House Hunters International

- Season 12

(2017)

When Christine decided to return to Italy to get her master's degree in interior design, she gave her boyfriend, Robbie, a choice: stay back in Iowa or come with her to Milan. So he chose to further his education too. Having never lived, much less traveled outside the US, Robbie is hoping to find some of the modern creature comforts he is used to from back home. But Christine isn't going to sit idly by and let Robbie miss out on living a traditional Italian lifestyle. With only $1,100 a month to spend on rent, they both may need to make more sacrifices in Milan than ...

Christi and Mike were eager to move out of South Africa and experience something new after recently starting a family. When a job opened up for Christi in Rotterdam, Netherlands, it was a perfect fit for them as the language and culture in the Netherlands was similar to theirs at home. Moving to Rotterdam also means Mike will be giving up his job and becoming the primary caretaker of their child, Anne. Despite strongly different wish list requests, Mike doesn't want to compromise after accepting a role reversal with Christi.

A Texas couple decides to escape the heat with a move to cool Colchester, England, but can they find an English home within their budget that accommodates his height and her desire to live close to the university campus?

Overwhelmed with the stress of running their own business in Arkansas, new dads Randy and Randal are looking for a vacation home in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Puerto Vallarta has been their favorite escape for years, but with their son Jaydin making the trip for the first time, these dads are looking for a permanent property for the whole family to enjoy. Randy wants to relax in a modern property, while Randal wants a home full of traditional Mexican charm. Regardless of style, their second home has to be on-budget and a perfect fit for Jaydin. Compromise is the name of...

Joe and Kaitlyn love to travel, so when Joe got the opportunity at work to transfer to San Jose, Costa Rica, he was quick to accept. His wife, Kaitlyn, was more apprehensive, since it meant she'd have to give up her career in law and shift from a working wife to a stay-at-home mom for their daughter, Lucianna. Now that they're down to only one salary, Kaitlyn has got her eye on the budget and is concerned with finding a home that's safe and suitable for the whole family. Joe on the other hand has a tendency to be slightly impulsive, with a history of knee-jerk ...

Janice, Chad, and their two boys are moving from the rural mountains of Alberta, Canada, to the sunny metropolitan city of Brisbane, Australia, where Janice will be working as a professor. She's looking to embrace a true Aussie lifestyle, and that includes the style of their home. But while she wants a traditional 'Queenslander' house with a swimming pool, Chad is looking for something more modern with a lot less maintenance. Chad's already given up his job as an executive in Canada to make the move Down Under for Janice's career. Is he willing to give up what he ...

A couple and their young daughter are moving from Ohio to Groningen, Netherlands. She wants to seize the opportunity to live on a houseboat, but he thinks they can get an authentic experience in a more conventional home.

Iowa couple Amanda and Scott plan to move the family to New Zealand, which will result in a smaller living space and a lower salary for Amanda, but will also mean more quality time with the family.

Massachusetts residents Cindy and Alex want their daughter, Domino, to be exposed to other cultures, so they're planning a move to Montezuma, Costa Rica. Cindy likes a beach lifestyle, but Alex prefers a remote jungle environment.

Randy and his high school sweetheart Debbie are moving to Puntarenas, Costa Rica. He wants to live on the beach at all costs, but she wants a large house for them and their kids while remaining financially stable.

Viktor and Karina are leaving the hills and freeways of Los Angeles and returning to Amsterdam where they first met years ago, except this time, they're a family of four with two-year-old twins. The couple would like to live in an apartment in the city center, but it's a challenge for their budget and Viktor, who wants a home with ground floor access to avoid using stairs to transport twins, prams and shopping carts. Karina wants to find the best place for her family and the kids, which means plenty of space and a terrace or park nearby. Will they be able to find a ...

After two years of renting, Hubert is ready to buy his first home and put down roots in London; although he wants a bachelor pad as close as possible to pricey central London, his mom thinks her son should think of the future and look to the suburbs.

After a vacation to Australia, a Polish couple are seeking to make the move. They love the beach life. However, the couple's budget is tight.

Scott loves living on the water and after a recent split, he decides a houseboat in Amsterdam is perfect for him and daughter Natalie. His budget-conscious friend Alison joins him to help navigate the country's high-priced market.

