House Hunters: Volume 9

First-time homebuyers find themselves stuck in a dilemma in Des Moines, Iowa. One dreams of a modern, sleek home, while the other yearns for a quirky non-residential property, like an old commercial space.

A military officer wants a fresh start and looks to relocate from California to Miami. She's in a rush to find a home before she has to report for duty, so she's enlisted the help of a friend and longtime Florida resident to help navigate the search.

After years of bouncing around the country for work, a young couple looks to put down roots near her family in Fargo, North Dakota. She's hoping for vintage charm at an affordable price, but he wants something brand new, and he's willing to spend for it.

A couple with a young baby want to ditch their rental and find a tiny home so they won't be saddled with a mortgage. While they agree on their budget, they don't see eye-to-eye on how much living space they should have.

A new job ups a couple's timeline for a permanent move to Hilo, Hawaii. One dreams of beachfront living, but the other has safety concerns when it comes to the very real risk of tsunamis.

A young buyer pursues his dream of hitting it big in the country music world and moves to Nashville. His mother is along on the search, and being real estate savvy, she's offering both advice and a down payment on a home so he can start building wealth.

A real estate professional is ready to buy a place of his own in the heart of Chicago. He's always seen a high-rise condo as a sign of success, so he wants to wake up to stunning views, host rooftop parties and enjoy the convenience of on-site amenities.

A young family is on the search for a new home in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He's looking for the country life with a vintage farmhouse on a big lot, but she's all about the glam and wants a show-stopper.

A lawyer and a doctor look to buy their dream house in Sacramento, California. Facing limited inventory and strong opinions, one wants a midcentury modern design while the other prefers a turnkey contemporary.

An animal-loving couple searches for a home in Chicago. He's a life-long renter and wants his first place to have vintage charm by the lake, but her priorities include something that's modern, clean and quiet.

A New Jersey couple is ready to leave cold winters behind and make the move to Orlando, Florida. With a toddler in tow and another baby girl on the way, this couple is on a tight deadline to find the waterfront home of their dreams.

After two years of traveling the country and living out of their van, a couple is finally ready to plant roots in Atlanta. They want to start a family and she wants to spend big on their dream home, but he wants to save money and get a fixer.

A couple looks to sell their home and upgrade to a bigger place in Apex, North Carolina. They both faced hardships growing up, and now they plan on paying it forward by fostering often overlooked, struggling teens.