House Hunters

A young family of four looks for new home with plenty of acreage and room to play in the White Bear Lake area of Minnesota; she wants a new Craftsman-style home; her husband wants a rustic farmhouse.

A couple debate Craftsman versus ranch while buying their first house in Portland, Ore.; one thing they do agree on is finding a big backyard suitable for urban farming and their chicken coop.

A Chicago couple want to find their first home; she wants a loft with exposed beams, brick and ducts; he wants a single-family home with a backyard.

A historic architecture preservationist looks for a charming row house in Philadelphia and brings her mom along for the hunt; she wants an older home in the city with lots of historical details and minimal renovation needs.

A West Virginia couple have opposing tastes in houses; he wants a turn-of-the-century charmer in the city; she wants something more bucolic.

A woman seeks a home in Louisville, Ky.; her son joins the effort to find her a home with a front porch.

Ready to buy their first home, a Salt Lake City couple try to get on the same page; he wants the ease and lack of maintenance that a townhouse provides; she wants the cozy charm of a single-family home.

A young couple look for a home in Gainesville, Fla.; she wants a plantation-style home; he's only focused on having a sizable backyard for his archery.

A music teacher seeks his first home in South Amboy, N.J.; he looks for a house with personality, however, he invites his girlfriend to come live with him, which may influence his choice.

A couple goes on the hunt for a house in Charlotte, N.C.; she wants something with local vintage character; he prefers modern.

A couple seek a home in Columbus, Ohio; he wants a defined driveway; she wants a big basement to teach dance classes.

A couple seek a new home with more space in Atlanta; he seeks a single-family home in a rural area; she wants a town home near downtown.

An Indiana couple's dream of owning a home in Key West, Fla., is mired by their choices in houses; he wants something historic; she wants a contemporary design.

A couple disagree over a home they are searching for; he wants a Spanish-inspired house; she seeks a house with a funky vibe.

A young woman looks to buy her first home in Boston's North Shore area; she wants something chic and sexy with a major wow factor.

Tim and Reuben look for a part-time home in Manhattan; in this ultra-pricey market a $1.5 million budget means compromising on style, size and outdoor space.

A recently married couple from Columbus, Ind., search for a first home large enough for them to start a family; he wants a traditional, move-in-ready home; she wants a Craftsman-style home full of Southern charm.

A young couple want to move from their current home and find a place to expand their hobby farm; she wants a Colonial-style home, but he wants a farmhouse with a barn.

Weightlifters look to buy a home in Eugene, Ore.; they need a sizable place, but experience a wrestling match of wills -- one wants a vintage house, the other wants a new build.

An engaged couple debates whether to buy an industrial loft or a vintage condo in Chicago; he needs a big kitchen for his gadgets; she needs a deck big enough to hang her hammock.

New parents look for a home, but while he wants room for his drums, she looks for a space that will accommodate in-laws visiting their baby granddaughter.

A couple and their two small kids move to Philadelphia, and she wants one level with a bonus room for her photography business, while he would prefer a two-story with a big yard.

An engaged couple with a celebrity cat wants their first home, but she wants a hip downtown loft-style condo while he wants the coziness of a single-family home.

Newlywed doctors look for a million dollar home, but while he hopes for a home with big columns and a grand exterior, she wants a house with a cozy Cape Cod feel.

Jamie and Evan are relocating from San Diego and want a large home in the suburbs in a neighborhood with a community pool, but she has dreams of a two-story Craftsman while he prefers a ranch-style home because of his bad knees.

Michael and Bryan are first-time home buyers that disagree on style and location, and must weigh the pros and cons of living downtown versus the surrounding area, as well as the benefits of a vintage versus a modern home.

A couple trades in their townhouse for a new home and can't seem to agree on style or location; he hopes to find a Colonial home near downtown, while she looks for a contemporary-style place in the surrounding area.

A single girl searches for a single-family home with a yard and no shared walls, but her friend thinks she'll be better off in a low-maintenance townhouse.

