John and Steve have just moved to Washington D.C. for Steve's research work with the USDA. Sticker shock quickly sets in as they look for a new place; they're used to big rooms, big yards and small price tags in the rural Texas town they lived in. Making matters worse, their budget cannot exceed $250,000 and they don't agree on the type of neighborhood they want. Steve wants a more urban setting, while John wants to live in a more surburban area.