Carlin and Evan Stewart found their dream home and are officially moving. Two weeks after Navy Stewart's birth, the Stewarts' realtor, Zach Bates, forwarded a listing for a house. They toured it the following morning and made an offer that was accepted later that night. Carlin and Evan share all the details in their latest YouTube video.
Wow! How tone deaf to post something like that when millions of Americans are struggling to buy food! Not very Christian!
ReplyDeleteI agree @9:39. It's a flaunt of new wealth and while it seems fun for them, it seems tacky to others with more sense. "Nouveau riche" is what you call them. They don't know what to do other than show it off. They have no idea how tasteless that can be. They're young and think they're having "influencer" fun like they see others doing.
DeleteI wholeheartedly AGREE! I was blasted on their YouTube page for sharing similar thoughts!
DeleteThe Lord blessed them with this new home. How do you know they are not helping behind the scenes with those in need. We are not to advertise when we help others Matthew 6:2-4 says that when you help someone, you should not announce it with trumpets like hypocrites do, but rather do it so that your "left hand does not know what your right hand is doing". The emphasis is on giving glory to God, who sees what is done in secret and will reward it.
DeleteHow do you know that they are not helping others and just not speaking on it? The Lord blessed them with this house. Give in secret: Instead of making a show of your generosity, the Bible encourages you to perform acts of kindness in secret, so that your giving is between you and God.
Delete@8:22 If you expect "blessings" for doing the right things done in secret, it kind of takes the starch out of those actions, IMO. There are countless people who do good in this world, without thought of any personal gain or reward, and they aren't living in the lap of luxury.
DeleteNothing like showing your millions made off the backs of their children.
ReplyDeleteI wish I could come up with 1.3 million for a mansion due to “postpartum” brain. Sheesh..what malarkey.
ReplyDeleteAgreed. Talk about mumbo-jumbo word salad. The amount of spiritual gaslighting ( we just prayed and God dropped a 1.3 million mansion in our laps…Carlin has postpartum brain so we didn’t know what we were doing) yuck!! The saying liar liar pants on🔥🔥 is coming to mind
DeleteI actually counted. 7 times. They used the excuse of Carlin having no accountability because of being postpartum 7 times. This whole video was cringy. I am not in any way jealous. They clearly have enough money to consider, put in an offer, and purchase a home over a million dollars. That’s their business. But, the “this is just so crazy/Carlin has postpartum brain/“ comes across as very childish. Be mature about it.
DeleteOh come on now, haven't we all bought $1.3M houses while our pregnancy hormones were still raging??! At least it wasn't a yacht, the way I bought. Still regretting that. It takes up so much of the pool that we can't use the jet skis there any more, the ones we bought after the twins were born.
Delete6:56!! You win! Best answer yet..lol!
DeleteMaybe Carlin shouldn't be trusted taking care of a baby with such a severe case of brain fog. She's apt to put the baby down and forget where, while busy signing for a mansion.
DeleteI hope they’re investing some of their money and have a good financial planner. Interest in them may not last forever. I hope they have a realistic view of their future life. Carlin dresses like she’s ready to hit the runway. It’s amazing how worldly most of this crew has become.
ReplyDelete@11:27 No kidding. They have a hard future ahead of them when the kids grow a bit and refuse to be on camera, or when businesses don't find them so cute for product promotion. Then what skills will they have to work to keep that mansion heated, cooled, the lights on, the yard maintained, the house cleaned, and the taxes paid? I can see them needing to downsize later or selling some of that land. Kids that age have no concept of retirement or disability needs either. That could hit them someday like an oncoming train.
DeleteThat big old house is going to cost a fortune to maintain and that social medial money won't last forever. They'll both need good 6-figure steady jobs after that income stream dries up. Think they realize that? Or will they further sell out the easy way by wrangling a book deal or child modeling deal or something? Lotsa luck. I think they're in over their heads, for all the wrong reasons.
DeleteI concur!
DeleteMe too!!
DeleteI think we can all understand Carlin’s comment of “needing” at least 2 more children. Those children are highly profitable to Mommy and Daddy.
ReplyDeleteSelling your children’s childhood so “God” can drop a million dollar mansion in your lap?? Not sure what Gospel they are following….
ReplyDeleteExactly… thank you!
DeleteWhat a heartbreak it is that we have veered so far away from true Christianity that “Christian” parents sell their children’s privacy, their autonomy, their very childhoods to call it God dropping a mansion in their laps. No, Carlin and Evan. Layla, Zade, and Navy paid for that mansion with their childhood.