Married actuaries look for a low-risk home with water views, but she wants a quaint cottage with beach-side living, and he hopes for a Spanish-style home with a media room.

A child psychiatrist and his wife are looking to buy a home and bring along a quirky wish list that includes having no carpet in the house, a screened-in porch for their cat and no staircase near the front entryway.

Partners are on the search for their first home home together, and while one is looking for a contemporary yet impressive home, the other is more interested in a traditional American home like the ones he saw on TV while growing up in Brazil.

High school sweethearts look to buy their first home, and while looking for the perfect place to settle down, they also hope to find a home with enough space to run their coffee distributorship.

A couple in Tulsa look for their first home, but they can't agree on anything, including style, granite and amount of work to be done.

A buyer who loves Los Angeles looks for a vintage charmer in one of the city's historic neighborhoods.

A family of four wants to lay down roots in the tranquil town of Saratoga Springs in upstate New York; she wants a Colonial or Cape Cod-style home nestled in a neighborhood, but he wants a farmhouse with lots of land and access to a lake.

A 24-year-old is excited to move out of his parents' house and into his first place in San Diego, but he gets more than he bargained for when his mom comes along to give a second opinion.

Newlyweds hunt for their first home, but they have different ideas of what to look for, as she eyes a mid-century modern design and he dreams of a classic Tudor with plenty of peaked angles.

A Boston couple clashes over style, as she wants a grand Cape Cod with an open layout, luxury kitchen and pool, and he wants a quaint Colonial packed with historic charm.

Newlyweds disagree over their first home in Simi Valley, and will have to decide between buying a turn-key or a fixer-upper to get the high-end details and space they want.

A couple hunt for a new home in Grand Prairie, Texas, where she looks for a stately two-story home that tells the world they've arrived, but he looks for a comfortable one-story home with lots of land.

A young buyer looks for a place he can call his own in one of Chicago's westside neighborhoods, and he prefers a sleek and modern loft-style condo.

A young couple saves up while searching for their first home outside Oklahoma City, but while willing to get a fixer-upper, they consider some things non-negotiable.

After renting for years, a couple finally prepares to make the leap to home ownership; she wants a huge Mediterranean-style place that reminds her of her native Turkey, but he'd prefer something small and modern.

A young couple moves in with her parents while hunting for a home in the bedroom communities of Detroit; he hopes for a big backyard, but she wants less land and more home.

A recently married couple wants to finally put down some roots in Manhattan, but while they agree on wanting a charming, pre-war era building, they disagree on whether to purchase a lower-level unit or a high-rise with views.

A young entrepreneur searches for the perfect modern and updated place in Denver with the help of two potential roommates.

David and Curtis decide to get a place together in Portland, Ore., but can't decide between an older home with character and a garden, and a modern downtown loft.

Two fitness buffs from Tennessee relocate to Rochester, N.Y. and are hoping to find a home with an open kitchen, a big yard for their dog and enough space to pursue their taxidermy new hobby.

After getting transferred, a military family has just a few days to find a new home; she looks for a Craftsman-style house with charm and unique character, while he leans toward a contemporary design with clean lines.

A married couple with two kids relocates from busy New York City to slower-paced living in the suburbs of Pittsburgh.

Empty nesters search for a red brick Colonial house near Ft. Myers, Fla. without alligators in the area.

An engaged couple wants a starter home in San Jose, Calif.; he likes the practicality of ranches, but she prefers the charm and character of Victorians.

A young, engaged couple searches for a house in Plainfield, Ill.; she wants a ranch so their family can all be close together, but he prefers a more spacious two-story Colonial.

A couple prepares to upgrade from their small high-rise condo in downtown Chicago to a home with outdoor space and a dedicated workout room.

Nick and Anthony are on the hunt for a single-family home in the West Chester, Penn. area, but phobias could make finding their first home more difficult.

Houston natives and new parents want to put their stamp on a historic home; she wants a big project, but he wants to dial down the renovation and focus on their growing family.

