Beachfront Bargain Hunt

John and Tanya are ready to start a new chapter together by purchasing a home together, and they want to do it on the water. John is ready to find a property with a boat lift, dock and easy access to open water, but Tanya wants a brand-new kitchen with room to entertain. With the help of local real estate agent Kim Tillett, John and Tanya search the shores to find a canal front home, all for under $300,000.

Sean and Donna are from Brooklyn, New York. Their two teenage daughters will soon be moving into the collegiate phase of their lives, but before they're out of the house and on their own, Sean and Donna would love to create some indelible memories. They've decided that the purchase of beachfront home would be the ideal setting for family fun and would entice the girls to come visit more often in the future.

Celeste and Dustin work in separate cities during the week and spend weekends together at their home in Beaumont, Texas. With such hectic schedules, they are looking for a beachfront retreat where they can spend quality time among the surf and sand. Set on 32 miles of relaxing beaches and only a few miles from the mainland, Galveston is the perfect island escape for these busy Texans. With the help of local real estate agent Barbara Zimmerman, this couple hopes to find a beachfront bungalow where they can get lost in island life for under $350,000.

Chris and Amanda are a young couple from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, who first met during an evening of dancing at a nightclub. While getting to know each other, Amanda revealed her aspirations of someday owning a beachfront vacation property. Chris thought it was a brilliant idea, especially since winters in the Great White North can last between six and eight months. After researching a variety of tropical locations, they're concentrating their search on the sun-drenched shores of Isabela, Puerto Rico. Chris and Amanda both want an ocean view with access to the water for $320,000 or less. While Chris is a spender and Amanda a saver, they are at odds over sticking to their budget when finding the seaside home of their dreams.

Chris and Cari are leaving their life in Alaska for new opportunities in the Lower Keys of Florida. The area's natural atmosphere and plethora of flora and fauna make it a dream location for these wildlife biologists. With the help of real estate agent Sandy Tuttle, this family of three is looking to retire their snow boots with a waterfront home for under $350,000.

Hayes and Paola are relocating from Panama to the Dominican Republic and are looking for a casa on the cinnamon colored sands of Jaco, Costa Rica. With Paola's family an hour and a half away in San Jose, Jaco is the perfect location for a central family vacation house. With the help of local real estate agent, Sergio Gonzalez, Hayes and Paola look to find a seafront spot to siesta for under $220,000.

Todd and Kristy have been married for over four years and are expecting their first child in just a few months. Between their hectic workweeks and constant preparation for the baby, it's hard for them to find time to unwind. In an effort to ensure they'll have a break from the daily stresses of life, they've decided to scour the remote shores of Fripp Island, in search of a vacation home. Just a short drive from their hometown of Bluffton, South Carolina, Fripp Island offers a laid back coastal vibe, the ideal setting for a weekend getaway. Shopping with a strict budget of $350,000 they're not exactly sure what type of property they'll be able to afford but they're hoping real estate agent, Wayne Zerler, can find them a house right on the water.

Residents of San Diego, Jeff and Ginger enjoy the perks of beach life, but are ready for the island lifestyle. This active couple is moving over 6,000 miles to the island of Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands. They're looking for a single-family home with room to prep and store items for their brand-new barbecue food trailer business. With the help of local real estate agent, Tim Goodwin, Jeff and Ginger will find a Saipanese sanctuary on the hidden gem of Saipan for under $275,000.

After a history of renting, Jason and Marney are ready to live out their waterfront dreams and purchase a home on the sea oat-covered sands of Alligator Point, Florida. Jason's love for fishing has him leaning towards a home on the bay, while Marney would rather be steps away from the beach. With the help of local real estate agent, Marsha Tucker, Jason and Marney look to find a coastal haven on the Forgotten Coast for under $250,000.

