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This week’s episode of Chasing the West followed two families with some very different needs. While one couple (Ina and Hamed) moves from a big city to their first ranch property with their son, the other couple (Pauline and Jim) takes their horse training roots from Canada all the way down to Arizona for a large-scale move into a whole new country. Between the two families, there’s a lot of needs to consider and a ton to discuss before making the decision.
Ina and Hamed have made a life for themselves in the big city, but they’re craving a work-life balance they can’t find in the concrete jungle. And Pauline and Jim are hoping that their horse training business will thrive in this new environment. Before they can make any decisions, though, they called on the Bros to help them make this life-changing decision.
Ina and Hamed
Ina and Hamed are two city slickers from San Francisco. Ina grew up in the mountains, and Hamed was raised in the countryside. They found one another in the city, fell in love, and started a family there. But they’ve been craving the rural land ever since they left. Now, they’re finally able to make that dream a reality—but they need the Bros help to find the perfect place to call home. They’ve been visiting Murphys, California for years now, and they love the vibe of the old Gold Rush town. “When we visit Murphys, we feel like we’re at home,” says Ina. The couple is hoping for a better work-life balance, enough space for a venue on the property, and 5 bedrooms. However, they don’t even know where to start, and with a budget of just $700K, they need Drew and Jonathan to come in and help them on their search.
The Eagle’s Nest
$650K | 6.75 acres | 4 bed/2 bath
15 minutes outside of Murphys, Ina and Hamed would have a hilltop property that sits on land just shy of 7 acres—enough space to comfortably fit an event space, with a breathtaking view of the country. However, the house is slightly smaller than they hoped for, and there’s not a lot of opportunity to expand the property.
The Golden Goose
$740K | 5.3 acres | 3 bed/3 bath with 2 bed unit
This property literally made their jaws drop! It has a gorgeous hosting space for events and weddings, and the land itself is beautiful. The house definitely needs a little work, and it’s also right off of a main road, so there’s a lot of traffic that runs past. It also sits fairly high above their budget.
The Rough Diamond
$495K | 6.5 acres | 3 bed/2 bath
This one will definitely take a little more elbow grease than the others. The interior is small, and there isn’t a nice flow inside. Essentially, it’s a blank slate that they’d need to build and rebuild in order to make it into the property they’re dreaming of. But, with the low cost and the open space available to build whatever they want, it leaves them more room for customization.
Ina and Hamed ultimately decided to go with The Rough Diamond. The price was right, and now, they’re able to create their perfect homestead. Slowly but surely, they’re making their way through renovations and plans to build their dream event space.
Pauline and Jim
Currently living in Canada, Pauline and Jim are busy running a horse training facility and raising four children, but they’ve been setting their sights on a new horizon in Scottsdale, Arizona. “Scottsdale is the pinnacle of places to live for horse training if that’s what you do for a living,” Jim says. “My entire life is engulfed in horses, horse training—and we compete.” And his constant traveling between Canada and Arizona has become a headache they just don’t want to deal with anymore. These two are hoping for a move-in ready home with space for horse facilities and at least four bedrooms, with a budget of $1.2M. Pauline also homeschools their kids, so they need to have enough space for their studies and their family time.
Homestead Haven
$799K | 2.5 acres | 3 bed/3 bath
Filled with gorgeous natural light, this haven has some of the amenities that Pauline and Jim are hoping for, but not all. The view is breathtaking, and there’s plenty of space inside. But there’s only one corral on the property, so Jim would have to build his stables from the ground up.
The Big Ticket
$1.2M | 4.6 acres | 3 bed/2 bath
This Big Ticket property is beautiful, with enough space inside for home schooling and more, and it’s move-in ready. There’s a pool outside, which is especially great for the kids, and there’s also a large arena and an eight-stall stable. However, at the very top of their budget, it feels like a big risk.
In the end, Pauline and Jim decided on to take the risk and go with The Big Ticket. And they couldn’t be happier! “I don’t know that we could even imagine how cool life’s become,” Jim says. Their family is so happy with their decision, and they’re thriving on their new homestead in Arizona.
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