First-time homebuyers Michael and Alicia want a home for the family they hope to soon start. They're looking for a four-bedroom home in the suburbs of Chicago for no more than $400,000. They're very picky and, in the time that it takes them to make their first bid, they lose a lovely home to a quicker buyer. As they resolve to move faster, the next time they go to bid, their realtor has some up-to-the-minute information that helps them name the price.