Mitch and Randee are newlyweds from Palmer, Alaska, and their blended family consists of five children. Enduring bitter winters her entire life, Randee has always fantasized about finding a tropical vacation getaway for her family. Luckily her childhood friend, Garrett, moved down and opened a real estate company with his father in the pacific coast community of Manta, Ecuador. After chatting over the phone and social media, Garrett opened both Mitch and Randee's eyes to the endless oceanfront possibilities of Ecuador. With his help they hope to achieve Randee's life long dream and find a South American sanctuary for $250,000 or less.

Elizabeth and Roger love spending quality time with their three kids, but they're ready to enhance this family fun with a beachfront home in Galveston, Texas. Located only an hour from their home in Houston, Galveston is the perfect action-packed resort destination for this family of five. With the help of local real estate agent, Margaret Matarazzo, this family is grabbing a deal on a beachfront home for under $235,000.

Dan and Kara are looking to escape their fast-paced lives in Denver, Colorado, for permanent relaxation in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. As the world's second most environmentally sustainable country, Costa Rica offers Dan and Kara the ability to live amongst nature, while leaving a smaller footprint on the Earth. With the help of real estate agent, Rebecca Clower, this couple is looking for a sustainable beachfront oasis for under $250,000.

Dave and Laura are from Cleveland, Ohio, and have been married for 5 years. They are both tired of the cold Midwest winters and are looking for a place where they can be outside more than two months out of the year. They are looking for a home and also a location with room for a beachfront business. They love Belize and feel like this is the perfect time to make the move. With the help of real estate agent Chris Appelbe, they hope to find the perfect beachfront property for only $350,000.

Kristin and Jonathan love spending time at their friends' condo in Daytona Beach, FL. But, after three years of sharing a space they are ready for a beachfront home of their own. Daytona's surf, sun and sand makes it the perfect vacation destination for these Kentucky natives. With the help of real estate agent Ron Wysocarski, this couple is sailing the shores of the Atlantic to find a vacation home for under $300,000.

Ed and Kerri are from western Pennsylvania and have two young daughters, Tea and Sage. They are looking for a place to get away from the cold, busy lifestyles they live up north. They fell in love with Siesta Key, Florida, years ago while bouncing from beach to beach and are hoping to purchase a condo that they can use a couple times a year and rent out when they aren't using it. With the help of real estate agent Beth Dilley, they hope to find the perfect beachfront for only $325,000.

Glenn and Linda met through friends, quickly fell in love and have been married for over 20 years. They've vacationed all across the globe, and the one place they've really connected with is the small surf town of Nosara, Costa Rica. Glenn and Linda love the active outdoor lifestyle Nosara offers and feel it's time to finally settle down and purchase some beachfront property of their own. Glenn is a licensed real estate agent, and he has compiled a variety of homes to show Linda within their budget of $375,000.

Dan and Kerry live in Charlotte, North Carolina and have been married for over 20 years. They love spending quality time with their two children Hayley and Luke, especially out on the water. Over the years they've rented vacation homes along the coast of North Myrtle Beach, but have grown tired of always visiting within a set timeframe. After saving for several years, Dan and Kerry feel that now is finally the time to pull the trigger and buy a place of their own. With a firm budget of $199,000 they're not sure what type of property they can afford, so they've hired real estate agent, Brandon Brookshire, to help find an oceanfront sanctuary the whole family can enjoy for many years to come.

Jitka is ready to leave behind her single-family home for a more manageable residence on Agana Beach in Guam. With less housework to do, Jitka and her six children will be able to fully enjoy the natural beauties that Guam offers- scenic cliffs, green hills, waterfalls and beautiful beaches. Local real estate agent, Norma Del Carmen, will help Jitka shake off high prices and say 'Hafa Adai' to an oceanfront home for under $350,000.

Ramiro and Liz are looking to find a family vacation home in the Sunrise City of Fort Pierce, Florida. With Ramiro often on the road for work, they are looking for a place where they can relax and spend precious time together. Liz has her heart set on a condo, while Ramiro pictures himself in a home. With the help of real estate agent, Delila McKenna, this couple will compromise on a castle on the coast for under $250,000.

