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Hosted by Suzanne Whang, the show takes viewers behind the scenes as individuals, couples and families learn what to look for and decide whether or not a home is meant for them. Focusing on the emotional experience of finding and purchasing a new home, each episode follows a prospective buyer and real estate agent through the home-buying process, from start to finish.
2000
A couple shops for a bigger house for their growing family. Host: Suzanne Whang.
A woman looks for a dog-friendly home. Host: Suzanne Whang.
A family looks for a new home in their current neighborhood. Host: Suzanne Whang.
An interior designer seeks a new domicile that he can redesign to match his style. Host: Suzanne Whang.
A couple seek a home on the West Coast. Host: Suzanne Whang.
An artist seeks a home with a nice view and enough room to hang her paintings. Host: Suzanne Whang.
A 29-year-old man searches for a house that will fit him, his camping gear, three bicycles and tools.
A woman looks for a house by the beach.
A family seeks a home close to a body of water. Host: Suzanne Whang.
A couple looks for a home with a guest house or a detached garage to serve as a studio for the husband, and an extra room to serve as an office for the wife. Host: Suzanne Whang.
A single dad searches for a new home that will fit him and his two daughters.
A realtor helps a young couple find a home.
A couple enjoys fixing up houses.
2000
A family with preteen children is ready to trade in apartment living for their dream home in a quiet neighborhood. They've got an extensive wishlist, though, especially for a competitive market.
High school sweethearts live in a gated community, where they enjoy having a sense of security and camaraderie with their neighbors. Now they need more space for their growing careers, but want the same feeling of community.
Stacy and Brian Jarnagin are newlyweds who are gearing up to buy their first home. They're looking for a home with a lot of character and old-world charm, but with modern, updated comforts.
An animator and his family relocated for a job opportunity. After giving their new city a trial run, they've decided to make the move permanent by buying a home.
A single woman who's tired of paying rent, but is priced out of the single-family home market, is considering either a duplex or fourplex. She's also debating becoming a landlord and a first-time homeowner at the same time.
A family of four loves the seaside neighborhood where they currently rent a home, but with prices rising and very few properties for sale, finding their dream house might be a challenge.
A real estate agent just sold his own house to some of his favorite clients--without telling his wife! Now he must find a new home for his family and he's got to do it fast.
A young executive has been renting a duplex with a roommate for a year and it has become a bit cramped for both of them. He needs space to work at home, but at an affordable price.
A young family has outgrown their tiny two bedroom apartment. They're looking for a home with more space and a backyard with space for their two children to play.
A couple with burgeoning careers needs more space, for home offices and to start a family. They love their Spanish-style home and their neighborhood, so they're looking for a similar but larger home in a competitive market.
Newlyweds are struggling to find a place for all their wedding gifts in their tiny apartment and have decided it's time to find a bigger home.
The Shatskys have lived in their current home for 11 years, but have finally outgrown their limited space. They love their neighborhood, but finding something large enough and affordable will be a challenge.
A pair of young medical professionals have been married for five years, but their studies have prevented them from buying their own home. Now they are both ready to find a bigger home with enough space for two offices.
1999
First-time homebuyers search for a home in time to welcome their baby.
A recently divorced woman looks to downsize to a smaller space.
A couple gets a new realtor to help them look for a new house.
Disappointed at home prospects, newlyweds get some help from his parents.
Bi-coastal commuters decide to put down roots on the West Coast.
Three generations of women look to share a new home in the city.
A family of four looks for a move-in ready home with room to grow.
A divorced father decides to bridge the distance to his two young children.
A single man from Spain gets an education in American real estate market.
Parents living in Germany move home to the US to be close to children.
A downsizing couple scouts for a loft space in the heart of the city.
A Tennessee couple struggles with housing prices in Southern California.
A couple is looking for their 11th home in 14 years.
Renters hope to finally buy a house in a neighborhood they can afford.
A couple employs a realtor after struggling to find an affordable home.
A 19-year-old man faces obstacles while trying to buy his first home.
Couple hopes to find compromise between apartment living and a costly home.
Retirees trade 27 years of maintenance for bike riding along the beach.
Newlyweds attempt to outbid a prospective buyer for their perfect home.
A family of four has outgrown their current house and decides to build.
A family must find a move-in-ready home before Dad leaves on business.
A couple ditches his bachelor pad condo for a place with room to grow.
A couple debates making an offer on a home they viewed once in the dark.
A bachelor wants to downsize to maintenance-free in his neighborhood.
A couple wants to buy a larger home with a maintenance-free yard.
A physically disabled woman searches for an accessible condo by the sea.
2002
2001
When a single man's elderly mother came to live with him, he knew he needed more space. He loves his neighborhood, though, so the two of them are looking for a home with two master suites and a swimming pool in the same area. Episode #401 for comments or questions shown in the episode.
Brian Lau thought he had found the perfect home for himself and his pot-bellied pig, Mu Shu. But Brian's landlord has decided to sell the home, so Brian's in search of a big backyard outside and a bachelor pad inside. Episode #402 for comments or questions shown in the episode.
Newlyweds have been in their townhouse since they were married last year, but they don't have much control over decorating and upgrading. Now they are ready to look for their own home with a nice-sized backyard and a laundry room. Episode #403 for comments or questions shown in the episode.
A family of four needs room to grow, so they're looking to double their square footage in a new turnkey home. Episode #404 for comments or questions shown in the episode.
A busy executive in a big city is ready to buy a house she can relax in at the end of the day. She wants to be in a beach community and her perfect house must have a view. Episode #405 for comments or questions shown in the episode.
Newlyweds are finally ready to move out of his father's garage apartment and into a home of their own. They want to live closer to their jobs in the city and have more modern amenities. Episode #406 for comments or questions shown in the episode.
A family with two growing boys is ready to leave their two bedroom apartment. They're looking for a house that will give their active boys some breathing room inside and out. Episode #408 for comments or questions shown in the episode.
A young couple is searching for their first home. Their current townhouse showcases the couple's unique sense of decorating--something they'd like to have in their new home. But they don't want to sacrifice space for style. Episode #409 for comments or questions shown in the episode.
