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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.
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.
2002
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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
2017
A Memphis drag racer dreams of owning a brick ranch in the country, but her best friend thinks being isolated in the woods is a bad idea and pushes for a new build in the suburbs.
A young family needs more space in Chicago. He wants to stay in a high-rise city loft close to work, but she dreams of raising their family in cookie-cutter suburbia. Will they find a compromise in the Windy City?
A military couple is on the hunt for a home in Little Rock, Arkansas. He's focused on finding a brick ranch with a laundry room and a large backyard, but she would prefer the charm and character of a craftsman home with a white kitchen and a jetted tub.
A doctor and her boyfriend look for a midcentury home in Palm Springs, California. But since some are suggesting he produce a ring before moving in, their living situation isn't a sure thing.
A young couple wants to find more space for their two growing daughters in the Chicago suburbs. She dreams of a fairy tale Tudor, but he's hoping for a modern home with a backyard for their girls to enjoy.
A St. Louis radio personality is ready to get into her very first home. An avid angler, she's hoping her new house will be on the water so that she can fish any time she wants. Will she get the perfect waterfront paradise?
A couple looks to buy a family beach home on the Jersey shore. She wants something perfect right away, but he focuses on a smart investment property for the future.
A New Jersey boy and a California girl look for their new home in Kansas City. He wants their first house to remind him of the Jersey Shore, while she hopes to find a California bungalow.
Randy and Greg recently relocated from Washington DC to Napa, California, and they're in a hurry to get into a place of their own. Greg would prefer to renovate one of downtown Napa's historic Victorians, but after living through two major renovations, Randy is dead set on a move-in ready ranch.
Buyers in Chicago want to buy their first home together. One wants a vintage, Beaux-Arts fixer-upper, but the other wants a move-in ready condo in a modern high-rise with gorgeous views of Lake Michigan.
A first time buyer searches for a Victorian in Columbus, Ohio. She has her heart set on historic charm in a walkable neighborhood, but her friend thinks she needs a newer build that's completely turnkey.
A buyer wants an authentic midcentury modern vacation home for his extended family to enjoy. His practical twin sister, however, is more concerned with energy efficiency in a contemporary new build.
Married lawyers are on the hunt for a large family home in Houston, Texas, with room for their young son and her mother. He wants a pool and she wants a large kitchen where she can indulge in her love of cooking.
2019
2019
College sweethearts are searching for the perfect house in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and since she's a foot shorter than he is, she's desperate to get kitchen cabinets that she can reach without his help. Meanwhile, he's fixated on the shape of the roof for his Christmas light displays.
A young couple in Raleigh, N.C., agrees to purchase a home for the first time, but that's where the agreement ends; she wants a new, cozy Craftsman in the city, but he's looking for a ranch in the country and is willing to renovate.
A couple realizes an older estate may not be the right dream home while searching for an antebellum-style home outside of Atlanta.
College sweethearts seek the perfect house in Grand Rapids, Mich.; since she's a foot shorter than he is, she wants to get kitchen cabinets that she can reach without his help; he's fixated on the shape of the roof for his Christmas light displays
After selling her condo in Washington, D.C., and moving back to St. Louis, a buyer is looking for an older house with plenty of charm; she's looking to buy as much house as possible, but her friend worries that she might be getting in over her head.
A young woman is looking for a home in Worcester, Massachusetts, with plenty of room to entertain her big family. She wants a fixer-upper that she can put her stamp on, but her sister and cousin are pushing for a house that's move-in ready because they know she'll try to recruit them for the work.
A newlywed Nashville, Tenn., couple is ready to move from his bachelor pad into a home large enough for a growing family; she wants a Colonial that's just a stone's throw away from her mom's house, but he wants a farmhouse located farther from home.
A couple looks for a home in St. Petersburg, Fla., but they disagree on both location and style; he wants Craftsman with character by the beach, but she wants a modern contemporary home close to downtown and her job.
