My First Place

An attorney's series of lowball bids results in several rejections and a frustrated realtor.

Outbidding house flippers, a Portland woman discovers her new place needs major repairs.

Jessica wants to purchase her first place all on her own. With a 20% down payment, her search is limited to one-bedroom condos. Does she stick to her guns or accept financial assistance from her parents for a two-bedroom condo?

Teachers discover they'd get more for their money if they bought a house in another school district.

Joe and Maureen want to buy their first place in Hadden Township, New Jersey. There's only one house they love, but negotiations stall when their bid is lower than the seller is willing to take.

Brian and Liz are looking for a suburban home with old-school charm, modern conveniences and big closets. The seller claims to have another bid, but Brian and Liz aren't so sure.

The stresses of unemployment and a wedding loom over a couple's search for their first place.

Jeff would like his girlfriend to move into his new apartment, but Jessica wants a proposal first.

When the first home they bid on goes to another buyer, a couple reevaluates their budget.

Gary and Stephanie are looking for a first place to start a family. The picky buyers go through multiple negotiations on a three-bedroom home in Center City, only to walk away from the deal when the seller raises the list price.

A couple on a tight budget is tested by a home seller's price increase.

Troy and Linea find a new craftsman-style bungalow. However, another bid is in, so they are pressured to bid more than the asking price. While that tactic lands them the contract, an inspector finds problems in the backyard.

After a realistic look at their finances, a couple opts for a townhome despite their preferences.