Working in the travel industry has provided Marty and Jim a ticket around the world and an education in hospitality. They've learned that expectations are high and are looking to live up to them by opening their own bed and breakfast in San Jacinto, Ecuador. Finding a home to live and work in won't be easy, but with the help of real estate agent, Tom Saunders, Marty and Jim are searching for a spot on the sand to make their own, all for under $200,000.

Rob and Katy are from Merritt Island, Florida, and have three kids. Even though they only live fifteen minutes to the beach, they've always dreamed of owning a place right on the water. With Rob working in aerospace technology, Cape Canaveral is the perfect spot for their coastal condo. With the help of real estate agent Caroline Rowe, they hope to find the perfect beachfront property for only $199,000.

Dave has spent most of his life dedicated to the Canadian telecommunications industry. Constantly working 16-hour days nearly to seven days a week, there's no time for him to slow down and relax. After reevaluating his situation, Dave has decided to ditch his intense, fast-paced lifestyle and find an oceanfront retreat where he can throttle down and find some peace and tranquility. While exploring the shores of Ecuador, Dave found a beautiful beach in the remote fishing village of Crucita. He loves that it's an authentic South American town, yet has restaurants and shops nearby. His budget is $100,000, which is a low number for a house on the coastline, but he hopes his real estate agent Tom Saunders will help him find the perfect place to settle down without having to sacrifice too much.

Victoria is a single mother who raised her two children, Tim and Chris, in Key West, Florida. But due to their jobs the family had to relocate up north to Miami. Now that the kids are grown and out on their own, Victoria would like to return to their old neighborhood and find a vacation home where she and the boys can reconnect and spend quality time together. Although they're familiar with the area, it's been a while, so Victoria has hired local real estate agent Ellen Gvili to help navigate the current market and hopefully land a beachfront property within Victoria's firm budget of $350,000.

Eight years ago Robert moved from Los Angeles, California, to the small Pacific island of Guam. He currently resides inland, in the town of Dededo, and commutes six miles to his job in Tamuning. But due to the high volume of traffic on the island, the drive can last up to one hour each way. Tired of dealing with his inconvenient proximity to both his job as well as Guam's beautiful beaches, Robert enlists the help of real estate agent Norma Del Carmen, who can hopefully find him an oceanfront condo in the town of Tamuning for $225,000 or less.

Curtis and Linda are from British Columbia, Canada, and have been married for over thirty years. With day-to-day life at home becoming increasingly hectic, they would love to find a beachfront getaway where they can relax and spend quality time with their friends and family. Having vacationed south of the border in the past, Curtis and Linda agree that the tropical shores of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, would be the perfect setting to escape the frigid Great White North and build lasting family memories. With the help of real estate agent Nick Fong, they hope to find a seaside oasis under their tight budget of $250,000.

Jennifer and her father, David, are looking for a beachfront vacation home on Ambergris Caye, Belize. With Jennifer living in Missouri and David in Alberta, Canada, Belize will offer them a place to gather and relax together. With the help of local real estate agent Brittany McCann, Jennifer and David look to find a sun-soaked fortress for family fun, all for under $375,000.

Lori and Chad's second date was during a Christmas flotilla in the historic seaside community of Beaufort, North Carolina. Soon they not only fell in love with each other and were married, but they both developed a deep connection with the tranquil coastal town and have continued visiting ever since. While Lori and Chad enjoy all Beaufort has to offer, they're tired of constantly making trips back and forth from their hometown of Greenville, North Carolina, and are ready to find a place to call their own. But with a budget of $375,000, they're not sure if a permanent residence or vacation home will be the way to go, so they've hired local real estate agent Rita Roberts to aid in their search.

Stephanie and Ryan have been living in Groton, Connecticut, for seven years. Living in southeastern Connecticut grants easy access to the sands, but they're ready to dive deeper into beach living by moving across the bridge to a more coastal location in New London County. With the help of local real estate agent Fred Allyn III, this beach-going couple is looking to seize a steal on a seaside home for under $350,000.

