The BEST episodes of House Hunters International
Every episode of House Hunters International ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of House Hunters International!
This spin-off of the wildly popular House Hunters goes around the globe. Home hunters and their realtors check out all sorts of architectural styles and work through the quirks of buying real estate in other countries.
#1 - Homecoming in Yerevan, Armenia
Season 24 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/13/2011
Samson and Liana Avetian fell in love in Boston but these native Armenians have their hearts set on making a difference back home. Their families left Armenia just after the Cold War ended, but over the past twenty years the country has undergone dramatic changes - Samson and Liana want to move back to the capital city of Yerevan and be a part of the downtown renaissance. But square footage in Yerevan is pricey and larger alternatives lie on the edge of town. With a budget of $220,000, Real Estate Agent Marina Potikyan knows this homecoming won't be easy. Will the downtown dream be realized? Or will space win out? Find out when House Hunters emigrates to Yerevan, Armenia.
#2 - Chen is Ready To Move Out of her Mom's Place and Buy Her Very First Home in Tel Aviv (First Time Buyer in Tel Aviv)
Season 13 - Episode 12 - Aired 4/4/2010
Chen is moving away from home for the very first time. She currently lives with her mom in Tel Aviv, Israel, but now that Chen has saved up, she's ready to find a place of her own. With help from her mother and big sister, Chen will search Tel Aviv for an apartment. She's hoping to find a place that's close to her mom but is also near the downtown action. She'll check out several apartments in Tel Aviv where she'll encounter the beauty of the city and face the frustrations that come along with finding the ideal first home.
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Season 130 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/28/2018
After Jen and Rick met, they stayed put in Pennsylvania, waiting until Rick's youngest child left the nest. Now they've stamped their passports and are escaping the cold winters by heading south to Playa del Carmen, Mexico. They expected an easy transition, but with only six suitcases and a cat, the pair is up against more than they bargained for trying to find their first home together in a foreign land.
#4 - So You Think You Can France?
Season 87 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/26/2015
Erin and Stuart have a storied history in France; they got engaged in Paris and returned to be married. Now, the two of them have formed a large blended family with 4 children and they're hoping to own a piece of the country they've grown so fond of. Paris is a bit too crowded and busy so they've opted for the peace and beauty of the south of France. They're unsure of what town to settle in, but they know they want enough space for the whole family. Erin would love to move in to something turn-key right away, while Stuart is open to renovation and putting his own stamp on a property. Find out which sensibility prevails when House Hunters International tours the south of France.
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Season 91 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/8/2016
Steve and Cindy McLean are the parents of ten kids in Longmont, Colorado. As the president of a manufacturing company, Steve has the opportunity to expand his business in San Carlos, Mexico. His kids are excited about their new adventure, but his wife Cindy is apprehensive about uprooting their sizable family for a new country. Cindy wants to be comfortable in their new home, so she's insistent on having a nice kitchen and a pool for the kids. Steve's also adamant about staying in budget, and no matter what, this family is going to have to improvise to squeeze into a new life in San Carlos, Mexico.
#6 - A Tall Order in Breda, Netherlands
Season 90 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/15/2016
Croatia native Ivan's career move to Breda, Netherlands, is fulfilling his wife's childhood fantasy of living in Europe. Ivan just wants his new home to be within budget and close to his job, but his wife, Lindsay, daydreams of living in the pricey city center in a home with enough space to comfortably house their families. The homes within their budget, though, aren't big enough to for all of Lindsay's dreams as House Hunter International gets a glimpse of life in Breda, Netherlands.
#7 - Landing a Home in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Season 75 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/19/2015
A move to San Juan, Puerto Rico, is prompted by a father who wants to share his heritage with his two sons.
#8 - We're Sure in Turin
Season 75 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/28/2015
A family of three in Turin, Italy, search for a home that fits their budget after deciding that their one-bedroom apartment no longer fits their needs.
#9 - A Young Family Downsizes to Help Others in Lima, Peru
Season 40 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/29/2012
After the monotony of suburban life, Matt and Nicole knew that there was something more they could be doing with their lives. When they discovered that there was a need in Lima, Peru to help orphaned children, they decided to pack up their own three kids and head to South America and volunteer. Now they need to navigate a new country to find a home that not only fits five, but that also doesn't bust their budget. Can they live without the comforts of home and downsize their entire lives? Find out when House Hunters International visits Lima, Peru.
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Season 61 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/7/2013
The Goehrings are an adventure loving couple. After years of travel, they've finally found their favorite place in the remote volcanic island of Ometepe in Nicaragua. They fell in love with the people, the culture and the opportunity to brave the elements. As the Goehrings love to remind visitors, this volcano is active, erupting most recently in 2010, and the only way off the island is an hour long ferry ride to the mainland. Debbie and Ron wouldn't have it any other way as they look for their piece of paradise on Ometepe Island in Nicaragua.
