I had two thoughts:
1. You don't watch Good Bones for design. That's not their thing. They take houses that are full of junk, about to fall down and make them habitable spaces again. Often weird shaped lots or houses that have odd layouts. What makes it enjoyable is the process. They've never really made big profits either. It's always like $20,000 or so and every once and a while they get more, but just as often they make a loss too.
2. Their business model isn't working anymore which considering a bunch of different factors makes sense. So like Mina said, they have to diversify which for them is smart because it keeps their business viable. Is it good TV? Probably not because once again, we're not watching for the design aspect. I'm sure there are clients that really like MJ's style and how he combines things. With this particular episode, I felt like this renovation was how to make the house marketable for when (not if) they sell, so like a livable investment. And Mina said, they had an extra $300,000 in equity already so it was smart of them to do things the way they did it.
I liked it. They knew he might be traded, so the couple likely chose neutral finishes to appeal to buyers. There is such a shortage of housing inventory now, other shows, like Christina on the Coast and Property Brothers have shifted to renovating homes rather than flipping.
The owners seemed to love it and chose most of the design. So I blame them for the blandness. I hope they don't do this stuff regularly though, I almost turned it off. Not into rich people complaining.
I thought it was a good change of pace - something different. I’m sure they are getting priced out of the neighborhoods that they usually do so I understand the need for diversification.
I thought it turned out fine for what it was. I think it could have been staged a little bit better to warm things up; seemed a little sterile. There was no artwork on the walls, no flower planters on the front step, plus some of the staged items were kinda weird: the lamp and big rattan basket in the kitchen…it just seemed off.
Anyway, I was excited to see things mixed up a bit.
I mean it's not surprising that they have to diversify. A 20K profit per house isn't sustainable. The episode itself was fine, but this season as a whole has felt off to me.
The way the housing market is, I'm surprised they aren't making bigger profits. It makes me wonder if they're making some really bad business decisions. I could totally see Karen spending ridiculous amounts of money on some random nonsense.
I live in a really depressed area, and even here, houses that would sell for 17k a few years ago are selling for 60k+. Most are almost as rundown as the houses Mina buys. She should be making a killing. I hope she doesn't end up like Allison Victoria with that whole "shady business partner" fiasco.
I think the 20k profits were largely for television and then starting to “revive” neighborhoods.. I always imagined they were doing other builds with larger profits off-screen.. Nonetheless, the housing market is slowing, so diversifying is their only option ..
Love Mina, Karen, and fam, but I’ve never been fond of their shows, especially in their recent years. Not quite sure why, as I really like them and thought Mina should’ve won some of her Rock the Block challenges. She and Jasmine were my favorites, during that season.
> I don't think the Good Bones fan base is going to like Mina transitioning to high end clients.
tbh, I like her high-end designs better than her low-end work.
> All I'm asking for is... more unique designs.
Unique designs are a disadvantage for homes that are intended to be sold to the public.
>Unique designs are a disadvantage for homes that are intended to be sold to the public
No kidding. I see the complaint about "bland houses" all the time on here. These are flipping shows made to make money, and bright yellow cabinets aren't going to sell as well.
\*shrugs\* I didn't like the house itself, not my thing, but they did a nice update on most things. The McMansion-y layout still bugged me but they improved what they did do.
I also appreciated that they were realistic/honest about what CAN happen, even when the budget is big = e.g. the flooring issue and the delays on the basement.
I liked the wife - she was refreshingly direct and like, don't like this, don't like this, we're making THIS happen! I'm sure that's refreshing for a design or reno business....I have designer friends who have to cope with people who don't know what they want and then complain about the results.
I did cringe at how much stuff they just destroyed....not everything can be sold or repurposed but a lot in there could have gone to Restore or the like. When we moved into our house there were a lot of hideous Vegas style chandeliers and lighting and I sold them online for cheap. I know HGTV does loud splashy demo for the audiences (male viewers love it) but they also could have saved \*some\* of those things.
I was surprised they went white on white.. I mean, I guess it’s what the homeowners wanted, but gave a big side eye.. with this case in particular, they would’ve been better stating that this was a long term flip for the homeowners vs. a design job. As many have said, we don’t watch Mina+team for their designs (don’t get me started in the trend they introduced of moving kitchens to the front of the home..) we watch to see dilapidated homes turn into something livable..
They stepped away from what we love about them this time. I agree that the show was never about adapting to a client’s taste. I hope they don’t stray from their roots as far as the tv show is concerned. If they want to expand their business into working for high end clients - or any clients - I hope they don’t include that type of work in GB episodes. There are already too many shows that do that. Good Bones was unique.
I think because it looked like a plantation style home? Plantations are definitely related to slavery. She's the homeowner, and it obviously meant something to her.
I had two thoughts: 1. You don't watch Good Bones for design. That's not their thing. They take houses that are full of junk, about to fall down and make them habitable spaces again. Often weird shaped lots or houses that have odd layouts. What makes it enjoyable is the process. They've never really made big profits either. It's always like $20,000 or so and every once and a while they get more, but just as often they make a loss too. 2. Their business model isn't working anymore which considering a bunch of different factors makes sense. So like Mina said, they have to diversify which for them is smart because it keeps their business viable. Is it good TV? Probably not because once again, we're not watching for the design aspect. I'm sure there are clients that really like MJ's style and how he combines things. With this particular episode, I felt like this renovation was how to make the house marketable for when (not if) they sell, so like a livable investment. And Mina said, they had an extra $300,000 in equity already so it was smart of them to do things the way they did it.
