House Hunters International 25
2011-04-28 | Reality | 22 episodes194 Seasons
Episode
Designers must build a home on Malta before opening a boutique. (2011)
Fashion and interior designers Zoe and Aki risk everything to open a clothing boutique on the sun soaked island nation of Malta. But before the business, the couple first needs to build a home. Will they find the ideal blank canvas to create their vision? Or will the burden of financing a home and store force them to reconsider their future? Find out when House Hunters takes a dip in Mediterranean Malta.
Surf's Up in Manta, Ecuador (2011)
Garrett Parker lived his whole life in insular Alaska. It wasn't until college - and his father moving away to Ecuador - that he began to see journey in his future. After saving up by working long, hard hours on the Alaskan pipeline, Garrett is ready to join his father in investing along the coast of Ecuador. Manta is a dream for a young investor. Prices are low and the tide is high. And with help from dear old dad - a real estate agent - Garrett is hoping to snag a sweet beach house for his $150 thousand dollar budget. However, his dad, Richard, thinks a condo is a better investment in this still rapidly developing city. Will Garrett listen to fatherly advice and choose a condo? Or will his search for a good time lure him to the best party house on the beach? Find out when House Hunters International hangs ten in Manta, Ecuador.
A couple searches for a place in Hellerup, Denmark. (2011)
Paul St. John, an American software executive, and Meinhard St. John, a part-time actor and model, met in Chicago seven years ago. One and a half years later, they relocated to Stockholm, Sweden for Paul's work. Now that they have decided to adopt a child, they are moving to the affluent suburb of Hellerup, Denmark to be closer to Meinhard's family and many mutual friends. Located just four miles north of Copenhagen, Hellerup is surrounded by green parks, woods and beaches - making it one of the most desirable places to live. With a budget of two million dollars, the couple are confident that realtor Christian van der star Byskov will find them a family-friendly home with all the features they desire. The long wish list includes four bedrooms, at least two bathrooms, nanny quarters, a great kitchen with open floor plan and a nice location close to good schools and parks. Will Paul and Meinhard overcome their stubborness and strong opinions to find the perfect house? Find out when House Hunters heads to Hellerup, Denmark.
A couple is ready to relocate to the Dominican Republic. (2011)
Valerie Bartholomew and Corwin Combdon are turning a short winter's break into a prelude to a move. With a love of adventure and dreams of the beach, they're quitting their jobs to call the Dominican Republic home. Realtor Tay Oz shows them how far their budget can go and offers a variety of options from private living to beachside paradise. Will they make it work? Will they find work? Tune in when House Hunters International sets sail for Sosua in the Dominican Republic.
After a year-long home exchange, a family decides to find a permanent home in France. (2011)
Stasha and David Ashton dreamed of a life in France for their 4 young children. A year long home exchange made it happen. But when it was over, they weren't ready to stay goodbye to the colorful village of Mougins - once a haven for painter Pablo Picasso. Having received their family's blessing back home in Arizona, Stasha and David are seeking out their Provencial dream home. But they're shocked to find that 1.3 million dollars doesn't go very far in this region of France. Many homes in their village are in need of risky renovations that could push their dream to the edge. For Stasha, the risk is worth the reward. But David errs on the side of practical. Will the Ashtons stay in Mougins and renovate? Or will they move further away to keep things simple? Find out when House Hunters International explores Provence.