House Hunters Season 221, Episode 9: Grand vs. Practical in Utah

A New Home in a New State

A diversity specialist and his partner are looking to relocate for an accidental job opportunity in Billings, Montana. One wants a move-in ready townhouse that's low-maintenance, but the other thinks a single-family fixer would be a better investment.

22 min

House Hacking in Chicago

A young couple living in his bachelor pad are ready to find a bigger place in Chicago. She wants something cozy they can call home, but he's focused on a condo that can also offer short-term rental income.

Big City to the Berkshires

A professional musician looks to escape Boston city life for the tranquil existence in the Berkshires. He's torn between a family home for his young daughter or a quirky place with style, so he's enlisting his contractor friend to help with the search.

Building a New Life in Raleigh

Just a few years after custom building a home, a Missouri family looks to start over after she's offered a lucrative new job in Raleigh, North Carolina. She's looking for a fixer to turn into the perfect home, but he's not interested in any projects.

Roommate Sisters in Atlanta

A budget conscious CFO looks to buy her first home in Atlanta. She wants a larger house for less money and is willing to move to the suburbs, but her sister is helping out by moving in and paying rent, and she prefers to be downtown and closer to work.

To Reno or Not in Georgia

A couple living in his bachelor pad since they got married are finally ready to upgrade in Atlanta. With a fixation on renovating a property into their dream home, he wants to convince her to give up an easy turn-key place for a big workload.

Family Cabin in the Smokies

A family that's relocated to Knoxville, Tennessee, are ready to buy a vacation home in the nearby Smoky Mountains. She wants a secluded cabin their family can enjoy, but he prefers a condo in a more touristy area that can generate rental income.

Finding a Charleston Charmer

An engaged couple searches for their first house together in Charleston, South Carolina. Having cerebral palsy, he wants a home with accessible features, and she wants something that has Lowcountry character and plenty of room for her 9-year-old daughter.

Conquering the Bidding Wars in Wisconsin

After losing several bidding wars, a couple living with her parents continue their months-long search for a bigger home in Appleton, Wisconsin. She's ready to increase their price-point, but he's worried that approach will drain their finances.

Charm or Room for Baby in Miami

A young couple expecting their first baby is ready to ditch their condo and find a home with more space in Miami. He wants move-in ready amenities and doesn't mind moving further out to save money, but she insists being near the city no matter the price.

Lotta House for a Lotta Family

A young, single mom looks for a home big enough for her four kids and elderly father in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Her boyfriend is along to help, and while she wants to stay in her current town, he's hoping she'll find a place near him in North Carolina.