Busy Working Parents Search for Costa Rican Retreat

July 25, 2010

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House Hunters International - S14 - E1412

Between the demands of work and raising two kids, Garth and Lori barely get to see each other. To get a little quality ''together'' time, not to mention a break from the harsh Minnesota winters, they want to buy a vacation home along Costa Rica's Pacific Coast.

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House Hunters International: Season 14 - 13 Episode s

14x1401 - California Surfer Couple Looks for a Beach Side Vacation Home in Nicaragua
June 13, 2010
California residents Jesse and Kelly love spending time at the beach in their Santa Barbara area. The active couple is especially fond of soaking up the sun and surfing the waves. When they got married they went on their honeymoon to San Juan Del Sur, a premier surf destination in Nicaragua known for its pristine beaches and amazing waves. They fell so in love with the coastal region that they've decided to buy a vacation home there. They're hoping to find a home that's near a surf beach and ideally falls within their ,000 to ,000 budget. Helping them find a home is their close personal friend and realtor, Brooke Rundle. The first place their pal shows them is a 900 square foot studio with amazing beach views and is listed for ,000. The condo property is adjacent to a hotel that allows homeowners access to its restaurant and pool area. The second option is a 1600 square foot, two bedroom villa in a gated community that is listed for ,000. Like the first property, this one is also near a hotel that allows homeowners access to its pool and restaurant. The final home they look at is two story home listed for ,000. The 1500 square foot property has two bedrooms and is located right at a surf spot with fantastic views. Jesse and Kelly are just one decision away from a surf side vacation paradise in Nicaragua.
14x1402 - This Stressed Out New York Family Searches for a 2nd Home in Calabria, Italy
May 27, 2010
A stressed family wants to find a second home in Calabria, Italy.
14x1403 - A New Jersey Couple Wants to Buy a Second Home in Puerto Rico, But She Wants Luxury and He is Concerned About the Bottom Line
June 27, 2010
Angel and Maria have always wanted to have a second home near their relatives in Puerto Rico. They want to have their kids reconnect with their roots. Now that they've paid off their home in New Jersey, they decided it's time to fulfill that dream. While they are in agreement on all of the basics that they want in a house, there is one point of contention. Maria wants a home with luxury, but Angel wants to get a good deal. To help them find a luxurious home at a great price, they're turning to realtor, Molly Assad, at Paradise Properties. Molly takes them to see a beautiful condo with stunning views of the island for ,000, a tri-level home next to a golf course for ,000 and a house with a private pool for ,000.
14x1404 - A woman wants to give up living on a boat for the conveniences of living in a condo.
June 6, 2010
A woman wants to give up living on a boat for the conveniences of living in a condo.
14x1405 - Chris and Brenda Have a Hard Time Choosing Between Three Gorgeous Homes in San Juan del Sur on the Nicaraguan Coast
July 11, 2010
After reading a newspaper article about San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, Chris and Brenda St. Hilaire decided it would be a great place to buy a vacation home for their family of four. They live in Long Beach, California, but were drawn to Nicaragua because of its unspoiled beauty, and opportunities for cultural exchange. Once there, real estate agent Zach Lunin shows them a large home on the beach which is listed for ,000, a home in the jungle which is listed for ,0000, and a luxurious hotel condo listed for ,000. Brenda likes the amenities at the hotel condo like room service and housekeeping. The kids like the fact that there are monkeys in the trees surrounding the jungle house. And Chris likes the beach house, because it's right on the sand. Which one will they choose? Find out, when House Hunters International goes to San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua.
14x1406 - A Canadian Couple Searches for a Vacation Home in the Dominican Republic
January 29, 2013
A couple looks for a winter vacation home in the Dominican Republic
14x1407 - Model Looks For Vacation Home in Vieques, Puerto Rico
May 20, 2010
An event planner wants to buy a vacation home in Puerto Rico.
14x1408 - Joe and Sara Want a Beachfront Luxury Home in Fiji
June 17, 2010
Tired of tourists in Hawaii, a couple wants to move to the more laid back Fiji.
14x1409 - Jon and Reeva Hope to Find a Spacious, Historic Home on the Island of Sicily for Their Growing Family
June 20, 2010
Raising their kids on the island of Sicily is a dream come true for ex-Londoners, Jon and Reeva. But squeezing their three children and their home-based travel business into a small three-bedroom rental house is growing on their nerves. They're ready to buy a spacious home of their own on this historic Mediterranean island. They're open to remodeling, and their budget is ,000 US. Real estate agent Frank Riela has learned to navigate the island's somewhat antiquated real estate practices, and believes he can help Jon and Reeva find the perfect home for their family and business. The first house he shows them has three bedrooms and the potential for a second level, sea-view master suite. But Jon doesn't like the home's close proximity to the neighbors. It's listed for 476,000 US.
14x1410 - Sachiko Wants To Get Away From Her Busy Life as a Choreographer By Buying a Vacation Home in a Small Beach Town in Fiji
June 24, 2010
A choreographer looks for a peaceful holiday home in Fiji.
14x1411 - Cruise Ship Employees Want a Condo on Dry Land and Have Chosen the Caribbean Island of St. Maarten.
July 18, 2010
Cruise ship employees want a condo on St. Maarten.
14x1412 - Busy Working Parents Search for Costa Rican Retreat
July 25, 2010
Between the demands of work and raising two kids, Garth and Lori barely get to see each other. To get a little quality ''together'' time, not to mention a break from the harsh Minnesota winters, they want to buy a vacation home along Costa Rica's Pacific Coast.
14x1413 - Chris is an Irish Expat Who Wants To Buy a Home In Sofia, Bulgaria
September 24, 2010
Chris left behind Ireland to seek his fortune in Sofia, Bulgaria, where he opened a bagel shop. Now that his business is up and running and the real estate market is affordable, he wants to buy a home. He's considering the popular option of buying a home mid construction to save money. For extra advice, he's bringing along his friend Sean, who grew up in the construction business. With British expat and realtor Mike De Coster showing him around, Chris hopes to finally buy a place so he can call Bulgaria his home.

14x1401 - California Surfer Couple Looks for a Beach Side Vacation Home in Nicaragua

14x1402 - This Stressed Out New York Family Searches for a 2nd Home in Calabria, Italy

14x1403 - A New Jersey Couple Wants to Buy a Second Home in Puerto Rico, But She Wants Luxury and He is Concerned About the Bottom Line

14x1404 - A woman wants to give up living on a boat for the conveniences of living in a condo.

14x1405 - Chris and Brenda Have a Hard Time Choosing Between Three Gorgeous Homes in San Juan del Sur on the Nicaraguan Coast

14x1406 - A Canadian Couple Searches for a Vacation Home in the Dominican Republic

14x1407 - Model Looks For Vacation Home in Vieques, Puerto Rico

14x1408 - Joe and Sara Want a Beachfront Luxury Home in Fiji

14x1409 - Jon and Reeva Hope to Find a Spacious, Historic Home on the Island of Sicily for Their Growing Family

14x1410 - Sachiko Wants To Get Away From Her Busy Life as a Choreographer By Buying a Vacation Home in a Small Beach Town in Fiji

14x1411 - Cruise Ship Employees Want a Condo on Dry Land and Have Chosen the Caribbean Island of St. Maarten.

14x1412 - Busy Working Parents Search for Costa Rican Retreat

14x1413 - Chris is an Irish Expat Who Wants To Buy a Home In Sofia, Bulgaria

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