House Hunters

A Phoenix minimalist wants a low-maintenance and clutter-free life, but her artist husband desires a lot of room to get creative.

Newlyweds relocating to Raleigh have high expectations, but differing opinions on the ideal home for their new family.

A recent divorcée searches in Beaver, Pa., for a home with historic character and that's near the center of town, but her oldest daughter thinks a newer, low-maintenance abode might be a better option.

A British-born lawyer searches in Chicago for a single-family home with plenty of space for entertaining, although her friends encourage her to consider a high-rise condo with all the amenities, which they believe would be better suited to her on-the-go lifestyle.

A couple search for a home with quirky charm in Paducah, Ky. Their wish list includes traditional touches; a spacious, updated kitchen; and a large closet.

Newlyweds in Gainesville, Fla., clash over style.

A couple search for a home for their blended family of six.

A family who left their dream home behind in Georgia hope to find something nearly as perfect in Overland Park, Kan., where they search for Roman columns, a gigantic master closet and that elusive "wow" factor.

A young couple search for a vintage home.

An auto engineer who wants to make Detroit his permanent home looks at houses with his girlfriend of six months, who encourages him to spend more money on a place with fancy features.

An electrician in Portland, Ore., searches with his girlfriend for a single-family charmer for $250,000. His wish list includes a grand front porch and a garage to store his vintage vehicles and motorcycle.

A young Bostonian searches for a house for her family.