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See Episode GuideAmong the Rentals in Orihuela Costa, Spain
A single woman takes a new military assignment in the seaside destination of Orihuela Costa, Spain. Her new friend is coming along to help with the search, but looking for a long-term rental in a vacation hot-spot means she will have limited options.
Nomads Settle Down in Mexico
Megsy and Tommo quit their jobs as cruise ship employees to settle down in Merida, Mexico. During their time on the high seas, they became lifestyle experts and now write a food and travel blog. They are ready to call Merida home, but are not accustomed to staying in one place for long. Can they leave the life of travel and excitement to stay in Merida permanently?
The Beat of Playa Tambor, Costa Rica
After the pressures of keeping up with their busy careers in Colorado became too much to handle, a couple is ready to slow things down. They decide to buy their first home together in Playa Tambor, one of Costa Rica's hidden gems. She's looking for a secluded, natural setting where they can rest, but he's interested in unwinding with a home right on the golf course.
A Last Hurrah in Paris
Newlyweds follow a job opportunity to Paris, France, so they can enjoy one last move before buying a house and having kids. He's a true romantic and has his heart set on finding a home with Parisian charm in the city center, no matter the cost. However, she's concerned about the budget and wants to save on a home so they have money left over to travel.
No Money to Bern
Paul and Hilary are moving to Bern, Switzerland, so that Paul can start a Ph.D. program. Hilary's dream of living in Switzerland spurred him to seek the opportunity, and in the student-centered housing market, she has a specific dream and lifestyle in mind. On a meager student's salary, however, Paul knows that they can't have it all, and they'll have to make some concessions to find the right place to live.
Taking Their Shot in London
Newlyweds from Chicago met on the college basketball team and are moving to London for a job transfer. Concerned about dependence on a single income, one wants an affordable suburban home, while her wife longs to be in the city, no matter the cost.
A Family Together in France
Lavar and Natalia Simmons met in college. After graduation, Lavar became a professional basketball player with a team in St. Etienne France. For years, he has lived and worked in Europe while Natalia stayed behind with their two sons. Now that Tae, the older son is ready to start school, Lavar and Natalia have decided to keep the family together year round in France. In Etienne, about thirty miles south of Lyon, France, real estate agent Luc Grange has selected three properties. None is a perfect match for the Simmons' wish list. But by staying focused on what's best for their son Tae and his little brother Eli, Lavar and Natalia manage a difficult selection combining space, location and budget decisions with each house they see. For Lavar, whatever makes Natalia happy is fine with him. And for Natalia the decision means spinning problems into assets when House Hunters International brings the family together in Etienne, France.
A Family Together in France
Lavar and Natalia Simmons met in college. After graduation, Lavar became a professional basketball player with a team in St. Etienne France. For years, he has lived and worked in Europe while Natalia stayed behind with their two sons. Now that Tae, the older son is ready to start school, Lavar and Natalia have decided to keep the family together year round in France. In Etienne, about thirty miles south of Lyon, France, real estate agent Luc Grange has selected three properties. None is a perfect match for the Simmons' wish list. But by staying focused on what's best for their son Tae and his little brother Eli, Lavar and Natalia manage a difficult selection combining space, location and budget decisions with each house they see. For Lavar, whatever makes Natalia happy is fine with him. And for Natalia the decision means spinning problems into assets when House Hunters International brings the family together in Etienne, France.
Taking Their Shot in London
Newlyweds from Chicago met on the college basketball team and are moving to London for a job transfer. Concerned about dependence on a single income, one wants an affordable suburban home, while her wife longs to be in the city, no matter the cost.
A Better Life on Bribie Island
After years of running resorts all over the world, a couple moves from Fiji back to his native Bribie Island, Australia. She's excited for a less hectic lifestyle and more family time, but he wants to bring some of the resort life along with them.
Finding Their Future in Phuket
An engaged couple finds the perfect place to start their dream business together in Phuket, Thailand. They're trying to agree on what they want in a home, but she enjoys splurging on day-to-day luxuries while he's more focused on saving for the future.
