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 - 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:Amazon#3 - 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.
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV#6 - 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.
#7 - 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:Amazon#8 - 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:Amazon#9 - 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.
#10 - 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.
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#11 - Aussie Moves His Family to the Sunshine Coast
Season 202 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/11/2025
After 14 years in Arizona, an Aussie dad is ready to move his family to the Sunshine Coast of Australia. Mom wants to be near the beach while he prefers the hinterland, so hopefully their teen daughter can help them all agree on some middle ground.
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV#12 - A New Beginning in Kaiserslautern, Germany
Season 197 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/2024
Former best friends reconnect and marry, and embark on their first international move together to Kaiserslautern, Germany. She's used to a nomadic lifestyle and wants German charm, but he prefers something modern with an easy commute to his new job.
#13 - New York Opinions in Mexico City
Season 171 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/20/2021
A New Yorker fell in love on a business trip to Mexico, and now they're closing the distance with a home in Mexico City. It might be his hometown, but she's opinionated about the neighborhood, the fashion and just about everything else.
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV#14 - Family Life in Florence
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.
Watch Now:Amazon#15 - 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.
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV#16 - Finding Yourself in Chiang Mai
Season 120 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/20/2018
A young woman leaves her life behind in Boston to search for enlightenment and new experiences in Chiang Mai, Thailand. She enlists her best friend to help her find the perfect place on a small budget.
Watch Now:Apple TV#17 - 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.
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV#18 - A Castle in the Netherlands
Season 116 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/25/2018
After moving all around the United States for various military assignments, a man is moving his family abroad for the first time to a country his wife has never even heard of -- the Netherlands. She's hoping to find a five-bedroom house with a walk-in closet in downtown Eindhoven so she can relax in a big house after a long day of shopping. He's unsure of what financial surprises might come with a move overseas and he's also aware of his wife's spending habits so he wants a simple family home well within budget.
Watch Now:Amazon#19 - 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#20 - 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.
Watch Now:Amazon#21 - A Family Retraces Dad's Roots As They Balance Korean, American, and German Heritages 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.
Watch Now:Amazon#22 - 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.
Watch Now:Amazon#23 - 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.
Watch Now:Amazon#24 - Finding Balance in Berlin
Season 120 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/10/2018
A couple is taking advantage of his German citizenship and moving the family to Berlin. He'll be broadcasting his Seattle radio show abroad and wants a home with a work studio close to activities Berlin has to offer. However, she prefers a house close to the kids' school, even it means being further away from the city center.
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV#25 - Unreal Expectations in Ecuador
Season 159 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/1/2020
A Los Angeles couple can't wait to ditch their busy lives and head to the Manabi Province in Ecuador. They want to stay within a modest budget as renters and find a private place with at least two bedrooms and an outdoor area they can enjoy.
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