A Coast Guard couple is stationed near family and looks for a home in the Washington, DC area. She wants a big house to entertain, but he wants a multifamily property that provides financial security, even if that means living in a cramped apartment.

A single dad looks to purchase a home for his son and his sister living with a disability in Southern California. He wants something modern, single-story and move-in ready, but to afford all the grandeur he wants, he may need to look farther inland.