A Better Life on Bribie Island
After years of running resorts all over the world, a couple moves from Fiji back to his native Bribie Island, Australia. She's excited for a less hectic lifestyle and more family time, but he wants to bring some of the resort life along with them.
Finding Their Future in Phuket
An engaged couple finds the perfect place to start their dream business together in Phuket, Thailand. They're trying to agree on what they want in a home, but she enjoys splurging on day-to-day luxuries while he's more focused on saving for the future.
Moving for Maori Culture in Hamilton, New Zealand
Influenced by Maori culture, a Ph.D. from New Jersey and his chef husband relocate to New Zealand. They're looking to reset in the small town of Hamilton, but finding a home that suits both academic needs and culinary cleanliness may be a challenge.
To Be Social or Secluded in Costa Rica
An Iowa couple with opposite personalities must decide what kind of location fits their idea of paradise in Ojochal, Costa Rica. He's looking for a slice of seclusion in the lush jungles, while she wants to lounge poolside in the company of neighbors.
Moving for Maori Culture in Hamilton, New Zealand
Influenced by Maori culture, a Ph.D. from New Jersey and his chef husband relocate to New Zealand. They're looking to reset in the small town of Hamilton, but finding a home that suits both academic needs and culinary cleanliness may be a challenge.
To Be Social or Secluded in Costa Rica
An Iowa couple with opposite personalities must decide what kind of location fits their idea of paradise in Ojochal, Costa Rica. He's looking for a slice of seclusion in the lush jungles, while she wants to lounge poolside in the company of neighbors.
A Long List of Firsts in Maastricht, the Netherlands
Fueled by visions of a fairy-tale life together, a young Canadian couple is ready to embrace adulthood in Maastricht, the Netherlands. They're facing a daunting list of firsts, and as reality sets in, enduring their first disagreement may be a challenge.
Family Physics in Switzerland
A physicist embarks on an adventure with his young family for a job opportunity in Zurich, Switzerland. They're looking for a place near his work in the city center, and she wants something with quirky charm, but he prefers a modern and industrial style.
A Long List of Firsts in Maastricht, the Netherlands
Fueled by visions of a fairy-tale life together, a young Canadian couple is ready to embrace adulthood in Maastricht, the Netherlands. They're facing a daunting list of firsts, and as reality sets in, enduring their first disagreement may be a challenge.
Family Physics in Switzerland
A physicist embarks on an adventure with his young family for a job opportunity in Zurich, Switzerland. They're looking for a place near his work in the city center, and she wants something with quirky charm, but he prefers a modern and industrial style.
Buddies in Barcelona
Stella and Esther didn't know each other when they both moved from the Netherlands to Spain, but they met on their first day of work at the same company in Barcelona. They hit it off so well that they felt like lifelong friends immediately and decided to move in together. But will it be too much of a good thing?
Proximity and Pets in Utrecht
A couple sells their family home in Canada to buy their dream home in Utrecht, Netherlands. She wants to live in close proximity to her new place of work, he desires peace and quiet in the countryside and their daughter's only preference is getting a pet cat.
All About Style in Vienna
A couple leaves Riga, Latvia, to be closer to her corporate headquarters in Vienna, Austria. While he wants an eclectic apartment closer to city center, she would prefer a Scandinavian-style place away from the hustle and bustle. Accustomed to the smaller, affordable town of Riga, their budget will be front in center in the considerably larger and more expensive city of Vienna.
Active Family in Auckland
Chris, Cindy and their three young children are moving from Michigan to Auckland, New Zealand. It's been a lifelong dream of theirs to live abroad, but there is just one big problem. Chris sees a house by the beach in his version of the dream, but Cindy wants to be within walking distance of shops, parks and other activities. They look at three very different properties and must make a difficult decision.
Easy Transition Versus the German Experience
A Texas military family uproots for a job in Kaiserslautern, and while Mom pines for a romantic German home, Dad can't see past the need for efficiency. The family is left at odds over what's more important: an easy transition or the local experience.