Suzie and Rich live in Boston and are soon to be married. But before they take the plunge, they want to escape the noisy, congested city and score a home in the quaint beach community of Winthrop, Massachusetts. Situated roughly six miles northeast of Boston, Winthrop offers a laid-back vacation vibe while the city is still just a short commute away. With the wedding date rapidly approaching, Suzie and Rich have hired local real estate agent Adina King, who will help them find the beach house of their dreams while staying within their strict budget of $375,000.

Tammy and Russ are from Aliceville, Alabama, and both spent their childhood vacationing in Orange Beach. They have two sons, Preston and Rafe, and are hoping to spend some quality time with them at the beach while they're still young. Tammy's only requirement is that she gets a direct view of the Gulf of Mexico. With the help of real estate agent Lance Steffek, they hope to find the perfect beachfront condo for only $275,000.

Joe and Leo were house hunting in their current city of New York, but due to the high prices and limited space, they have decided to change their plans and invest in a vacation property in San Juan, Puerto Rico. They would love a home with spectacular ocean views and within close proximity to the beach. Although their budget of $350,000 might go a little further in San Juan, Joe and Leo aren't sure if finding a home for that price might be a little too ambitious. With the help of local real estate agent Brian Aronson, they hope to find their very own affordable slice of paradise.

Caroline and Martin are from Macungie, Pennsylvania, and they've been vacationing along the shores of Ocean City, Maryland, for twenty years. Recently, they've grown tired of always visiting within a predetermined time frame and feel the purchase of their very own beach house would allow them the freedom to kick back and relax on a whim. With a budget of $250,000, Caroline and Martin are hoping that local restate agent Billy Barr will be able to find them a rentable property that will help offset some of the costs, so their beachfront dreams can become an affordable reality.

Scott and Erin are a spontaneous couple from the Florida Keys. After hearing great things about Jaco from fellow Floridians, they decided to start looking for a vacation home even though they had never been to Costa Rica before. With the help of real estate agent Tim Giannone, they hope to find the perfect beachfront retreat for under $365,000.

Michael and Margaret are from Putnam Valley, New York, and have three daughters, Kaitlyn, Madelyn and Victoria. While searching for the perfect vacation destination, they visited every beach in North Carolina before finally settling on Ocean Isle Beach. With the help of real estate agent Laura Hewett, they hope to find the perfect beachfront house for under $375,000.

Ania and Kyle have been married for seven years and have two young children, Maya and Niko. Between raising the kids and operating a thriving mortgage company outside their hometown of Chicago, they've rarely been able to escape for a family vacation. But when the opportunity presented itself, they managed to visit the US Virgin Island of St. Croix and quickly fell in love with its tranquil vibes and picturesque setting. After this life changing experience, Ania and Kyle decide to make this a regular occurrence and feel the purchase of their very own St. Croix beach house would be the perfect way to ensure future family getaways continue. With the help of local real estate agent David Fedeles, they hope to find a pristine slice of sandy paradise for $375,000 or less.

Jan and Cianna are a mother-daughter duo that call Texas home. Jan currently lives on South Padre Island while her daughter, Cianna, is a student at the university nearby. Although Cianna's parents saved a college fund for her, receiving a full scholarship means she can put that money towards her first investment property near the beach. With the help of real estate agent Norma Turkington, they hope to find the perfect place to play that will also pay, all for under $350,000.

Jim and Melissa are from Hunt Valley, Maryland, and have two daughters, Ariette and Aubriel. They own and operate a catering company that requires working grueling 20-hour days and combined with the girl's hectic schedules, it's tough for them to find time to spend together as a family. But one benefit of the catering industry is the off-season, which allows Jim and Melissa to have a few months of downtime each year. They've decided the best way to optimize these breaks would be with the purchase of a beachfront vacation home on the private resort island of Hilton Head, in South Carolina. With the help of local real estate agent Tammy Moody, Jim and Melissa hope to find a peaceful sanctuary in the sand for under $275,000.

Bill and Droxine have been together for three years but have never lived in the same city. Bill resides in Austin, Texas, while Droxine and the two boys live almost four hours away on beautiful North Padre Island. Located within the city limits of Corpus Christi, the island provides numerous beach activities with a vacation lifestyle perfect for their family of four. Local real estate agent Shannon Bumstead will help this newlywed couple start their life together by aiding in the search for the waterfront home of their dreams, all for under $375,000.

