Episode
House Hunters International: A Crime novelist in Caloundra
Overview
Tonya Sharp is a Texas crime novelist who has big dreams for her career. So when the opportunity comes to move to Australia with her family to promote her books, she is ready. Husband Steve is her biggest fan, so with little resistance he agrees to leave Granbury, with their son Dylan, to help Tanya fulfill her dreams. As water lovers, the decision to move to the beautiful beach town of Caloundra is a no-brainer, but once there a new challenge awaits. Tanya, who loves to live Texas large, wants to find a modern home that meets her high standards. Budget conscious Steve, is looking for a home within their means. Can this couple meet in the middle and create their own happy ending? Relocation expert Gaye Hind has the difficult task of finding a home that has modern luxuries at a nice price. To see what happens in this family's next chapter, follow as House Hunters International dives into Caloundra, Australia.
Details
- Series
- House Hunters International
- Season
- Season 54
- Episode
- Episode 10
- Air date
- 2013-05-27
- Runtime
- 23 min
Episode context
A Crime novelist in Caloundra is Episode 10 in Season 54 of House Hunters International. It aired on 2013-05-27. The runtime is 23 min.
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