House Hunters: Volume 1

A Texas school teacher is longing to put down roots and buy a home in the Houston suburb of Pearland. He needs a place that's big enough to share with his roommates but wants to still have enough of his budget left over for some fun additions.

A couple thinks that Georgia's Tybee Island will be the perfect place to take a break from their busy jobs in Chicago. While she loves the idea of buying an idyllic beach cottage, he is more concerned about sticking to the $550,000 budget.

A Texas native has spent the last 15 years building a life for herself in Florida. When she first bought her home, the Kissimmee area was all she could afford, but now she's hoping to be closer to friends and her social life in Orlando.

A couple of TV news producers search for a home in the Washington, DC, area. She wants a new home across the Potomac in Virginia, but he's determined to stay in the historic city he adores.

A man who only sees his family on the weekends because of his commute from Ohio to Maryland decides to relocate everyone to Baltimore. Leaving their dream home behind, the family faces the harsh reality of the expensive housing market in the bigger city.

An engaged couple in Palm Desert, California, puts love to the test when they decide to plan a wedding and look for a new, larger home at the same time. While desperate to get out of their cramped apartment, the couple finds flaws in every house they see.

After living in five states, a couple finally decides to settle down in Morgantown, West Virginia. He wants to find a forever home close to campus where he works, but the couple is surprised to find housing prices are much higher than they were expecting.

A woman thinks house hunting is a lot like dating -- there are a lot of ups and downs, but when you find "the one," you'll be happy. After searching for a while and dealing with a lot of rejections, she's asked her good friend to help her on the quest.

A Texas bachelor is renting an apartment in a former retirement home in Dallas that still caters to senior citizens. He's decided to opt for a more fitting lifestyle by searching for a home that's a smart investment and has bachelor-friendly amenities.

A couple from Rhode Island is relocating to West Hartford, Connecticut, where he has found a new job. While they are desperate to get out of their tiny rental, the couple is fixed on finding a modern, updated home in an area known for having older houses.

A recent divorcee has decided to make a fresh start in Jupiter, Florida. She loves the area's laid-back vibe and being closer to her friends, but the biggest challenge will be finding absolutely everything she wants in a single home.

A Boston couple's bid on their dream home fell through at the worst time, forcing them to move into a small apartment a day before the birth of their first child. Now their lease is nearly up, so they must restart the search for their forever home.

A family of three is currently sharing dorm space with 100 college boys, and they are more than eager to find a place of their own. Even with a budget of $225,000, finding a move-in ready home in their ideal neighborhood around St. Louis will be tough.