Episode
House Hunters International: Expecting Big Spaces in the Small City of Alcala de Henares
Overview
After two decades together in Chicago, a couple moves to the small Spanish city of Alcalá de Henares so he can pursue his degree and a dream. Now down to one income, they're discovering that a big dream comes with a bigger price tag.
Details
- Series
- House Hunters International
- Season
- Season 176
- Episode
- Episode 11
- Air date
- 2022-07-14
Episode context
Expecting Big Spaces in the Small City of Alcala de Henares is Episode 11 in Season 176 of House Hunters International. It aired on 2022-07-14.
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