Steal This House

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 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.

A couple who only wants 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.

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.[HGTV]

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.[HGTV]

A woman wants to move closer to her family in beautiful Leland, Michigan, but skyrocketing vacation resort prices have put everything out of her budget. She's relying on Cristy to help her spend less time driving and more time having fun with her family.

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

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.[HGTV]

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.