Beachfront Bargain Hunt

A couple moves their family of seven from Japan to Norfolk, Virginia, to follow her job transfer. After seeing a picture of the beach during their research, they've got their hearts set on finding a house on the water.

Philadelphia parents want to introduce their baby to the beach and have set their sights on Brigantine, New Jersey. Although this coastal community is considered pricey, they're determined to find the perfect place to spend summers with family.

Casin and Amy live in the suburbs of Houston, Texas, with their two children. They've always loved the beach and even got married on the sands of Cancun. Hoping to get the kids outside to create memories of their own, the couple is looking to purchase a vacation home in Surfside Beach.

A couple searches for a vacation home for their family along the Jersey Shore in Ocean City, NJ. In order for things to work, they must find a property with great rental potential to help offset the cost.

A couple from Richmond, VA, searches for a vacation home on the island where they got married, Saint Martin. They both want a property with rental potential, but while she's looking for a single-family home, he hopes to buy a condo that doesn't require a lot of maintenance.

Carly is a real estate agent accustomed to showing her clients beautiful oceanfront properties in Carolina Beach, North Carolina. Now she's ready to live the dream herself, as she searches for a vacation home to share with her husband and stepdaughter.

Tim and Arelys live in Key West, Florida, with their two daughters. They love everything about the Florida Keys and imagine growing their family there. Hoping to provide a future for their kids, they are looking to purchase a beachfront investment property to generate rental income.

Kristine and Tim live in Westfield, New Jersey, but dream of raising their two little girls by the water. Tim grew up having a beach house and wants to provide his daughters with the same idyllic summers he remembers. The family has set their sights on finding their very own piece of the beach with a view of the bay in the nearby community of Barnegat Bay Island, New Jersey.

Stacey and Billy are looking for a retreat from their snow-filled life in the Rocky Mountains. Having grown up along the Gulf Coast of Texas, Billy has a history with the laid-back community of Crystal Beach and feels it would be the ideal vacation destination to host their family and friends.

A Minnesota couple with two daughters has vacationed in Florida for years. Now, he wants to celebrate turning 40 by purchasing a vacation condo along the gleaming waters of Destin.

A newlywed military couple that's stationed on Florida's panhandle is eager to put down roots close to the water. They hope to find a permanent home in the luxurious community of Navarre Beach, but they must act fast to land a dream home in the competitive market.

A Virginia couple with six kids wants to start new traditions with their large family. They decide to search for a vacation home near the beach in the historic district of Cape Charles.

A New York City couple with a baby on the way both grew up spending time at the beach, and now they want to pass on that tradition. They search for a spacious weekend retreat along the Jersey Shore where they can get a break from apartment living.

After a trip to Galveston, Texas, with his family, a man feels the beach town is the perfect place to purchase a vacation home. His wife, however, isn't sure they will be able to find a property they can afford.

Lin first discovered Panama City Beach, Florida, while on a trip with her friends, and she was hooked by the endless outdoor activities and relaxing vibe of the town. Now she and her husband, Tony, hope to find their own vacation property in this Florida panhandle hot spot to share with their friends and family.

A family lives in Madison, Wisconsin, but their happy place is in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. After vacationing there for years, they are finally ready to purchase a home so that the daughters can enjoy the beach and their dad can golf.

A couple with three kids looks for a vacation home in Ocean City, MD. They both grew up enjoying life on the water and want to give their kids those same memories. Hoping to leave a legacy for them, they're looking to invest in a property near the ocean that can also bring in rental income.

Jesse and Alana live in Raleigh, North Carolina, with their two sons. Alana has been visiting her family's vacation house in Carolina Beach since she was a kid, and Jesse has been coming along since they met. Now that their boys are getting older, the couple has decided it's time to search the area's expansive sands to find a beachfront home of their own.

A couple living in St. Jacob, Illinois, with their two sons are looking for a vacation home in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Although the boys took some time to warm up to the location, they now love the sand and surf. The only problem is deciding whether purchase a single-family home or a low-maintenance condominium.

A beach-loving couple moved to St. Thomas four years ago and bought a small property for themselves. Now, they want to find a forever home with more space for friends and family to visit.

Keisha, a young widow with two small children, wants to fulfill a lifelong dream of buying a family vacation home in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Her best friend Echo has agreed to come along for the adventure.

Melissa, a realtor, is a pro at locating the perfect homes for her clients. Now, the tables have turned as she searches for her own family dream house in Crystal Beach, Texas.

Thanks to a new job opportunity, a young married couple and their daughter are moving from Atlanta to sunny Pensacola Beach, Florida. They are now on the hunt for the perfect waterfront home.

A metropolitan couple left the busy streets of Philadelphia for the warm sands of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. They love the area but are tired of renting and want to find a permanent home with a short walk to the beach.

A married couple is eager to move into a house that overlooks the Gulf of Mexico in the cozy beach community of Matagorda, TX.

Utah natives, Mark and Lori, decide to make the move from Salt Lake City to the mountainous coast of Shelter Cove, California, after their son fell in love with the beach lifestyle while on a family vacation.

