Episode
House Hunters International: Downsizing in Madrid
Overview
After visiting their son abroad in Spain, two small business owners sell their expansive home and downsize in Madrid. With no experience living outside California, the frugal husband hopes to prevent his wife from spending too much of their savings.
Details
- Series
- House Hunters International
- Season
- Season 186
- Episode
- Episode 8
- Air date
- 2023-08-31
Episode context
Downsizing in Madrid is Episode 8 in Season 186 of House Hunters International. It aired on 2023-08-31.
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