My First Place

Teddy, a residence hall director, lives with his wife and two kids in a Boston University dorm. They search for a multifamily home in the Dorchester neighborhood but get burned by older, multifamily homes that require a lot of work.

A first-time buyer paying cash for a condo thinks he's struck gold when he goes under contract on a funky fixer-upper. But when he learns the place is a money pit, will he gamble his life savings or pull out of the deal?

The first time Margaret and Jason attempted to buy a house, they ended up divorcing. Now remarried, they're ready to give home buying another shot.

A first-time buyer struggles to find a place that's both move-in ready and within her budget.

Figuring out who's going to pay closing costs may cost a young couple their first place in Austin, Texas.

Christi only wants high-end materials, but husband Grady doesn't think they can afford it. They find a home with granite, but the seller already has two offers. Will competition drive the price beyond the couple's reach?

Michael is looking for a condo in St. Louis to be closer to his family. He loves the first place he sees, priced at $149,900, but after talking with his lender, he learns his budget is $110,000 and the value of a pre-approval.

Stephanie and Ryan are looking for a single-family home in Boston's suburbs. Will they get lucky and find a place that stands up to her scrutiny?

Kristi and Jared's relationship has become serious. Will their search end in a place to start a new chapter, or will they close the book on their house hunt and their relationship?

Kyle wants to buy a downtown condo he can share with his friend and roommate, Sarah. With Boston condos at sky-high prices, can Kyle stretch his $450K budget to find a place with enough space for them both?

A man and his girlfriend must decide whether to pay more to live in their favorite urban location near St. Louis, or move further out to get more bang for their buck.

Julia is a twenty-something professional looking for her first place in Boston. She quickly finds that her $700K budget doesn't afford much luxury. Will she hold onto her independence and price point or accept a loan from parents?

Danielle is re-entering civilian life after the Navy. When comps don't support the asking price on the place she wants to buy, she has to decide whether it's worth it to pay for more than what appraisers think the house is worth.