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.

A Sumter, SC, family loves spending time on the secluded and family-friendly beaches of the Sea Islands. After initially looking on Hilton Head, they decide to explore the other local islands for their own paradise. With a budget of $499,000, they are planning to take full advantage of island living and purchase the perfect beachfront vacation home right on the water.

A Winston-Salem, NC, couple loves to go to the beach with their two children when they get the chance to spend time together. They're now hoping to purchase a beachfront vacation home where the family can get away in the nearby town of Ocean Isle Beach.

A Washington, DC, couple loves living in the city but wants to find a property that will allow their kids a chance to explore the outdoors. So they look for the perfect beachfront vacation home along the shores of Maryland's Chesapeake Bay with views of the water and a yard for the boys.

After several trips to the area, an Ormond Beach, Florida, couple is ready to find a vacation home in Surf City, North Carolina. Although they live near the Florida coast, they really enjoy Surf City's quieter, more secluded beach vibe and are ready to buy a beachfront home where their friends and family can frequently visit.

Young parents search for the perfect vacation condo in Panama City Beach, FL, to accommodate their family. He grew up going to the beach in the Philippines and hopes to provide the same experience for their two daughters.

A couple from Houston, Texas, want to give their three kids more opportunities to spend time outdoors by buying a vacation home on the beaches of Galveston. They hope to find something with space for the kids to play outside, as well as room for the couple to entertain family and friends.

An engaged couple living in Duluth, GA, loves to visit the beach with their families on Hilton Head Island, SC. The active couple enjoys the water sports and outdoor activities the area offers, so they're ready to get a vacation home of their own. With their budget set, they're planning to purchase the perfect beachfront vacation home right on the water.

Newlyweds pack their bags to follow a job opportunity to Panama City Beach, Florida. They're tired of living in apartments and want to find a year-round home close to the emerald waters that has plenty of space for their two dogs.

A Newport, OR, family with two young children is ready to make a big change. They're currently landlocked and would love to find a new, full-time home closer to the Pacific coast with stunning views of the water.

A Baton Rouge, LA, couple with two kids love spending time at the beach and enjoy the peaceful waters surrounding Alabama's Dauphin Island. After almost a year of searching, they're ready to purchase their own vacation home.

North Carolina newlyweds have been renting on Emerald Isle for several years. Now that they're married, they're looking to purchase a home together and have even put in a few offers on different properties. All of the deals fell through, unfortunately, so they're starting from scratch and hope to finally find the perfect house near the beach.

A couple wants to get away from the city life in Austin, TX, and find a vacation home by the beach. Having spent summers along the shores of Surfside Beach, TX, they can't think of a better place to call their home away from home.

A South Carolina couple with a seven-month-old son is looking for a new resort-style vacation condo by the beach. They want their son to grow up by the water and have decided now is the perfect time to invest in a vacation condo along The Grand Strand of South Carolina.

A couple with two young kids from Fuquay-Varina, NC, leads a hectic life and wants to find a weekend getaway in the coastal community of Carolina Beach. They agree that they want a retreat, however, she wants a home with a pool while he's interested in a property that has room for a boat.

A mother and daughter scour the sands of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, hoping to find a vacation home with some vintage charm that their entire family will enjoy.

A mother-daughter duo from Colorado wants to find a tropical vacation getaway on Florida's Palm Island. After vacationing there for years, the family is ready to make Palm Island their home away from home.

Long-term savers make their dream a reality and purchase a family getaway on the sands of Oak Island, North Carolina.

A family of four Texas natives looks for a vacation home in the beach town of Galveston. They've decided now is the perfect time to invest in their own piece of paradise and are setting out to find the perfect place of their own.

A former Olympic swimmer that currently lives in the U.S. Virgin Islands wants to move to the east end of St. Thomas. He brings along his interior designer friend to help him envision the potential of each property as he searches for a bachelor retreat.

A Maryland couple that loves taking their four kids to the beach decides to invest in a beachfront vacation home in Ocean City.

A couple of American ex-pats and their nine children are looking to relocate back to the US after nine years in Dubai. After previously visiting and falling in love with Florida's sunny shores, they're ready to relocate permanently to New Smyrna Beach.

An Arkansas couple with a young son got married on the beach in Florida. After years of dreaming of moving there, they are finally ready for the full-time beach life on Santa Rosa Island.

An active couple from Herndon, VA, has been visiting Ocean City, MD, for years and enjoys all the water sports and activities the area has to offer. Now, they're ready to buy the perfect vacation home with amenities that help them stay in shape and plenty of space for guests.

Jodi and Michael are currently renting a home in Virginia Beach. They have a baby on the way and are finally purchase a place of their own, as long as it's close to the water.

A Texas couple and their two daughters are looking for their dream vacation condo. It's only their second time in Panama City Beach, Florida, but this young family has decided there's no time like the present to start making memories on the beach.

Kelli, Austin and their son Gregory are D.C area natives in search of a unique vacation home along the shores of Hatteras Island, North Carolina. Kelli and Austin have been coming to the majestic Outer Banks region for more than a decade. They've decided that now is the time to purchase a vacation home on Hatteras so that their son Gregory can experience the beach lifestyle.

High school sweethearts who live in Clover, South Carolina, with their 10-month old daughter have always enjoyed trips to nearby North Myrtle Beach. They've saved up for a few years now and are planning to purchase the perfect waterfront vacation home for their family to enjoy.

Missy and Ed own a two-bedroom condo on Isla Mujeres, Mexico. They love vacationing on the island and the wide range of activities it offers, but they've outgrown their current property. Now they're on the hunt for a home with more living space and privacy to accommodate their family.

Chris and Rachel live in Tillamook, Oregon, with their five children. They think that the nearby coastal community of Lincoln City would be the perfect place to make memories with the kids, so they've saved up and are finally ready to invest in a vacation home that can also bring in rental income.

A hair stylist from Houston, Texas, loves her job but wants to live in a more relaxing location. She feels the commute from Galveston Bay is perfect, so she asks her friend and co-worker to help her find a calm retreat outside the city.

A New York couple loves their current home but are looking for more space for their growing family. Having both grown up by the water, they decide the North Fork of Long Island is the perfect location for them to introduce the beachfront lifestyle to their child.

Eric and Tanya live in Wake Forest, North Carolina, with their three children. Tired of their landlocked lives, they're looking to move their family to the coastal community of Hampstead. The couple plans to buy a boat, so their top priority is finding a home as close to the water as possible.

Kansas City residents Adam and Jami want to find a vacation home in Gulf Shores, Alabama. They're used to making the long drive south to their favorite vacation spot, but they would like to be able to stay for longer visits. They're looking for a home that gives them the freedom to enjoy all the wholesome fun Gulf Shores has to offer on their own schedule.

A couple that met in Las Vegas and bonded over their love of the ocean ditched the desert for Tampa, FL. Now, they want to be closer to the Gulf Coast and are on the hunt for a home along Boca Ciega Bay.

Cayce and Jennifer live in Port Neches, Texas, with their three children. They both grew up vacationing in nearby Crystal Beach and enjoy its relaxed vibe and delicious food. They've finally saved enough to purchase a beachfront vacation home there so their kids can have their own great childhood memories.