House Hunters Season 2014 Episode 147 Key West Couple Settles Down

Key West Couple Settles Down follows the journey of a couple looking to purchase their forever home in the sunny city of Key West, Florida. The episode kicks off with the couple, Lauren and Drew, discussing their desire to start a family and settle down in a permanent residence after years of living in various rented apartments. As a hairstylist and a nurse, the couple has a combined income of $200,000, which sets the budget for their home search at $800,000.

Lauren and Drew's wish list includes a home with at least three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, an updated kitchen, a pool, and a yard for their dogs. They also want a location that's close to Drew's work and a short distance from the beach. With their real estate agent, the couple begins their search in popular neighborhoods like Old Town, Midtown, and New Town.

The first home they tour is a beautiful three-bedroom, two-bathroom house situated in New Town. The asking price is just below their budget at $760,000, and the house boasts a renovated kitchen and a pool. Although the couple is impressed with the home's overall condition, they both agree that it's located a bit too far from the beach.

The second home, located in Midtown, is listed at $799,000 and has four bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, a pool, and a substantial yard. Although the home's location is perfect, the couple discovers that the property requires some extensive repairs and renovations, which could easily add another $100,000 to the purchase price.

The third home located in Old Town is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom house listed at $815,000. The house is just a few blocks away from the beach, and the couple is initially intrigued by the tranquil location. However, they realize that the home's structure may be compromised, and they ultimately decide that it may require too much work to make it their dream home.

After visiting several homes, the search for Lauren and Drew's perfect Key West home becomes more difficult. They find that they must compromise on their wish list as the perfect house that meets all of their needs is outside of their price range. They lower their standards and begin looking at homes under the $800,000 budget.

The couple visits a charming 1930's cottage in Old Town, listed at $689,000. The three-bedroom, one and a half-bathroom home is a bit smaller than what they initially wanted, but the house has a serene outdoor setting and a pool that they both love. The location is also ideal as it's only blocks away from the beach and Drew's work. The couple decides to make an offer, and after some negotiation, they purchase the home for $670,000.

In the end, Lauren and Drew's journey ends with their happily ever after. They've found their perfect home in one of their favorite places in the world. With the compromise on their wish list, they were able to find a home within their budget, and they plan to add their touch of design. This episode of House Hunters highlights how important compromises are in house hunting, and that sometimes the perfect home is outside our price range.