A real estate professional is ready to buy a place of his own in the heart of Chicago. He's always seen a high-rise condo as a sign of success, so he wants to wake up to stunning views, host rooftop parties and enjoy the convenience of on-site amenities.

An animal-loving couple searches for a home in Chicago. He's a life-long renter and wants his first place to have vintage charm by the lake, but her priorities include something that's modern, clean and quiet.

A young buyer looks to move out of his mom's place and find a townhouse in the heart of Allentown, Pennsylvania. He wants to spend big for a large home to entertain, but his mom thinks he should go for a smaller, single-family house in the suburbs.

After losing her apartment in a fire, a newly-married couple needs to quickly find a home together in Tampa. She wants something with two stories that has a storybook vibe, but he's pushing to spend less on a simple one-story ranch.

Two former track stars have recently relocated for his new job to Kansas City, Missouri. Their second child is due in a few weeks and they need to find a home fast, and she wants something stately, but he's looking to keep their costs down.

A lawyer and a doctor look to buy their dream house in Sacramento, California. Facing limited inventory and strong opinions, one wants a midcentury modern design while the other prefers a turnkey contemporary.

After two years of traveling the country and living out of their van, a couple is finally ready to plant roots in Atlanta. They want to start a family and she wants to spend big on their dream home, but he wants to save money and get a fixer.

Now that her kids are grown, a single mom is finally ready to focus on herself and buy her first home in Minneapolis. She's grown accustomed to making sacrifices for others, so her daughter is on hand to make sure she gets what she truly wants.

A military couple searches for their growing family while on assignment for the next few years in Colorado Springs. They already own rental properties from other assignments, so they need to decide if they should buy yet again or to rent themselves.

A single mom looks for a fresh start for her family in Scottsdale, Arizona. Since she tends to be impulsive, she's bringing along a small team of moms and friends on the search to help her stay grounded in the area's hot real estate market.

A pair of buyers are hoping to upsize in Connecticut. One wants something grand to reflect their hard work, but the other prefers something that's more understated.

A couple looks to sell their home and upgrade to a bigger place in Apex, North Carolina. They both faced hardships growing up, and now they plan on paying it forward by fostering often overlooked, struggling teens.