Episode

House Hunters International: New Digs in Dortmund, Germany

Name: House Hunters International: New Digs in Dortmund, Germany
Released: 2013-10-23
Duration: 23 min
Cast: Suzanne Whang, Bryan Haines, Dena Haines

House Hunters InternationalSeason 592013-10-23

Overview

Before Lauren and Oliver's whirlwind romance began, they each fell in love with expat life in Berlin. Now their once bohemian haven has become a hot spot and now they find themselves priced out of the city they've adopted as their own. So when a new job in more affordable Dortmund came up, Oliver knew they had to make the move. While Lauren wants a yard and suburban savings, he wants a city lifestyle at any cost. Real estate agent Janina will have a difficult time reconciling her clients' differing priorities as they figure out what's most important. Watch, When House Hunters International says guten tag to Dortmund, Germany.

Details

Series: House Hunters International
Season: Season 59
Episode: Episode 3
Air date: 2013-10-23
Runtime: 23 min

Episode context

New Digs in Dortmund, Germany is Episode 3 in Season 59 of House Hunters International. It aired on 2013-10-23. The runtime is 23 min.

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