2019
2019
Two recent transplants to Columbus, Ohio, are ready to buy a house. While he wants a condo in an urban neighborhood so he can walk to get coffee, she wants a large house in the suburbs with a formal dining room so they can host Thanksgiving.
2020
A military family is transferring from the Middle East to Pearl Harbor, Oahu, with their 7-month-old son. With her love of different cultures and languages, they are ready to embrace a more temperate climate and enjoy more time spent outdoors as a family.
A couple starts a family and searches for their first house together in Olathe, Kansas. She's looking for new construction while he wants an older home to stretch their money, but his mother is their agent who pressures them to make quick decisions.
2021
An ER doctor and nurse have just one month to find a home before their new jobs start in Charleston, South Carolina. He wants a turnkey home that's big enough for a family, but she prefers something smaller with lots of Southern charm.
After dating for only a year and a half, a couple is ready to buy a house and move in together in Atlanta. One is looking for a traditional home with period details, but the other prefers something brand new and modern.
The parents of two toddlers have only one weekend to find a home closer to her family in upstate New York. He wants a historic charmer with room for his family's heirlooms, but she prefers a more modern space that will function better for their family.
An army recruiter and his family are being reassigned and have only three days to find a new home in Indianapolis. She's looking for something grand and unique without spending too much, but he wants a ranch and is willing to pay for it.
A Wisconsin pathologist is looking for a fresh start after getting a new job in Milwaukee. She wants a charming Tudor near the single-life action downtown, but her best friend is trying to convince her that a more suburban home might be a better fit.
With a baby on the way, a young couple needs to find a new home near Washington, DC. He's looking for a less-expensive home in the suburbs with a swimming pool, but she's ambitious and wants a sharper house near the city so they can build equity.
After living in China for the past two years, a married couple is moving their family of six back to Cincinnati. They're looking for a spacious place with lots of room to accommodate their large family, but they can't seem to agree on style or price.
A Los Angeles buyer wants to get the most for her money by moving to less expensive Arkansas. To help pay for her mortgage, she wants a house big enough to accommodate renters, but her mother's worried that her daughter might be getting over her head.
Married doctors are in a time crunch to find their first home in Colorado. She’s an introvert who cherishes her privacy and doesn’t want to overspend, but he's an extrovert who feels they deserve the perfect home, no matter what it costs.
A couple looks for a statement home with plenty of room for their three children and growing businesses in New York. He wants to live closer to New York City to cut down on his commute, but she would rather live further out to get more for their money.
A couple with teen daughters has outgrown their space and looks for a new home in Reno, Nevada. She's emotionally attached to the home and feels the next place needs to be a major upgrade, but he doesn’t want to overspend.
2022
A first time buyer has her sights set on historic row homes in Philadelphia. Her college friend and agent, however, struggles to get her to accept what houses actually cost in the current market.
After a stint in Dallas, a family of seven are back in their hometown to buy a place in Kansas City. She's cost conscious and looking for a starter home on the Missouri side, but he's willing to spend more for a spacious home on the Kansas side of town.
After winning big in the cryptocurrency market, a New England couple decides to finally move to a warmer Savannah, Georgia. But with their wedding around the corner, they'll be forced to decide between spending on the house or on the big day.
A young Utah couple feels the pressure to buy something quickly as they look to relocate for work in Pittsburgh. They're looking for a place that's move-in ready and close to the action, but finding a place in their price range will be a challenge.
Married Canadian real estate professionals have relocated and are ready to find their dream home in Atlanta. She wants a six bedroom place with a pool and lots of projects, but he's tired of renovating and wants something smaller that's move-in ready.
A newlywed couple with a baby on the way needs to find a home as soon as possible just outside Pittsburgh. They've been living in his bachelor pad and need more room for their new addition, and now, she's determined to get what she wants this time around.
A woman is ready to begin a new chapter and purchase a home in North Carolina. Having taken years to rebuild her life after a difficult marriage, the competitive real estate market is making her new journey quite a challenge.
With their apartment lease about to expire, a couple has only one month to find a new place in Los Angeles. She wants glitz, glam and closet space in her new home, but he's looking to save money and is open to consider buying a fixer.
