A young couple looks for the perfect starter home in Canton, N.C., hoping to find an undiscovered gem nestled in the southern Appalachians; the realtor worries their desire for a two-car garage might be too much to ask in this charming mountain town.

When New York parents Chris and Heather first visited the high mountain hamlet of Midway, Utah, they fell in love with the town's charm, panoramic vistas and access to fun outdoor activities.

A couple of outdoor lovers fell in love with Blue Ridge, Ga., after a business trip and have been vacationing with family in the area ever since; they are ready to commit to a permanent presence there by purchasing the perfect getaway.

A couple is ready to search for their dream mountain home in Estes Park, Colo.; they enjoy hiking and rock climbing; they challenge their real estate agent to find the perfect house with south-facing windows, an open floor plan and a large kitchen.

Newlyweds recently decided to blend their family of seven and want to find a place for the kids to grow up in Mills River, N.C.; the couple loves the outdoors and hopes to find a home near hiking, biking and running amenities.

A family of five looks for a mountain retreat in Kirkwood, Calif., where they can escape the hustle and bustle of Silicon Valley; they want a home with gorgeous mountain views that's big enough to entertain large groups of family and friends.

A Cincinnati, Ohio, couple has the chance to move somewhere new after following a job opportunity to Sedona, Ariz.; they hope to find a mountain home with ample outdoor living space and room for their beloved dogs to play.

A couple are ready to leave the stressful city life behind for panoramic views and wide-open spaces in Eden, Utah; the search begins for a small-town mountain home with an office and enough space for their children's families to visit.

A Seattle couple wants to limit screen time and move to Washington's famous Mount Rainier to give their kids the same outdoor-themed childhoods they enjoyed; they still want proximity to the city but also a big fireplace and space for gatherings.

Avid outdoor explorers are ready to trade in the dry heat of Phoenix for the mountains of Durango, Colo.; they want to find a home with picturesque mountain views while remaining close to downtown restaurants, shopping and cultural venues.

A couple wants to escape the rat race in crowded Seattle and get back to their roots in northern California's Humboldt County; one wants a home with an office so she can continue her career, and the other wants a huge kitchen for entertaining.

A couple is ready to escape the noise and bustle of Charlotte, N.C., and surround themselves with breathtaking views in a Blue Ridge Mountain vacation home; they look for a place in nearby Hendersonville with enough space for their growing family.

A couple of motorcycle enthusiasts from Salt Lake City want to be closer to the wide-open roads of Bountiful, Utah; they want a modern-contemporary home where their kids can have the space and security they need to enjoy their childhoods.

A couple hunts for a mountain home in northern Georgia, away from the chaotic city life of Atlanta, with plenty of room for their four teenagers and dogs; they want to settle down in a quiet community that's close to family and friends.

A Phoenix, Ariz., couple get ready to make their lifelong dream of living in the cool mountain air of South Carolina come true; he wants a home studio where he can focus on his music; she hopes to find a home she can put her own stamp on.

Tired of the heat and crowds, a Dallas couple seeks to move to the mountains of Crested Butte, Colo.; they're looking for a newer home with a great floor plan, fantastic views and a bit of space out of town to spread out and let the children play.

Soon-to-be empty nesters are ready to trade in their suburban Illinois digs for the pristine peaks of the Rocky Mountains; they hunt for the Colorado mountain home of their dreams in the towns of Conifer and Evergreen.

An active professional couple with a toddler have a rental that's quickly becoming too small, so now they're ready to buy their forever home in Idaho's gorgeous resort town of Ketchum.

Newlyweds want to set down roots in Park City, Utah, where the outdoor activities they enjoy are right outside their front door.

A young Southern California couple grows tired of enduring hours in the traffic and gets ready to move to sunny Tucson, Ariz.; they look for ample guest quarters and an outdoor living space with a great pool.

