Compare what kind of house you can get for $500,000 in six markets across the country. We start in Palm Springs, Calif., with a mid-century modern condo in the desert, then head to Santa Fe, N.M., and a pueblo-style stucco home complete with a kiva. From there it's off to Indianapolis, Ind., where there is a kitchen renovation that came straight from the heart. Last up is a look at homes in Boston, Mass., St. Louis, Mo., and Madison, Wis.