Although they like their two-bedroom apartment, a couple wants to find a home with more room in a quieter neighborhood. Their budget, however, has made it difficult to find a house--especially in such a competitive market. Episode #410 for comments or questions shown in the episode.
A family of five has outgrown their current condo. They'd like to find a home with three bedrooms, an updated kitchen and a backyard. They'd also like to stay in their neighborhood, but space is at a premium in their price range. Episode #411 for comments or questions shown in the episode.
Malinda Trimble has been renting a small guesthouse for nearly a year. She loves the home's seclusion and its close proximity to the city, but now she'd like to buy a home with space to entertain space and a view. Episode #412 for comments or questions shown in the episode.
Active grandparents are looking for a substantially larger home to accommodate their five grown children and seven grandchildren. They like the quaint charm of older homes, but want a move-in ready house. Episode #407 for comments or questions shown in the episode.
A single mother and her four children live in a spacious home on eight acres of land. She'd like something with less upkeep that's closer to the city, but is open-minded about architectural style. Episode #413 for comments or questions shown in the episode.
2003
After years of costal living, an active couple decides the beach life isn't for them and searches for a new home further inland.
A single woman is ready to purchase her own home, and despite her limited budget, she's looking for a place with all the extras.
After years of saving, a single man is finally ready to buy his first home, and his grandmother is also his real estate agent.
When it comes to finding their new home, a couple knows exactly what they want, and it includes a swimming pool and enough space for a music and fitness studio.
High school sweethearts are ready to buy their first home in the neighborhood where they grew up together.
An engaged couple searches for the perfect place to start their lives together.
The big island of Hawaii is the ultimate vacation spot, but a retired couple wants to stay for good if they can find the right house.
After meeting, a couple spent several months traveling around the world, and now they've decided it's time to stop living out of a suitcase.
With their growing family squeezed into a small home, a couple decides it's time to move on and find a larger home that's in their budget.
With their wedding a few weeks away, and engaged couple doesn't have much time to find their first home together.
A couple have given themselves only two days to find a home on the water with plenty of privacy in St. Petersburg, Florida.
A single mother is ready to leave her cramped duplex behind and find a new house in Detroit.
A couple who remodeled their current home has realized it's too small, so now they're looking for something larger that has wow factor.
Ready to start a family, a Chicago couple searches for a new home in a kid-friendly neighborhood in the north side of the city.
A Navy commander and his wife have only a few weeks to find a new home before he reports for duty in Charleston, South Carolina.
A couple with two growing kids and an expanding car collection need more room, but finding a larger home in their budget will be a challenge.
A real estate agent and her husband are tired of renting and ready to own their own home.
A couple who both work in finance made a miscalculation when they sold their old home before finding a new one in Tampa, Florida.
A couple from South Africa is ready to purchase a home and plant some roots in Charleston, South Carolina.
A couple is ready for the next phase of their life together in Portland, Oregon, and that means a larger home in the suburbs that's baby friendly.
Seeking solitude away from downtown Seattle, a couple looks for a quiet island home just across the Puget Sound.
A modern family loves their historic home in Ridgefield, Connecticut, but with three young boys, it's time for a bigger home.
An engaged New York couple needs more space and they need it fast, and they're hoping to find a new place before their wedding day.
A couple searches the San Francisco Bay Area for a new house with an old-fashioned sense of style.
A single woman has been renting a tiny apartment in downtown Chicago, and now she's ready to buy a place to call her own.
Moving to Anchorage, Alaska, was a dream come true for a couple, and now they need to find a permanent home large enough for their family.
2002
2004
A couple with two growing kids are ready to leave their small, noisy apartment behind and find a quiet home with enough room to live in peace.
A couple has grown tired of apartment living, and they have trouble compromising, so finding the right home they can both agree on will be a challenge.
A single man with the ultimate bachelor pad is now searching for a house that's big enough for a family.
A couple learns that finding a house is a high-stakes gamble in Las Vegas, Nevada.
A single woman with a home-based business is ready to leave apartment living behind and purchase her first home that's worthy for her pets.
A newlywed couple's one bedroom apartment is becoming an impossibly tight squeeze, so now they're ready to dive into their very first house hunt.
After years of renting, a couple and their daughter are enthusiastic about leaving their apartment and purchasing their first home.
A bachelor is on the hunt for the ultimate pad. He's currently living in a house he inherited from his father and wants to downsize into a smaller place. He's looking for a two-car garage, a space for boxing and a yard for his dog.
A couple is on a mission to purchase a home that tops their fabulous penthouse rental.
With two boys and two home-based businesses, a couple's starter house has become too small, and now they need a new home with a lot more room.
A savvy realtor bought a huge mansion as an investment, but it never felt like home, so now she's ready to downsize and find a place that's right for her.
A couple quickly learns that their small house is no longer working, so now their top priority is to find a bigger house.
A couple loves living in the heart of Chicago, but with their family expanding, their urban lifestyle needs more room and a baby-friendly boost.
2003
A family seeks a bigger home with a nice backyard.
A couple who wants to start a family is motivated to find a new home.
A family searches for a budget-friendly home in a beach community.
With their second child on the way, a couple wants to move from their two-bedroom condo to a larger space.
Looking for a fixer-upper with enough room for antiques, grading papers and working on craftsmen projects.
A couple who lives in a two-bedroom apartment with their daughter wants to buy a larger dwelling in the same neighborhood.
A couple wants to move from their townhouse to a single-family home but stay in the same neighborhood.
A woman searches for a new home that will accommodate her many pets.
Expectant parents seek a one-story house with at least three bedrooms and a large yard.
An architect is looking for a modern home with sleek lines.
After one year in their three-bedroom home, a family of four needs a bigger place.
Condo renters shop for a three-bedroom home with lots of natural light, a garage and a nice yard.
Couple seeks a fixer-upper with enough room for children and Finnish furniture.
2004
A family with three teenage daughters needs a larger house before cabin fever sets in.
A paralegal determines to find the home of her dreams before her 40th birthday.
A newlywed couple living in South Beach, Florida wants a home with more space.