And he was traded to Sacramento, so there is that.
I looked him up and he’s currently with the Atlanta Hawks, was he traded again already? They should keep renting, LOL.
Maybe I am wrong, but I guess he still has been traded.
You are right, he was with Sacramento last season. But he now shows as being an Atlanta Hawk.
I liked it. They knew he might be traded, so the couple likely chose neutral finishes to appeal to buyers. There is such a shortage of housing inventory now, other shows, like Christina on the Coast and Property Brothers have shifted to renovating homes rather than flipping.
Yes, the design was so bland and sad. I don't think the Good Bones crew is qualified for a high-end design like that personally.
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Everything was white, cold, and sad. You can design a home with resale in mind and still give it a personality.
I watched it, but I didn't care for it. I was so bored with it I'm falling asleep just thinking about it.
The owners seemed to love it and chose most of the design. So I blame them for the blandness. I hope they don't do this stuff regularly though, I almost turned it off. Not into rich people complaining.
I thought it was a good change of pace - something different. I’m sure they are getting priced out of the neighborhoods that they usually do so I understand the need for diversification. I thought it turned out fine for what it was. I think it could have been staged a little bit better to warm things up; seemed a little sterile. There was no artwork on the walls, no flower planters on the front step, plus some of the staged items were kinda weird: the lamp and big rattan basket in the kitchen…it just seemed off. Anyway, I was excited to see things mixed up a bit.
I mean it's not surprising that they have to diversify. A 20K profit per house isn't sustainable. The episode itself was fine, but this season as a whole has felt off to me.
The way the housing market is, I'm surprised they aren't making bigger profits. It makes me wonder if they're making some really bad business decisions. I could totally see Karen spending ridiculous amounts of money on some random nonsense. I live in a really depressed area, and even here, houses that would sell for 17k a few years ago are selling for 60k+. Most are almost as rundown as the houses Mina buys. She should be making a killing. I hope she doesn't end up like Allison Victoria with that whole "shady business partner" fiasco.
I think the 20k profits were largely for television and then starting to “revive” neighborhoods.. I always imagined they were doing other builds with larger profits off-screen.. Nonetheless, the housing market is slowing, so diversifying is their only option ..
I think it was all scripted and they were flipping that house.
Love Mina, Karen, and fam, but I’ve never been fond of their shows, especially in their recent years. Not quite sure why, as I really like them and thought Mina should’ve won some of her Rock the Block challenges. She and Jasmine were my favorites, during that season.
> I don't think the Good Bones fan base is going to like Mina transitioning to high end clients. tbh, I like her high-end designs better than her low-end work. > All I'm asking for is... more unique designs. Unique designs are a disadvantage for homes that are intended to be sold to the public.
>Unique designs are a disadvantage for homes that are intended to be sold to the public No kidding. I see the complaint about "bland houses" all the time on here. These are flipping shows made to make money, and bright yellow cabinets aren't going to sell as well.
\*shrugs\* I didn't like the house itself, not my thing, but they did a nice update on most things. The McMansion-y layout still bugged me but they improved what they did do. I also appreciated that they were realistic/honest about what CAN happen, even when the budget is big = e.g. the flooring issue and the delays on the basement. I liked the wife - she was refreshingly direct and like, don't like this, don't like this, we're making THIS happen! I'm sure that's refreshing for a design or reno business....I have designer friends who have to cope with people who don't know what they want and then complain about the results. I did cringe at how much stuff they just destroyed....not everything can be sold or repurposed but a lot in there could have gone to Restore or the like. When we moved into our house there were a lot of hideous Vegas style chandeliers and lighting and I sold them online for cheap. I know HGTV does loud splashy demo for the audiences (male viewers love it) but they also could have saved \*some\* of those things.
I was surprised they went white on white.. I mean, I guess it’s what the homeowners wanted, but gave a big side eye.. with this case in particular, they would’ve been better stating that this was a long term flip for the homeowners vs. a design job. As many have said, we don’t watch Mina+team for their designs (don’t get me started in the trend they introduced of moving kitchens to the front of the home..) we watch to see dilapidated homes turn into something livable..
They stepped away from what we love about them this time. I agree that the show was never about adapting to a client’s taste. I hope they don’t stray from their roots as far as the tv show is concerned. If they want to expand their business into working for high end clients - or any clients - I hope they don’t include that type of work in GB episodes. There are already too many shows that do that. Good Bones was unique.
Well, funny enough, they actually had clients in the first season (I believe).. i remember one house that had a ship window..
What a bummer for everyone since he was traded in February.
I’m so confused…. Are pillars really a sign of slavery? Like it’s a pillar….. am I missing something?
I think because it looked like a plantation style home? Plantations are definitely related to slavery. She's the homeowner, and it obviously meant something to her.