House Hunters Season 118 Episode 5 Moving to the East Bay
- TV-G
- September 19, 2016
- 21 min
Moving to the East Bay is the fifth episode of the 118th season of House Hunters. In this episode, we follow a couple from San Francisco who are looking to buy their first home in the East Bay area. The couple, Sarah and Jake, have rented in San Francisco for several years but they have decided it's time to find a place to call their own.
The episode starts with the couple meeting their real estate agent, Julie, who will be helping them find the perfect home. Julie learns that Sarah is an elementary school teacher and Jake is a software engineer, both of whom have busy work schedules. Due to this, Julie arranges a few appointments for them to view some houses in the area they are interested in.
The first house they visit is a two-bedroom traditional Victorian-style house that is around 1,400 square feet. The couple is impressed with the charm of the house but feels that the layout and size of the kitchen is too small for their needs. The second house is a three-bedroom 1970s-style home that is much larger with an open floor plan. However, Jake is concerned about the amount of work that would need to be done to make the house more modern, and Sarah feels that the backyard is too small for their dog.
The third house they visit is a four-bedroom Spanish-style home with a large backyard that would be perfect for their dog. The couple loves the house, but it's above their budget, which leaves them feeling disappointed.
After seeing a few more houses, the couple realizes that they need to compromise on their wish list. Julie encourages them to focus on the aspects that are most important, such as the size and layout of the kitchen and a backyard for their dog.
Finally, they come across a three-bedroom mid-century modern-style house that has everything they need within their budget. The house has a spacious kitchen, a large backyard, and enough bedrooms for a home office. The couple is thrilled with the house and decides to put in an offer.
In the end, the episode shows the couple moving into their new home in the East Bay area. The couple is happy with their decision and excited about the new chapter of their lives in their first home together.
Overall, Moving to the East Bay is a heartwarming episode that showcases the challenges of finding the perfect home while sticking to a budget. The show also highlights the importance of compromise in making a big decision like buying a house.