House Hunters International is raising the stakes this Thursday with a new episode that cranks up both the price tags and the personalities. Airing at 10:00 PM ET on HGTV, “Big Budget Battles in Holland and Costa Rica” follows two sets of buyers with million-dollar dreams and wish lists to match, setting the stage for some classic real estate drama.
The episode splits its time between the canals of Holland and the beaches of Costa Rica, but the theme remains the same: big money doesn’t always buy happiness—or agreement. The show leans into the friction that often comes with high-end property searches, where “pricey perfection” is the goal and compromise is a dirty word.
For fans of the long-running franchise, this episode has all the familiar ingredients: stunning international locations, opinionated buyers, and the voyeuristic fun of watching people with deep pockets quibble over finishes and floor plans. The added element of a multi-million-dollar budget only amplifies the tension, making every decision feel that much more significant.
Will these house hunters find their dream homes, or will their extravagant expectations get in the way?