A Maine couple relocates to the mountain resort town of Park City, Utah, looking for outdoor adventures, but he looks for a rustic lodge with great mountain views while she hopes to find a Craftsman house in a flat, safe neighborhood.

A newly engaged Atlanta couple prepares to settle down; he hopes to find a turnkey with a big yard and a pool, while she'd be happy with a craftsman fixer-upper.

A Tennessee couple doesn't see eye to eye on their Chattanooga house hunt because she wants to renovate again, and he does not.

A couple with three children looks for a family home; she wants a classic Victorian, while he feels a split-level will suit the family perfectly.

An engaged couple looks on the island of Oahu, Hawaii; she wants a fixer-upper with lots of character, but he hopes to find a move-in-ready home.

Newlyweds hunt for their first home while trying to start their own brewery business, so they prefer to find something move-in ready.

A couple disagree on style during their house hunt, as she wants a modern and contemporary move-in-ready home, and he wants a traditional-style fixer-upper.

A couple who grew up on the Navajo reservation prepares to buy their first home in Phoenix; she wants a single-story, Spanish-style, while he favors a traditional or Colonial two-story.

High school music teachers search Loveland, Colo., for a home with room for their future children, a music studio and a large, unfinished basement.

A man brings his family of five to his hometown so he can open a guitar shop with his father, and hopes to find a stately Colonial home with a sunroom, but his wife wants a house with a pool.

A family needs a big home outside Washington, D.C., but he wants something with an industrial vibe and a home theater, while she wants a Colonial with a home office.

A couple battles over style, price and luxury features in their Tampa house hunt; she wants to spend big on a fully upgraded or newly built Craftsman, while he'd prefer to save money on an Acadian-style fixer-upper.

A couple relocates back to their hometown of Springfield, Mass., where she hopes to find either a Victorian or a Dutch Colonial loaded with character and charm, but he feels attracted to raised ranch-style homes.

A couple with a baby on the way searches Long Island's North Shore for a house close to the water.

An engaged couple hurries to find a house before their wedding; she wants a Colonial with a porch and a china closet, while he stands firm on a ranch with a finished basement.

A young buyer hunts for a place in Philadelphia to share with three friends who will be renting from him.

A newlywed couple hunt for a new home; she wants to embrace the Arizona lifestyle with a Spanish-style home that includes a pool, but he wants a ranch without a pool that has cheaper heating and air.

A Silicon Valley couple is on the hunt for a new home in San Jose, Calif.; she's looking for a Craftsman with charm and character, but he has his eye on a more contemporary home.

A young couple searches for a starter home in Houston, but he wants to live in a contemporary high-rise in the downtown area, and she wants a single-family home with room for them to grow when they start a family.

Soon-to-be parents from Florida make a move north in search of their first home in St. Paul, Minn.; he wants to be close to the hockey scene downtown and is hoping for a ranch, but she wants an older Victorian house with character in the suburbs.

A Connecticut family moves to Jacksonville, Fla., to escape the cold and enjoy the great outdoors in a large family home.

Buyers in Grand Rapids, Mich., look for a home after moving with their kids from Chicago; he wants a small lot with plenty of close neighbors so the kids will have friends to play with, while she prefers a large private lot with a woodsy feel.

A young executive searches for her first home in Bergen County, N.J., and brings along her childhood friend to help out; she wants to have a low-maintenance high-rise for her single lifestyle but her friend thinks she should buy a single-family home.

A chef and his wife look for a bigger place in Chicago, but can't agree on what to buy; he wants a modern-style loft in the city, while she wants a vintage home in the suburbs.

A Greenville, S.C., family of six looks to move up from their small town house into something bigger; while she wants to put their own stamp on a fixer-upper, he'd much rather keep it simple with a move-in-ready home.

A professional off-road motorcycle racer and his makeup artist wife buy their first home; she wants a one-story house so their basset hounds don't have to climb any stairs, but he becomes more interested in a two-story fixer-upper.

