

48 Hours to Buy
2024 · A&E · 60 min · 2 seasons
S02E10 · Bossier City, LA to Washington, DC
Sun, 10 Aug, 2:00 am
With moving day quickly approaching, Rasheem and Kendra have one weekend to lock in their new home before Rasheem's job transfer to Washington, D.C. takes effect. The market is hot, and the pressure is on.
About
The stakes couldn't be higher. Buying a home is the biggest financial decision most people make in their lives. It can literally change everything, which is why most people spend months searching for the perfect home. Now imagine having only 2 days. 48 Hours to Buy features couples who are in a housing pressure cooker - whether they're relocating unexpectedly for work, or compelled by a personal situation, their relocation is coming up and they need to find a house fast.
Episodes
- E01
Winston-Salem, NC to Minneapolis, MN
Sun, 2 Mar· 60 minA rapid-fire, cross-country house search gets underway for Travis and Shannon when Travis takes a new job that requires the whole family to move in a matter of weeks. Shannon rolls with this huge change, but both have non-negotiable requirements. They want plenty of space for their friends and family, Travis needs a garage that can fit a set of rolling toolboxes, and Shannon wants a primary bathroom with a private toilet. Given the tight deadline and large list of needs, their agent Kelly scrambles to find the perfect house.
- E02
West Lafayette, IN to Tampa, FL
Sun, 9 Mar· 60 minA rapid-fire, cross-country house search gets underway for Travis and Shannon when Travis takes a new job that requires the whole family to move in a matter of weeks. Shannon rolls with this huge change, but both have non-negotiable requirements. They want plenty of space for their friends and family, Travis needs a garage that can fit a set of rolling toolboxes, and Shannon wants a primary bathroom with a private toilet. Given the tight deadline and large list of needs, their agent Kelly scrambles to find the perfect house.
- E03
New Orleans, LA to Chicago, IL
Sun, 16 Mar· 60 minNewlyweds and New Orleans natives Leona and Gloria race to find their dream house in Chicago just weeks before Leona's new job starts. With a wish list as bold as their personalities, they need space for 400 pairs of shoes, bedrooms on the first floor for elderly visitors, and a large, modern kitchen. Their agent, Shantel, scrambles to deliver. But when their first choice springs a leak, Gloria and Leona realize it could put them underwater. Instead of pulling the plug on their search, the two dive deeper, searching for the one place that can float their boat.
- E04
Encino, CA to Comanche, TX
Sun, 23 Mar· 60 minSamantha and Ryan have been longing to move their family of four from fast-paced LA to small-town Texas. When a salon space opens up in downtown Comanche that could expand Sam's business, now is the time to seize this rare opportunity! That is if they can find a home over a weekend visit. Adding to the stress, housing in Comanche is surprisingly competitive, especially when factoring in this family's needs. To keep from being homesick for LA, Ryan must be close to water. They also want an open concept that's move-in ready and, most importantly, the vibes have to match their own. Luckily, this isn't agent Kerry's first rodeo. It's a race to the finish as Samantha and Ryan need to make their California-to-Texas dreams come true.
- E05
Santa Clarita, CA to Nashville, TN
Sun, 30 Mar· 60 minMike and Jackie aim to make a big move from California to Tennessee, chasing the dream of the perfect home for their growing family. They've already sold their house, Mike has taken a new job, and Jackie needs to relocate her bible repair business, so the pressure is on to find a house in just one weekend. Real estate agent Christina pulls out all the stops, searching for a house that has a workspace in the garage, a downstairs office, at least five bedrooms, and an open concept for Mike and Jackie's very active boys. It's a rollercoaster ride that almost runs off the tracks when Mike and Jackie struggle to make a decision right up to the last minute.
- E06
Seattle, WA to Atlanta, GA
Sun, 13 July· 60 minWith new jobs starting in less than a month, Pastors Jermell and Demontrice are relocating from Seattle to Atlanta, determined to find the perfect home in just one weekend. They need enough space for a family of four and a location close to the airport so their kids can visit. They'd also love to be near the vibrant arts and culture that downtown Atlanta offers. The challenge: they know nothing about the area. Veteran agent and Atlanta native Jasmine quickly discovers that the couple's preferences–and non-negotiables–are piling up. At the top of the list: Demontrice can't stand carpet, while Jermell insists on a gas stove for cooking. And neither of them wants to deal with a lawn. With time running out, Jasmine realizes it's going to be a tough 48 hours to get them to make a decision.
- E07
Nashville, TN to Atlanta, GA
Sun, 20 July· 60 minAmber and Joseph are moving with their two kids from Tennessee to Georgia to be closer to family in Atlanta, and they have to move fast! Amber is expecting another baby in just a few weeks, and they need to get settled before the new baby arrives.
- E08
Vicenza, Italy to Minneapolis, MN
Sun, 27 July· 60 minMatthew and Raegan are rushing to find a house in Minneapolis, where Raegan is set to launch her career in women's professional tackle football. After living three years in Italy, they have one shot to make the move.
- E09
Long Island, NY to Mooresville, NC
Sun, 3 Aug· 60 min - E10
Bossier City, LA to Washington, DC
Sun, 10 Aug· 60 minWith moving day quickly approaching, Rasheem and Kendra have one weekend to lock in their new home before Rasheem's job transfer to Washington, D.C. takes effect. The market is hot, and the pressure is on.