A young couple is ready to leave Atlanta's congestion for Georgia's sprawling Blue Ridge Mountains; he hopes to find a home with a man cave, but she's set on finding a property with lake access and superior mountain views.

House-hunting programs on HGTV cover all the options, from buyers honing in on fixer-uppers and off-the-grid options to cabin cribs and container homes. On "Lakefront Bargain Hunt," the spotlight is on water lovers who dream of weekends or summers living by the dock of the bay. In each episode, a family on the hunt for an escape from the hustle and bustle of their busy lives tours multiple waterfront properties. With the help of a real estate agent, the hope is to find the perfect lakeside home without breaking the bank.

Who wouldn't want a Hawaii life? Home buyers featured in this series are part of an endless stream of clients who rely on Hawaii Life Real Estate to make their island living dreams come true. Episodes follow agents at the firm -- many of whom made the leap to a life in the Aloha State and want to see others enjoy it, too -- as they take clients on tours of properties ranging from $50,000 plots of land to dream homes worth in excess of $50 million.

As the title clearly implies, this spinoff of one of HGTV's most popular programs focuses on the challenges faced by an entire family when searching for their perfect home. The wants and needs of parents might not be the best options for children -- and vice versa -- and when kids with minds of their own make their opinions known, anything can happen. Each half-hour episode features mom, dad, and the kiddos touring three properties before finally coming to a consensus on the house they all love the best.

Mexico is much more than a tourist destination. Its warm Caribbean waters, sandy beaches, vibrant nightlife and sizzling culinary scene, among other benefits, attracts expatriates worldwide. "Mexico Life" takes a page out of HGTV's long-running "House Hunters" to feature people who want a secluded piece of south-of-the-border paradise to call their own. From condos in Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Aventuras to bigger residences in the coastal towns of Tulum or Akumal, homebuyers and local real estate professionals work together to find perfect Mexican properties.

There's a trend in U.S. housing, albeit a very small one. Drawn to the prospect of financial freedom, a simpler lifestyle, and limiting one's environmental footprint, more buyers are opting to downsize -- in some cases, to spaces no larger than 600 square feet. Where are these homes, and how do buyers find them? In this series realtors help people find perfect compact kingdoms -- from full-time residences to seasonal getaways. Shoppers in each episode get to see three styles before they decide which is their best fit.

Some details simply can't be found in cookie-cutter new homes. "Hunting Vintage" celebrates people who are in love with all things old-world and want a home that reflects their affinity for the past. From century-old Victorians and charming Craftsmans to timeless Brownstones and historic Four Squares, each episode of this "House Hunters" spinoff features couples touring three properties in various neighborhoods across the U.S. before picking the home with the heritage they seek.

Fixer-uppers in foreign countries are on the wish lists of house hunters in this addition to HGTV's long-running franchise. In each episode, the featured home buyers tour three for-sale homes and choose the one that is the perfect fixer-upper. The added bonus? Cameras also capture what happens after the home is purchased and the renovation project begins. The progress is charted as the new homeowners turn their property into home sweet home, then they finally reveal their new space.

Continuing Destination America's "Buying" franchise that includes "Buying Alaska" and "Buying the Bayou" is this series that lets viewers experience what it's like to say hello to a new home in the Aloha State. In each episode, house hunters check out three unique properties from top to bottom, weigh the pros and cons of each place, then decide which one meets their needs, budget, and island paradise dreams. Hawaii offers plenty of gorgeous beach retreats and other amenities, but home buyers also must consider the state's extreme climate, high tax rate and homes perched in the shadows of volcanoes.

A relaxing getaway with an oceanfront view is only a renovation away for families featured in this series. They are searching for a home away from home that has beach access and is affordable. Each episode follows the progress toward purchasing a fixer upper, which the family then transforms into its very own sun-drenched oasis. While some of the properties require full guts, including to the kitchens, bathrooms and master suites, others are made whole with relatively simple cosmetic changes and additions to outdoor spaces.