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48 Hours to Buy
48 Hours to Buy

48 Hours to Buy

—Buying a home is the biggest financial decision most people make in their lives; it can literally change everything. Which is why most people spend months searching for the perfect home. Now imagine having only two days. "48 Hours to Buy" profiles couples who are in a housing pressure cooker-whether they're relocating unexpectedly for work, or compelled by a personal situation, their relocation is coming up and they need to find a house fast.
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Season 19 of 10 Episodes

  • To start a new job in two weeks, Mike and Amy need to move from Monument, Colo., to Charlotte, N.C.; amping up the pressure, they have just one weekend to find their dream house that meets all the needs of their blended families.

  • Newly married Acquah and Ariana recently found out their Pasadena, Calif., rental apartment is being sold, and they have to be out within the month; Ariana's job is moving to Atlanta, so the newlyweds have to move fast.

  • Aiming to leave the Wisconsin winters in their rearview mirror, Alex and Matt rush to find a house in Orlando, Fla., in time for their children to change schools.

  • After 30 years in their New Jersey home, Kris and Curt are ready to retire to their favorite spot -- sunny South Florida; after accepting an offer on their house, rest and relaxation can only come after they find a place to live.

  • After 20 years of marriage, Ric and Jeanne are gearing up for a big life change--moving from Los Angeles to Nashville, Tenn.; Ric is a professional drummer in high demand and Jeanne is ready to retire to country living.

  • Derek and Tiffany have a full household in Ludowici, Ga., with four-year-old twins and three lively dogs; when Sergaent First Class Snyder receives a permanent change of office to Tacoma, Wash., this Army family must rise to the challenge.

  • Retired drill sergeants Bernadette and Chris are on a mission to get the best medical care possible for Bernadette's mother, and to build a nest where their young children can flourish; the couple takes the Texas housing market by storm.

  • Dads AJ and Robert are facing a dramatic life change; AJ needs to escape the intense Florida sunlight as soon as possible; luckily, they've identified the perfect canopied oasis in Bellingham, Washington.

  • Dave and Stephanie have to embark on their next mission: traveling cross-country to scout out and secure a new house in just 48 hours.
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Buying a home is the biggest financial decision most people make in their lives; it can literally change everything. Which is why most people spend months searching for the perfect home. Now imagine having only two days. "48 Hours to Buy" profiles couples who are in a housing pressure cooker-whether they're relocating unexpectedly for work, or compelled by a personal situation, their relocation is coming up and they need to find a house fast.

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