Single mom Karen has been living with her parents in New Jersey since her divorce six years ago. But now she's ready for a fresh new start and is searching for a home she can share with her eleven-year-old daughter. With a healthy down payment but just one income, property expert Egypt Sherrod promises to lead Karen to an affordable home she will love. With friends in construction who are ready to pitch in, Karen says she's wiling to take on a fixer-upper. But after a few house tours, confusion sets in and Egypt advises her to take a step back. When Karen is finally ready to move ahead, her house hunt takes a surprising turn.