A couple with a comfy $500,000 budget has spent over three years looking for a home, and they're shocked that they can't find anything in that price range; Cristy Lee steps in with a plan to end their search with a home that's worth the wait.

All a family wants in a new home is an open kitchen, a separate dining room and storage space for music equipment, but they can't find anything that fits their budget; Cristy uses her tricks to create a house they'll love at a price they can afford.

A couple who only want to live in Michigan's pricey Bloomfield Hill neighborhood can't find anything in their price range that's move-in ready; Cristy has some ideas that could lead them to a steal, but this pair will have to face a tough decision.

Cristy is eager to show a couple two extremely affordable home opportunities, but while one property needs more work than any other house she's shown, the other is left barely standing after a devastating fire.

A woman wants to move closer to her family in Leland, Mich., but skyrocketing vacation resort prices have put everything out of her budget.

A couple thought they were going to save money when moving out of Chicago, but Detroit's growing market had its own surprises in store; they need Cristy's expertise to show them how to get into their dream neighborhood while sticking to their budget.