When Cameron lands a job in Basel, Switzerland, Erica is overjoyed. Cameron is reluctant to accept it but he knows Erica is dying for an adventure, and he wants her to be happy. As they look for a home, Cameron makes it known that he is a San Diego surfer boy and making the move to mountainous, land-locked Switzerland is more than just a culture shock.

A Boston couple follows the job opportunity of a lifetime to Sheffield, England, but the new job may not allow them time for renovation projects on a fixer-upper, so they weigh the option to push their budget for the perfect turnkey.

A blended family searches for a second home in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

A Nashville real estate agent hunts for the perfect home in Amsterdam.

A couple follow a job opportunity to Mexico and search for the perfect new home with the modern conveniences to which they've become accustomed.

Retired law enforcement officers take a rest in sunny Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, after 26 years of vacationing there.

After 25 years apart, Brent and Jennifer rekindle their flame and agree to move to St. Thomas to start a new phase of life together.

Canadians Scott and Nancy long dream of making a permanent home in Costa Rica; when the right time comes, they purchase two restaurants and need to find their dream home.

After years of working in Dubai, Sandy and Alan become anxious to permanently return to their home country of South Africa.

After a few brutally cold winters in Chicago, Meeta seeks warmer climates and island living on the American territory of Guam.

Arjun and Azee both grew up in Dubai but were born in India and Iran, and because the United Arab Emirates doesn't offer citizenship to foreigners, they decide to settle in Portugal due to its golden visa program.

It might be a midlife crisis, or it might just be a healthy restart. Whatever it is, Kim and Mat have decided to relocate from Dallas, Texas, to Christchurch, New Zealand. Without jobs, family or friends, this move could be harder than these risk takers ever imagined.

Kate's humanitarian work is sending her to Paris, and she wants a second bedroom so she can work from home and host visiting family. But an extra room in bustling central Paris doesn't come cheap.

A couple who met in New Zealand is looking for a place in Sayulita, Mexico, to use as a family retreat and potential rental property. Early in Conrad and Katherine's relationship, he was diagnosed with cancer. Katherine took care of Conrad while he underwent treatment, and now that he is cancer-free, the couple is excited to start a new chapter of their life together in Mexico.

After reflecting on her life and dream of living abroad, Texas-native Cheryl has sold her possessions and is moving with her dog, Penelope, to Auckland, New Zealand. A local friend joins Cheryl on the house hunt to find a place that's convenient to the city, budget-friendly and, most importantly, dog-friendly.

A couple prepare to leave their stressful jobs in New Jersey to become first-time bed-and-breakfast owners in Merida, Mexico.

Stuart and Rachel are ready to leave the cold, Canadian winters behind and move their family to his hometown of sunny Adelaide, Australia.

Two professors relocate from West Virginia to Stellenbosch, South Africa, for new jobs, with their first priority on their two daughters' comfortable adjustment to their new life.

Newlyweds Kevin and Leigh are moving to Townsville, Australia, so Kevin can pursue a PhD in marine biology and fulfill his dream of studying near the Great Barrier Reef. Leigh is focused on finding a dream home near the beach and restaurants, but Kevin is set on sticking to the budget and living close to his university. Will they be able to compromise on a home Down Under?

A Spanish teacher and her family are moving from Michigan to Pamplona, Spain after teaching the language for more than 20 years.

A couple leaves the rolling hills of Tennessee for a bombshell job offer in Nuremberg, Germany. He wants a modern home with a short commute, but she prefers a home with character in the city center that's close to shops and restaurants.

After an eye-opening accident, Wendy and Simon are following their dream of opening a business in the Caribbean. Their research leads them to Bocas del Toro, Panama, which offers great opportunities for new businesses. However, Simon has dreams of a romantic, beachside bed and breakfast, while Wendy takes a hardline on the budget and wants a property that will turn a profit quickly.

A soldier's latest assignment forces his family to once again adapt to a new environment in Brussels, Belgium. He claims his biggest wish is to avoid a long commute, but his wife knows he's much pickier than he lets on.

An exhausted couple with two young kids decides to escape the Los Angeles rat race by taking a year-long sabbatical in Turin, Italy.