A Tampa couple searches for a house with at least 3,000 square feet to have room for future kids, but while she wants a Spanish style home with a white kitchen and pool, he prefers a French provincial that has a frameless shower.

A Boston couple looks for a home with plenty of land for their six alpacas; she wants a turnkey farmhouse or Nantucket-style home, while he'd like an older Victorian or Craftsman with lots of character that he can restore.

A couple goes on the hunt for a smaller home in Appleton, Wis.; she wants a house with historic charm and classic details, but he thinks an updated Colonial will be easier to maintain.

Staten Islanders priced out of New York look for their first home in northern New Jersey; she wants a fixer-upper with a grassless concrete backyard, while he has his eye on a move-in-ready home with a finished basement.

A couple searches for a spacious home for their family of five in a pricey village; she wants to go all in for a move-in ready house, but he thinks they can save money with a fixer-upper.

With plans underway to adopt their foster son, a Sacramento, Calif. couple needs to buy a bigger home.

A couple goes on the hunt for their trade-up home in Peoria, Ill.; he wants a country setting with plenty of land, but she insists on a traditional neighborhood.

An engaged couple wants a starter home in San Jose, Calif.; he likes the practicality of ranches, but she prefers the charm and character of Victorians.

A couple looking for a vacation home in Destin, Fla., can't agree on whether they should buy a cozy cottage close to the beach or a grand Mediterranean farther from the water.

An engaged couple hunts for their first home in New Jersey; he wants a sleek and modern home, but she has her eyes set on a fixer-upper with lots of charm.

With plans underway to adopt their foster son, a Sacramento, Calif. couple needs to buy a bigger home.

A first-time buyer seeks help from her mom in Portland, Ore., who thinks her daughter should put some sweat equity into one of the city's historic Craftsman bungalows.

A couple's dream of buying a $1 million vacation home in Newport Beach, Calif., gets put to the test when they disagree over its style, as he pushes for a cozy cottage with a lived-in feel and she insists on a stark white contemporary home.

A couple leave Manhattan to buy their first home in Beacon, N.Y.; she wants a sprawling white farmhouse, but he loves Beacon's vintage charm and prefers a historic Queen Anne Victorian.

A woman searches for a home in Florida that has plenty of roaming space for her three cats.

Buyers in Los Angeles weigh their options between the pricey west side and the San Fernando Valley; a home in the Valley means giving up big city life, and making the right updates to a smaller west side home is an appealing choice.

A reporter and a producer look for a new home in Columbus, Ohio; he prefers a big backyard and a fireplace, while she wants a new home with a gourmet kitchen to use as a background for her social media videos.

A Pittsburgh man looks for a house reminiscent of his childhood home, but his New Jersey-born wife doesn't think their new home has to be an exact replica and wants something more contemporary.

Atlanta sisters search for a larger place of their own, but struggle with completely different style tastes; one wants a condo downtown with Craftsman style and homey details, while the other favors a single-family home with a glam interior.

A young buyer seeks her first condo in a residential neighborhood just north of Chicago, but her mother comes along for the ride and thinks she should be in a downtown high-rise complete with all the amenities.

A couple relocating from the East Coast to the West Coast wants to put down roots in competitive and pricey San Diego.

Married real estate agents look for the perfect home in Oklahoma City; he hopes to find a one-story Craftsman, but she prefers the French Country style and wants two stories.

A young family searches for a large home in Upstate New York, but while they agree on a general location, they clash over style and home readiness.

A newly engaged couple searches for their first home in Pittsburgh; while he hopes for a ranch with an open floor plan, she becomes more interested in a two-story Colonial.

A young couple hunts for a starter home in the suburbs of Kansas City; he wants a Cape Cod fixer-upper, while she would prefer a new Craftsman-style home.

A couple looks to settle in Tampa, Fla., after owning several homes in different cities; he wants a big Mediterranean-style house, but she looks to downsize into a charming bungalow.

San Diego newlyweds and first time home buyers want to move as close to the beach as possible; she wants small and dark bedrooms that accommodate her night shift schedule and he's hoping to have a garage where he can work on vintage cars.