Now that their kids are getting older, a couple looks for a home with more space in San Diego. She's willing to spend more to get a modern home with a pool and room to entertain, but he's concerned about pushing the limits of what they can spend.
A blended family looks for their first home together while also trying to open a bistro in Western Pennsylvania. They want a place where they can have farm animals and she's looking for something grand, but he's just focused on getting a good deal.
A former reality TV star and her family look to trade up to a lake house in Wisconsin. She wants to go big on a fancy place with plenty of room for their kids and possible foster children in the future, but he's worried about how much it'll all cost.
A buyer has worked hard to get through a lot in life and is now ready to buy her first home outside Washington, DC. Her sisters have their own ideas about what's best for her in a purchase, and she'll have to struggle to make her own decision.
A family of five has moved from New Jersey and are now looking for a spacious home in North Carolina. She's looking for a modern farmhouse, but he's more focused on land for his hobbies.
2022
The parents of two young children look for a vacation home near a Finger Lakes resort in New York. He wants something big and spacious they can rent out to help cover the cost, but she prefers a smaller place they can afford without being landlords.
A couple is ready for an upgrade so they can grow their family in the Chicago suburbs. They've seen over a hundred houses with no luck, so one of them may need to adjust their expectations in order to finally get into a new home.
With their six kids growing up fast, this Seattle couple wants a vacation home where the whole family can get together in Scottsdale, Arizona. They plan to also make it a short-term rental to cover the cost, but they're miles apart on what to spend.
A young buyer looks to purchase a condo with a second bedroom for her dancing pole in Chicago. Her parents are helping with the down payment, so she'll need to find a way to balance her wants with what they think is important in a home.
With their lease ending, an engaged couple searches for their first home together in New York. They're looking for a charming home in a walkable neighborhood, but one is looking for a fixer while the other prefers something that's move-in ready.
With their wedding fast approaching, a couple looks for their first home together in Michigan. She wants an affordable, cozy cottage so they can spend big on a lavish wedding, but he prefers to put all their money towards a grand, midcentury modern.
A young skin care entrepreneur leaves her family home and looks for her own place in Los Angeles. She wants something in the heart of Hollywood, but her younger sister thinks she should buy a bigger home in the suburbs with an eye towards the long-term.
A busy surgeon doesn't want to spend top dollar on her first home in Atlanta. She wants to spend less and get a fixer, but her friend and fellow surgeon thinks she won't have time for projects and should find something turnkey she can enjoy right away.
A single woman aims to achieve her lifelong dream of owning a home in San Antonio. She's passionate about finding something that's turnkey and perfect, but her DIY-loving friend is along to convince her that a little sweat equity can go a long way.
A buyer, who is originally from Kenya, looks to fulfill her American dream of owning a new home in Fargo, North Dakota. She's looking for a place with wow factor, but with three kids, her husband prefers to spend less on an older home with character.
A couple looks to escape the cold Canadian winters with a second home in Southern California. She's an entrepreneur who is willing to spend big to get a place with rental potential near the beach, but he prefers to play it safe with their purchase.
An aspiring real estate investor wants to rent her family's current home and buy something more grand in North Carolina. Her husband doesn't want to move, but he may be convinced if she can find a place that has room for a bar and lounge space.
A Philadelphia couple who spent six years living in a house they bought sight unseen is ready to finally find their dream home. While one wants an affordable fixer-upper, the other won't settle for anything less than move-in ready perfection.
2022
An engaged couple balances wedding planning with first time home buying in Pennsylvania. She wants something cookie-cutter while he prefers character, but in a tight market, the pressure to make a quick decision could effect their wedding day.
Two Pennsylvania educators are ready to take the leap and move to sunny Florida. It won't be easy to find a new home in Tallahassee's hot market, especially when he wants an affordable fixer-upper, while she's ready to spend big on something grand.
