What You Get for the Money
Season 3
From a 500-square-foot urban dwelling to a five-bedroom rural house, find out what your money really can buy. Each episode tells personal stories, investigates varied lifestyles and explores communities while boldly answering the invasive question: "How much did that cost?"
26 Episodes
- $900,000 (1)
E1$900,000 (1)Compare what kind of house you can get for $900,000 in six markets across the country. First up is a visit to Philadelphia, where we see a 2,200-square-foot loft in an up-and-coming area that combines new concepts with vintage valuables. Next, it's on to an updated midcentury modern in Potomac, Md. Passing through Omaha, we explore a bachelor pad with lots of luxuries in the heart of downtown. Finally, we take a quick peek at homes in Denver, Portland and Seattle. - $600,000 (1)
E2$600,000 (1)Compare what kind of house you can get for $600,000 in six markets across the country. We'll go from a ranch outside Philly to Denver to check out an original 1950s post-war home in Arapahoe Acres, and then swing by a charming 1940s home in a suburb in Detroit. Last up is a look inside homes in Washington, DC, Omaha and Seattle. - $1.5 Million (1)
E3$1.5 Million (1)Compare what kind of house you can get for $1,500,000 in six markets across the country. We'll look at an updated ranch in Portland, a mod colonial in D.C. and a funky French chateaux just outside Seattle. Last up is a glimpse of homes in Colorado, Philadelphia and Chicago. - $800,000 (1)
E4$800,000 (1)Compare what kind of house you can get for $800,000 in six markets across the country. From a laid-back ranch on 10 acres in Woodstock, Vt., to an ultra-cool condo in Arlington, Va., and finally to a new townhouse in Philadelphia with high-end traditional styling. Last up is a quick look inside three beautiful properties in Seattle, Chicago, and Jackson Hole, Wyo. - $2 Million (1)
E5$2 Million (1)Compare what kind of house you can get for $2,000,000 in six markets across the country. We start with a Cinderella story that unfolds in Denver: a 3,550-square-foot multilevel that was gutted and remodeled into a modern-style home. From there, we go to one of the tiniest suburbs of Chicago, Lake Forest, to a veritable palace among homes with 6,200 square feet of pure luxury. Next is a 5,000-square-foot rustic Vermont lakeside home, with an emphasis on natural stonework and accents throughout. Last up is a quick look inside some of the most beautiful and expensive homes in Jackson Hole, Wyo., Castle Rock, Colo., and Detroit. - $300,000 (1)
E6$300,000 (1)Compare what kind of house you can get for $300,000 in six markets across the country. We start with a Midwest condo with East-Coast attitude, just 15 miles north of Detroit in Royal Oak. From there, we visit a midcentury ranch just outside of Portland that offers unique features like post-and-beams ceilings and strategically placed windows that bring the green scene indoors. Next up is a Victorian beauty in Seattle that sparkles with retro chic decor and a 6,000-square-foot lot. Last up is a quick look inside homes in Oella (a small town outside of Baltimore), Chicago and New York City's Brooklyn Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood. - $500,000 (1)
E7$500,000 (1)Compare what kind of house you can get for $500,000 in six markets across the country. We begin in Clearwater, Fla., where we visit a home that was built not only to save trees, but also to frame them beautifully from every window of the house. Next up: Chicago's Uptown, to a neighborhood for condo living and city views at their best. From there, the rocky coast of Maine and quaint Falmouth are home to a family who live in a barn, albeit one with every modern convenience you would want. Last up is a quick look inside homes in Brooklyn, Pittsburgh and San Diego. - $900,000 (2)
E8$900,000 (2)Compare what kind of house you can get for $900,000 in six markets across the country. We start in go Omaha, Neb., with a five-bedroom, six-bath house that has museum-quality art on every wall. From there, we go to East Hampton, N.Y., to a husband-and-wife-built beach retreat, then on to an artist's paradise in a 2,800-square-foot condo near San Diego. Last up is a look at homes outside of Baltimore, Detroit, Aand Reno. - $700,000 (1)