New Jersey newlyweds who are sick of apartment living decide to move, but she wants an open floor plan and plenty of closet space, while he wants clearly defined rooms and a basement workout space.

Tampa buyers disagree on whether they should purchase a Craftsman or a Spanish-style home, as well as how much they should spend.

Young Philadelphia buyers find it challenging to compromise on a home that suits both of their needs; she wants a single story contemporary home that's move-in ready, but he wants a traditional Cape Cod and doesn't mind if it needs a little work.

A Chicago couple search for a home big enough for their growing family; she wants a Victorian with plenty of character, while he prefers a traditional Midwestern-style home with clean lines.

A young woman hopes to find an easy-to-maintain row home with renovation potential in Washington.

A young couple hunts for their first place in Chicago, but can't agree on what type of home to buy; she wants a condo in the city, while he would rather be in the suburbs in a single-family home.

A couple relocates from the Florida Keys to the New Orleans area and searches for their first home.

A young couple searches for a vacation cabin in the small mountain resort town of Shaver Lake, Calif.; she wants a cozy, family-friendly cottage, but he has his sights set on a large lodge with great rental potential.

Recently engaged house hunters struggle to find their perfect first home together, because while they know exactly what they want, they can't find anything in their budget that lives up to their dreams of perfection.

A single mom with a penchant for renovation wants to change every house she sees in Phoenix, and her practical niece tags along to make sure her aunt doesn't go overboard.

A family of four decides to move back to the Boise, Idaho, area after some time away, but they don't agree on whether the conveniences of the city or the call of wild would be better.

After spending some time away, a Tennessee couple is excited to move back home near family and friends, hoping to find a large two story home with a large private yard away from the neighbors.

An Atlanta couple excited to buy their first home have different ideas; she wants to hold onto her cool girl status by getting an industrial loft, while he wants a single family house with plenty of space for their daughter and puppy.

A Rochester, N.Y., couple can't decide between a starter home and a forever home for their growing family; he wants a large forever home that the kids can grow up in, but she feels anxious about committing to anything more than a small starter home.

Empty nesters in California get ready to trade the Sacramento suburbs for a home on the water in Discovery Bay; he wants an affordable place with a gourmet kitchen, but she focuses on gorgeous water views and no brass features.

Buyers in Albany, N.Y. want a home with lots of character, but that's all they agree on; one wants a fixer-upper farmhouse with no close neighbors, while the other prefers a move-in ready Colonial.

Boston natives are moving to Las Vegas to start an online tourism business, and they want to find a house as soon as possible; he wants a small condo in the heart of the Strip, but she wants a single family home in a quiet suburban neighborhood.

Buyers in Brooklyn, N.Y. look for a home with more space in Westport, Conn.; one wants a modern place that's move-in ready, and has an open floor plan and a Japanese bathtub, while the other is hoping for a Cape Cod or Colonial with vintage charm.

A young couple in Georgia loves all things vintage, including homes, but while she becomes eager to tackle a fixer-upper, he has doubts.

A Chicago area couple searches for a large home to accommodate three active kids and her mother.

Newlyweds are on the hunt for their first home together in Portland, Ore.; when it comes to space, she's an aspiring minimalist but he prefers to have some room to spread out.

A growing family wants more space, but while he wants a large basement and grassy yard, she needs a home office with an allergy-friendly backyard.

A newly engaged couple wants to buy a home in Chicago, but they can't decide between a rowhouse or a single-family home; he wants a finished basement for entertaining, but she's looking for two full bathrooms.

A buyer hopes to honor her Mayflower ancestors by purchasing a spacious Colonial in Washington; her wish list includes a large formal dining room that seats 12 and a smoking room.

Newly engaged bar owners hunt for an out-of-the-ordinary house in Seattle, like a commercial or loft space.

A couple look for a vacation home in Destin, Fla., but they have different ideas on what kind of house to buy, as he wants a single-family home with a large backyard, but she wants to be right on the water with the beach at their doorstep.