House Hunters

A fitness-loving couple hunts for a home with a big yard in Bothell, Wash.; he wants a Craftsman-style house, while she wants a one-story ranch; they agree their top priority is enough space for tire-flipping and spear-throwing.

A newlywed couple searches for a larger home in Kansas City; the groom hopes to find a bungalow in the city, but his bride prefers a traditional home in the suburbs.

A couple look for a vacation home in Lake Carroll, Ill., to share with their three young daughters; they want to find a waterfront house with a rustic vibe, but their budget won't let them get everything on their wish list.

A couple look to upgrade from their mainland starter home to a family house on the water in the Melbourne, Fla., area; he cares most about style, but she focuses on a functional layout and a pool for the hot Florida days.

Phoenix buyers are looking for a house with plenty of space to start a family, but they don't agree on much else; she wants a Mediterranean-style home in the suburbs, while he'd prefer a mid-century modern close to where he works downtown.

Married doctors are on the hunt for a home outside New York City. He wants a Craftsman-style place with a big backyard for his dog. She wants a Cape Cod home with a room just for her bird.

A young couple in Orlando, Fla., is looking for a home where they can put down roots and grow as a family; while he doesn't mind taking on a modern fixer-upper, she wants a move-in ready Craftsman.

Two young buyers are on the hunt for a home in Waterloo, Iowa; while one wants all things vintage, the other wants brand-new and modern.

A married couple wants to buy their first home in McKinney, Texas, for their family of five; he wants a brand-new home with smart home technology and she wants a farmhouse in the country where she can keep her chickens.

A young couple is on the hunt for their first home in Chicago; she's focused on a home with a modern look that's move-in ready but he wants a rustic cabin that he can put his own stamp on.

An expecting Atlanta couple is searching for their first home with space for baby; she wants a vintage home with charm and history, but he's looking for a mid-century house with a rec room where he can listen to his vinyl collection.

A young attorney is on the hunt in Chicago for a vintage condo with classic touches like a wood-burning fireplace, wide baseboards and a clawfoot bathtub.

Transplants formerly stationed in Okinawa, Japan, look to buy their first home in Spokane, Wash.; she wants an old charmer with space for her photography studio, and he doesn't mind some sweat equity as long as there's a dedicated workshop.