Without a doubt, our favorite movies are the ones we can relate to in one way or another. And whether you're buying a home or starting your house search, it’s a good thing to know that there are movies you can definitely relate to. A lot of movies touch on real estate, even if they do so subtly or as a side plot.  Here we have selected five movies whose little lessons could go a long way in your journey to finding your dream home: ### **1\. The Burbs** (1989)  **Starring:** Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Carrie Fisher **Synopsis:** This comedy horror-thriller film depicts an overstressed suburbanite and his fellow neighbors who have suspicions about the new family on the block who bought a house under strange circumstances. They are convinced that their new eccentric neighbors are part of a murderous Satanic cult.  **_Handy lesson:_ Introduce yourself to your neighbors BEFORE buying your home!** ### **2\. The Money Pit** (1986)  **Starring:** Tom Hanks, Shelley Long **Synopsis:** This film focuses on a young couple who moves into a huge and expensive house, which turned out to be a hopelessly dilapidated property. They decided to buy it after being seduced by the promise of a bargain home and by the seller's sob story and insistence.  **_Handy lesson:_** **Make sure your home inspection is thorough! Like really, really thorough!** ### **3\. Beetlejuice** (1988)  **Starring:** Geena Davis and Alec Baldwin **Synopsis:** Beetlejuice is a comedy-fantasy film that revolves around the spirits of a deceased young couple who are haunting their former home, only to find out that the home has new inhabitants. They hired a malicious ghost to scare them and drive them out.  **_Handy lesson:_** **Always double check that the former residents have actually moved out!** ### **4\. Back to the Future** (1985)  **Starring:** Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd **Synopsis:** A teenage high school student accidentally traveled back in time through the time-traveling machine DeLorean, which was invented by an eccentric scientist who's also a close friend.  **_Handy lesson:_** **Consider how the value of your home changes as your neighborhood changes, especially if you break the time-continuum!** ### **5\. Up** (2009)  **Starring:** Edward Asner and Jordan Nagai **Synopsis:** This heartwarming animated film centers on a 78-year-old widower who travels to Paradise Falls in South America in his home equipped with balloons to complete a promise made to his late wife. However, a young “Wilderness Explorer” inadvertently became a stowaway when he visited the elderly's home to earn his final merit badge.  **_Handy lesson:_** **Love your old home, but need to move? Consider moving the actual house!** **If you're planning to buy a home in the near future, don’t forget to add these movies to your binge-watch list this holiday season!** #### Suggested Blogs [  **From Date Nights to Mortgage Payments: Tips for Couples Buying Their First Home Together**](https://www.bsmithgroup.com/blog/2026/2/10/from-date-nights-to-mortgage-payments-tips-for-couples-buying-their-first-home-together)[  **Is the Washoe County housing market still a seller’s market heading into Spring 2026?**](https://www.bsmithgroup.com/blog/2026/1/29/is-the-washoe-county-housing-market-still-a-sellers-market-heading-into-spring-2026)[  **Are Sellers Still Getting Multiple Offers in the Washoe County Spring Real Estate Market?**](https://www.bsmithgroup.com/blog/2026/1/23/are-sellers-still-getting-multiple-offers-in-the-washoe-county-spring-real-estate-market)[  **How Competitive Is the Reno–Sparks Housing Market for Buyers in Early Spring 2026?**](https://www.bsmithgroup.com/blog/2026/1/20/how-competitive-is-the-renosparks-housing-market-for-buyers-in-early-spring-2026)[  **7 Simple But Effective Habits For A Cleaner and Tidier Home All Year**](https://www.bsmithgroup.com/blog/2026/1/20/simple-but-effective-habits-for-a-cleaner-and-tidier-home-all-year)