A woman wants to trade in her beautiful condo for somewhere closer to her family and friends.
A pack rat needs a house with storage space before his wife pitches all his treasures.
Working parents want to find a larger house for their growing family.
Newlyweds battle the heat in Washington, DC's scorching real estate market with hopes of finding someplace big enough to house them and their dreams.
With a couple of months until graduation, Steve wants to find a home.
An emergency room doctor needs a bigger house to entertain her growing extended family.
A couple ready to move on to the next phase of their lives looks for a home big enough for the family they hope to create.
This mother-daughter duo set out to find a single-family home.
A couple with a lot of pets wants to move from their crowded, noisy condo to a larger home.
A couple with opposite checklists look for a home that satisfies them both.
2003
A couple looks for larger home in a community with an excellent school district.
A musician searches for a move-in ready home with a decent-sized yard.
Restoration enthusiasts with a baby on the way are looking to buy their first home.
A family searches for a home closer to work.
A couple wants to move from their apartment to a two-bedroom, Spanish-style home.
A couple with a baby boy wants to move into a family-friendly neighbourhood.
Newlyweds look for a two-bedroom fixer-upper in their current neighbourhood.
Feeling claustrophobic in her apartment with her two dogs, a woman looks for a three-bedroom home.
A couple searches for a three-bedroom home in their current neighbourhood.
A couple looks for a three-bedroom house that is close to the beach.
Newlyweds with a big family want to retire to Phoenix in a bigger home with a pool that overlooks a golf course.
An engaged couple is looking for a three-bedroom home near the beach before their wedding.
A native of Costa Rica searches for a historic brownstone townhouse in New York City.
A couple searches for a home in the neighbourhood that they currently live in.
A woman searches for a new home in Atlanta.
A couple who lives with their 2-year-old son in a Seattle apartment needs more space because they are expecting triplets.
An Arizona couple gives themselves one weekend to shop online for a home in Tampa, Fla.
A couple looks for a home close to the Jersey shore.
A pediatrician searches for the perfect home.
A couple searches for a family-friendly home in the suburbs of Boston.
A bachelor looks for a house that will fit into his future plans.
A single father looks for a more spacious oceanfront home in Miami.
Helped by a colleague, a Dallas real estate agent seeks a new home for himself.
A couple looks for a home in suburban Boston.
A man looks for a larger home in the area he currently lives in.
Homeowners search for a larger home in their current neighbourhood.
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2004
Nora and Armando Santana moved into their current home just after their wedding, four years ago. This 2,000-square-foot home has served them well, but with a second child on the way they are ready to move on to something larger.
A California photographer is searching for a new home, and she enlists the help of her friend, who happens to be a realtor.
A successful chiropractor enjoys living in his modest one-bedroom apartment two blocks from the ocean. He loves the beach community and wants to find a three-bedroom home with a grassy backyard, pool and garage for his motorcycle.
Janine and John have been married for nearly two years, and have saved a lot of money by living in John's parents' home. The time has now come for them to get a place of their own since Janine is seven months pregnant.
A singer is looking to move from an apartment to a single family home.
A couple loves their rental home in the Hollywood Hills community of Laurel Canyon. They know buying in the historic area will be an uphill battle, but they want to give it a shot.
Banker Shannon Wexler and her husband David, a cinematographer, are thinking about starting a family. Before they do that, they need to take another big step--from renting to owning.
A special effects artist is about to turn 40. He's finally ready to give up the condo life and wants a midcentury modern home with a large eat-in kitchen, three bedrooms and a yard for gardening.
Two single parents are getting married and blending their families. They'll need a new house that can fit both of them and their two sons.
A teacher loves everything about her one-bedroom apartment -- the building, location and even the neighbors. She also likes collecting things, so she's looking for a major storage upgrade and a place for her pug to play.
A single woman living in the house she inherited from her grandmother is looking for new home.
An entrepreneurial couple who loves animals is looking to move from their small rental to a larger home. In a competitive housing market, they've created their own tracking system in a complicated house-hunting binder.
A college grad has been saving money by living with her parents. Between her parents, her sister and now her six-month-old baby, she's ready to break out of this full house to find a place of her own.
2004
A public relations executive has shared her modest townhome with her two energetic dogs for three years. She's looking for a three-bedroom home with a large kitchen, space for her to paint and a large yard for the dogs.
A California family of four has run out of room. With two cats, two dogs, two turtles and a bunch of boxes in the backyard, they're looking for a bigger house where they can stretch out and get comfortable.
Newlywed mortgage bankers are living in a noisy and cramped two-bedroom apartment. They are looking to make the transition and buy a house in a nice neighborhood with at least three bedrooms and lots of storage space.
A couple with two very young children sold their house and are now living in a friend's guest room. Quarters are tight and the family is more than ready to find a larger house in a quiet neighborhood.
A single photographer with a modern style needs more room for her artwork. She wants to stay in the same neighborhood, but needs a home studio and more storage space.
With two rowdy dogs and a newborn, Scott and Amy need more space as soon as possible. They're hoping to find a historic cottage in the Janes Village neighborhood of Altadena, California.
A single guy who flips houses for fun is ready to find a home to fix and keep for himself. He's looking for a project home with Mediterranean character that's close to the city.
A laid-back couple is looking for a tropical retreat to call home in California. They also want a lanai and a pool, but that's a tall order for their budget.
A family with two young children is ready to give up their close proximity to the beach for a bigger house with a backyard. They would like to find a home with more than two bedrooms and a little curb appeal.
A single doctor with two young daughters is looking to upgrade from a tiny apartment to a bigger house. She wants a new home that's close to both school and work.
A rabbi and his family are looking for a new home within walking distance of his synagogue. With two kids and a stream of visitors from his congregation, they also need a lot more space.
A couple is in the midst of a grueling house hunt, and because they currently share such a small space, they're willing to move fast on nearly any home with more room to grow.
Susan and Stephen are looking to upgrade from their old triplex to a place with three bedrooms, two baths and at least triple the square footage. She'd also prefer to be closer to the beach, but money will be tight.
