Ep 5. Moving in With Mom

In the fifth episode of season one of Yours, Mine or Ours, titled Moving in With Mom, a couple faces a tough decision of moving in with one of their parents. The couple, Brittni and Jared, have been dating for a year and a half and are currently living separately in apartments in Glendale, California. The cost of living is high in the area, and they are struggling to save for a future together. The couple is caught between two options – either moving in with Brittni’s mom or Jared’s mom.

Enter real estate agent and host of the show, Reza Farahan, who helps the couple find their dream home by weighing the pros and cons of each parent's place. The couple has a unique set of challenges that must be addressed before making a final decision.

Reza meets with the couple and listens to their concerns about their current living situations. They earn a combined income of about $70,000 annually which makes it tough for them to save much money, let alone anything for a down payment on a house. Brittni admits that she's not excited about the idea of moving in with her mom, but Jared seems more open to the idea. Both of them have also considered moving to a completely new location that might be more affordable but do not know where to start.

The episode does an excellent job of showing how Reza patiently tries to understand the couple's preferences before presenting them with options. He takes them to Brittni's mom's house and shows them around, explaining the advantages of living there. The house is spacious, and they would have their own private room to share, which would give them some privacy and independence. However, the kitchen is outdated, and they would have to share it with her mom. Brittni's mom, who is a teacher, is also quite strict and requires a lot of order in the house. There is also a big lifestyle change to consider since it is located a bit further away from where the couple currently resides.

Next, Reza takes them to Jared's mom’s house. The house is located in Pasadena and has a massive backyard. They would have a private room and an expansive living room, which would make it more comfortable for them to live there. The couple seems to like Jared's mom's house more, but they worry about the impact it would have on their work lives since their workplaces would be a good distance away from this new location.

The couple admits to Reza that they are uncertain about what to do. They are not sure whether they would be more comfortable with Brittni's mom or Jared's mom. But Reza comes to the rescue and decides on an alternative option - to look for new homes in more affordable neighbourhoods. They start looking for a house within their budget and what they can afford. The third option seems to be the perfect fit for them since they would have their privacy and ownership of their house.

Throughout the show, Reza helps the couple find a middle ground by weighing their options patiently. He ultimately helps them find a home they both like in a neighbourhood they can afford, that neither of them has to share with parents. In the end, the couple is pleased with the outcome, and they thank Reza for being patient and understanding of their specific needs.

The entire episode is engaging and well-directed, with Reza playing the perfect mediator. It is an excellent example of how to build trust with your clients by listening to their unique needs and helping them understand all the options before making a big decision like choosing where to live. The episode also sheds light on the stress that young couples can face in choosing where to live and shows how an impartial third party can help mediate discussions and provide a non-emotional perspective on the best solution. Overall, it is an educational and enjoyable show that leaves the viewer satisfied and entertained.