World travelers Marty and Jen decide to leave the States and relocate to Barcelona, Spain, for Jen's job offer. In return for Marty's sacrifice to transition into a stay-at-home dad, he requests an apartment with enough space to practice martial arts. In a demanding rental market, will the budget be mightier than the sword?

Newlyweds Meghan and Jason are moving from Nashville to Antwerp, Belgium, to fulfill Meghan's lifelong dream of living and working in Europe. But will this honeymoon house hunt give Meghan the European experience she's dreamed of, or will it become a marital bliss nightmare?

World traveler Chris loves stand-up paddleboarding and dogs, and prepares to settle down on the beaches of Seventeen Seventy, Australia, to live a beach lifestyle.

Fitness buffs Jeff and Carol prepare to leave freezing Pennsylvania winters behind for the tropical life in Playa Junquillal, Costa Rica.

A woman's lifelong wish to live in Spain comes true when her husband decides to expand his hot-tub business to coastal Denia.

After visiting tropical Belize several times, a couple who has been married 37 years has decided to leave their hectic careers behind to slow down and reconnect. He's determined to limit their spending, but she knows what she likes and doesn't want to settle for a place that isn't perfect. Their need for space and security accompanied by a dwindling inventory south of town puts the pressure on to find a home that will satisfy them both.

A San Francisco couple is thrilled when a job transfer takes them and their beloved poodles to Amsterdam. While the city is extremely dog friendly, the housing market isn't as welcoming with steep stairs and a lack of outdoor space in virtually every home. Finding a place that works for the dogs might not work for their humans.

High school sweethearts Kyle and Anna have always dreamed of living abroad, and when Kyle was suddenly offered a new job in London, everything fell into place. They're taking a chance on the move across the pond with their two young sons, but money will be tight with Anna not working and Kyle's job in one of the most expensive areas of the city. Anna wants to live on the ground floor to avoid struggles with strollers, but Kyle is more concerned with living close to his job in a sleek, modern home, which could push their budget to the brink.

An Indiana woman looks to start a new chapter in her life by following a job promotion to Athens, Greece. She wants separation between her professional and social life, and thinks the best way of achieving that is to live in the middle of the city.

A family of five is excited to leave the hustle and bustle of Atlanta for the beaches of Adelaide, Australia. They all have different opinions about what their new home should look like, however, as they negotiate over a traditional single-family home or a modern high-rise.

After deciding to work for herself, a woman chooses the remote Seychelles islands to start her new business.

A couple looks to celebrate the completion of a massive renovation on their Los Angles hotel by buying a magical pueblo escape in Alamos, Mexico. They both want a big hacienda for entertaining but disagree on whether to purchase a turnkey home or another fixer-upper.

After having a new baby, this globetrotting government employee decides it's time to find a more permanent home. Since his ancestry is Italian, he wants to move his family to the historic city of Lucca, Italy. His wife wants a house dripping with Old World charm but that could mean money needlessly spent on renovations. Will they be able to reconcile their differences and find the perfect Italian home base?

After maintaining a long-distance relationship for nine months, a woman moves to Berlin to be with her long-lost sweetheart. Without a job or even a work permit, she'll need to rely on him financially but she's not willing to budge on her dream of living in a home with historic German charm. As a native, however, he's simply looking for modern reliability in their new home. Will they find a compromise?

A Canadian couple is leaving everything behind in their hometown of Toronto for a new adventure in Prague. They want to live close to the historic city center with all the comforts of home, but a slim budget may limit their options.

Fed up with their hectic lives in Chicago, this couple leaves their jobs, sells their home and moves to Samara, Costa Rica. She wants a home near town with plenty of room for the kids but he's focused on spending as little of their savings as possible as long as what they end up with is near the beach. Will they find their dream home in this paradise location?

A couple blindsides their 17-year-old daughter with news of a move to Budapest, Hungary. To win her over, the parents promise her own en suite bathroom. Mom also wants a piece of Old World charm customized with modern touches, but they must be reasonable about the budget for the sake of the family's future.

High school sweethearts Michael and Helene decide to move to historic Heidelberg, Germany, to facilitate their international travels, which they document in their successful lifestyle and travel blog.