2005
Justin Sloggatt runs a growing film and video production company from inside a shrinking one-bedroom apartment. Now he's on a mission to buy a house for both business and pleasure. He'll need room for all of his equipment and a small staff, plus a generous private space to unwind at the end of the day.
Ellie and Anthony Perico bought a pristine new home in the suburbs when they got married. But now, two years later, they are fed up with the long commute and miss their family and friends back in town.
Marsha Payne is a single mother of 20-something daughters Monique and Melanie, who both still live at home. Mom Marsha believes it is time for them to leave the nest and find a place of their own. Marsha's mother bought her a home when she was starting out, and now she wants to pass along that tradition to her girls.
Jill Bigelow and Gabriel Morales own a successful restaurant. They dated for several years before moving into an apartment together four years ago, but now they are ready to sign their final rent check and buy a place to call their own. While they love their current neighborhood, it is pricey, so they will have to move farther out to find a place they can afford.
Sixteen years ago Rosana and Edward Chermisqui left Brazil and moved to Beverly Hills, Calif. A few years later they bought what they thought would be a starter home. But after raising their two boys and making lots of upgrades, the Chermisquis are still there.
Mario Cunha is a successful clothing designer who moved to California from Brazil several years ago. He has outgrown the small one-bedroom apartment that doubles as an office and is ready to find a space of his own.
Kristine Sabella and Allen Yang fell in love two years ago at a local theater group. The free-spirited, young couple quickly got engaged and moved into a one-bedroom apartment while they planned for the wedding.
Megan and Mike Corcoran are ready to let go of their hip, urban loft and move to a more traditional house in the suburbs. They have grown tired of trudging down nine floors and across two city blocks to walk their dog, Dot.
Like a lot of newlyweds, Dana and Anthony Behar wanted to buy a house as soon as they were married, but because of the red-hot market, they have had to keep that dream on the back burner for the last three years.
Maricela Hurtado and Robert Marinovich are getting married soon. They currently they live in separate rooms in his parents' home, but they are intent on finding their own place before their wedding day. And they aren't willing to settle for just anything.
When Lili married Brian Lillie she became Lili Lillie--and that was just the beginning of the fun. They bought a condo, which they updated themselves, and settled into nicely with their dog, Ringo, and their collection of monkey art.
Colleen McCurdy and Armen Kaprelian want to buy a home before their wedding day. She lives with her parents, while he lives in a two-bedroom bachelor pad with Colleen's brother, Ryan. With the ceremony just 10 weeks away, the pressure's on.
Andrea Peterson and Michael Gonzales want to begin their married life together in a new home. Right now they live in two different places--he rents a town house, and she owns a condo. They are looking for a modern three-bedroom with an open flow that is closer to Peterson's work. Real estate agent Robin Zacha signs on to help the newlyweds.
2005
When Ann and Craig Turkel announced they were going to buy a vacation home in the Palm Springs area, their friends thought they were nuts. That's because this Southern California couple does not even own their primary residence in Santa Monica.
Podiatrist Frank Campo loves his top-floor two-bedroom, two-bath apartment in the historic North End neighborhood of Boston. In fact, is in the same 18th-century building as his office, which makes for a very short commute.
Retirees Linda and Tom Ahlers live in a 5,000-square-foot home in Corvallis, Oregon, just an hour and a half south of Portland.
Shelli Piva and Mitch Galerkin have always dreamed of having a cozy little vacation cottage on the coast of Northern California, but hectic work schedules and soaring prices have all but dashed their plans for a weekend getaway. But they are determined to find a weekend home near where Piva grew up, Bodega Bay.
Married five years, Wendy Ito and Bud Hum have settled nicely into their Chicago home. Their South Loop neighborhood is a mere five minutes via elevated train to their jobs downtown. It's also a dog-friendly community with plenty of places to walk their pups, Maggie and Hershey.
Stephanie and David Jeffers were drawn to the upscale Fort Worth, Texas suburb of Ridglea Hills because of its woodsy beauty and proximity to good schools. They love their traditional 2,800-square-foot ranch-style home, but they are starting to run out of space, fast.
Marji Knowles and her husband, Michael Tibbott, fell in love with Maui while on vacation and decided to move there from California's Silicon Valley. They are looking for a two-bedroom, two-bath condo with the right layout and furniture, since most homes in Hawaii come furnished. Real estate agent Donna Hansen is eager to help this couple with their search.
Noelle and Matt Beaver currently rent a home in Ft. Worth, Texas. The 1,400-square-foot home has three bedrooms, one-and-a-half baths and a spacious backyard, and is located in an older neighborhood.
Curtis Bridgeforth is a Las Vegas entertainer, who for the last 12 years, has been the lead singer of the world famous music group, The Platters. For the last two years he and the band have had a regular gig in Las Vegas, and he has been living in extended-stay hotels. But now he feels that it is time for the curtain to fall on his nomad lifestyle.
Sisters Aimee and Jennifer Ellison are searching together for their first home in southwest Minneapolis, Minn. They currently live in separate apartments in the Uptown area and have decided to put their heads and their pocketbooks together to buy a house instead of renting.
Angie and Adam Vincze recently moved their family (they have had three kids in the last five years) to Angie's hometown of Fort Worth, Texas. They are now renting a place while they adjust to their new city and look for a permanent home, but it's been three months and they still haven't found anything.
In the last six years, Texas natives Rebecca and Jason Pate have lived in four different homes. Now that the couple is ready to start a family, they want to make one final move--into a larger house in their current Austin neighborhood.
Brian Cottrell and Forrest Cain thought buying a home in Dallas was a far-off possibility, at best. But once they investigated the market, they realized their big dream was a possibility if they were willing to compromise on location and/or take a fixer-upper to get a price within their budget.
2005
Savannah, Ga., natives Dana Boyd and Tony Griffin have dreamed of buying a waterfront home all their lives, and now they are ready to make that dream come true. They are looking for a house in Richmond Hill, a marshland community just south of Savannah.
Dicky Mopper and his fiancee, Tania Doubleday, are both realtors living in Savannah, Ga. Before they get married and blend their two families and pets, they want to find a new home. They would like to stay in the Savannah and find a place with at least four bedrooms, a porch or yard for the children and pets, large kitchen and game room.