Two sisters, who grew up visiting the shores of Sunset Beach, North Carolina, are now searching for a joint vacation home in the beach town they love. Now, with families of their own, they are looking for the perfect house for everyone to enjoy.

An Atlanta couple with two young sons fell in love with the spacious beaches and surprisingly low prices on Fripp Island, South Carolina. Now they are looking for a beach house on the tranquil island, but must find a middle ground when it comes to what they each want.

A couple has been visiting the Bolivar Peninsula in Texas for the last 20 years. They love that this stretch of the Gulf Coast is a short drive from their home, and now they're ready to make their dream of owning a beachfront property a reality.

After accepting a job offer in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, a marine biologist looks for her dream home on the Outer Banks to share with her fiance and his kids when they visit.

A Houston couple recently discovered the gulf-front community of Surfside Beach, Texas, and fell in love with the area's laid-back vibe and outdoor activities. They're hoping to find their own affordable slice of paradise for weekend vacations.

An engaged couple is looking for a beachfront home in South Padre Island, Texas, where both their families can live together under one roof.

A couple with three children and a hectic home life want a vacation getaway at the beach. They think the low-key atmosphere on Dauphin Island, Alabama, is the perfect location for their new home.

A couple living in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, is hoping to find a vacation spot close to the water. The nearby town of Surfside Beach provides the perfect laid-back family atmosphere they want for their two kids, so they're on the hunt to find a spacious, affordable property with strong rental potential.

Brandon, Ashley and their two children currently live outside of Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Brandon is active in the military, so the family could be asked to relocate at any moment. With the kids already creating memories in the area, they want to find a beachfront condo they can return to year after year.

A Fort Lauderdale couple love to vacation on the southern coast of Maine to escape the Florida heat. Now, they're looking to purchase their own getaway retreat where they can enjoy Maine's mild temperatures, ocean breezes and picturesque settings.

A couple that has been too busy to enjoy the beach, despite the fact that they live on dreamy Galveston Island, Texas, is ready to find the perfect staycation home. They hope a short drive will take them to their own beachside escape.

Art and Susan have a long history of visiting Emerald Isle, North Carolina and now that they're searching for a home on the island, they'll have to consider what's best for their family, especially their 16-year-old son Max.

Jeremy and Jennifer are in search of a beach house along the shores of the Delaware Bay. While they agree on where they want to spend their summer weekends, they can't agree on the size of the property.

A Georgia family is eager to find a vacation home on Tybee Island. While living in Hawaii, they fell in love with the beautiful beaches and are hoping to get back to that lifestyle on the east coast. The only problem will be finding a property that accommodates their family of four and stays within their budget.

College sweethearts from Northern Virginia lead a hectic life with four kids. Their favorite place to escape is the historic town of Cape Charles, and after saving for years, the family is ready to buy a vacation home where they can live the beach life.

A Connecticut couple with two kids is looking for a beach house to help them spend more time together. They love nearby Stonington, and with its unique maritime history they think it's the perfect location for their new vacation home.

An Ohio couple quickly fell in love with Gulf Shores, Alabama, after visiting the resort city with their two daughters. They are looking for a property that can double as their dream vacation home and a rental for extra income.

Colby and Wade love visiting Ocean City on the weekends. After a busy work week, there's nothing more relaxing to them than sailing along the shoreline. However, tired of towing their boat back and forth, they're searching for a condo with a deeded dock to fully enjoy quick getaways.

A couple from Houston, TX, has always dreamed of owning a beach house, and now that their son is going off to college, they feel it's a great time to finally make the purchase. They hope to find an affordable property in nearby Surfside Beach, TX.

A firefighter brings his young daughter along as they search for a vacation condo on Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Their must-haves include a dog-friendly place for their dalmatian, an on-site pool and lots of nearby activities!

Hardworking best friends and coworkers Willow and Sandi have been saving up for years and are now ready to realize their dream of finding a relaxing vacation home in sunny St. Pete Beach, Florida.

A couple that has been renting out their beach condo in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, wants to use that revenue to purchase a beachfront property they can enjoy with their two sons.

An Indiana mother, who is a firm believer in dream boards, is hoping to make her last dream come true: owning a beach home. She and her family are searching for a vacation retreat along the Gulf Coast in Panama City Beach, Florida.

A couple from Madison, Wisconsin has always dreamed of escaping the cold and relocating somewhere warm. They fell in love with Ambergris Caye on a Belize vacation, and are now looking to move to paradise and start their new life at the beach.

The picturesque towns along the southern coast of Maine bring back a couple's fond childhood memories. However, tired of relying on rentals and family, they want to buy their own summer cottage where they can create new memories together.

Two proud Californians were shocked when their best friends moved across the country to Pleasure Island, NC; that is, until they visited them. Immediately falling in love with the town's alluring charm and serene beaches, they are hoping their friends can help them find their own East Coast paradise.

A couple who lives in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania with their three children, loves the beaches of Wildwood, New Jersey. While they enjoy the action of the boardwalk, they are looking for a waterfront home in a quiet, family-friendly part of town.

A Wisconsin couple has spent the past several winters taking refuge in Florida's coastline. Now that their two sons are getting older, it's time to find their own beachside paradise in their favorite spot: Fort Myers Beach, Florida.