With rising real estate prices edging them out of a larger home in the Bay Area, Gary and Christine have decided to quit their jobs, sell everything and move their family to Austria to run a bed and breakfast. Gary wants to be near the lake to attract more guests, and he's open to a fixer upper. Christine, however, wants a turnkey place for a smoother transition, and she wants the family to be closer to town.

Amanda's dream job opportunity means moving from Nashville to Nuremberg, Germany. To soften the blow of leaving her family and friends behind, she's hoping to live a fairy-tale life in the heart of the city's social scene.

A globetrotting couple from Texas decides to buy a second home in Burgundy. The high school sweethearts want a home with French charm and plenty of room for family to visit, but they don't want to blow their budget in the pricey countryside.

Empty nesters are ready to purchase a piece of paradise in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. He wants to live on the beach, but she wants an authentic Mexican experience in the jungle. The tiebreaker just might go to their beloved pug.

Married Italian and Irish expatriates decide to move their family from Houston back to his quiet suburban hometown of Greystones, Ireland. Budget, style and location are the triple challenge in this house hunt as she wants a traditional detached house with a big yard for the kids and close proximity to town.

Travel blogger Jeremy has been all over the world, and now he's ready to put down roots in Mexico City. He's narrowed his focus to two neighborhoods and has high expectations, but he's realizing that it will be difficult to get everything he wants at a decent price. Luckily he has the help of a friend and fellow travel blogger to help him make a sound investment.

Two strangers in their twenties have agreed to become roommates and pool their resources to achieve their dream of living on St. Thomas. However, limited availability in their price range makes the search more difficult and is compounded by their disagreement on what the ideal island home should be like.

A couple living in France is looking to expand their bed and breakfast/English immersion program into his native Hungary. They want to find a place with enough space for their kids and their business, but soon find out that they may not be able to afford the luxuries they currently have in France.

A military family follows a new assignment to Suffolk, England, and can't agree on what kind of house will benefit them the most. She's excited for her kids to experience the history and culture England has to offer and thinks a quaint English cottage would be perfect for the family. He, however, is only concerned with practicality and comfort so a typical English cottage may not provide the ample space he feels the family needs. Their agent is an expert on relocating military families but will she be able to balance everything and make the family happy?

A busy professional couple realizes they have a serious work-life imbalance and wants to slow things down in Australia. He was born in Sydney so they decide to settle in the sunny suburb of Avalon Beach. While this may seem like home for him, giving up so much to live in this beautiful location may take some getting used to for her.

After dreaming of having a place of their own in Europe, a pair of travel buddies find a hidden gem in the town of Trogir, Croatia. Located just off the Trogir Riviera, living in this historic and charming city is surprisingly affordable but the two can't agree on where they should set their roots. One has her sights set on a beachfront home that could break the bank but the other is dead-set on living in the Old Town even though it may cost them a bedroom.

A Canadian family trades the rat race in Vancouver, Canada, for a more relaxing life in their favorite holiday location of Noosa, Australia. They love the relaxing lifestyle of Noosa and are excited for what the future may bring but they can't agree on what type of home they should purchase. He wants a stress-free transition that includes a turnkey property with a pool. She, however, loves to renovate and wants to put her stamp on the family's new place.

A busy Los Angeles couple is looking for a change of scenery and has decided Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, is where they'll find it. The couple wants to start a retreat where they can showcase the area to everyone while enjoying the surfing scene. The cost of living on the beach in Santa Teresa is high, however, and the plans for the retreat are expansive, forcing the couple to work much harder to achieve their dreams.

After road tripping around the world with rock bands, a globetrotting artist decides to purchase a home in Tulum, Mexico. Living on the road made her feel rootless and she's attracted to the mix of locals and expats residing in the area. Her friend is coming along to make sure she considers every angle, but she's big on aesthetics and often overlooks the practical side of things.

Upon his bride's urging, a newly married man accepts a job in the Netherlands. She's excited about experiencing all The Hague has to offer, but he just wants to feel safe and sound in a peaceful apartment far from the crowds.