E9$700,000 (1)Compare what kind of house you can get for $700,000 in six markets across the country. We start in Madison, Wis., where we visit a colorful custom contemporary house with a sunroom. From there, it's on to a vertical home with a rooftop garden in San Diego's Little Italy. Next up is a 6,000-square-foot renovated Tudor in Indianapolis. Last up is a look at homes in Boston, Baltimore and Brentwood, Tenn. - $500,000 (2)
E10$500,000 (2)Compare what kind of house you can get for $500,000 in six markets across the country. First, in the Chicago area, we check out a 3,600-square-foot contemporary house on an acre of land that has been renovated into an expansive family home. From there we go to a zero-lot neighborhood in Dallas to see a 4,000-square-foot house built on a 6,000-square-foot corner lot, complete with a swimming pool and waterfall. Then it's on to Seattle and a midcentury ranch with gorgeous views, raised flower beds and a koi pond. Last up is a look at homes in Indianapolis, Reno and St. Louis. - $1 Million (1)
E11$1 Million (1)Compare what kind of house you can get for $1,000,000 in six markets across the country. We start in Denver, where old is new again when a small log cabin is given a contemporary addition that includes reclaimed wood from a closed Air Force base. Then it's on to Boston and a classy penthouse condo in a vintage building that was once the regional headquarters of Columbia Pictures. From there we travel to Nashville to see a contemporary brick home with a secluded courtyard. Last up is a look at homes in Madison, Wis., Washington, D.C., and Reno. - $900,000 (3)
E12$900,000 (3)Compare what kind of house you can get for $900,000 in six markets across the country. We start in Portland, Maine, with a beautiful Victorian Italianate home, then head to St. Louis, Mo., to see a renovated Colonial brick home with a unique family history. From there it's off to Gainesville, Fla., for a visit to a family-friendly contemporary house. Last up is a look at homes in Chicago, Dallas, and Nashville. - $1.5 Million (2)
E13$1.5 Million (2)Compare what kind of house you can get for $1,500,000 in six markets across the country. We start in San Diego, Calif., with a contemporary house overlooking the bay and then head to a rustic ski lodge outside of Portland, Maine. From there it's off to Birmingham, Mich., where a modern mansion meets an 1840s neighborhood. Last up are homes in Reno, Nev., Sedona, Ariz., and Colorado Springs, Colo. - $600,000 (2)
E14$600,000 (2)Compare what kind of house you can get for $600,000 in six markets across the country. First on the tour is a beautiful Tudor in Little Rock, Ark. From there we travel to a Southwestern-style house in Tucson, Ariz., and then to Charleston, S.C., and a riverside cottage. Last up is a quick look at homes in Las Vegas, Ann Arbor, Mich., and Miami, Fla. - $300,000 (2)
E15$300,000 (2)Compare what kind of house you can get for $300,000 in six markets across the country. First up is a super sleek high rise in Buckhead, Ga., followed by a newly constructed traditional in Shreveport, La. Next we visit a lakefront cottage in Pearl, Miss., that boasts classic all-American traits. We wrap with a quick look at homes in Little Rock, Ark., Miami, Fla., and Charleston, S.C. - $400,000 (1)
E16$400,000 (1)Compare what kind of house you can get for $400,000 in six markets across the country. First, we check out a low-country standout in a colorful neighborhood near Charleston, S.C., and then it's off to a loft in downtown Knoxville, Tenn. A revived modern ranch in Austin, Texas, rounds out this trio of homes that have nothing in common but their price range. We wrap with a quick look at homes in Edmond, Okla., Oakland, Calif., and Shreveport, La. - $400,000 (2)
E17$400,000 (2)Compare what kind of house you can get for $400,000 in six markets around the country. The tour begins in Dallas for a look at a home that has received a complete renovation and now boasts a spectacular great room. From there, it's on to Milwaukee to see an empty-nest couple living the urban life in their downtown loft. Next, we head to the windy city of Chicago, where you won't believe the sophisticated upgrades of one house, right down to the 800-year-old Chinese doors. Last up is a look at homes in Albuquerque, N.M., Jackson, Miss., and Miami. - $600,000 (3)
