Episode
House Hunters International: Arkansas Couple Search for a Second Home on the Caribbean Island of St. Maarten
Overview
Dan and his fiance, Casey, love living in downtown Jonesboro, Arkansas. But, they would love to buy a second home in another country. So they picked the Caribbean island of St. Maarten, their favorite vacation spot. With a budget of $700,000, they're hoping to find a place that's big enough for a family and is on or has a view of the beach. As their agent Arun Jagtiani knows, beachfront homes are way above Dan and Casey's budget.
Details
- Series
- House Hunters International
- Season
- Season 18
- Episode
- Episode 1805
- Air date
- 2010-09-06
- Runtime
- 23 min
Episode context
Arkansas Couple Search for a Second Home on the Caribbean Island of St. Maarten is Episode 1805 in Season 18 of House Hunters International. It aired on 2010-09-06. The runtime is 23 min.
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Episode 1804: Looking for a Vacation Place in the Jungles of Belize
When Julius Toth is at home in Akron, Ohio, his life is all work and no play. His job developing eco-friendly products keeps him busy and on the go. So this single father of eight has decided to buy a getaway place in the jungles of Belize. He was so drawn to the natural beauty and relaxed feel of the area that he wants to find a home there where he and his kids can escape and unwind. Julius and one of his daughters will head to Belize to check out three very different places. Part of the challenge will be finding the right home since father and daughter don't see eye to eye on their ideal vacation place. Can they find a relaxing retreat for him that also has what his daughter has in mind and enough space for his large family?
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