ReplyDeleteThey've forgotten where they came from. You should never forget that and what your money can do and should be doing now for others. When you get to heaven, you're not going to be judged on how big your house was, what car you drove, or what brand your diaper bag was. You're going to be judged on what sort of genuinely altruistic life you led and how you did your best to help others. I hope Carlin grows up and realizes that someday. Right now she's in some sort of giddy adolescent-with-allowance phase and has forgotten. Matthew 6:19
ReplyDeleteI don't think we're judged by our works in heaven, but I think Carlin's habit of conspicuous consumption is rather annoying. I wonder if she'll "need" a bigger and better house if she has another baby.
Delete@11:57 From everything I've heard about the afterlife told by people who have had near-death experiences, you have a life review and you will be shown what you did right and what you did wrong.
DeleteYou made the money, it’s up to you how you spend it. It’s exciting to buy a new home and it’s common to share that exciting news. Sorry the commenters are choosing to take out their frustrations on you.
ReplyDeleteCommenters don’t care if THEY ( Carlin and Evan) made the money. They didn’t. Their children’s privacy did. That’s what people find appalling.
DeleteIt seems like only yesterday they were saying "We bought a house"! Then they added a in ground pool and hot tub and landscape and outdoor play set for kids etc. etc.! Now they are moving to million dollar mansion home! She closed her clothing store ! You make that much money on social media sharing you life? Boy were we born in the wrong generation where we had to both work to afford a house and just one car!! What an blessed life they have and trip to foreign countries and Disney cruises!
ReplyDeleteDid you mean to say that Layla and Zade bought them that house?
ReplyDeleteWhat wordly people these 2 are. Thought they were suppose to help others but they show off constantly. Shame on them.
ReplyDelete@9:15 When you've been raised the way Carlin was, you think everything like that is fresh and new and OK. You were never taught to discern things properly. Never exposed to alternate opinions. Never allowed to challenge the family norm. Never given the chance to do crazy things your parents could use as teaching moments (important part of childhood!). Never shown which worldly things were harmless and which could get you in trouble. Add cameras and fast money and it all gets jumbled up into one big ball of excitement. I'm sure she thinks that if she frames it all as coming from God, then there can't be anything wrong with it. Wrong! She might realize this someday, and I pity the embarrassment and mental struggle that will bring her.
DeleteHow do you know they're not helping others? If they helped others and filmed it, then people would question their motives. They can't win. Do people tell you how to spend your money? Do you tell your friends and family how to spend theirs?
DeleteI for one don't have to tell friends and family how to spend their money because they're all sensible people. But if I saw them doing something crazy, I'd speak up. Wouldn't you, 5:50? I'd especially question elderly family members if they suddenly spent $1.3M, since the elderly are often victims of scams.
DeleteHer brother sent Evan the listing. He got a great commission out of it at that price. It’s a little sad to me because I remember her profile saying at one time “more of Jesus less of me” as her tagline. Unfortunately in the social media world it is all about the influencers and is very worldly. However, they need to go to God about that to discern. I wish they would use their influence to really share Jesus’s teachings rather than shout outs. They could do so much with it. You look at her sister Erin’s page and it really is all about the Lord. I love their little family but it is sure a complete 180 from when I watched the Bates show. Kelly and Gil have done a wonderful job with their kiddos. No scandals with that crew.
DeleteIf anyone even thinks about saying "You're just jealous!" please read these comments and think about it first. What are we reacting to? Having a big house, or parents who think it's fine to have their children's lives and privacy be their principal source of income? Have we learned nothing since the days of child labor in Victorian times and 1930's Hollywood?
ReplyDeleteI agree with your comment. I don’t think anyone who cares about their own children would have any jealousy.
DeleteI watched their Youtube "explaining" why they bought such a mansion type home. Evan admitted that he is an investor with his money, he said, stocks/bonds S & P 500 and real estate. That's a good thing for the future but it still doesn't add up to me. If they were shown living a more frugal lifestyle these past years of marriage, it MIGHT may a bit more sense, but these two have shown themselves spending and spending all they can with their trips/cars/ clothing, toys, electric cars, pool/ putting green, amusement parks, etc. Just how much cash can Evan have made with his investments while living the "high life" all these years? It still doesn't add up. Another note from the video, they both said that they want to host all of their families and have asked their parents to move in with them in this large home. It supports the suspicion that they just can't be comfortable being alone together. They seem to constantly need other people around or activities to distract them from each other. Not a good situation. The best house in the neighborhood? Not what an investor does.
