House Hunters Season 25 Episode 7 Wanting More in the Windy City
- March 21, 2008
- 21 min
In season 25 episode 7 of House Hunters, titled "Wanting More in the Windy City," viewers follow a couple as they search for their dream home in Chicago. The episode begins with the couple, Dan and Marie, discussing their desire for a larger space to accommodate their growing family. They currently reside in a small apartment but with a baby on the way, they know it's time to find a more spacious home.
The episode kicks off with a tour of their current apartment, where the couple highlights just how cramped they feel in their current space. They feel especially limited by the lack of storage and are looking forward to finding a home with room for everything. As they head out to their first potential home, the couple discusses their desire for a traditional Chicago home in a family-friendly neighborhood.
The first home they tour is a spacious three-bedroom single-family home in Lakeview. The couple is impressed with the size and amount of storage space the home has to offer. They are particularly drawn to the expansive backyard and envision their future children playing outside. However, they express concerns about the home's high price point and the need for some updates to the outdated kitchen.
Next up, the couple tours a newly renovated condo in Wicker Park. The unit features all new appliances and boasts a modern industrial style. Dan and Marie appreciate the condo's open floor plan and the fact that many of the updates have already been completed. However, the couple quickly realizes that the space is not nearly as big as they had hoped for and worry they would outgrow the space quickly.
In the final home tour, the couple visits a four-bedroom home in Lincoln Park. This traditional Chicago home checks many of the couple's boxes, with plenty of room for storage and a sizable backyard. They love the home's classic charm but are disappointed to realize that many of the updates in the home don't match their personal style. They also worry about the home's high price point and the need for some renovations.
Throughout the episode, the couple grapples with the decision of finding their dream home versus staying within their budget. Alongside their real estate agent, they discuss the pros and cons of each home and what they are willing to compromise on. In the end, they must decide which features are most important to their growing family.
"Wanting More in the Windy City" is an engaging episode of House Hunters that showcases the struggles and joys of house hunting in a bustling city like Chicago. Viewers will enjoy following Dan and Marie's journey as they navigate the tricky world of real estate and discover what truly matters to them in their future home.