Newlyweds Veronica and Carl Morgan adore their home in their sleepy hometown of Arbutus, Md., just outside of Baltimore. But with their ever-expanding canine family, it's time to find a house with a lot more room.
With six living under one roof, a young couple's Minneapolis house has become a zoo. Now, they're looking for a new one with the privacy they need, but low ceilings may have their options coming up short.
When every view is postcard perfect, a couple struggles to pick their new slice of paradise in Maui, Hawaii.
A Florida couple's move to Minneapolis was just the first of major change in their lives. Now with a new baby, their home is way too small, and they need a new place where they can stay for good.
An outdoorsy couple is ready to buy bigger in Seattle, Washington. They want a three-bedroom house with plenty of natural light, but in Seattle's red-hot market, there might not be many available properties to choose from.
A Tennessee family is getting squeezed in their current home, so their looking for a place with space for six. With so many people to please, it will take a lot to make this big family happy.
A family of five is piled into one tiny house, and they're sharing a single, tiny bathroom. Their looking for more space in Portland, Oregon's tight market.
A baby girl has taken over her parents' home with all of her stuff. Now, Mom and Dad are searching for a new house with plenty of room to grow.
A Chicago family is fed up with their small downtown condo, but they aren't sure if they're really ready to leave city living behind.
A San Francisco couple needs more space before she enters med school. With housing prices soaring higher than the Golden Gate Bridge, they're just hoping to get what they paid for.
A Nashville Family is moving to Baltimore, but the historic homes up north are leaving them more homesick than impressed.
2006
When Oakland, California, residents Lisa and Clay Siemsen bought their home three years ago, they were carefree newlyweds. But now they have two small children and are looking for a more kid-friendly environment.
When longtime Chicago resident Barbara Correll isn't busy with graduate school or her full-time job, she's dreaming of owning her own condo. After turning 30, she decided the time was right to leave her tiny 600-square-foot apartment behind.
Joanna Littlefield and Todd Derma have six weeks until they say "I do." But with their lease up on their Chicago apartment just the day before their wedding, it's crunch time to find their first home.
New Yorkers Alexis Romer and Kevin Verronneau need more room in their tiny Upper East Side apartment. Her pack-rat habits and burgeoning jewelry business have taken over every inch of the one-bedroom place.
Stephanie and Bryan Bolick have been married for a year and now have a baby on the way, so they want to plant their feet in a new home--and soon. They currently share a 1,200-square-foot Cape Cod-style house with two rambunctious Labrador retrievers in Wilmington, NC.
Nico and David Lecon are natives of Madrid, Spain, that have recently moved to Miami Beach with their young son Alex. They love living across the street from the beach and within walking distance of everything, but their one-bedroom furnished apartment is just too small.
After Helen and Rich Green got married eight months ago, they moved into her two-bedroom, one-bath cottage-style home that was built in the 1920s. That's when they discovered that her 900-square-foot Seattle beach cottage was too small for the two of them.
Elizabeth and Brian met 18 years ago while stationed at an Air Force Base in New Mexico. Since then they have lived and traveled all over the world. Four months ago they moved to Colorado Springs with hopes of staying put for a while, but then Brian was offered an irresistible job in Phoenix.
The Logar family has had enough of rural life. Having outgrown their three-bedroom, one-bath home, they now want to find a larger place in the nearby town of Washington, Pennsylvania. Can they do it without spending more than $200,000? Real estate agents Mary Jane and Tom Sertik intend to help them do just that.
Alicia Ulrich has spent the last 25 years traveling the globe for work, and now, she's ready to play, by finding a vacation home in her favorite corner of the world: Oahu, Hawaii. Can she catch a break in a pricey market, or will she wipe out? Real estate agent Robin Stephens Rohr signs on to assure that doesn't happen.
Carrie Morgan is moving to Nashville to start her residency in pediatrics, and she needs to find a place to live. She only has six weeks to find a house, move all of her things from her parents' house in Kentucky and get settled before reporting for duty as a doctor. Real estate agent Scott Evans sets out to show her as many places as he can in the short time frame.
Barbara Meyer and Nelson Cysneros are a young, fun-loving couple with lots of spunk. Along with their 13-year-old daughter Katie, they have been living in a 1,000-square-foot San Diego condo for two years now.
For the past five years, IT specialist Nick Marulli and his partner firefighter/paramedic Tim Bennett have shared a three-bedroom, one-and-a-half bath home in Crofton, Maryland, a suburb 20 miles outside of Baltimore.
Professional book editor Brenda Copeland has been living in her pint-size, 300-square-foot apartment on the Upper East Side of Manhattan for eight years. Sharing the space with her two roommates, cats, Chester and Spanky has not been easy, and using her sofa bed as a guest room leaves her virtually no room.
Gerarda Shields and Bill Taylor are a young New York couple who are ready to take the next step in their relationship and buy their first place together. Though the couple loves spending time with each other, the three hours of commuting between their two places has just become too much.
After living in New York for several years, voice-over artist Yvette Lowenthal moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. Now she's back in Manhattan and renting a studio loft in the Financial District for $3,000 a month.
2006
When Allen Sibley and Corey Benson moved to New Fairfield, Connecticut, the only place they could find was a summer rental. Now, five years later, they are more than ready to buy a home. They have been browsing listings for a year and have set their budget at $500,000. Real estate agent Evelyn Schuster signs on to help with the house hunt.
Bernadette Scott, originally from Agoura Hills, California, is a merchant marine in the communications department on board the US Naval Service's Saturn. She not only works aboard the ship, but she also lives there, even when she is not deployed. Her living quarters are tiny, and she shares a shower with three other women.
When Memphis, Tennessee, natives Allison and Greg Swearingen got married three years ago, she moved into his 1,100-square-foot home. She was able to make over the former bachelor pad, but after three years and a lot of hard work, they both realize that no amount of elbow grease can make the place any bigger.
Newlyweds Allison and Robert DiNardo and their dog, Freckles, share a home in the Rosemont neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia. The DiNardos want to own a more spacious place they can call their own.
