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.
Watch Now:Apple TV#3 - 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.
#4 - 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.
Watch Now:Apple TV#5 - The Retirees and the Volcano in Ometepe, Nicaragua
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.
#6 - 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.
Watch Now:Apple TV#7 - Marked for Maastricht, The Netherlands
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.
Watch Now:Apple TV#8 - Romantic Getaway in Puerto Morelos, Mexico
Season 44 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/1/2012
At their RV dealership, Dwain and Valerie have made a business of helping other people escape from everyday life. Now that their four children are grown, they've decided to take time for themselves and leave the Canadian winter behind for the sun kissed shores of Mexico. But in the tiny village of Puerto Morelos, an influx of foreigners has stretched home supply to the limit and prices along with them. Will Valerie find her ocean retreat or will budget-conscious Dwain put a damper on her dreams? Find out when House Hunters International reconnects in Puerto Morelos, Mexico.
#9 - An Active Couple seeks English Charm Overseas in New Zealand
Season 40 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/3/2012
Jo met Dan at the pub across the street from her home in small town England where she was born and raised. Now Dan is transporting Jo across the world to resettle in his native New Zealand. The two agree on living an outdoor lifestyle, but indoors they are at odds. Dan wants her to feel at home, but won't sacrifice his ideal location just outside of town. This active couple will have to strike a balance when House Hunters International travels to Wellington, New Zealand.
#10 - Savoring Italy's South in Ostuni, Italy
Season 45 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/11/2012
Food writer Leigh Vincola has returned to her ancestral homeland of Italy to partake in some of the best cooking in the world. But after living in tourist-ridden Florence for a few months, Leigh wants to live at a slower pace in the southern city of Ostuni, Italy. She's looking for outdoor space in the city center and peace from the crowds. But can she relocate to this medieval place, home to Italy's finest cuisine, without landing back in a tourist area? Find out when House Hunters International finds its roots in Ostuni, Italy.
#11 - A Family Retraces Dad's Roots in Aalen
Season 63 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/6/2014
Jane and Johannes liken their love story to a Korean soap opera born in different lands, but sharing common heritages, they met overseas and fell head over heels in love, only to be separated, and ultimately reunited, after years of on again off again romance. They always wanted to be together, and now they are, raising a lovely family as Johannes' job takes them around the world. The newest job twist brings this multicultural bunch back to Johannes' roots in Germany. Aalen is the opposite of what they've left in San Diego, a tiny town on the outskirts of the Alps with almost no housing turnover. While the move is an opportunity for Johannes to advance his career, staying connected to their Korean side will be almost as tough as finding a family friendly house in a village that's already filled to capacity.
#12 - 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.
Watch Now:Amazon#13 - Lima's Many Faces
Season 40 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/28/2012
Florida residents Giovanni and Steven are co-owners of a company and hope to open a new business branch down in Lima, Peru. But agreement on what city to move to is where the harmony ends because they are torn on which of the city's major districts they like best. As a native Peruvian Giovanni is not impressed with the chaotic areas around downtown and he would rather have a home-based office in one of Lima's leafier suburbs. As a newcomer, however, Steven is also here to live it up and wants their business located near all the hip restaurants and sun-soaked beaches. Although it is hard to blame Steven for wanting to live next to the ocean professional real estate agent Alexander Brown will try to broker a peace agreement for this location war.
Watch Now:Apple TV#14 - Not Too Fast Not Too Slovenia
Season 73 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/3/2014
Andrew and his wife Natasha have been living in Seattle with their children, but Andrew's work involves operating a tour business in various cities across Europe. The business is based in Slovenia, and Andrew feels that Slovenia closely resembles the America he grew up in and would be the ideal place to live and raise his kids. But his wife Natasha, who came to the states from Russia, has already made one big move across the globe and is reluctant to jump headlong into another. While Andrew wants to live near the city for work, Natasha is adamant about settling in a more rural area so the kids can run outside and play without her having to worry. See whose wishlist gets fulfilled as House Hunters International tours through Slovenia.
#15 - Bearish or Bullish in Medellin, Colombia
Season 71 - Episode 11 - Aired 10/13/2014
Having visited over 80 countries and lived in 12 of them across the globe, Marcello Arrambide never usually sticks around anywhere for very long. He's been able to fund his world traveling lifestyle through day trading in the stock market and now he wants to teach other people to enjoy the same freedom he has. Marcello's plan is to start a day trading school in the one spot in the world he can see himself settling down, Medellin, Colombia. He's asked his buddy, Tyler Hare to help in the search for a penthouse apartment that can not only house the school but also fulfill Marcello's dream of living a lavish lifestyle in central Medellin. Tyler knows Marcello always seems to bite off more than he can chew, so it won't be easy showing his friend the benefits of securing something sensible in the City of the Eternal Spring, Medellin, Colombia.
#16 - In Love in Lima, Peru
Season 27 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/30/2013
At 29, Kelly Wilkson reflected on her life in small town California. She realized the world was hers for the taking and set off on a year long sabbatical around the globe. Last stop was Lima and before long, true love. She met a local named Cristian who convinced her to set roots in his hometown, where Macchu Picchu and some of South America's most coveted tourism spots are close. She agreed - but realized making a living in this Spanish-speaking country would be hard. This new couple devised a plan to open a bed & breakfast so Kelly could flourish here. They're on the hunt for a 5 bedroom home in Lima's tourist friendly neighborhood of Miraflores. Real Estate Agent Zarella Bast has some bad news - prices in this neighborhood aren't what they used to be. Making a home here will require some sacrifices at their $200,000 budget, but Zarella has some options outside the area that could work in their favor if they're willing to keep an open mind. Will Kelly and Cristian compromise location and risk their new business? Find out when House Hunters International heads to Lima, Peru.
