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Home Town Season 3

Episode 1

THE WATTS HOME
Toy has a new job as school district superintendent, so she’s moving her family inland from the Mississippi coast. Toy and her husband, Cory, need help finding a large home with architectural details and plenty of space for their three kids.

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Episode 2

THE HOGUE HOME
Bill and Julie Hogue are moving from Arizona to Mississippi in a search of a slower pace of life and their forever Home Town. Ben and Erin inject Bill and Julie’s new home with a deluxe kitchen, a classic southern Mississippi porch and find unique ways to highlight the original architecture.

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Episode 3

THE GUAY HOME
Peggy and Patrick vacationed in the South last year from Quebec, Canada and fell in love with the culture and warm weather. They are excited to purchase a vacation home that will one day become their retirement home.

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Episode 4

THE BOLDEN HOME
Charles and Jean are newlyweds and local artists looking to buy their first house. They are currently living above Jean’s parent’s garage and they desperately need a home where they can entertain but more importantly call their own. They have an all-in budget of $180,000 and a wish list that includes a master ensuite and a large open kitchen.

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Episode 5

THE SAXTON HOME
As new parents, Ben and Erin are eager to welcome a new pediatrician to town. Grant and Emily fell in love with Laurel and are excited to come back to their home state to settle down and work in a beautiful community. With a $260,000 all-in budget, they want a historical charmer with room to grow and an outdoor space to entertain.

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Episode 6

THE ROWELL HOME
The Wallace house, an early 1920s Craftsman with a front porch and space for studying but a rough exterior and The Lott House, with open concept living but lacking charm. Ben and Erin give their chosen house a colorful millennial makeover, including a charming book nook and stunning master ensuite.

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Episode 7

THE LUKER HOME
Amy is an artist and wants to raise her teenage son in the small town near their friends and family. With a budget of up to $200,000, Amy’s wish list includes lots of room to welcome visitors and a dedicated art studio. Ben and Erin show them two historic homes: The Joffrion House, which sits at the top of her budget range and The Shannon House, a 1915 Craftsman with an awkward layout.

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Episode 8

THE JOHNIKIN HOME
Ebonee Johnikin grew up in the city limits of Laurel, and her family has called Laurel home for generations. No matter where she’s traveled, her heart is here so she wants to plant roots and what better place to do it than home. She has an all-in budget of $100,000 and a wish list that includes historical features and space for a home office.

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Episode 9

THE KELLER HOME
Candace is living her dream of retiring in the small town where she has fond memories of growing up. She wants to be a part of restoring this town to what it once was decades ago. Away for more than 30 years, she needs help finding the perfect home. With her all in $120,000 budget, Ben and Erin show her The Moon House with original features and lots of light and The Stewart House which sits on the street she rode her bike on as a child.

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Episode 10

THE MATHEWS HOME
Alise Mathews is looking to buy a starter home within walking distance from town, so she can be closer to her new business. She’s looking for a small home with character and charm but has a thrifty all-in budget of $75,000 and a wish list that includes space for her golden retriever.

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Episode 11

THE BURCHAM HOME
June and Terry are ready to move back home to Mississippi and put down roots after years of moving for work. They need help finding a home with charm and character in a small town. They have an all-in budget of $300,000 and a wish list that includes a big kitchen, an outdoor patio space and a desire for coastal style and design.

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Episode 12

THE KOLLAR HOME
Rebekah and Matthew were recently recruited by the local hospital and need help finding a place to live as they start their new jobs as doctors. While visiting during their job interviews, Matt and Rebekah fell in love with the small town energy and hospitality, and would very much like to be a part of the community.

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Episode 13

THE HOLIFIELD HOME
Judi is ready to downsize and is looking to move from the country into town to be closer to friends and work. With her all-in budget of $125,000, she needs help finding a small home that includes a maintenance-free yard, a master bathroom, plus a space for her son.

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