Homebuilders Dee and Michael Kirkbride love living and working in the Washington, D.C., suburb of McLean, Virginia. In fact, this hard-working couple builds several large homes there each year. Their current place is a little more than 6,000 square feet, which is plenty of room for the couple and their two Maltese dogs.
Judy and Ken Castagna decided to try life in a condo. After living in their attached Ann Arbor, Michigan, condo for only a year, the couple has decided that they are just not condo people. So, now they are looking to move back into a home with the help of real estate agent Vicki Larmee.
Realtor Danette O'Neal relocated to Atlanta after evacuating New Orleans to escape Hurricane Katrina. Though her cousin Ilene has been kind enough to let her stay with her in her Decatur home, Danette is ready to put down her own roots in Georgia. She is confident that her 16 years of real estate experience will help find a home for her and her 17-year-old son.
Amy and Alon Tatsas and are excited about making the move from one musical city to another, as they leave jazzy New Orleans to start their medical careers in the country music capital of the world, Nashville. The doctors currently reside in a tiny one-bedroom condominium with their two dogs.
Aaron and Eleanor Hulett are Southern California natives who love the outdoors. Most days, this active couple can be found relaxing at the beach, roller-blading or bike riding. Now they want to expand their outdoor options and buy a vacation home in Big Bear, a quiet ski town only a few hours from their home in Orange County.
Although college professors Suzanne Spoor and Steve Canaday have enjoyed renting the quaint Annapolis, Maryland, townhouse that they share with their twins, Zachary and Tyler, they are ready to make the move and become first-time homeowners.
After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh, college sweethearts Valeria Sams and Kerrado Williams returned to the metro D.C. area where they grew up. Valeria, a human resources consultant, moved back in with her mom and sister, and Kerrado, a loan officer, moved back in with his parents.
Dawn Evans and her son, Tyler, currently live with her parents in the Atlanta, Georgia, suburb of Decatur. After 30 years, she is ready to move out on her own for the first time. Dawn and Tyler are looking forward to finding a place with plenty of room so they can each have more personal space.
The starter home that Dorothy and Diarra Weathers bought near downtown Detroit, Michigan, has become much too small for their growing family. The Weathers are ready to move out of the city and find a home in an area with good schools and parks for their three young daughters.
2006
With a young baby growing fast, Dexter, Michigan, residents Julie and Steven Wineman have decided it's time to move to a larger house. They hope that their real-estate agent Kathy Toth will be able to find them a four-bedroom home that is in their price range and located in the same neighborhood they have grown to love.
Holly and Steve Hartell, their daughter, Nellie, and dog, Grady, live just outside Alexandria, Virginia, in a charming family-friendly area called Del Ray. Their 1,200-square-foot two-story starter home lacks storage space for Steve's nine bikes, and there isn't much room for Nellie to play.
After nearly three years in sunny Naples, Florida, Lavon Portman has decided to return to Louisville, Kentucky to be near her daughter and two grandchildren. Although she loves the spacious and contemporary feel of her Florida home, Lavon knows she can get a larger place for a lower price in the buyer-friendly city Louisville.
2013
Young parents have $575,000 to spend on a cottage with loads of vintage charm and a large yard in the Ocean Beach neighborhood of San Diego.
Newlyweds search for a large home that's priced under $350,000 in the suburbs of Richmond. On their wish list is a basement, deck and elongated toilets.
A Chicago couple interested in raising urban chickens look for a home. The pair are at odds over style: He prefers modern, while she's a fan of vintage.
A couple in Sylvania, Ohio, debate whether to buy a bigger or smaller home than the one they are currently renting.
A couple debate old vs. new as they search Austin for a home that has a big backyard for their dog.
A triathlete who's in a hurry to find a place in Wilmington, N.C., that has historic charm and a big backyard with trees takes his sister along on his house hunt.
A couple move back to New York to raise their three children closer to family. They search for homes in Westchester County, hoping to find a bargain as they attempt to stick to their budget of $700,000.
An engaged couple move from Texas to Columbia, Mo., where they agree to look for a four-bedroom house, but can't decide whether that home should be in the city or the country.
A one-bedroom condo with the feel of an urban loft is sought in Washington, D.C., by a man who's hoping to find a place in a building with an elevator and with nice views of the city.
A young couple look for a home in suburban Atlanta.
A Palm Springs retreat is sought by TV personality Ross Mathews and his partner Salvador Camarena. While Ross is looking for cheap and practical with a pool and close to downtown, Salvador is all about mid-century glamour.
A NASA administrator is looking for the ultimate bachelor pad in Houston. His wish list includes a media room, a game room and a huge yard where he can plant fruit trees.
An interior designer and her husband search for their first place in Chicago, but they can't agree on the type of home they want to buy and they have a wish list that might exceed their modest budget.
2013
A move from San Francisco to Atlantic City by a pilot with the Coast Guard and his wife finds the couple searching for a home that's updated and low-maintenance. Their must-have list includes a garage and a modern kitchen.
Newlyweds disagree over everything, including whether to buy a home that's new or old, as they search for their first place together in Dallas.
A couple have different priorities when they search the suburbs of Washington, D.C., for a house, which he wants to be modern and low-maintenance, while she is interested in cozy with a big yard.
A newly married New Jersey couple search for their first home together in Connecticut, where he wants something new and low-maintenance, which doesn't exactly mesh with her love for older charm. After looking at more than 75 houses, they have yet to find one that suits them both.
Newlyweds from the Hawaiian island of Oahu move to Virginia Beach, where they look for a home that has a man cave for him and a brick exterior for her. They are also interested in proximity to the ocean, a formal dining area and a large kitchen with updated appliances. They are completely opposed to buying a ranch house.
A real-estate agent in Madison, Wis., struggles to find the perfect home, which ideally should be close to his office and have the design features that are important to his wife.
A young couple want to buy a home in Columbus, Ohio, after being robbed in their rental. They hope to find a place that's move-in ready with four bedrooms and a large fenced-in backyard, but their budget is only $150,000.