#17 - Reuniting in Barcelona, Spain
Season 40 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/10/2012
After falling in love in her native Texas, Cassie is following her heart to live with her long distance boyfriend, Guillem, in Barcelona Spain. But the city's old world style presents a few challenges for this modern gal's Texas sized wants. Real estate agent Benny Mouckley tries to tick all the boxes on the wishlist while keeping in budget, but will Cassie have to compromise on her ideals or pay the price to have everything she wants? Find out when House Hunters International focuses in on Barcelona, Spain.
Watch Now:Apple TV#18 - Returning to Europe
Season 43 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/8/2012
Susie and her Argentinian fiance, Max, met six years ago online. They wrote to each other every day without fail for nine months before meeting in person. After five years and a beautiful daughter, Allegra, Max was offered the job opportunity of a lifetime in Paris and the prospect of living in one of Europe's most stylish and historic capitals was too much for Max and fashion and beauty journalist Susie to turn down. Although Susie is incredibly close to Max's family, and the pair will sorely miss the support of their network in Argentina, the move has offered Susie the chance to reconnect with her father who is able to visit far more frequently now that the couple are a comparatively short hop away. The hardest part of the move for the couple will be the language barrier as neither of them speaks French. Will this couple find their perfect Parisian paradise? Find out when House Hunters International explore the streets of Paris, France.
Watch Now:Amazon#19 - Confusion in County Kildare, Ireland
Season 67 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/25/2014
As a Washington native, Ryan McFarlane always looked forward to the Northwest's change of seasons. So when he moved to his wife Mackenzie's hometown of Gilbert, Arizona, he grew tired of what he calls Arizona's two seasons, hot and hotter. After years in the desert, Ryan decided it was time for a change and jumped at a job opportunity in County Kildare, Ireland. But he and Mackenzie have only recently purchased their Arizona home, and with two young children and another on the way, convincing Mackenzie to leave her family behind is no small task. Now, the McFarlanes are headed to County Kildare, leaving behind the arid Arizona heat for the green, Irish countryside.
#20 - Head Over High Heels for a Home in Andorra
Season 63 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/5/2014
After living the high life in Miami, a change of career for her hubby means a change of scenery for Latin recording artist, Alondra. In order to leave her life in the limelight behind to join Jerry in the Pyrenees mountain region of Andorra, Alondra insists on acquiring her dream home. But with prices on homes running high in the hilltops of this European principality, her husband sets a strict budget that may only cater to apartment living. Money can't always buy happiness, but for Alondra, it sure is a good start.
#21 - Young Fasionista Pursues Dedication for Parisian Lifestyle
Season 48 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/19/2012
Lisa O'Rourke has left her high-powered fashion career behind for the chance at love and a new beginning. Her new boyfriend Aurelian is in the states to help Lisa pack up and bid her New York life adieu. With only Aurelian's income to support them, finding a space large enough to accommodate her trove of vintage clothing and passion for fashion is a tall order. Facing one of the world's priciest cities on a single salary, the need for compromise is at a high request. Watch as Lisa and Aurelian attempt to pursue a relationship as House Hunters International travels to Paris, France.
#22 - Permanent Vacation in Verbier, Switzerland
Season 41 - Episode 11 - Aired 8/7/2012
Londoners, Holly and Sam, both work in the fast paced fashion industry. But their true passion for skiing and snowboarding has turned their jobs into a daily grind. So, they're swapping city style for salopettes in order to realize their dream of living on the slopes of the Swiss Alps. But settling in this pricey resort town comes with some concessions, and finding a home that meets their needs and their expectations won't be easy. Watch what happens as this spontaneous duo lives life to the fullest in Verbier, Switzerland.
#23 - Cashing in Your Chips on the Remote Isle of Man
Season 40 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/25/2012
Chris started a successful band in his early 20's and was a touring musician for almost 20 years. When he met Rachel in 2005, he was touring almost 300 days a year. In addition to being in a band, Chris also has a passion for poker. Since the birth of their son Henry in 2009, Chris has been playing online poker so he could tour less and be home more with his family. Being a successful online poker player and having worked in the music industry lead to a job offer from the largest online poker site in the world. The only issue is that their headquarters are based on the remote Isle of Man. The Jonat family wants a change in pace but will they be able to find their ace in the hole on a small island? Or will they have to fold? Find out as House Hunters International shuffles into beautiful Isle of Man.
#24 - Scoping the slopes in Solden, Austria
Season 41 - Episode 4 - Aired 8/1/2012
Amsterdam-based-snowsport fanatics, Tv and marketing duo, Arno and Claire, dreamed of finding a way to convert their passion into a profession by heading to the Austrian Alps to set up their very own extreme sports and holiday movie production company. However, the area's status as one of the hottest ski holiday destinations in Europe, means that long term rentals are few and far between- and prices ride high. Will this couple's extensive wishlist Vs. limited budget, put an end to their fantasy of waking in a winter wonderland, or will they find a way to compromise to make their snowy dreams come true? Find out when House Hunters International glides into Solden, Austria.
#25 - Homes of the Barbadian Coast
Season 41 - Episode 12 - Aired 7/31/2012
Scott and Dionna Goodman, are a home grown success story. They've created their own web business and things are going well. what's even better is that they can run their business from anywhere in the world. So, they've chosen the tropical isle of Barbados --not just because of its fabulous beaches and great climate--Scott has relatives on the island, and he has a lot of fond memories of playing on the east coast as a kid. Dionna is all for finding their own piece of paradise in Barbados, but the east coast of the island--the more rugged, remote end of the country, isn't quite the locale she had in mind. The selection of updated homes, with pools to die for, seems a bit better along the very popular south coast, and Dionna is taking note. So with help from professional real estate agent, Manuela White, the Goodmans need to define where real island living can happen.