College sweethearts relocate for his job and now they're ready to plant some roots in Nashville. He's pushing for a modern rowhome close to the action downtown, but she's hoping for a house in the suburbs with a big yard.
A young catering manager is ready to buy her first home in her favorite city of Chicago. While she wants something with vintage charm where she can entertain, her good friend and agent is pushing her to find something modern that's a better investment.
Homebuyers decide to relocate from Kentucky and search for their dream home in Fort Myers, Florida. The gap between what they want and what they can afford is much larger than they expected, so finding the right place will be a challenge.
A young couple looks to give up renting and put down roots in Telluride, Colorado. Living near a world-class ski resort means prices are sky-high and rising every day, so the pressure's on to find a place before they're priced out of the market.
After suffering a financial setback, a single mother is back on her feet and ready to buy her first home in Memphis. She's looking for a place with character, but her mom thinks she needs a newer home in the suburbs where the kids can be close to grandma.
Newly single, a mom and her three boys are moving from Wisconsin back to Pittsburgh. She has her heart set on a place straight from the 1970s, but both her best friend and her agent want her to also consider something that's more turnkey.
After moving around Colorado and Michigan, a young couple looks to buy a house in Kansas City. She's from Brazil and wants a Spanish-style home in the city, but he wants to be as far out as possible with lots of land and few neighbors.
A young couple in love with the slopes are searching for their next home in Lake Tahoe. He wants slope-side on a shoestring budget and any old shack will do, but she's had it with scrimping and wants to get a large, updated home they can grow into.
A real estate agent and investor looks for a property to rent to his younger sister in Raleigh, North Carolina. She wants a multi-level property with a fenced yard for her dog, but he thinks a low-maintenance single-story rancher is a smarter buy.
A married couple looks to buy a home where they live part-time in Florida. They're looking for a place that can generate rental income while they're away, but her fears of hurricanes and over-spending are making their search a challenge.
A couple looks to buy a house before they get married in Kansas City. She's willing to do projects to get a lower price so they can keep money for their wedding and honeymoon, but he'd rather spend more for a bigger home that's move-in ready.
2022
A grad student looks to purchase her first home in Statesboro, Georgia. She's looking for a fixer large enough to have potential roommates, but a friend and fellow student along on the search thinks a newer, low-maintenance place would be a better fit.
An actress is ready to ditch her rental and purchase her first home in Chicago. She's looking for a one-bedroom condo with outdoor space for her dog, but her mom thinks she should consider a bigger, two-bedroom place that could accommodate a roommate.
New parents are ready to build generational wealth with their first home purchase near Washington, DC. Their lease expires soon, so the race is on to find a home they can grow into without sacrificing their current wants and needs.
A stand-up comedian heads back to his hometown to search for a place in Chicago. While buying his first home is stressful enough, his own anxiety is making it far worse, and he'll need to face his fears head-on if he's ever going to find the right place.
A family of seven has only two months to vacate their rental and find a home in Dover, Delaware. In order to keep their thriving business alive, they need a place that's big enough to store their food truck, which may complicate their search even more.
A 25-year-old software engineer looks to buy her first home in Austin, Texas. She's looking for a place with vintage charm, but her mom is along to help in the search, and she's pushing for a new build that's low maintenance.
A hip millennial is tired of expensive rent and ready to buy her first home in Atlanta. She's insisting on a big yard and a prime city location no matter the cost, but her boyfriend and dad think she should consider more affordable places farther out.
A couple who recently got out of debt are now ready to upgrade into a larger family home in Greenville, South Carolina. She wants a newer build with a lower price, but he doesn't mind spending more to find something with character.
Since relocating from Arizona, a family of six has been crammed into a tiny rental and searches for a home in Chattanooga. They need a place with plenty of room, and she wants a fixer to stretch their money, but he prefers something that's move-in ready.
A real estate savvy couple looks to upgrade from their condo to a single-family home in LA. They both work from home and need plenty of office space, and she prefers a ranch-style house that's near family, but he wants something grand that's farther out.
