Beachfront Bargain Hunt

An Oregon couple hopes to find the perfect beachfront home. They've spent years vacationing in different parts of the Caribbean and have fallen in love with the culture in Placencia, Belize. With a location set, will their budget be enough to find them the dream home they're looking for?

A mother-daughter team of real estate agents living in The Woodlands, TX, decides it's the right time to buy a beachfront vacation home in the nearby town of Galveston. The duo loves visiting the town with their large family and enjoys all the great local attractions. Combining their expertise, the two search the sands for the perfect waterfront retreat the whole family can enjoy.

After frequently vacationing there, a couple decides it's time to find a place of their own in their favorite getaway of Galveston, TX. Owning a property on the gulf coast would certainly benefit them over renting but finding the perfect spot may not be as easy as it seems. Will they find the perfect beach home for their family?

A Missouri family decides to invest in a permanent residence in Orange Beach, AL. After years of visiting the location, they hope to find a beachfront property they can call their own with all the amenities and promising rental potential. Will their budget be enough to afford them the Alabama beach home of their dreams?

A woman seeks a change of scenery after spending her entire life in Carver, Massachusetts. With a budget of $375,000 and the help of family and friends, she's searching for her own property on the coastal sands of nearby Plymouth, so she can see the ocean and enjoy the beach every day.

After visiting the Wildwoods of New Jersey for years, a Pennsylvania couple with two kids decides it's time to purchase a beachfront vacation home right on the water. They hope to find a house for under $299,000 so they can enjoy the beaches, boardwalk attractions and everything else the area has to offer.

A Mobile, AL, couple loves traveling back to where they were engaged on the fabulous beaches on the Gulf Shores. They've shared many memories on those sands and think it would be a great place to get together with their friends in a place of their own. With a budget of $299,000, they're setting out to purchase the perfect beachfront vacation home right on the Gulf of Mexico.

A Seattle couple that loves getting away from the hustle and bustle of the city by vacationing on the Washington Coast decides to find their own home there. They've dreamed of owning a beachfront home in Grayland since they first met and it's become a tradition to vacation there with friends and family. With the help of an old college buddy, they are headed down the shore to purchase a home where they can vacation and visit right on the Pacific Ocean.

After staying with friends in Margate City, NJ, a busy Philadelphia couple decides it's time to find a place of their own. With a budget of $250,000, they hope to purchase a property as close to the beach as possible. Will they find their beach getaway on their budget?

A couple is ready to purchase a condo along the beaches of their favorite vacation spot of Bethany Beach, DE. They both love the canal's access for boating, kayaking and paddle boarding so having a condo there would not only bring them closer to the action but will also be more affordable. They're ready to be mere steps away from the sand but will they be able to find what they're looking for?

A busy San Francisco family looks to purchase a relaxing vacation property in their favorite spot of Placencia, Belize. The location is surrounded by a lagoon and the Caribbean Sea, making it a perfect spot for this blended family to enjoy their favorite water activities and relax on the beach. Homes in this laid-back land can cost as much as two million dollars -- will they have the budget to find their dream home?

After living in a rental for some time, a couple is ready to find a permanent place for themselves and their dogs in the coastal town of Newport, OR. Since the dogs love to run and play in the sand, the couple is looking for full-time beach access and has the budget to make it happen. Will they find the perfect place that's both close to work and budget-friendly?

After years of talking about buying a coastal retreat together, two wives are kicking things into gear and surprising their husbands with a weekend of beachfront bargain hunting for a home under $350,000.

A water-loving couple is ready to sell their house in Whitman, Massachusetts, and raise their children in her coastal hometown of Marshfield. Located on the East Coast between Boston and Cape Cod, they love the different beaches of the area, as well as its proximity to their families. These native New Englanders are eager to fulfill their beachfront dreams as they set out to find a permanent haven on the shore for under $399,000.