A couple decides to pack up their family and move to the city she loves, Paris. Brook lived and worked in Paris before moving back to California to marry and start a family with her husband, Jonas. The couple has decided to return to France to raise their two sons and run their business. Brook wants to live in the Marais section of the city, which is her favorite and has the Parisian charm she's after. Jonas, however, is more concerned with having modern amenities, enough space for the kids to run around and an office space for himself.

After visiting a friend in Copenhagen, Taylor fell in love with the laid-back Danish lifestyle and is ready to live in the heart of the city's vibrant nightlife. However, the real estate market won't completely satisfy his ideas for the perfect apartment and he wrestles with wanting American amenities not common in Denmark.

A couple who has lived in Los Angeles and Stockholm is preparing to move again, to Cork, Ireland. Less than a year after moving to Stockholm to raise their daughter near family, Thomas and Jenna find themselves on the move again thanks to a job opportunity in Cork. Jenna wants to find a new home located in the city center so she doesn't feel isolated. Thomas, however, wants a traditional Irish house in the countryside, with plenty of room for their toddler, Felicity, to run around.

Two realtors in San Diego are hunting for a simpler life on Nicaragua's western coast. They're both interested in the town of Las Salinas for its beautifully secluded properties overlooking world-famous surf beaches, but the seemingly cohesive unit devolves into bickering over their individual wish lists.

A young married couple move to Aberdeen, Scotland, for graduate school and want to find an apartment between their two schools, but their biggest problem may be finding a pet-friendly place that allows them to bring their furry friends.

After being transferred to Aviano Air Force Base, a man moves his family to the Pordenone Providence in Northern Italy. He's wants a home with picturesque mountain views where the family can relax but she wants to soak up all the experiences of Italian city life and take advantage of the conveniences of living near town.

A couple moves to Las Penitas, Nicaragua, and hopes to rent out extra rooms in the new home to make up for lost income. She wants a turn-key home away from the hustle and bustle, but he thinks being near a vibrant community will draw in more guests.

A couple is following her job to Chania, Greece, but can't agree on where to live. He wants the quiet of country living with space to work on his brewing hobby, but she's looking for the vibrant city life of downtown Chania and will do whatever it takes to get there.

Young educator Brittany has a dream of visiting 30 countries before she turns 30 years old, and she's using Budapest, Hungary, as a jumping-off point. She's leaving her small town in Massachusetts to teach at an international school, and she's bringing her brother along to help her find an affordable apartment. She wants the convenience of an American-style bathroom with the charm of a European balcony, but she finds the amenities aren't what she's accustomed to. Her brother thinks she should be in the heart of the city, surrounded by nightlife and immersive cultural ...

After continuing a long distance relationship for five months with a man she met in New Zealand, a Scottish woman decides it's time to pack up and start a new life in his home country.

A couple living in Alaska decides to find a new job opportunity in his native Australia, and after finding a job in Perth, they set off with their daughters to find a new home and put down roots down under.

A hard working Nashville couple decides it's time to find a place where they can kick back and relax, and they agree to look in the northern Tuscan region of Garfagnana, Italy for a charming home in the dramatic hilltop village.

After years in a demanding advertising job, a man follows a job opportunity to Amsterdam. He brings his best friend to help him explore the area and find a home, but when he starts nitpicking, she struggles to help him find the perfect home.

A couple and their kids follow a job offer to Poland's vibrant capital of Warsaw. They want a house in a great location with a garden, but prioritize the kids' welfare first.

A couple from Florida is ready for a change with a move to Budapest, Hungary where they want a quiet apartment close to the city with enough space to work from home.

A couple and their two little boys trade their fast-paced life in Great Britain to spend more of their free time together on the beaches in Malta.

New parents Bill and Sarah are leaving Philadelphia to move to Johannesburg for a job opportunity. They have traveled and lived abroad before but have never been to sub Saharan Africa, so they must navigate a new place while navigating parenthood. Sarah wants plenty of space for herself and the baby since Bill will be traveling for work, but Bill is more concerned that the new family will only have one income so he wants to stick to the budget.

A Minnesota couple is excited to find new adventures after following a job opportunity to Nairobi, Kenya, but an international move won't be easy with two young kids.

