The BEST episodes of House Hunters (1999)
Every episode of House Hunters (1999) ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of House Hunters (1999)!
House Hunters takes viewers behind the scenes as individuals, couples and families learn what to look for and decide whether or not a home is meant for them. Focusing on the emotional experience of finding and purchasing a new home, each episode follows a prospective buyer and real estate agent through the home-buying process, from start to finish.
#1 - Las Vegas Dancer Wants His First Place
Season 61 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/11/2012
After years of traveling abroad, professional dancer Eric Morgan's landed a long-term gig in Vegas. He wants to celebrate by buying his first place, and his friend Jamie's along to help. Eric's looking for something move in ready and within his $100,000 budget. But when Eric sees the best Sin City has to offer, will he be tempted to stretch his budget?
Watch Now:Amazon#2 - First-Time Homeowners
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/21/1999
Danielle and Jay Williams are newlyweds who are ready to buy their first home. His parents are in town on a visit, and they happily accompany the young couple on their house hunt. Episode #104 for comments or questions shown in the episode.
Watch Now:Amazon#3 - Arizona Couple's City Dilemma
Season 243 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/24/2023
A blended family with a baby on the way searches for a new home, but can't agree on where to live. One wants Arizona's up-and-coming and affordable community of Peoria, but the other prefers the established and expensive city of Scottsdale.
#4 - Opportunity Knocks in Knoxville
Season 228 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/26/2023
A single woman leaves behind her big city life in Brooklyn for the affordability of Knoxville, Tennessee. She's dreaming of a vintage home with character, but her level-headed sister is along to keep her from looking past the real concerns of an old home.
Watch Now:Amazon#5 - Breaking Free in Los Angeles
Season 216 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/26/2022
A young skin care entrepreneur leaves her family home and looks for her own place in Los Angeles. She wants something in the heart of Hollywood, but her younger sister thinks she should buy a bigger home in the suburbs with an eye towards the long-term.
Watch Now:Amazon#6 - Golf Swing in Chicago
Season 153 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/13/2018
Unlike many young parents, these buyers are not fleeing for the suburbs. Instead, they're using their million-dollar budget to find a vintage place near downtown Chicago with a high-ceiling basement so they can install a golf simulator.
Watch Now:Amazon#7 - Windy City Wishes
Season 36 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/26/2009
Carlos Guzman and Mandy Brill met and fell in love in Spain five years ago, and they now live in Chicago. They are looking for a condo with two bedrooms and two bathrooms for under $260,000, and they'd like the place to include parking, private laundry, air conditioning, a dishwasher and a walk-in closet. Knowing that's a big list for a small budget. Carlos and Mandy know they'll need a keen eye to find the perfect place and have enlisted Chicago native and realtor Richard Doty to help.
Watch Now:Amazon#8 - Make Room for Triplets!
Season 8 - Episode 14 - Aired 11/27/2003
A family with an active two year old and triplets on the way has decided it's finally time to leave downtown Seattle for the suburbs. They'd like at least four bedrooms, a large family room and a place to do laundry.
Watch Now:Amazon#11 - The Valley Family is New to the Dallas Area, and Must Choose Between Buying a Home That's Close to Work, or Close to Friends
Season 50 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/26/2011
Trish and Ryan Valley and their two kids just moved all the way from Ottawa, Canada to Dallas, Texas. While looking for a home to buy, they're staying with long-time friends who recently made the move from Ottawa to the Dallas suburb of Keller. Trish wants to find a home in Keller, to be close to their friends, but that would mean a nightmare commute for Ryan, whose job is an hour and a half away in downtown Dallas. They'll look at a home in Keller, a home in Dallas, and a home part-way in between the two. Which one will they choose?
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV#12 - Denver Newcomers Search for a Vintage-Style Home
Season 76 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/18/2013
Newlyweds, Harrison and Leah, moved to Denver a year ago, and love their new city so much they're ready to buy their first home there. Both are hoping to find an older home with vintage charm, close to the restaurants and nightlife of downtown. But while Harrison is open to an attached home, Leah dreams of owning a single-family place. Their biggest challenge: the booming Denver housing market, which may prevent their $450,000 budget from going as far as they'd expected.
Watch Now:Amazon#13 - Couple Wants to Buy Home in Newly Adopted Town of Fayetteville, Georgia
Season 73 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/22/2013
After moving to Fayetteville, Georgia, for a new job as a pastor, Jim and his wife, Laura, have decided to buy a home there. With a budget of $220,000 - $250,000 they're looking for a large 4-bedroom house with a stately yet inviting exterior, hardwood floors, crown molding, a large kitchen with upgraded countertops, and a wooded backyard. Laura wants a formal dining room that's big enough for her family heirloom furniture. Their two daughters want a large backyard with a pool, but Jim is concerned about the maintenance.
