House Hunters: Volume 1

A Louisiana couple searches for a pied-a-terre in New Orleans that can double as an office. He's a contractor with a strict eye on the budget, while she's a designer who wants to renovate every home they see.

A couple who knew each other in Nigeria as children reconnected in California as adults, and now want to settle their growing family in a neighborhood with good public schools.

A Coast Guard family is excited to move back to their hometown of Seattle. They want to put down their roots in one specific neighborhood, but high prices and low inventory are rocking the boat.

A musical family in Portland, Oregon, needs more space, but may have a tough time finding something within their budget that has enough room for them to rock out together.

Atlanta transplants have to adjust to more than the weather in Mystic, Connecticut. High prices, old homes and baseboard heat are among the things they will need to get used to.

In a Phoenix suburb where short sales and long commutes are common, a woman wants to find a move-in-ready house within biking distance of her job.

A couple has different outlooks on their home search in a trendy Chicago neighborhood. They're budget is tight, and while she's able to look on the bright side, he sees only the negatives.

An Atlanta couple wants to get house hunting out of the way before their wedding. She is picking apart the cosmetic details of each home, while he is keeping a score for every room they see.

An engaged couple looks at fixer-uppers in Portland, Oregon. They want a place they can upgrade themselves, but will need to decide just how much work they are willing to take on while staying within their budget.

Carly and Jonathon love living in Jacksonville, Florida but they can't stand living in an apartment complex. Since both are active, they're hoping to find a house in a development with a community gym.

A long wish list and small search radius complicate a couple's search for a home in downtown Cleveland. They're committed to the city, but might not be able go get what they want without following their friends to the suburbs.

Judy has convinced her boyfriend, Bobby, to leave Florida and buy a home in Manhattan Beach, California. Even with $2 million, finding a place that meets Judy's expectations and Bobby's pet peeves is a challenge for their realtor.

Newlyweds look to buy their first home together in Hampton, Virginia. He's an Iraq vet who wants a soaking tub where he can take care of a service-related back injury, but that's just one item on their extensive wish list.