of it my goal is to make sure you know you’re an extension of my family forever.
Happy birthday 🎉 I love when she smiles!
Me too ☺️. My kryptonite 🤣
Happy birthday! Congratulations on your beautiful home and many many continued blessings!!!🎉❤
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Congratulations and what a beautiful home. I love the kitchen backsplash and the curved stairs. We just built and it was fun picking out additional outlets. We also had the builder put gas on our patio and we got them to install an EV outlet in our garage just in case we purchase an EV one day. Another thing we did was added outlets on the roof for Christmas lights. Congratulations again and have fun making memories in your beautiful new home.
Thank you ☺️🙏🏽. Congrats on your home as well.
Thank you for sharing. I live In Houston, I’m definitely taking notes from this video.
Glad it’s helpful. You looking to make the move to the burbs also? 👀. The Houston city homes tend to be high design by default. It’s more of an issue in the burbs.
Happy Birthday to the Mrs. 🎉 Beautiful home. Keep your videos coming.
Thank you 😊
Beautifu Homel & Happy Belated Birthday. Just Came Upon You Guys Videos Today. I'm Considering Moving To Texas. Thank You For The Tours & Congratulations On Your Home🙂
Thank you! And whenever you’re ready to go in depth I’ll be here ☺️. Here’s my calendar link: aaronlathan.prgtexas.net/buyer-consultation
This is beautiful! Your family is beautiful! Your wife is so kind spirited and genuine 🤗.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MRS!❤
Will you guys plan to add a home decors playlist? It'll be nice!
🫶🏽Thanks for checking out the channel. Yea I believe we’ll do content as we update the home over time.
@@aaronlathan Awesome! 👌
Happy belated birthday to the Mrs. Love your content.
Thanks for the support. Let me know if there’s anything I can help with ☺️
@@aaronlathan Will do! I'll be ready next year.
Never too early to game plan. Most of my clients closing this year reached out last year. But whenever you’re ready here’s my link ☺️: aaronlathan.prgtexas.net/buyer-consultation
Happy Birthday Mrs! That back splash is everything! 🥰😍
Thank you 😊. It’s growing on us.
Congratulations guys! Great home. I am a fan of Highland as well. Happy birthday Mrs. You guys have a beautiful family. Love the videos of your journey. God blessed!
🙏🏽😊. Thanks for the support.
Congrats on your Beautiful home. I love it.
Thank you 😊
Great video thanks for sharing. We are in Meridiana and highly recommend that you add a water softener system. We’ve been here, eight years, and already had to replaced appliances and one of our hot water heater.
Thank you. 😊 it’s on the list after this generator 🥴.
I enjoy your videos. Great morning joe watching during my summer vacation. I see "The Lathan's New Home" tv show coming soon in Houston.
🙏🏽🤣. Thank you for the support.
@@aaronlathan-You're welcome.
Now that’s a Birthday giift
✊🏽🤣 right on time lol
Happy Birthday Morrisa! Lovely home yall!
Also, drop the cabinet tutorial, I need to do that for myself.
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Which part you need brother? Door hardware?
@@aaronlathan yessir
Happy Birthday the house is Nice it looks like one of my fave builders in Texas (Highland😊 #2 Perry) and yes there is something about a 2 story and we are prepared to take an inventory I don’t feel like waiting and correct as long as the space is on point and the land around the house is at least an acre were good. Yes we moved from the DFW and we looked at that plan last Summer while house hunting lol but a job promotion moved us out of state later that year
Thank you for watching 😊 Where’d yall end up moving to?
@@aaronlathan about an hour outside of Atlanta and were back on east coast time which we grew up on but it’s an adjustment. Our preschooler was born in the DFW and we lived there since 2017 and I thought that was the last move🤷🏽♀️
@@godschosen1213 gotcha. How you liking it back out there?
Love it!!❤ Nice layout
Thank you thank you 😊. You looking out in the area?
Happy Birthday and congratulations on your new home. I am currently renting in Meridiana, going on 3 years now. I am buying soon.
Also, what’s the name of your fridge? I love it!
I have the exact fridge in my house, it’s an LG brand the Insta-view model. I saw they have it at Lowe’s on sale because I newer version just came out. I think it’s around 1600 bucks.
Let me know if you need a realtor. You know a guy 😉 lol. It’s an LG
Here’s my calendar if you wanna game plan: aaronlathan.prgtexas.net/buyer-consultation
We caught it lower at Home Depot. You’re right on though. They had a newer smarter version on side of it for over 2000
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Yeah I hate buying a product and then a few months later a “improved” version and they drop the price 500 dollars of the one I brought recently smh…it’s life I guess. Anyways, CONGRATULATIONS on a beautiful home! I brought an inventory home and I already changed the lights over the island haha I did a bunch of little things but it’s best to not get too caught up because everything so dang expensive. I already want to change my garage door to one with the glass panels on one side haha be careful with changing stuff, it can lead you down to a rabbit hole.
@@aaronlathan I will definitely be reaching out out!
Congratulations on your new home 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Can you tell me the name of your couch and where you purchased it from? Thank you for talking about this.
It’s a dupe by Home Depot. I’d have to ask the Mrs. the actual name but I know it’s from Home Depot for sure.
