Beachfront Bargain Hunt

Rebecca and John have been vacationing in Crystal Beach, TX, since they were in high school. Having always dreamed of owning a home on the Texas coast, the couple is finally ready to find the perfect beach home all for under $275,000. With dueling budgets, the couple looks to local real estate agent Luz Gray to help them find a vacation haven.

James and Catherine are an active couple with a young daughter and a baby on the way. They both lead active lifestyles and love the beach. Their schedule allows them to go away often and they want the perfect beach home to spend time with their growing family. With their budget of $175,000, they are not sure they will be able to meet all of their needs. With the help of local real estate agent, Karen DelVacchio, they navigate the shores of the beautiful Outer Banks to make their beach house dream a reality.

A couple wants to check out of their hectic routines by escaping to the Jersey Shore with their two dogs. Relaxation, no yard work, a fire place and a great kitchen are on the wish list in Villas, New Jersey, but state law restricts dogs from the beaches.

Jason and Jessica hunt for the perfect beachfront home to help unwind from their busy work week. Having vacationed on South Carolina's Grand Strand most of their lives, the couple is ready to turn in their hotel keys for house keys. Having a budget of only $150,000, the couple meets with local real estate agent Kim Goyer to help them find their dream vacation getaway.

Heather fell in love with the small town charm and beautiful beaches of Avon, North Carolina many years ago. Now, ready to make a change in her life, she's looking to permanently move from her home near Charlotte to Avon. Knowing that this is more than a weekend getaway, Heather needs to find a house that really suits all of her needs. With the help of her friend, Courtney, and the knowledge of local real estate agent, Tom Hranicka, Heather begins her quest for her dream, beach home for under $360,000.

The Moss family is looking to buy their dream vacation home on the sands of Long Beach, Washington. They're aiming to get the most bang for their buck within their budget of $325,000 and enlist the help of real estate agent Leslie Brophy to see just how much of the whitewater views their bank account can support.

A couple and their toddler retreat to the beaches of Point Pleasant, New Jersey, to find the perfect house near the sand. Child safety, parking and close proximity to the water are major players on an ever-growing list of must-haves for their dream house.

Mary and Jason grew up spending their summers by the beach in Nags Head, NC. Fond of all their childhood memories, the couple wants to give their three sons the same unforgettable summers. With the help of local real estate agent Randy Nance, the couple begins the search in hopes of finding a vacation home right on the sand, all for under $325,000.

Julie and Jeff find it's time to trade in their tourist town of Atlantic Beach, NC, for the slower-paced life that Pine Knoll Shores, NC, provides. But even with the help of real estate agent Marian Goetzinger, finding a slice of sanctuary near the sand for under $335,000 will be a tall order on this barrier island.

A woman gets help from her sister in searching for a permanent home along Shore Drive in sunny Virginia Beach, VA.

A couple searches South Padre Island for a place in the sand that both their family and potential renters can enjoy. In a multi-million dollar market with a budget of only $250,000, they're hoping not everything has to be bigger in Texas.

A couple of active empty nesters search for the perfect getaway to enjoy with each other yet still big enough for family visits. They hope to find exactly what they're looking for in Emerald Isle, North Carolina, on a $330,000 budget.

Owning a beach home has been a ship-in-a-bottle dream for this family, but with Mystic Harbor just an hour's drive away, that is about to change. They will need ample space to entertain friends when they find their own slice of Connecticut's waterfront.

Debbie has vacationed with her two daughters on Fripp Island, SC, for over eight years. Ready for a lifestyle, Debbie decides to turn her favorite vacation spot into her full time home. With a budget of $299,000, she enlists the help of local real estate agent Karen Naloti to help her find the home she's always dreamed of.

A husband, wife and their teenage son yearn for the open waterways of Sargent, Texas, where only a tall order of their individual requests and a tight budget stand in the way of beachfront bliss.

James and Catherine are an active couple with a young daughter and a baby on the way. They both lead active lifestyles and love the beach. Their schedule allows them to go away often and they want the perfect beach home to spend time with their growing family. With their budget of $175,000, they are not sure they will be able to meet all of their needs. With the help of local real estate agent, Karen DelVacchio, they navigate the shores of the beautiful Outer Banks to make their beach house dream a reality.

An active couple and their two teenagers have vacationed on the Crystal Coast of North Carolina for as long as they can remember. They've decided to buy a home of their own, but they must find one big enough for their family as well as their friends.

