Torn Between Two Homes in California and Texas

Newlyweds Shauna and Carl Smith want to move out of their cramped apartment in southern California and into a house. Their search has led them to two favorites: a ranch style home and a cottage style home. Then, soon to be a grandmother, Sarah Snyder is moving to Austin, Texas to be close to her daughter. She's found two homes that she likes: one has just one story, and the other has two. Realtors and home inspectors assess these properties and advise the buyers on which of their two favorites would be the smarter choice.

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