#11 - Engaged Couple Moves to London, for His Career
Season 40 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/28/2012
Trendy Williamsburg couple Luke and Darla met in college where Luke recorded Darla's album for his senior thesis. They've been making beautiful music together for the past five years, but now Luke's company is sending him across the pond to open a new office, in London, England. Darla's worried that finding a new apartment, a new job and planning NY wedding will overwhelm her. They're looking for a hip neighborhood, but they're finding high prices. Can this couple balance space and location desires with budget realities? Find out when House Hunters International kicks off a new career in London, England.
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Season 40 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/15/2012
Unable to endure the long distance from his girlfriend any longer, Attorney Mark Kawakami is leaving behind his job in New York City to start a new life with her in the Netherlands. After trading in a cushy bachelor's life for a lower income as a junior researcher, finding an apartment with a small budget will be a challenge for real estate agent Erik Bessems. And with affordable rentals few and scattered, how much will they be able to compromise on their first apartment together? Watch as House Hunters International digs into Maastricht, Netherlands.
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Season 156 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/19/2020
A family experiences life-changing events and seeks simplicity in Florence, Italy. She's looking for something with Italian charm that's in the city center, but he wants a standalone property with outdoor space in the country.
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Season 197 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/17/2024
With a visa expiring, a new couple makes a quick decision to stay together and move to Melbourne, Australia. He's a chef and wants a dream kitchen and a second bedroom for guests, but as a student, she's looking to keep the price as low as possible.
#15 - Trading Stability to Live an Italian Dream
Season 197 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/26/2024
After building a stable life and raising a family, high school sweethearts are ready for their next chapter in Lucca, Italy. They want a place that can accommodate their visiting children, but finding the outdoor space they desire may be a challenge.
#16 - Forget Paris, We're Buying in Bordeaux
Season 197 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/9/2024
A married couple looks for a fresh start and a slower pace in Bordeaux, France. They're looking for something in the Bordeaux Hyper Centre and need separate office spaces, but finding a place in the city that's in their budget may be a challenge.
#17 - Setting Up a New Goal in Seville, Spain
Season 196 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/3/2024
A Florida mother convinces her husband to embark on an adventure and relocate their family sight unseen to Seville, Spain. He hopes to ease their transition with a familiar family home, but she wants to go all in with a place that's traditionally Spanish.
#18 - Reno vs. Turnkey in Cork, Ireland
Season 196 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/27/2024
Despite a massive housing crisis, a Seattle couple with a lifelong dream to move abroad relocates to Cork, Ireland. She's looking for a fixer-upper, but with his job starting right away, he wants something that's move-in ready.
#19 - Attached Solo Move to Amsterdam
Season 165 - Episode 12 - Aired 8/25/2021
A married couple is forced to live apart when she's offered a job opportunity in Amsterdam. She's looking for a one bedroom apartment with space for an office, but finding both the outdoor space and canal view she wants will be a challenge.
#20 - Cozy Houseboat Living in London
Season 163 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/3/2021
A couple expecting their first child looks to realize a dream of moving back to his native London. They're looking for a home with two bedrooms that's centrally located, but their limited budget may force them to consider a much different option.
#21 - Traveling Solo to Madrid
Season 156 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/3/2020
A newly divorced woman looks to challenge herself and seeks adventure in Madrid, Spain. She's looking for a traditional Spanish neighborhood with easy access to public transportation, but on her budget, there will need to be some compromises.
#22 - Bustling or Beach in Qingdao, China
Season 157 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/18/2020
A young couple is moving back to their collegiate stomping grounds in Qingdao, China. He's looking for something in the Laoshan District that's close to work, but she wants to be near the beach in a home with an outdoor space for their kids.
#23 - A Taste for Travel in Parma
Season 129 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/2/2018
Twenty years after a backpacking trip to Italy inspired them to move there someday, Mike and Wendy are moving their family of eight to one of Italy's gastronomy hubs, Parma. Mike and Wendy want their six daughters to embrace Italian culture, but they have drastically different ideas of how to do that on a limited budget. And trying to find a home suitable for the large family is made even more difficult with eight opinions to keep in check.
#24 - Ready to be Roommates in Hanoi, Vietnam
Season 119 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/19/2018
An adventurous couple from Cape Town, South Africa, is moving to Hanoi, Vietnam, where they will live together for the first time. They want to teach English to fund their travels, but with only her job to support them, he's on edge about finances.
#25 - Lady in Reading
Season 63 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/11/2014
Mark and his wife Danielle had been living together in Seattle until inspiration struck to change their lives and move somewhere else. With an opportunity to change positions within the same company, Mark has started a new job in Reading, England. But their move wasn't just motivated by the job. Danielle is a self-described anglophile and has a passion for all things British, so Reading was the obvious choice. Their move didn't come without sacrifices, however, as former real estate agent Danielle had to give up her business to make the move happen. Now she'll be using her real estate experience to help them find their dream home in England, but they're about to find out that knowledge of the US market might not translate to the UK. Hop across the pond as House Hunters International visits Reading, England.
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