A young executive searches for her first home in Bergen County, N.J., and brings along her childhood friend to help out; she wants to have a low-maintenance high-rise for her single lifestyle but her friend thinks she should buy a single-family home.

A chef and his wife look for a bigger place in Chicago, but can't agree on what to buy; he wants a modern-style loft in the city, while she wants a vintage home in the suburbs.