A couple looking to adopt needs a larger home where their new little one has space to play. They want something near downtown Marietta, Georgia, but while she's lured by the charm of Victorian homes, he wants to play it safe with something more practical.

A family who just sold their house is now searching for a more kid-friendly place in Des Moines. She wants a new and smaller rancher that requires little upkeep, but he prefers an older and larger statement home with plenty of space to entertain.