As a Rhode Island resident, Greg has been enjoying the shores of New England since his childhood, and has decided now is the perfect time to share the seaside of Old Orchard Beach with his young daughter, Isabelle. New to the Maine market, Greg and his girlfriend, Christina are enlisting the help of local real estate agent, Nancy Moreshead to land an oceanfront getaway to make lasting memories all for under $200.000.

Kent and Jong live near Manhattan and enjoy going to the beach to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Decompressing at the beach has become such an enjoyable part of their routine, that they want to purchase a beachfront home of their own. Kent and Jong have their heart set on Montauk due to its closeness to where they live as well as its beauty. But, Kent and Jong know that Montauk prices can be ridiculous. With the help of local real estate agent Gina Demasco, Kent and Jong hope to find their perfect beachfront bargain within their budget of $299,000.

Houston couple Erica and Stew love spending their summers on the beautiful beaches of Galveston, TX. Tired of renting various beach homes year after year, the couple decide it's finally time to buy a beachfront home of their own. With a tight budget of $350,000, the family enlists local real estate agent Carol Miller Odorizzi to help them find the perfect summer abode.

Corey and Emily last lived in Guam and have come to love the beach lifestyle. After moving to Virginia, they still don't have a house near the sand and are enlisting the help of real estate agent Eric Byrum to find them a full-time home, both seaside and spacious, all for under $199,000.

The Raads have busy lives at home in Pennsylvania and are looking for a sandy escape just a hop, skip and a jump away. The shores of Ocean City are the perfect spot for a family getaway within driving distance, but Maryland's popular reputation as a seaside destination is driving prices up. Devon and Greg may have to downsize their list of dream features to stay under their $275,000 budget, but real estate agent Ryan Haley is along for the ride to make sure they can get all the essentials for some fun in the sun.

Steve and Christine may live inland, but big dreams of a boating and beach bum lifestyle lead them to Waretown, searching for a vacation home on the Jersey Shore. Steve is anchors away when it goes to snagging a lagoon front home where he can dock his fantasy boat, but Christine may not be on deck with any plans to exceed their $350,000 budget.

Having grown up on the beautiful shores of Barrington, RI, Mark Piccerelli is ready to give his daughter, Isabelle, the same beachfront lifestyle he had the privilege of knowing as a child. With a plan in mind and a lengthy wish list, Mark enlists the help of local real estate agent Carolyn Nolan to help him find his dream waterfront home near Narragansett Bay for only $315,000.

Jenny and Michael want to give their two children the same childhood summers they grew up enjoying. Having a deep love for North Carolina's beach town Emerald Isle, they set out to find the perfect weekend getaway. They enlist the help of local real estate agent Amy Berger to find them home away from home, all for under $295,000.

Chis and Mike live hectic lives in Las Vegas, NV, and are looking for a vacation home to unwind on South Padre Island, Texas. Their $245,000 budget will buy them what they need on both the beachside and the bayside of the island, but they become torn over which side will suit their lifestyle better.

Jennifer and Ryan are searching for a vacation home off the coast of North Carolina, but Ryan has his heart set on a stand-alone home for his family to make memories. In the condo heavy market on Topsail Island, finding a house with an ocean view for under $150,000 will be tricky, but hopefully with the help of real estate agent, Jason Hyde, Jennifer can convince Ryan the value of a beachfront condo instead.

Todd and Jenny are avid snorkelers who love to float through the waters of Akumal's Half Moon Bay. They are setting their sights on purchasing a condo on the sandy shores without sinking their $250,000 budget.

A family of four hopes that owning beachfront property will enable them to pack up and head to the beach whenever they want, so they scour Crystal Beach, Texas, in search of a property that can double as a family rental investment.

Scott and Tamera Forshaw are from Richmond, Virginia, and have been married for 30 years. Ever since they first met, their favorite vacation destination has been the magnificent, unspoiled northern beaches of the Outer Banks. With day-to-day life at home being very busy, both Tami and Scott want to find a beachfront getaway where they can relax and spend quality time with loved ones. They both agree that the beaches along the North Carolina coast would be the perfect place to build lasting family memories. With the help of real estate agent Kelly Dean, the Forshaws hope to find a beachfront retreat for under $300,000.