A recently divorced cardiac nurse looking to make a fresh start in Rome, Ga., receives advice from her grown daughter on how best to spend her budget of $70,000.
A man who makes his living impersonating a rock legend looks for a home with lavish touches in Myrtle Beach, S.C. With a budget of $250,000, he's hoping to find crystal chandeliers, porcelain lions and enough space for a grand piano.
A Vancouver couple with a $1 million budget search for a vacation home on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, where they hope to find a place that's close to the beach and has a big backyard for their two small children.
New parents debate whether to buy a new or older home in Knoxville.
An interior designer in Grand Rapids, Mich., wants a vintage home with architectural details, but her brother advises against buying an older home, arguing that they're more trouble than they're worth.
A recently engaged couple in Denver debate whether to move to the suburbs or the city.
2013
A Houston couple made up of a gun enthusiast/hunter and jewelry maker are at odds over what kind of home to buy with their $250,000 budget: She wants a vintage cottage near downtown, while he'd prefer a ranch house in the suburbs.
A married couple's search for a home in Phoenix proves challenging, because she wants a place that's reminiscent of a farm in Maine with a backyard to raise chickens, while he is focused on finding a house with a den and air-conditioned workshop.
A single mom in Boise, Idaho, has her heart set on a certain kind of home, one with vaulted ceilings and an upgraded kitchen, plus it has to be in close proximity to her teenage daughter's school.
A couple from a small rural town in Texas move to Washington, D.C., where they have trouble agreeing on a neighborhood as they search for a home that falls within their budget of $250,000.
A married couple searching in Wisconsin are divided on what they want: He prefers a home that's on at least 10 acres with no neighbors in sight, while she has exactly the opposite in mind.
A Boston couple debate whether to purchase a home that's move-in ready in the suburbs or a fixer-upper that's in a more urban locale.
A couple want to find their dream home outside of Washington, D.C., but disagree on how far from the city they should move and whether to devote a spare room to watching sports or practicing dance.
A house with high ceilings is sought in Tampa by a man and woman who are tall. Their must-have list also includes a large master bedroom and bathroom, plus a spacious walk-in closet.
A couple are in a hurry to find a home in Houston, but they can't agree on what kind of house to buy: He wants a fixer-upper, while she prefers move-in ready with a big kitchen, office and yard.
Homes in Little Rock are toured by first-time buyers who are looking for a place that reflects their artistic sensibilities, however she loves modern, while his style leans towards old and woodsy.
A couple who run a successful photography business in St. Louis want to find a home that's a bit unconventional, so their real-estate agent takes them to a storefront, a former car dealership and an old firehouse.
A couple who are dating decide to purchase a home together in West Hartford, Conn., but can't agree on whether to spend their $225,000 budget on a fixer-upper or on a house that needs little work, if any.
Newlyweds in Omaha search for their first home together, but aren't on the same page when it comes to a newer ranch house vs. an older two-story abode. Plus, she wants wall-to-wall carpeting and is opposed to a formal dining room.
2015
A New Jersey couple who are moving to Atlanta for a job are split on what kind of house to buy. While she is searching for "Gone With the Wind" charm, he is hoping to find something similar to what they had in the Garden State.
A twentysomething buyer in Dallas who loves the character of Texas ranch homes from the 1950s searches for a house with traditional charm and practical updating for $190,000.
A single gal in Washington, D.C., hopes to find a contemporary condo with lots of amenities and low HOA fees for less than $240,000.
Engineers in San Antonio look for a fixer-upper that they can renovate themselves. Their wish list includes no stairs, a workshop and a backyard big enough for their dogs.
A first-time buyer in Sioux Falls, S.D., is encouraged to buy a cute and cozy bungalow by his live-in girlfriend. However, he's more attracted to mid-century modern homes with clean lines and lots of wall space to hang his art.
A Tallahassee couple want out of their cramped condo when they search for a bigger home perfect for the family they want to start and with enough closet space for a growing collection of vintage clothing.
A couple have a relatively low budget of $200,000 to find a home in the up-and-coming area of East Nashville. Further complicating their house search is a long wish list that includes a big master bedroom, an oversized shower and an updated kitchen.
A New Jersey couple disagree over style when searching for a shore home. Included: She doesn't want anything built before 1960; and he's concerned about fending off hurricane damage.
It's a battle between Victorian vs. Craftsman in Montgomery, Ala.
A woman has help from her friends searching for a place that meets her high expectations on the relatively low budget of $430,000 in Washington, D.C.
A recently engaged couple search for a Phoenix home that's close to the center of town, plus he wants to find a place where he doesn't have to worry about disturbing the neighbors, while she is more concerned with high-end finishes.
A couple disagree on style when they search for a home on the water in Sarasota, Fla.
A couple search for their first place in Folsom, Cal., but don't exactly agree on whether they should buy new or an older home with character.
2015
A former military couple who work in Washington, D.C., disagree over style as they search for a home that has a rehearsal and recording space for their a cappella band
2017
A young couple is on the hunt for their first home in Chicago. She's a nurse who really wants a fixer-upper that has some old-fashioned charm. He's a Phd student who prefers to keep things sleek and modern -- with no projects. As they look for the perfect first home in their price range, they realize that projects may be the least of their concerns.
2020
2023
A young couple with differing lifestyle ideas look to buy their first home together on Maui. She wants something in popular Kihei just steps from the beach, but he prefers the solitude of the mountains surrounded by lush acreage.
A couple looks to buy a larger place, but differ on how big and how much to spend in Raleigh, North Carolina. He wants something grand and expensive to show all his hard work, but she's more frugal and prefers a practical home for raising their young son.
A young professional is tired of spending money on rent and has her sights set on a historic walk-up condo in Chicago. She's bringing her analytical ex-boyfriend on the search, and he thinks she should consider a newer, high-rise condo.
After years of hard work and residency, an ER doctor searches for her first home in Chicago. She's prioritizing practical concerns like price and size, but her friend is along to make sure that she also considers the look of the place.
A single woman leaves behind her big city life in Brooklyn for the affordability of Knoxville, Tennessee. She's dreaming of a vintage home with character, but her level-headed sister is along to keep her from looking past the real concerns of an old home.