After brief stays in Asia, Africa and Europe, a globetrotting military family hopes for some stability in a German forever home. They look forward to living closer to family and getting away from the dreary winters of Helsinki.

After five years of traveling the globe, a yoga instructor is ready to settle down in Porsgrunn, Norway with her boyfriend. While she wants a home near the sea with enough space for her yoga classes, he has his heart set on living near the mountains.

After first meeting in Nairobi five years ago, a long distance couple is ready to settle down in Rome. She wants a home with outdoor green space, but he wants to be in the city center for all its convenience.

After a family sailing adventure in the Caribbean, a couple and their four children are heading back to Manta, Ecuador to seize the opportunity for a future home in Ecuador's affordable real estate market.

A couple wants to buy their forever home before being priced out of a rising real estate market in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

A Texas couple wants to introduce their son to his heritage by buying a house in Faaborg, Denmark, and both want a home with old Danish charm, but she prefers move-in ready in the city center while he dreams of a fixer-upper outside of town.

Former two-time Major League All-Star Shea Hillenbrand is moving his foundation that teaches kids vital team-building skills to his favorite vacation spot of Puerto Penasco, Mexico. A vacation home on the beach will give him and his wife a home base and allow them to spend time with their kids while giving back to the local community. His major-league success makes him want to go big, however, and he's willing to break the budget for the right place. She, on the other hand, has a finance background so she's keenly aware of just how much money they can afford on a ...

The competitive spirit runs deep in these international rally car drivers who recently fell in love, and after following a job opportunity to Northampton, England, they are on the market for their first home together.

As a lawyer and single mom to 5-year-old twins, Anna has a busy life in New York City. She fell in love with Iceland after just one trip, and she wants to share it with her kids by buying a home in Reykjavik where they can walk the city and enjoy easy access to the majestic outdoor surroundings. Even though she has a comfortable budget, it may only go so far downtown, so if she can be flexible on location, most of the other items on Anna's wish list might be within reach.

Clint and Emily, who met in Greece and traveled Europe together for two years, are moving to Utrecht, Netherlands for a job transfer; she hopes to recapture the excitement by settling downtown, but he wants a spacious suburban home.

After putting in her days in a small college space as a PhD candidate at the University of Manchester, a woman decides to move closer to campus. She wants to be in the center of the action, but a large apartment with a separate study space, room to entertain and outdoor space comes at a premium. Her mother is helping out financially, but she may still need to compromise if she wants to stay on budget.

Robbie and Lindsay decide to move their two small children from Portland, Oregon, to Norwich, England, to expand his computer consulting business. Lindsay isn't sold on raising the kids in the city, but Robbie doesn't want a long commute to his office every day, so they'll have to negotiate schools, commute and budget in their quest to find the perfect English home.

A couple that's been dating long distance are tired of traveling to see each other, so she's moving to Aarhus, Denmark, to be with him. She wants to find a Zen-like home outside the city and start an in-home yoga studio, but he wants to be in the heart of the action downtown.

A couple with deep ties to Greece wants to buy a home in Paralio Astros to be closer to relatives, the beach and to connect their sons to their heritage. He wants to find an apartment with two bedrooms for large family visits, but she insists on a home where she can have a bathroom of her own.

A successful Oregon couple leaves everything behind to enjoy their lives together in Sesimbra, Portugal. He wants to find a budget-friendly house in the private countryside, but she's afraid of being too isolated and homesick.

A couple with three sons is tired of the Toronto rat race and decides to move the family to Valencia, Spain, where there's a better work-life balance, warm beaches and lots of European history. She's willing to sacrifice living space to be in the city center, but he's more forward thinking and sees them needing more room as the kids get older.

A Nashville couple that separated due to overwhelming lifestyles felt more connected during a recent family vacation to Costa Rica. Now they're moving to the village of Uvita to cement their family bond, but they'll have to go through some obstacles that could put their marriage at risk.

After months of treatment, a cancer survivor and his wife decide to make an adventurous 8,000-mile move from Philadelphia to Vietnam. The low cost of living and job opportunities for English speakers make it almost too good to be true, but the house hunt provides plenty of obstacles. He's willing to overlook the modern conveniences they are used to in America as long as he is close to the beach, but she's driving a much harder bargain.