ReplyDeleteParents moving in with kids under the same roof can be disastrous! Do they seriously want their parents to give up their own homes, privacy, and freedom to live in this new house as what - built-in babysitters or more content creators? Carlin and Evan are totally out of touch with reality, "post-pregnancy brain" or not.
DeleteWasn't this house flipped from a year ago? Who wants to buy someone's flip. That's not a good investment. There are often hidden problems and cut corners in flips that are purposely covered up to save money. The only person who did well with this transaction was the one who got rid of the house and laughed all the way to the bank. The fact that Carlin's offer was accepted so quickly should tell you something.
DeleteI think when talking about Parents might ving in with them, they are referring to later in life when their parents need more care. Many adults have their parents move in with them when they're older to provide care and attention. Regarding his investments, it's pretty presumptuous for anyone to assume they know what others can afford and that stuff doesn't seem to add up. And for that matter, how many of us confront our friends and families asking for explanations and giving our opinions concerning their spending. I doubt many of us do, if any of us, and I seriously doubt it's done to the extent that is on these message boards.
Delete10:55 How many of our friends and families show off their wealth constantly like these people do? How many take expensive vacations, buy expensive cars, and buy huge houses, all in the same short period? I would certainly question them if they started to do that.
Delete@10:55 Who in their 20's buys a house so that someday they can take care of their parents there? First of all you're assuming your parents will need that kind of care and not some step or steps up. Second you're assuming you will want to be the caregivers in years to come, or will be physically and emotionally able. To base a house purchase on that now is ridiculous. Like buying a school bus in your 20's because someday you might have enough kids to fill it.
DeleteFacts - Gil & Kelly are only 59 and 60 years old with 7 children still living at home. I don't believe even one of their children moved out before they were married (alright by me). If they need some help in their 80's - that is 20 years away ! This is also assuming they spoke with them about this life changing offer which would be in the way distant future.
DeleteAny comment by them (really alluding to the size of their new home) should just been along the lines of - no matter how many of the family comes for a visit we can accomodate.
I think they go so much backlash because of the amount of the house they decided to say something about their parents possibly living there. I think it makes both of them feel better. I’m surprised neither of their parents questioned this move. I would have to speak up if it was my kids. Of course it would be their decision but at least I would know I didn’t stay quiet. I think it’s all for show & it’s sad!
DeleteSo disappointed in their actions lately.
ReplyDeleteWhat does Evan do to make a living? Does he have a job? How in the world do these Bates kids afford the lifestyle they live? Sorry, I don't believe the show paid that well.
ReplyDeletei don't understand it either. Evan has never had any sort of job that they mentioned so I have no idea how they support this lifestyle.
DeleteCarlin and Evan like all the Bates on Youtube have monetised channels, they make their money from sponsors, clicks and comments...same goes for Instagram. Most of the content is about the kids which goes the sane for Travis and Katie, Lawson and Tiffany and Trace and Ryker.
DeleteLayla, Zade and Navy Kate's hard work got Evan and Carlin their dream mansion.
I believe he edits for him and Carlin’s YouTube channel plus a few of the other family member’s channels. I think most of their money comes from social media. The problem is that definitely won’t last forever
DeleteIt's all very mysterious. Evan has no known job so they seem to be living well beyond their means.
DeleteYou all realize social media is a big big money maker. Every time they make a video promoting something it’s 2-15k. YouTube earns between 2-10k a week. Anytime someone buys something from an affiliate link earns them money. A conservative guess is they bring home minimum 20k a month. Probably closer to 30-40k a month. Those trips Dubai and Disney was sponsored. They are actually very savvy in the way they earn and they are free to spend it as they see fit.
Delete@9:59 Well then sell your kids' privacy if that's your thing, but how about living modestly, refusing to be advertisers for sponsors, and giving generously to some worthy causes? What's with Christian conservatives suddenly loving Disney, too? That doesn't add up.
DeleteIf you’re so Nobel. I hope you don’t support watching kids in any movie. Don’t support schools that post about the children in their schools. They aren’t selling their kids. They are living life and documenting it. You seem to have an opinion that won’t and shouldn’t be heard. You are not them and they will do what they see fit.
DeleteI think this display of their wealth is abit much for people who market themselves as Christians humbly serving God. Hope they are happy.
ReplyDeleteI can't watch them. Too shallow and materialistic and VERY FAKE
ReplyDeleteWhat kind of work ethic example are you providing your kids? They are growing up with the most unrealistic view of what “real life” looks like. Sad.