Baphu and Christine have known each other since they were in elementary school. During a game of spin the bottle, Christine even became Baphu's first kiss. As teenagers they moved away and drifted apart before reconnecting several years later. Now with four kids and one on the way, they're looking for a weekend getaway, a refuge where they can relax and enjoy spending time together as a family. After moving from Canada to Merida, Mexico, Baphu and Christine have set their beachfront sights on the quaint nearby fishing village, Chuburna Puerto. While they both agree that living on the beach is top priority, Christine is willing to break the bank for the home of her dreams while Baphu wants to stick to their budget of $200,000.

Sam and Heidi Tucker are from Chantilly, Virginia, and their two sons, Trey and Noah, are growing up and moving into the collegiate phase of their lives. As the boys have gotten older, they aren't as inclined to hang out with mom and dad, but Sam and Heidi believe this will change once they purchase a brand-new beach house. The Tucker's have set their sights on the sandy shores of Ocean Isle, North Carolina, the perfect spot for a beachfront family oasis. With the help of real estate agent Laura Hewett, they hope to attain everything on their wish list and maintain their family bond for under $350,000.

After vacationing on Tybee Island, Georgia, for years, a Hoosier family makes a fast break to find a turnkey-ready home on the water. With two energetic boys, Mom and Dad will need to keep family first in order to keep peace.

Denise and Jim Murphy are from Garnerville, New York, and their four children, Regina, Kristen, James and Michael, are growing up and progressing into adulthood. Now with families, significant others and hectic work schedules, it's hard for the kids to find time to spend with Mom and Dad. But Denise and Jim are hoping this will all change once they purchase a brand-new beach house, a place where the entire Murphy clan can kick back, relax and create lasting memories together. Having vacationed on the Jersey Shore in the past, Denise and Jim have targeted long time family favorite, Long Branch, New Jersey, as their beachfront bargain destination. With the help of real estate agent Christine Stout, they hope to check off everything on their wish list and find a home the family will love for under $285,000.

Caitlin and Peter are from Baltimore and have been married for almost 3 years. Long before they met and fell in love in college, they both fell for the coastal resort town of Ocean City, Maryland. The glistening beaches, sensational restaurants and wide array of water sports drew each of their families to this area as vacationers for years. Now that Caitlin and Peter are married and have begun their own life together, they want a their own waterfront escape in their favorite seaside metropolis. They're looking for a home that not only fits their current lifestyle, but a place where they can accommodate both their families and eventual children. With the help of real estate agent, Eric Green, they hope to find a beachfront haven for under $350,000.

With a personality as big as her heart, a woman seeks ocean, sand and serenity in a beachfront home on Amelia Island, Florida, but there is no way that her son and daughter-in-law will allow her to take on such a task by herself.

Alan and Jessie keep busy with work at home in Gig Harbor, Washington, but crave a chance to just shut down their computers and step out into the great outdoors for a breath of fresh air. After a refreshing trip to the coast, Jessie convinces Alan to make the leap and relocate full time to the beaches of Ocean Shores, but with a budget of $285,000 they will have to flood out high seaside prices to make sure not to drain their bank account.

A couple has their heart set on finding a second home in Palm Coast, Florida, where they love everything that the quaint beach town has to offer, but finding a place on the water that is big enough for their family of nine is no easy task.

Bill and Mary Foyes met on an internet dating website and quickly discovered their mutual love for North Carolina's Outer Banks, specifically the quaint community of Hatteras Village. Now, after 11 years of marriage and multiple visits with their daughter, Alicia, they are ready to purchase a permanent vacation home in their favorite seaside sanctuary. With the help of local real estate agent Dottie Reed, the Foyes' hope to find a beachfront getaway where they build lasting family memories, all for under $175,000.

Matt and Liz, a young couple from Pittsburgh, found each other by fate but hardly have time for one another. Fed up with living in a crowded downtown Pittsburgh environment, they pack their bags for the openness of beautiful St. Croix. But upon their arrival, they discover they have not the slightest clue on how to navigate the island. If local real estate agent Kim Lucas can find a charming home with incredible sweeping views of the coral blue water for under $300,000, then Matt and Liz will begin the next chapter in their storybook romance.

After discovering that certain beaches will force them to exclude their beloved dog from family walks, a Georgia couple weighs their options before diving headfirst into a beachfront home in St. Joseph's Bay, Florida.

Experience and wisdom shall not take a back seat as a mother insists on guiding her daughter on an amazing search of a lifetime. Young Heather Klein and her affinity for outdoor beach living is finally ready to buy a home on the Jersey Shore, but her intuition says, "Wait." Expert real estate agent Frank Tenner must now satisfy the wishes of this mom-and-daughter duo while staying under a budget of $300,000. If Frank is successful, then Heather may just find the independence that she has been seeking.