E18$600,000 (3)Compare what kind of house you can get for $600,000 in six markets across the country. We start in Nashville, Tenn., with a midcentury brick ranch that has a newly renovated master suite and kitchen. From there it's off to Indianapolis, Ind., and a lovely contemporary on a wooded acre, followed by a modern retreat on a hill west of Austin, Texas. Last up is a look at homes in Albuquerque, N.M., Gainesville, Fla., and Baltimore, Md. - $800,000 (2)
E19$800,000 (2)Compare what kind of house you can get for $800,000 in six markets across the country. We start with a Tuscan-style villa just outside of Indianapolis and then head to the Baltimore area to see a church that's been renovated into a home. From it's on to Madison, Wis., for a look at a Colonial with a new addition. Last up is a look at homes in Fredericksburg, Texas, Los Angeles and Sedona, Ariz. - $200,000
E20$200,000Compare what kind of house you can get for $200,000 in six markets around the country. The tour begins with a look at a combination loft and dance studio in Belleville, Ill., then continues on to a condo in Chelsea, Mass., just outside of Boston. From there, it's on to a Birmingham, Ala., neighborhood that welcomed a family of refugees from Hurricane Katrina. Last up is a look at homes in Gainesville, Fla., Baltimore, and Albuquerque, N.M. - $800,000 (3)
E21$800,000 (3)Compare what kind of house you can get for $800,000 in six markets across the country. First up is a conventional stucco in Long Beach, Calif. From there, it's on to one of the oldest residential neighborhoods in Miami, followed by a look at a retired doctor's contemporary home in Ann Arbor, Mich. We wrap with a quick look at homes at homes in Atlanta, Baltimore and Tucson, Ariz. - $500,000 (3)
E22$500,000 (3)Compare what kind of house you can get for $500,000 in six markets across the country. First, we see a 2,300-square-foot newly remodeled '50s home in Ann Arbor, Mich. From there, it's on to Birmingham, Ala., where a Greek revival shows off lots of special features of the old South. Then, we visit a home in the woods of Knoxville, Tenn., where the homeowners work, play and relax surrounded by windows and nature. We wrap with a quick look at homes in Charleston, S.C., Tucson, Ariz., and Savannah, Ga. - $1 Million (2)
E23$1 Million (2)Compare what kind of house you can get for $1 million in six markets across the country. First up is a beautiful midcentury modern in Palm Springs, Calif., followed by a visit to Shreveport, La., to see a home built entirely around antiques. Then it's off to a 3,000-square-foot condo in Oakland, Calif. We wrap with a quick look at homes in Las Vegas, Ann Arbor, Mich., and Boston. - $500,000 (4)
E24$500,000 (4)Compare what kind of house you can get for $500,000 in six markets around the country. The tour begins in Los Angeles, where to take a look at a Toluca Lake condominium. Next, we travel to the heartland and Oklahoma City, Okla., where a custom-built contemporary is the perfect fit for a growing family. Then we're off to Florida to see a small bungalow in the Miami area with a really big garage. Last up is a look at homes at contemporary in Nashville, a modern Colonial in Atlanta, and a U-shaped house built around a lap pool in Fredericksburg, Texas. - $2 Million (2)
E25$2 Million (2)Compare what kind of house you can get for $2 million in six markets across the country. The first stop is in Hollywood, Fla., at a Moorish mansion that once hosted presidents and celebrities. Next, it's on to Sedona, Ariz., to see a Tuscan-style villa in the desert and then to Palm Springs, Calif., to see an updated post-and-beam home with an outdoor theater. Last up is a quick look at homes in Little Rock, Ark., Aspen, Colo., and Las Vegas. - $700,000 (2)
E26$700,000 (2)Compare what kind of house you can get for $700,000 in six markets across the country. The first stop is in Norman, Okla., at a stunning contemporary with a pool and two waterfalls. Next, it's on to Las Vegas, where a two-story Mediterranean graces a desert oasis, and then to Clinton, Miss., to see an old fishing cabin that's been turned into a luxury lakehouse. Last up is a quick look at homes in Santa Fe, N.M., Palm Springs, Calif., and Knoxville, Tenn.