#14 - Five Guys Search for a Spacious Home in the Boston Suburbs
Season 73 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/12/2013
Baz has been living in a Boston suburb rental with his four roommates for several years, but he's decided it's time to take the plunge and buy. Since the thought of swinging the entire mortgage alone is a little daunting, and these guys get along so well, he'd like to find a large enough house where they can all live together. Ideally Baz would like a five-bedroom Victorian or Colonial style home. A large kitchen is a must because they like to cook and they enjoy brewing their own beer. With five different house hunters, there are plenty of different opinions.
Watch Now:Amazon#15 - Growing Family is Running Out Of Room In Raleigh
Season 72 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/4/2013
When Denny and Melissa put their house on the market, they had no idea that it would be sold in a matter of weeks. They were forced to rent an apartment in Raleigh, North Carolina, but with two growing boys their apartment seems to be closing in on them. They're in the market for a large home with at least four bedrooms, plus a space for Melissa's photo studio. Denny insists on a large garage so he can set up his woodworking shop. And their two active boys need plenty of space to play, so they want a big backyard. Can this family of four find their dream home and stay within their budget?
Watch Now:Amazon#16 - Compromise in Waukesha
Season 165 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/18/2019
A newlywed couple searches for their first home in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The hunt puts their new marriage to its first big test, as he wants vintage charm and she wants a big, open-concept home.
Watch Now:Amazon#17 - A Young Family Moves Out of Their Parents' House in Maryland
Season 75 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/30/2013
Bridget, Kevin, and their 2 young children have been living with her parents for the past six months in Silver Spring, Maryland. While they've enjoyed being close to family, they're ready to buy a spacious Colonial... a little farther away. But even with a budget of $700,000, finding the perfect house is proving to be a challenge. Kevin wants room for a grand piano as well as a catwalk, but Bridget thinks catwalks are dangerous for young kids. On board to help is their agent Franco, who happens to be Bridget's brother.
Watch Now:Amazon#18 - Her Money Their Vision
Season 258 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/22/2025
A first-time buyer is making the leap to homeownership just outside of Washington, DC. Her boyfriend and his two sons plan to move in, and he doesn't mind spending for a big place with a spacious yard, but she prefers something smaller and more practical.
#19 - A Home for Emus in Washington
Season 258 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/21/2025
A couple's ready to take their relationship to the next level and buy their first place together in Washington. While they agree they need more outdoor space for their two emus, one wants high-end luxury, but the other's angling for something more rustic.
#20 - To Downsize or Not in Columbus
Season 190 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/10/2020
A young professional in Columbus, Ohio, is looking for a home with a reduced footprint. However, she still wants enough space to entertain all her college friends.
Watch Now:Amazon#21 - A Tiny Home Adventure
Season 159 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/14/2018
An outdoorsman who feels trapped in the Colorado suburban life is selling his home to go tiny and tour the country. His dog and his motorcycle are coming along on the journey, so he needs a tiny house than can fit all three of them, as well as have the capability to operate off-grid when he travels to remote areas.
Watch Now:Amazon#22 - Blended Family Home in Indianapolis
Season 150 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/11/2018
A couple searches for home in Indianapolis, IN, that's big enough to accommodate their blended and growing family. But while they agree on more bathrooms for their older children, they disagree on everything else.
Watch Now:Amazon#23 - Romanian Ex-Pats Buy Dream Beach House in Hawaii
Season 91 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/1/2014
Romanian ex-pats, Alex and Eliza, have worked hard to achieve the American Dream. Now they're buying a spectacular home on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. But even with around a million to spend, they're realizing beach homes in their price range are few and far between. And since they can't agree on the style of home they want, or which beach to live near, this house hunt will be anything but a breeze.
#24 - Leaving Lake Tahoe to Build Dream Home in Texas
Season 63 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/20/2012
Kevin, Crista, and their daughter, Charlie, are ready to trade in Lake Tahoe's long and snowy winters for the warmer climate of Lakeway, Texas. Krista has multiple sclerosis, and hopes that Texas' more moderate climate will help her health. They're focusing on Lakeway, a suburb just outside of Austin. Interested only in new construction homes, Krista and Kevin are ready to build their dream home. With Krista wanting a sewing room, and Kevin determined to have an in-home gym, not to mention a movie room, this house hunt is going to be an adventure.
Watch Now:Amazon#25 - Texas Single Mom Wants Good Schools for Her Son
Season 73 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/25/2013
Christina is ready to buy her first home in Tyler, TX. She's determined to buy in an area that has a school district she prefers for her six-year-old son, Eli, and a poker room for herself. But even with the help of Eli and her co-worker, Theresa, finding a home with a low $100,000 budget won't be easy.
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