Linda and Mike live in Vancouver, Canada, and have been married for 19 years. They first vacationed in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, on their honeymoon and quickly fell in love with the city's tropical beach lifestyle and rich culture. Linda and Mike continued to visit numerous times over the years and found that each trip became longer and longer. Now they've decided it's time to ditch the hotel reservations and travel itineraries and find a beachfront oasis they can visit whenever they need to get away. They've enlisted real estate agent Josie Gonzalez to help secure a seaside refuge for under $300,000.

Debbie and John have set their sights on the shores of Crystal Beach, Texas. After renting for years, they're ready to dive in and find a beachfront base of their own. From off-roading on the beach to skimboarding in the waves, Crystal Beach provides the family atmosphere the Crismans crave. Formerly competing coworkers, this couple will team up to find a beachfront home for their family of four. With the help of real estate agent Cody Hammond, Debbie and John are wheelin' and dealin' for a home away from home.

Ken and Aileen Pruitt live in Fort Pierce, Florida, and have been married for 33 years. They have four children who are quickly growing up and moving out on their own. To help ensure the Pruitt clan will stay connected throughout this new phase of their lives, Ken and Aileen are hoping to purchase a beachfront home.

A couple uncovers the beauty of Daufuskie Island, South Carolina, while on the hunt for a relaxing beach house large enough for all eleven members of their newly blended family.

Kathleen and Tim reside in San Antonio, Texas, and have been married for 10 years. After spending several family vacations in the quaint Gulf Coast community of Rockport, they're tired of paying for hotel rooms and would love to purchase a beach house of their own. They found the perfect place and made an offer but couldn't come to terms with the owner on a price and the deal fell through. Now, with the help of real estate agent Patty Henderson, Kathleen and Tim are taking one more shot at making their beachfront dreams come true.

Troy Bell fell in love with the sand, sea and sunshine after his first trip to Florida as a teenager with his parents. After this life-changing experience, the native Canadian vowed that when he grew up he was going to move out of rainy Vancouver and into his very own tropical beach house. Now after several trips to Central America, Troy has his sights set on the shores of the Coclé Province of Panama, in the town of Rio Hato. The fabulous sandy beaches, glistening turquoise water and incomparable climate, are the perfect setting for a seaside sanctuary. With the help of real estate agent and fellow ex-pat, Eldon Spears, Troy hopes to fulfill his beachfront dreams for under $200,000.

Rick and Cathie are from Long Island, New York, and have been married for 17 years. They first vacationed in the Bahamas while they were dating and quickly fell in love with the glorious climate and magnificent beaches. Now, between running a family business and taking care of their two children, life at home has become very busy. Rick and Cathie hope to find a beachfront getaway, a place where they can relax and reconnect as a family. While they both agree the Bahamas would be the perfect place, Rick would prefer to find a seaside sanctuary on the tranquil island of Eleuthera as opposed to bustling Nassau. Cathie's going to need some convincing because she's not sure the remote lifestyle is for her. With the help of real estate agent Brian Hanna, Rick and Cathie hope to get on the same page and find a beachfront oasis they both can enjoy for under $375,000.

Bob and Jamila decided to leave the East Coast for the sunny shores of beautiful St. Croix, where they have been living rent-free as property managers. But when they finally grow tired of their cramped abode, Bob and Jamila find the courage to search St. Croix for a dream home on the water. However, they soon discover that buying an island home can be a little tricky. Luckily, local real estate agent Yessenia Cruz has a handle on this island market. Her jaw drops when she discovers that Bob and Jamila are only working with a budget of $150,000. If Yessenia can find this couple a home on St. Croix's coveted coast, then Bob and Jamila will experience freedom like never before.

Lindsey and Marty are tired of the commute from their home in Edna, Texas, to their jobs in Port Lavaca. They have finally decided to take the plunge and move to Port Lavaca to spend fewer hours on the road and more time enjoying the beautiful beaches. They have enlisted the help of real estate agent Dallas Franklin to assist them in sussing out the shores of this bay community for a realistic full-time residency with a fantasy vacation feel for only $275,000.

A couple is looking for a vacation home to escape the cold winters of their hometown in Toronto. The active lifestyle and picturesque surroundings of Guanacaste, Costa Rica, appeal to their interests, but they want a home can be rented out as well.