Ever since their third date, Glenn and Samantha have shared the dream of owning a vacation home somewhere on the beach. Glenn grew up on the coast of Florida, and Samantha is a serious scuba diver, so they both feel a strong connection to the ocean. After a lengthy period of researching everywhere from Mexico to Costa Rica, they kept hearing great things about Placencia, Belize. Known for its exquisite diving, laid-back lifestyle and friendly atmosphere, Glenn and Samantha decide to visit Placencia for the very first time to explore the possibility of purchasing a property.

After years of renting, a military couple has finally saved up enough to find their perfect beachfront condo on Topsail Island in North Carolina. While he's being deployed, she's leading the search to find their dream home for only $199,000.

After a trip down the Pacific Coast, a Utah family fell in love with Lincoln City, Oregon. They want a beach vacation home nestled in the pine trees and rocky cliffs, but they also need their new property to bring in rental revenue.

A couples has their sights set on a seaside home steps from the sand for under $250,000 on beautiful Dauphin Island, Alabama. With an abundance of budget-friendly activities like crabbing, shelling and biking, the area is perfect for the entire family.

A couple with a baby on the way wants to escape their hectic lives in Baltimore and build precious family memories in their own Ocean City beach house. After a lengthy period of saving, they hope to find the perfect vacation home right on the water.

A couple is relocating from Durham to Carolina Beach, North Carolina, and since they both work from home, office space is a must-have. They're hoping to find the perfect beach getaway where they can work and play for only $340,000.

A nurse and a paramedic are looking for the perfect beach house in Branford, Connecticut, so they can unwind after long shifts. This young couple is hoping to scope out a spot with a sea view for under $350,000.

After spending the past seven years visiting Port Aransas, Texas, a family with hectic lives would love to purchase their very own vacation home along its sandy, sun-kissed shores, but a limited inventory could cause a snag.

A couple has been visiting Cocoa Beach, Florida, for ten years, and now they're looking for a vacation home to create more special memories. While they are eager to get out on the sand, disagreements over the budget could put a kink in their search.

A couple with three daughters is looking to find a beach getaway in Sargent, Texas. While they agree on location, they're at odds over what's most important -- access to fishing or the beach.

Tami and Don are from Enterprise, Florida, and have two kids, Izzy and Zander. Living less than an hour away from New Smyrna Beach, they've spent plenty of time there and think it's the ideal vacation destination for their family and friends. With the help of real estate agent Carl Vasile, they hope to find the perfect beachfront home and investment property, all for under $275,000.

A mother and her two daughters combine their resources to invest in a beach home for the entire family in Gulf Shores, Alabama. With white sandy beaches and Southern hospitality, this small town is the perfect vacation location for these Ohio natives.

A couple searches for a vacation home to create some lasting family memories with their kids in the charming fishing community of Rockport, Texas.

A mom and daughter look for a tiny beach house for the family on the Puget Sound. Tucked away in the northwestern corner of Washington, the area provides endless shoreline, has wildlife around every corner and is perfect for their outdoor lifestyle.

Tim and Debbie live outside of Dallas, Texas, and have two daughters, Kiwi and Coco. For several years the family enjoyed vacationing in their one-bedroom condo along the picturesque coast of Panama City Beach, Florida. But due to reinvestment needs, Tim and Debbie eventually had to sell the property. While enduring a landlocked summer after the sale, the family noticed a major void in their lives, which could only be filled by spending time together in their favorite beach town. Now, Tim and Debbie return to Panama City Beach with a budget of $340,000, and they hope local real estate agent John Tait can find them a new seaside sanctuary. A place where they can make more memories that will last a lifetime.

After getting engaged and having their honeymoon in Mexico, Chris and Lisa are hooked on the idea of searching for the perfect family vacation home in the vibrant beach town of Sayulita to escape the harsh Minnesota winters.