House Hunters: Classic

Parents with two tiny children have outgrown their starter home. Now they're looking for a much larger space in a good school zone. Can they find what they're looking for in their price range?

A musician is ready to take the leap from renting to owning. His wish list includes a move-in ready home with a rehearsal space, a spare bedroom and a comfortable kitchen. But he's on a tight timeline and a tight budget.

Expectant parents love all things vintage. With their first baby on the way, they need a spacious home but want to find a fixer-upper with unique character.

A family of five loves their spacious house, but a three-hour commute is forcing them to move closer to work. They're looking for four bedrooms, a kitchen with an attached family room and a large backyard.

A married couple seeks a Spanish-style home in a competitive home market. They're considering a fixer-upper to stretch their budget, but even then they'll experience a little sticker shock.

New parents currently live in a spacious three-story townhouse. With the birth of their son, they want to move into a one-level home. But with land at a premium, finding a large one-story house is no easy feat.

Newlyweds living in a small bungalow need to find a house that's almost twice as big. They've got to find a home with a bigger kitchen, more storage and a garage.

A pet owner with two dogs is looking to move out of her cramped one-bedroom apartment and into a house with a backyard. The market in her desired area is very competitive, though, and she may have to make some major compromises.

Kentucky transplants to New Orleans love their adopted city and are looking for a historic home with character. They're willing to take on a fixer-upper to stay in their current centrally-located neighborhood.

Young professionals love the sand and surf of their beach community, but they don't love their cramped apartment. They're hoping to find a three-bedroom house in the same locale while sticking to their budget.

Newlyweds with a combined nine children and 21 grandchildren need a much bigger home to accommodate their visiting family. They're looking for a house with an open floor plan, a swimming pool and plenty of extra space.

An engaged couple who share a spacious two bedroom apartment with a messy roommate are ready to move into a house of their own. They want to stay near the beach, but the real estate market in the area is tight.

A single woman is looking for a spacious Manhattan brownstone with plenty of original character. In a tight city market, she might have to make some big compromises.

San Francisco may be one of California's biggest tourist towns, but the City by the Bay is also this young family's home. With housing at a premium, they're having a tough time graduating to a larger home.

A New York mother is eager to buy her first home with plenty of space for the kids, so she's moving a thousand miles south to Atlanta where the houses are bigger and more affordable.

A family with an active two year old and triplets on the way has decided it's finally time to leave downtown Seattle for the suburbs. They'd like at least four bedrooms, a large family room and a place to do laundry.

A Scottsdale, Arizona, couple is returning to Florida to be closer to family. They love the "wow" factor of their Arizona home and are looking for a comparable house in Tampa with a panoramic view.

A New Jersey couple with a small baby are ready to take the leap into a bigger home. They want something closer to the shore with a laundry room and a large backyard.

A renter who lives right outside of Philadelphia is looking to buy a home of her own. Once lawn care comes into play, she isn't convinced that the suburbs are really for her.

Two busy parents must leave the small Victorian they restored themselves to find more room in the suburbs of Boston. She wants a family-friendly space with a big kitchen, while he is most focused on finding room for himself.

A California bachelor is ready to leave his condo behind and find a family home. He's looking for the right combination of space, style and views.

A single father loves living in Miami Beach, Florida, but as his son continues to grow, so does their need for a larger home. Now, he's looking for a home on a budget that's still within reach of the beach.

A real estate agent in Dallas, Texas, is looking for a home for his most demanding client yet -- himself. He's leaving his trendy townhouse behind in search of a more traditional home, but he may have some trouble leaving his high standards at the door.

A Harvard librarian and a sound engineer are searching for their first place together, but this accomplished Cambridge couple has yet to meet the challenge of homeownership in Massachusetts.

Life is one big party for this single man, and he wants a larger house where he can celebrate in style. He needs to find a place with enough space in his tiny North Carolina town.