House Hunters

A couple's search for a home in Knoxville, Tenn., is complicated by her fear of basements and their differing ideas of the perfect home.

A family of five is looking for lots of space and epic ocean views on Oahu, Hawaii, but must agree on a turnkey home or a fixer-upper.

A former pro-football player and his family are looking to upgrade to a bigger home in Liberty Lake, Wash., but since they also want killer views and to be near the lake, things might get tricky in the area's limited market.

First-time buyers in Indianapolis can't agree between a move-in ready home or a fixer-upper; additionally, her need for a Feng shui entry and fear of basements could turn their house hunt into an uphill battle.

Newlyweds that love to fish look for a home near the water in Norfolk, Va.; he wants a move-in ready ranch similar to his childhood home, while she would love to find a French provincial or a plantation-style home that needs work.

A Palm Springs, CA, modeling agent is ready to own his own home, and he's looking to go tiny. He wants a moderately small house with modern appliances, an outdoor area for his rescue dog and perfect light to pursue painting.

A married couple in Dayton, Ohio, looks for a house with enough room to start a family; she wants a fixer-upper so they can put their own stamp on it, while he prefers something move-in ready, since he doesn't want to take on the added work.

First-time buyers in Durham, N.C., want space for a craft room and enough room for beehives in the backyard; she hopes for a big craftsman with defined rooms, but he is adamant about getting a mid-century modern with an open-concept floor plan.

A couple from San Antonio, Texas, battle over what style of home to buy; he wants a midcentury modern, while she's on the hunt for a Craftsman, and neither is willing to compromise.

A Denver couple with two kids is tired of living with her parents. Because their last house had foundation issues, each home must pass his 'marble test'. Meanwhile, she wants a home that reminds her of her grandmother's house.

A mother and daughter are excited to buy their first home in the suburbs of Cleveland, but there's conflicting opinions over what is wanted versus what is needed; if a decision isn't made quickly, they could miss out on the perfect property.

A woman has a vision for changing the homes she tours, but her husband has lived through one of her renovations and doesn't want to do it again; they must decide if they want a fixer-upper or a move-in-ready home in Castle Rock, Colo.

A country doctor moves his family to Florence, Ala., in search of a home; his wife looks for a peaceful, country lifestyle for their seven kids, but he hopes to get his way with a low-maintenance house in a suburban setting.

A young couple has just moved back to their hometown of St. Louis; she's looking for vintage charm in one of the city's more historic neighborhoods, but he's modern all the way.

A young couple is determined to find a historic home in Minnesota's Twin Cities region that doesn't require a ton of renovations; they also hope to find a house with a garage for those cold Minnesota winters.