A couple is under a time crunch to find a home before their wedding and his relocation benefits expire in Bloomington, Illinois. She wants an affordable fixer to save for their big day, but he wants to spend big on a place that's turnkey.
A California couple looks for a more affordable home and decides to move back to Minneapolis, Minnesota. One wants a spacious two-story house and doesn't mind spending to get it, but the other prefers a single-level rancher that's below their budget.
A woman's goal of buying her first home is at the top of her plan to do 30 things before turning 30 years old in Los Angeles. She wants a place with vintage charm and two bedrooms, but in a pricey market, finding everything she wants will be a challenge.
2022
A couple who works from home search for a bigger place for their family in Chicago. She's looking for a spacious contemporary in the suburbs where they can spread out with their kids, but he wants to stay in the city and find a place with vintage charm.
A single mother from Vietnam searches for her American dream home in the suburbs of Atlanta. She's looking for something suitable for her 80-year-old mother with limited mobility, but finding a single-story home in her price range will be a challenge.
A surgeon and her husband look to relocate their family to Phoenix. She's looking for a cozy house with plenty of space for her elderly parents, and he has grand ambitions to raise scholar-athletes and wants a statement home with a pool and a sport court.
After years of renting separate places, a couple looks to buy a house together again in San Diego. One wants to keep costs low and doesn't mind projects, but the other is still haunted by their previous home purchase and prefers to spend more for turnkey.
After years of saving, a couple is finally in a position to buy a large, family home in Jacksonville, Florida. She's acting as their agent and prefers a traditional style, but he wants contemporary, and keeping him on track in the search won't be easy.
A couple looks to upgrade from their small condo to a house in San Diego. She doesn't mind spending more for a smaller home with upgrades that's in the heart of the city, but he thinks they should put in sweat equity to get more for their money.
Parents of twin toddlers search for a house with enough space to grow their family in Birmingham, Alabama. She wants to spend big on a grand, move-in ready house that tells the world they've made it, but he's concerned with keeping their mortgage low.
A real estate agent and his wife search for a home large enough for their two children and future foster kids in Grayson, Georgia. He's looking for a house with land that's in the country, but she prefers to spend more for a home closer to the city.
A newly married couple in the medical field looks for their first home together as they relocate to Vancouver, Washington. She's looking for something older with character, but he prefers a place that's modern with a lower price tag.
A newlywed couple searches for a larger home to start a family in Tampa Bay, Florida. He's a contractor determined to find a place that's turnkey, but she's their agent, and with inventory extremely low, she thinks he may need to put on his tool belt.
A couple who has bought, flipped and rented out two properties looks to buy a home they can keep to raise their son in Tampa. He prefers a place where they can put in sweat equity, but she wants a modern, updated house they can move right into.
A young couple relocates to be closer to family and enjoy a more laid-back life in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. She's looking for a home that's move-in ready and complete with a pool, but he doesn't mind projects and wants to be near a pickleball court.
A couple looks to ditch Canada's harsh winters and relocate to the warm climate of Phoenix, Arizona. She wants a more traditional home while he prefers something modern, but they need to find a place now so they'll be ready when he becomes a US citizen.
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.
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
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.
2023
A couple is at odds over how much house to buy in Connecticut. He's a doctor who wants to go big, but she's trying to convince him that a more modest home would be better.
A hard-working mother searches for a home big enough for herself and her two sons in Atlanta. She's torn between a fixer or a new build, and her mother also wants to move in, so finding a house with an extra en suite may prove to be a challenge.
A couple looks to relocate from sunny California to the Pennsylvania-New Jersey area. She wants a larger home to raise their daughter near her family, but he's hoping to find a beach house on the Jersey Shore.
A family looks to relocate for more space and to be close to the beach in Bradenton, Florida. She's ready to renovate to get exactly what they need, but he wants something that's move-in ready with a pool for their young boys.
Twin brothers look for a first home purchase for the younger of the two in St. Paul, Minnesota. The older brother is focused on his sibling's finances, but the younger won't settle for anything less than what he has for his vision.