A father and son search for a waterfront vacation home that their extended family can enjoy in the Florida Keys. Everyone is chipping in to buy the place, so the pressure's on to find a house big enough for the whole group in an already tight market.
A bachelor is looking to break a cycle of generational poverty within his family and purchase his first home in Philadelphia. With money on his mind, he's hoping to find a place with a basement to rent out so he can supplement his income.
A young couple looks to buy their first home together after relocating for work to Illinois. He's looking for a newer ranch-style house with a big yard, but she's hoping for an older Craftsman with unique details.
A former military couple looks to finally settle down after years of moving around for their service in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. She's in love with history and character, but that doesn't always suit his fixation on clean lines and efficient layouts.
Young newlyweds and cat parents look to get a dog, start a family and buy their first home in Seattle. He's looking for a sleek and updated midcentury modern, but she prefers a place that's vintage and quirky where she can express herself.
After a big promotion, a couple looks to relocate from Colorado and buy a home in Washington, DC. Despite the extra cash they'll be making, one is determined to keep a tight grip on the purse strings, but the other is ready to pull out all the stops.
A couple wants to trade apartment living for a home of their own and a sense of permanence in Fargo, North Dakota. They're looking for more space, but bigger homes come with big price tags, so they may be forced to make some compromises.
A successful reality TV star and businesswoman is going through a divorce and becoming an empty nester in Atlanta. She's used to living in luxury, but at this stage of her life, her friends think it's time for her to downsize.
2023
New parents want to be near family and look to move back to their hometown in Pennsylvania. They both want a classic Craftsman-style home, but while she's hoping for a good deal with some projects, he's ready to spend big for a place that's move-in ready.
A newlywed couple searches for their first home in Biloxi, Mississippi. She wants an older Colonial with tons of charm and doesn't mind taking on a project, but he's ready to spend big on something newer that's move-in ready.
A young Seattle transplant is on the hunt for her first home in Boston. She has her sights set on a modern condo with hints of vintage charm, but living in this historic city has some unique quirks that'll make the search a steep learning curve.
A young couple searches for their first home in New Orleans. He wants a place that has historical charm, but she thinks an old house could be a potential disaster, especially in a city that's only a few feet above sea level.
A couple searches for a large home to blend their big family of nine together in Atlanta. He's looking to keep the family's costs as low as possible, but she wants to spend it all on something modern with a pool.
After 18 months in her mom's basement, a young couple is ready to find a home of their own where they can start a family in Philadelphia. She wants a Colonial with character and a wood-burning fireplace, but he prefers something sleek and modern.
A young couple searches for a home they can agree on after recently moving to Austin, Texas. She wants the smallest carbon footprint they can find in the city, but he prefers to head to the outskirts to wrangle the biggest Texas Modern he can manage.
A single dad looks to buy a home so he can build wealth for his four kids in Nashville. He's bringing his daughter along on the search to weigh in, which he may regret since they disagree on just about everything.
An engaged couple looks to ditch his cramped bachelor pad and search for a home in New Jersey. She wants a place that's fully upgraded, but in order to afford the big destination wedding she wants, he thinks they'll need to find something more modest.
A Detroit transplant looks to buy a historic duplex that he can both live in and accommodate renters. He's afraid of taking on big renovations and spending too much, and for his close friend and real estate agent, that could make for a difficult search.
A young, engaged couple are moving to be closer to her new job as a teacher in historic Williamsburg, Virginia. She's hoping to find a house with space for an art studio, but he wants a home with unusual quirks.
After saving and working hard, a single mom searches for a bigger home for her three teenage daughters. She prefers something that's move-in ready, but her cousin thinks she should look at the big picture when it comes to getting the most for her money.
Now with a baby son, a couple looks to upgrade from their starter home in Vero Beach, Florida. She wants something modern and open concept to entertain her large family, but he insists on old charm and water access, so he doesn't have to give up fishing.
2023
A real estate professional is ready to buy a place of his own in the heart of Chicago. He's always seen a high-rise condo as a sign of success, so he wants to wake up to stunning views, host rooftop parties and enjoy the convenience of on-site amenities.
An animal-loving couple searches for a home in Chicago. He's a life-long renter and wants his first place to have vintage charm by the lake, but her priorities include something that's modern, clean and quiet.
A young buyer looks to move out of his mom's place and find a townhouse in the heart of Allentown, Pennsylvania. He wants to spend big for a large home to entertain, but his mom thinks he should go for a smaller, single-family house in the suburbs.
After losing her apartment in a fire, a newly-married couple needs to quickly find a home together in Tampa. She wants something with two stories that has a storybook vibe, but he's pushing to spend less on a simple one-story ranch.
Two former track stars have recently relocated for his new job to Kansas City, Missouri. Their second child is due in a few weeks and they need to find a home fast, and she wants something stately, but he's looking to keep their costs down.
A lawyer and a doctor look to buy their dream house in Sacramento, California. Facing limited inventory and strong opinions, one wants a midcentury modern design while the other prefers a turnkey contemporary.
After two years of traveling the country and living out of their van, a couple is finally ready to plant roots in Atlanta. They want to start a family and she wants to spend big on their dream home, but he wants to save money and get a fixer.
Now that her kids are grown, a single mom is finally ready to focus on herself and buy her first home in Minneapolis. She's grown accustomed to making sacrifices for others, so her daughter is on hand to make sure she gets what she truly wants.
A military couple searches for their growing family while on assignment for the next few years in Colorado Springs. They already own rental properties from other assignments, so they need to decide if they should buy yet again or to rent themselves.
A single mom looks for a fresh start for her family in Scottsdale, Arizona. Since she tends to be impulsive, she's bringing along a small team of moms and friends on the search to help her stay grounded in the area's hot real estate market.
A pair of buyers are hoping to upsize in Connecticut. One wants something grand to reflect their hard work, but the other prefers something that's more understated.
A couple looks to sell their home and upgrade to a bigger place in Apex, North Carolina. They both faced hardships growing up, and now they plan on paying it forward by fostering often overlooked, struggling teens.