House Hunters Season 2012 Episode 8 Convenience is Costly in the Silicon Valley

Convenience is Costly in the Silicon Valley is the eighth installment of House Hunters season 2012. The episode takes viewers on a journey to The Silicon Valley, which is known for its technological innovation and abundance of high-income jobs. The episode revolves around a young couple looking for a new home in the area that provides them with convenience but at the same time, limits their budget.

The couple, Alex and Brianna, have recently moved to the area and are currently living in a small apartment. They are looking to upgrade to a bigger home, which suits their lifestyle, provides more space, and enables them to enjoy the benefits of living in Silicon Valley. Alex is working as a software engineer, and Brianna is a marketing executive at a tech firm. Alex's work requires him to stay in the office for long hours, while Brianna frequently travels for her job, attending conferences and meetings. This means that both Alex and Brianna need a home that is conveniently located to their workplaces and has easy access to transportation.

House Hunters follows Alex and Brianna through their selection process as they navigate their way through the expensive housing market of Silicon Valley. They have a few must-haves on their list; the house must be move-in ready, have an open floor plan, and a spacious backyard that they can use for entertaining guests. In addition to that, they both have different visions for their dream home. Alex wants a modern home with clean lines and minimalistic decor, while Brianna prefers a charming and inviting home with natural wood finishes and lots of character.

The couple works with a local real estate agent, who helps them identify different neighborhoods and homes that fit their criteria. The first home they visit is a newly renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in downtown San Jose. The house has a contemporary design with a beautiful open floor plan and plenty of natural light, but the downside is that it is located near a busy street, and there is a lot of traffic noise. Moreover, the backyard is small and requires renovation to bring it up to Alex and Brianna's standards.

The second home they visit is a charming bungalow located in Los Gatos, but it has an outdated kitchen that would require a significant renovation. The house also has a small backyard, which Alex and Brianna feel is not adequate for entertaining.

The couple's third choice is in the Quimby area of San Jose, an up-and-coming neighborhood undergoing transformation. Here, they discover a new construction modern-style home that seems perfect for them, but the price tag is outside their budget. After some negotiations, the couple decides it's too expensive.

In the final home they visit, Alex and Brianna find a charming 1950's ranch-style home in a quiet neighborhood of Willow Glen, San Jose. The house features lots of natural light and has a well-manicured backyard with mature trees. The couple loves the character of the house and feels that it's suitable for their lifestyle. They decide to make an offer on the house before someone else does.

The episode concludes with the couple successfully closing the deal on the 1950s ranch-style home and moving forward with updating the property. The house provides them with a convenient location near their workplaces, and the open floor plan and spacious backyard now give them the freedom to entertain and host many events.