Episode
House Hunters International: To Renovate or Not To Renovate in St. John, U.S Virgin Islands
Overview
After a Caribbean vacation, Rhode Islanders Rob and Ken decided St. John was where they wanted to be. So, they planned and saved for five years to make this dream come true. They're starting a new business so Rob wants a home near their pet shop, but real estate agent John McCann knows their $500,000 budget means they'll have to renovate if they want to be close to the city center. Ken is willing to roll up his sleeves if there is long term value, but Rob is unconvinced they can handle the challenges of rehabbing a home while starting a new life. See what happens when House Hunters International takes a risk in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands.
Details
- Series
- House Hunters International
- Season
- Season 51
- Episode
- Episode 8
- Air date
- 2013-05-03
- Runtime
- 23 min
Episode context
To Renovate or Not To Renovate in St. John, U.S Virgin Islands is Episode 8 in Season 51 of House Hunters International. It aired on 2013-05-03. The runtime is 23 min.
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