Priced out of San Francisco, a family relocates to buy a place near family with more space for their boys in the Chicago suburbs. She's ready to spend what it takes to get a rancher on a huge lot, but he's looking for a modern home at a bargain price.
A couple looks to be close to friends and family and move from Mississippi to his hometown of St. Augustine, Florida. He's willing to pay top dollar for a beach house by the water, but she wants to go inland so they can get more house for their money.
After losing a mom to cancer, a duo looks to start over close to family and friends in Des Moines, Iowa. One loves the idea of an updated rancher, but the other is willing to put in some sweat equity on a historical two-story with character.
A young couple is ready to purchase their first home in New Jersey. She's looking for a waterfront property, but he would rather invest in a fixer-upper.
An artist and entrepreneur is ready to make his first home purchase in the St. Louis area. He's torn between a vintage home in historic downtown or more space and quiet in the country, so he's looking to his high school friend for help with the decision.
An expectant mother needs to find a new home fast in Atlanta. She wants a cozy Victorian with a wood-burning fireplace, but with her aunt and protective father along on the hunt, she'll have to maintain her vision against strong family opinions.
A family of six needs out of their rental and into a larger home of their own in Lexington, South Carolina. She's ready to spend it all to stay in their golf cart community, but he wants to go farther out for less money.
With his military career coming to an end, a couple is ready to find a long-term home to raise their four daughters in Ohio. He's confident in his ability to fix anything, but after nine moves in 18 years, she wants something easy and move-in ready.
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.
2023
New parents are looking to get out of his apartment and into their first home in the Twin Cities. She wants a cozy farmhouse with a garden, but he's feeling the pressure of buying on just one income and prefers a place they can both live in and rent.
A blended family with a baby on the way searches for a new home, but can't agree on where to live. One wants Arizona's up-and-coming and affordable community of Peoria, but the other prefers the established and expensive city of Scottsdale.
After living with her parents for the past two years, a single buyer is ready to buy her own place in Los Angeles. She's looking for an updated single-family house in the city, but her mom thinks a low maintenance condo in the suburbs is the way to go.
After years of living in military housing, a retiring Army instructor and his wife are buying their first home on Long Island. She's an interior designer and has been dreaming of getting into a two-story with character, but he wants a ranch with a pool.
Married first-time buyers are looking for a house they can grow into with their young family in Savannah, Georgia. He's determined to get a complete fixer, but she works in real estate and thinks that a more practical, move-in ready home would be best.
With a baby on the way, a couple's ready to level up from their townhouse to a bigger home that can also accommodate extended family in Northern Virginia. He wants something grand that shows their success, but she prefers a place that's more contemporary.
A family needs a home with a lot more space for themselves and their young son, but that comes at a pretty penny in pricey Los Angeles. One is an interior designer and wants an affordable fixer with vintage charm, but the other prefers something modern.
A couple looks to purchase their first home together in Arizona. One is pushing for an older place and she's determined to stick to her price range, but the other is fine with spending more to get something modern.
Benevolent parents look to purchase a home for their sons to live in while they attend college in Lubbock, Texas. They want an older ranch with projects to increase resale value, but the boys would rather find something new that requires no work.
A single New Jersey woman moves for work and to hopefully find the Southern man of her dreams in Charlotte, North Carolina. She's an interior designer who has her heart set on a fixer-upper, but her friend thinks she should find something more manageable.
An up-and-coming fashion model is on the hunt for a house that she can turn into an extended family hub in Atlanta. She's all about charm and projects, but her cousin thinks she should buy something less nostalgic that doesn't require any work.
A Canadian couple moves stateside for university jobs and looks for a home in Springfield, Missouri. She wants a rustic, prairie home like she grew up in, but he's pushing for an open concept, single-level home to accommodate his brother when he visits.
Stunt performers look to buy a home in Atlanta before their upcoming wedding. He wants a brick Colonial with space for a media room to prepare for his jobs, but she's focused on a modern farmhouse with a soaking tub to help her recuperate from work.