Lakefront Bargain Hunt

A large extended family has decided to pool their money to purchase a vacation house in the Holiday Lakes region of Ohio. They'll have to find not only an affordable property, but also one that checks all the boxes on everyone's wish list.

High school sweethearts who spent their first date fishing on Lake Bruin, Louisiana, are now searching for a place of their own. They're looking for a home with at least three bedrooms, a back porch and a dock with a boat lift.

A couple reconnects with the real estate agent that brought them together in hopes of finding the perfect lakeside getaway on Portage Lake, Maine.

A couple raising four kids and juggling demanding jobs can't wait to buy a lake house getaway on Deep Creek Lake, Maryland. She hopes to find a perfect place where they can relax and dock their boat, but he's more concerned with staying on budget.

A couple with seven kids searches for a home on the Clermont Chain of Lakes in Florida. With such an enormous family, she's concerned about finding a place with enough space, while he's willing to do anything to get on the water.

A couple looks for an affordable retreat along the shores of Lake Hartwell, SC, that they can enjoy with their daughter. They want the perfect property at the right price, but it must also have deep water access where they can dock their boat.

An Alabama couple thought waterfront living was out of the question since the beach was a four-hour drive from their hometown. But after discovering the joys of lake life, they feel their dream home may be on the much-closer shores of Lake Martin.

A couple hunts for a vacation home on Apple Valley Lake, Ohio, to enjoy with their two boys and extended family. They hope to find a steal that gets them big lake views, but they can't decide between a turn-key property for her or a fixer-upper for him.

A family of avid fishermen likes to go where the fish are biting, and for years, that's been Keuka Lake, NY. Now, they want to buy a lakefront home so they can spend less time driving and more time casting their lines.

A Texas couple that met on Lake Sam Rayburn as teenagers has always dreamed of owning a vacation home there. With their youngest daughter in tow, they search for the perfect family meeting spot on the water.

A family of four is in search of a perfect lake house in Alabama. She wants to spend extra for an open concept, updated interior with more space for company. He wants a great dock and a low price tag.

A busy New York couple wants a weekend retreat by the Otsego County lake where they were married. But with a shrinking market, they're not sure if they'll be able to find a waterfront dream home at an affordable price.

Though Minnesota is packed with waterfront homes, this family spent the past ten years on an old turkey farm in Detroit Lakes. After years of saving, they're finally ready to embrace the lakeside lifestyle the area is known for.

A couple wants to escape their hectic lives by buying a vacation home on Cordry Sweetwater Lakes, Indiana, where their blended family can relax and unwind.

A Washington couple that grew up enjoying the beautiful mountains and adventurous lake activities dreams of owning a lake house on the Olympic Peninsula. Although the area can get pricey, they hope to find the perfect home where they can start a family.

A couple who loves bringing their kids to the Chain O'Lakes in Illinois has always wanted to own a vacation house. Now they're looking for the right property at the right price so they can dock their boat and entertain friends in their dream home.

A couple raising their son in Chicago feels too far away from their families in Minnesota. They are looking to return to their roots and hope to find a forever home on the tranquil shores of Forest Lake.

A couple that bonded over their love for the outdoors looks to purchase a lakefront home on Lake Conroe, Texas, where their blended family can enjoy weekend getaways.