Island Life

After landing a job in Folly Beach, a Navy veteran and her Army vet husband are moving to James Island, South Carolina. They have four rambunctious children, as well as an energetic rescue dog, and hope to find a home with ample backyard space.

Newlyweds are ready to ditch their small condo and set down roots on Aquidneck Island, Rhode Island. They love being close to shops and restaurants, but they are open to looking all over the island for a stand-alone house. They plan on starting a family soon, so a home with tons of space and a big yard would be ideal.

An active couple is leaving the busy Pittsburgh area for the laid-back lifestyle of Key West, Florida. They want a property close to town and the beach, and with two young children, they're looking for at least three bedrooms and lots of yard space.

A family of four is eager to leave the hustle and bustle of Seattle behind for waterfront living on Merritt Island, Florida. The kids are focused on a pool, but their parents want a large yard for the dogs and enough room for everyone to play.

A couple is moving from Colorado to Johns Island for a better quality of life. They recently started a cake business together, so they're looking for a single-story ranch home with a large kitchen and a yard that's big enough for their dog.

After years of bouncing around the country with the Navy, a family of four is ready to find a forever home on Fidalgo Island, Washington. They are looking for a large home with a bonus space for their teenage daughters and ample room for their two active dogs, two cats and albino snake.

Two teachers are ready to leave their cramped apartment in New Jersey for a sprawling house with Southern charm on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. They want to find a home with a golf course view that also has plenty of room for visiting family and for his beloved sports memorabilia collection.

A high school principal is moving back to Gulf Shores, Alabama, to buy her forever home. She's looking for a laid back vibe, and with the help of her daughter, she hopes to find a cabin-style home with tons of character that's near the water.

A couple looks for a home to enjoy with family and friends on Indian Lake, Ohio. They're avid boaters and want a place with waterfront access and a boat lift, but they also want plenty room for visitors and an outdoor space for their dog.

A busy couple is leaving Lake Stevens, Washington, for a quieter life on nearby Camano Island. They're on the hunt for a home with plenty of outdoor space for their four sons to play and enough room to store their boat, and they're ready to make this dream a reality.

Fitness enthusiasts who are ready to search for a waterfront property in Orange Beach, Ala., look for a place that is fully furnished with direct access to the beach for workouts, so they can leave behind the confines of a gym.

Texas natives leave their congested hometown and relocate to South Padre Island, where they hope to find a home with a relaxing beach vibe with plenty of outdoor space for their dogs to run around.

A father is searching for his dream home in Ocean City, Maryland, with the help of his grown children. He's always wanted a boat, so the property has to be near the water. He also needs space for the kids when they visit, and he wants a move-in ready home so he can spend quality time making new memories with his family.

A busy doctor and her husband have decided to plant roots in their favorite vacation spot on South Padre Island. They're seeking million dollar views for half the price, and they also want a pool and a fenced-in backyard for their two dogs.

Recent newlyweds are looking for their first home on the beautiful island of St. Simons. They can't wait to become a permanent part of the community and hope to find a house they can grow into with a large, fenced-in yard for their two dogs.

An adventurous foodie is leaving behind the Boston cold for the sunshine of one of the islands off of Charleston, SC. She's looking for a home with yard space for her dog and a short commute to work that will offer easy access to the Charleston food scene.

Childhood sweethearts are ready to move closer to the beach in Gulf Shores, Alabama. They're looking for a four-bedroom home with a spacious yard, and mom wants to be on the beach to watch beautiful sunsets, but Dad knows that will come at a cost.

Childhood sweethearts are ready to move closer to the beach in Gulf Shores, Alabama. They're looking for a four-bedroom home with a spacious yard, and mom wants to be on the beach to watch beautiful sunsets, but Dad knows that will come at a cost.

A mother looks to move closer to her daughter and grandchild to Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. She's fulfilling a lifelong dream of buying a beach house and she's hoping to find an open concept, three-bedroom home with expansive water views.