Congrats! I love the family vibe and perspective vs. single person showings and comments! What is your lot size? I would desire acreage. Still deciding on whether to relocate from California to Texas. Is it possible to insert a map to get a feel of where the airports, medical and shopping centers are located? Keep soaring beautiful family! I love your vibe and commentaries! Thank you so much AND a new subscriber! Yay!🤗❤️
What other areas in Texas do you cover? While I may be asking questions, having resided in Cali 50+ years and accustomed to having amenities within a 30 minutes drive, well, gosh I’m a little spoiled. Toll Brothers here is quite different in Texas! Loving the properties and acreage! New subscriber.
Welcome to the fam! ☺️👍🏽. Our lot is on the small side. If you want acreage you’re typically not in a community like this. Master planned communities where these builders are tend to build on lot system that range in size but are well under an acre. Acreage here tends to mean you’re out in the country. Most of the new build communities are about 45 minutes or more from Houston but are typically pretty close to necessities. So that shouldn’t be an issue.
Love your home Meridiana is a great neighborhood
Thank you 😊. We’re enjoying it a lot so far!
Beautiful home and happy birthday!! Questions, if you buy from a particular builder in a planned community, can you build any of their plans OR are you restricted to the plans in that community?
😊.
Usually restricted to the specific plans they have set for that community. They typically have different plans to offer in each place so they don’t all look the same. But I have had a client request a certain plan from another community and the development approved it. But that is not the norm. Let me know if I can help with anything else: aaronlathan.prgtexas.net/buyer-consultation
Good advice guys! Make a list of non-negotiables/must-haves, things that are structural should be prioritized. Aesthetic design & fixtures can be changed, room by room. I’m looking forward to that part personally 😊
Thanks 😊. Where are you planning to build?
@@aaronlathan We're in Louisiana
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY 🎉🎈 Love Meridiana 🏠
Thank you! You coming to be my neighbor or you already are one? 👀
We have been looking at the master planned communities surrounding Pearland and we think that Meridiana is going to be our choice. We would love a new build but we want the inventory home price. We do not have a realtor yet and we're not sure if we need one since there isn't really much negotiation on the price. Could you comment on the pros/cons of getting a realtor if you're in our position. Thank you so much- we love all your videos.
I appreciate the support. But here in Meridiana, if you’re going solo you’re leaving money on the table. I’ve gotten on average an extra 30-50K incentives/discount this week alone. The builders are hitting me up weekly asking if I have anyone. Whenever I’ve inserted myself into the transaction all of a sudden they make it a little sweeter because of how active I am here with the builders. This is pretty consistent on all of the communities I showcase at this point ☺️
Not really much cons. All of the builders here pay your agent’s commissions. So it’s a set of eyes for contracts, inspections, blue tape walks, and warranty support. But either way welcome to the neighborhood ☺️
I understand where ya wife is coming from. I will paint the cabinets I don’t like white or gray cabinets some type of blue or green since natural stained wood is hard to find. Hardware changes yes and it does add up we will have to pace ourselves although that will be harder for me than the hubs
Makes sense ☺️
Congrats on the new home I love y’all home
Thank you ☺️
@@aaronlathan YW
Love the spot... you blessed bro! 🔥
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Spray paint the lights. I do it all the time ❤
I suggested it. Idk if she likes the style of them enough to paint
Hey great video, random question does it cost more to get the extra plugs, cabinets, floors done afterwards instead of doing it during the design center? Happy birthday as well💕
Case by case. Cosmetic things are typically less expensive afterward because builders have markups. But sometimes going through them is just less stressful and also maintains builder warranty. I’d encourage doing all structural things through the builder though (sliders, added rooms, patios etc)
And thanks for the support. I appreciate the kind words 👋🏽😊. Where are you looking to build? Coming be our neighbor?
Happy Birthday 🎉🎉❤
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I love everything but the kitchen backsplash….thats preference though.. beautiful home
Same lol. It’s on my projects list
Happy Birthday 🎈🎊🎁🎉🎂
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Happy birthday 🎂 to you ❤
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😍 love house 🏡
Thank you ☺️
I bought a Houston, Texas map today. I don't see Meridiana or Iowa Colony on the map. I see Manvel, Alvin, and Pearland. Are Meridiana and Iowa Colony unincorporated towns?
Meridiana is a planned community that is inside of both Manvel and Iowa Colony. The towns down south overlap a lot
@@aaronlathan - Okay, I understand now. Thanks!
Happy birthday 🎉🎉🎉
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Happy Birthday and congratulations!
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What yah do for a living to afford this at Elyson?
Huh? This isn’t Elyson.
Congratulations….. oh and try water softener shower heads in the meantime
Thank you 🙏🏽. Those are helping a little but this water out here is off the charts friend 🥴
I want to move to Katy,Tx so bad but im scared.I've been in Ohio pratically all my life
Well let’s hop on a call and answer any questions you have about the area ☺️. aaronlathan.prgtexas.net/buyer-consultation
Wifey knows best!
Lmfao that’s what they say!
The only con of a Highland is that they usually have small rooms.
For sure under a certain square footage. 🎯
Yall, can always sell thr things you remove and put that money towards all the things you want.
That’s true ☝🏽☺️
Paint the light fixtures matte black until you are ready to buy new fixtures.
We’re thinking about doing that. 👀
what is inventory home?
A new construction home where the selections have been picked by the builder and not the end user
2 stories!
Happy wife happy life