An active couple with a big social life searches for a mountaintop retreat that lends itself to both adventure and entertaining. They've found the right town for their plans in lovely Swannanoa, North Carolina, and just need to find the right home. Their desire to find a property that also offers the chance for rental income while providing them with the peace and privacy that comes with mountain living may prove problematic, however. Their real estate agent will use his knowledge of the local market to help them attain their house-hunting goals but he also knows how competitive it can be for the very best mountain properties.

A couple decides it's time to find a new home with more space and better views. Currently living in North Bend, WA, they're hoping to stay local so they can take advantage of the Cascade Range Mountains that surround the area and their daughter can stay close to her friends. She wants a home with an open floor plan that lets in lots of natural light and he's hoping the new home will come with a home theater space. The market in the North Bend area is highly competitive but their realtor knows he can find the perfect home that fits their wishes.