ReplyDeleteAll the cruel comments are unnecessary. I'm sorry your family is judged so harshly.
ReplyDeleteI guess we can expect a few books in about 20 years from the children talking about their childhood trauma being the cash cow for Carlin and Evan.
ReplyDeleteIt was nice to hear this young couple is using their equity on their current home to buy a larger home to accommodate entertaining their extended family and friends. It sounds like they are getting a lot of home for the money. In California you could get a two or three bedroom home for that price. We all can choose how we use our home equity value. Many years ago we chose to use our home equity to buy another home by securing a second mortgage. We quickly paid off the second mortgage, now our children will inherit two homes instead of one. It sounds like this young couple is wise in their investments, with the money God has provided for them. For most of us, a home is our greatest investment.
ReplyDeleteTaking out a second mortgage is a gamble. If either or both of you had gotten sick or lost your jobs, both houses could have been in default and then nobody would inherit anything. Also, houses can be money pits with repairs, taxes, insurance, etc. (all of which go up), and in many markets a house can depreciate instead of appreciate. You were lucky it worked out in your case but it's not something any financial planner would suggest for the "greatest investment." Our house is not that. Our investment portfolio is. Our paid-for house is an afterthought (had to have somewhere to live) and someday could bring in some sort of cash. But we never counted on it, so that's why we saved and invested for 35 years. That nest egg is sitting there making money for us daily and nobody has to fix its roof or water heater. Most investments double in value about every 7 years. Houses don't.
Delete11:50 taking a second mortgage is only a gamble if the individuals do not have a nest egg earning money and they live in an undesirable area that will not profit them. Having two homes paid off and taking a $60,000.00 investment to over two million is a good enough investment for me.
DeleteYou know that famous retirement community in FL? The resale values of their homes have dropped in 2025 with most houses losing 2% to 7%. That's negative return on an investment and seniors are getting trapped in homes they can't sell with home values that are dropping. Same thing is happening in other housing markets. At least with money invested in something other than a house, you can move it when the signs show a market downturn or correction. You can't move a house.
DeleteLovely house. Perfert for family sleepovers.
ReplyDeleteI wish they could show how they are helping others with their money. Everyone likes nice things but oh my gosh their consumerism seems ridiculous lately. The house, their pool, their Disney cruise etc. It almost seems like they aren’t content unless they are consuming something. Something seems off
ReplyDeleteIf you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all!
ReplyDeleteIf Carlin and Evan don’t want people to talk about them then they shouldn’t put their lives on the internet for public consumption.
DeleteI think whatever blessings the Lord has given to the Bates and Duggar families is wonderful. These families are giving Praise to God when they talk about these blessings and I mean the blessings for their health as well. All of you bashing them about their blessings and how you don't have, perhaps you should be happy for them rather than jealous. I am 68 years old and have never had these kind of blessings but, I am grateful for what I do have. Let's Praise God!!
ReplyDeleteI have never been sold on the idea that a loving and just god showers "blessings" on some, but not others.
DeleteNobody is jealous. Period. Nobody is jealous of bragging and being irresponsible with money. Everybody is concerned enough to be pointing this out. People your age should be well aware of how bad it is to make financial mistakes when young and how having bad spending habits and counting on fleeting incomes will ripple through the years.
DeleteHer parents need to give her a talking to. Unless they think this is OK too, and then they're all in trouble.
ReplyDeleteShe’s a WOMAN in her 30’s ppl!! PULEEZ!! She doesn’t require “talking to’s” from her parents.thats for teens & kids.
DeleteNo one ever talks about the pool. I don’t think I would ever have a pool or pond with young children living there. Yes I have children and I love water, still it’s too big of a risk. That is worrisome, the pool….
ReplyDeleteI agree. Everyone is going to say "oh they'll be careful" or "oh they'll fence it off," but little children are impossible to watch constantly. You will turn your back at some point whether you mean to or not. It only takes 2 seconds for a child to defeat a barrier. You can also forget to latch gates. The more kids and "post-partum" brain you have, the more likely something bad is to happen. You hear stories like that every summer...
DeleteYou are speaking from experience probably…I get, it since we have unfortunately known of children who have drowned in a pool. They seem like responsible adults so I would think they would get a custom child proof fence that encompasses the pool. Also, speaking from experience those steps going up to the home and the staircase give me concern. They are so creative, that concern has probably been addressed. We haven’t seen the whole floor plan, there could be another way down the second floor.
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