A recent graduate relocated to North Carolina to live with her parents, but now she's squirreled enough money away to find a place of her own.
A couple is looking to upgrade from their New Jersey condo into something larger on the bay; they're hoping the extra space will allow them to spend more time with friends and family.
A father-daughter duo is following their friends and leaving the city for the beach life along the shores of the Upper Narragansett Bay; they rely on a close friend to help them.
Living miles from the nearest ocean in their upstate New York home, a family sets out to find a beachside escape on the shores of Delaware.
A traveling nurse who has always dreamed of living near the water searches in Myrtle Beach, S.C., for a beachy retreat from her busy life on the road.
A couple love their new island lifestyle on the tropical shores of the Florida Keys, but they are on the hunt for more space and will have to act fast to snag a great deal in a competitive market.
A family from Philadelphia has been vacationing for years along the shores of Ocean City, Md., and now it's time to claim their own slice of paradise; they're hoping to find an affordable property that overlooks the bay with room for a future boat.
Documenting the journeys of families who dream of living in a sandy locale on a budget.
Every trip to Sunset Beach, N.C., a tight-knit family of three falls deeper in love with the town's natural beauty; after years of saving and crashing at their friend's house, they're finally ready to carve out their own slice of paradise.
A military family is ready to buy their first house and hope to provide the same beach life for their kids as they had growing up; looking at familiar stomping grounds along Florida's Emerald Coast, they've narrowed their search to Gulf Breeze.
A professional artist couple looks to fulfill their dream of finding a home along the pristine shores of Barnegat Bay, N.J.; with inventory decreasing along the coast, they're eager to find the perfect beach house to welcome peace and inspiration.
A family from Austin, Texas, has decided to permanently relocate to the small coastal town of Cameron, La.; they've packed up their camper, hit the road and hope to find an affordable property on their very first trip to the Gulf Coast.
Yeirdon and Becca love visiting friends in Ocean Isle Beach, N.C., and they think it's the perfect place to get their children out of the city and onto the sand; now, they're finally ready to purchase their dream vacation home.
Zach and Stephanie's eleventh move brings them to the small Texan town of Surfside Beach, but before they can dig their toes into the sand, they'll need to find a property listed for an affordable price.
A woman and her daughter -- feeling outnumbered by the seven boys in their blended family -- are looking for a waterfront getaway in Mobile Bay, Ala.
Globetrotters Anna and Geoff decide to put down roots in Placencia, Belize; they've been living along the lagoon side of the island with their two children, but they've always dreamed of moving to the beach.
Jacob falls in love with his real estate agent, Ciji; now, they for a beach-side vacation home together, and Ciji's background is sure to help them land the perfect property along the northern coast of Oregon.
A young couple are looking to escape the cold weather with a vacation home in Chelem, Mexico, before the market values climb out of their price range.
A family of five want a move-in ready stilt house in Jamaica Beach, Texas, that has a dock on the canal, but they won't break their $350,000 budget.
Years after falling in love with Destin, Fla., a couple look for a beach home that can accommodate their two boys, extended family, and friends.
Married real estate agents make their living finding dream homes for clients in Pensacola Beach, Fla.; now, they want their own slice of paradise, but finding the perfect waterfront property on which they can both agree may be a challenge.
A couple who had their first date on the Oregon coast look to buy a property by the water that they can call their home away from home.
Before they were married, Arun promised Becky they would have a house on the beach someday; 12 years and two children later, life is hectic, and it's time for the couple to find a home in Panama City, Fla.
A Colorado bachelor searches for a home near the sparkling blue waters of the Florida Keys, where he is set to take over a local fishing charter company.
A young couple makes childhood dreams a reality by relocating to Ocean City, N.J., but finding a spacious and affordable place can be challenging in this desirable beach town.
A couple make up for living in landlocked Missouri with frequent vacations to tropical destinations; after discovering the affordability of the Dominican Republic, they want to find a place of their own in the Caribbean's top tourist location.
Halloran and Rob currently live in a small one-bedroom apartment in Stanford, Conn; finally ready to upgrade to a property with more space, they're looking to find a home along the shores of West Haven.
Dayne and Lindsay want an Art Deco-style vacation home in Miami Beach to enjoy with their young daughter, Dylan -- they love the city's mix of culture and family friendly activities, but budget is a concern.
After a trip to Tamarindo, Costa Rica, Tracy and Dan decide that is where they want to invest in property.
After years of traveling around the Caribbean, a couple falls in love with Ambergris Caye; they can't wait to buy their own Belizean family retreat, but first they need to agree on how much they're willing to spend on it.
A runner and her friend search for the perfect beachfront vacation home in Blaine, Wash.
With their kids getting older, Jodi and Sean are ready to invest in a vacation home on Hilton Head Island.
A personal trainer who is looking to move on from renting wants to invest in his own property; he can't think of a better place for a beach house than his hometown of Biloxi, Miss; finding a bargain among $1 million homes proves to be a challenge.
Although a couple love visiting their family in Destin, Fla., they have grown tired of spending on hotel stays; with their toddler growing up quickly, they feel now is the best time to ditch pricey hotels and buy a place of their own.
A newly engaged couple are asked to relocate for work from New Jersey to sunny Florida; without hesitation, they search for their dream home to start the next adventurous chapter of their lives.
A couple couldn't afford to honeymoon in the Cayman Islands, but made it their mission to save enough to visit someday; now they're on a new journey to buy a beachfront house in their dream destination.
After years away from family and friends, a military vet and his wife return to their hometown of Port St. Joe, Fla., finally ready to settle down in a house by the water.
A family loves to visit the shores of Galveston, Texas, but never considered buying property there until a visit to a friend's beach house; now, they hope to snag their own place in their favorite getaway.
A husband who adores the Outer Banks has doubts about whether his family can afford a beachfront home there; Mom is determined to prove that, with enough rental income and the right price, they will be able to purchase a property she's always wanted.
A Long Island native who spent her life working in Manhattan is ready to fulfill her dream of moving permanently to the Hamptons; with the help of her best friend, she searches for a beach home in Hampton Bays, N.Y.
Two sisters and their husbands search for a vacation home in the Gulf Shores area of Alabama; with seven kids between them, it may be tricky to find a property with not only enough space but also an affordable price tag.
A couple who met as teenagers in Ocean City, New Jersey, have always dreamed of having a vacation home there and with a baby on the way, they need to find a place before their little bundle is born.
A very busy couple love taking trips to the tranquil shores of Oak Island, N.C.; realizing life is short, they want to permanently move to the beach with their young daughter to soak up the sun all year long.
A Washington family of four has always dreamed of living near the beach, and hopes now might be their chance; having rented on the Long Beach Peninsula for years, they are ready to purchase their forever home by the water.
Hardworking best friends and coworkers search for a home to relax on the weekends in sunny St. Pete Beach, Fla.
A couple from Houston, Texas, wants to buy the beach home they've always dreamed of and they hope to find an affordable property in nearby Surfside Beach, Texas.
After two years of vacation rentals, a family of five is ready to purchase a beach house in Gulf Shores, Ala.
A father brings his young daughter along as they search for a vacation condo in Myrtle Beach, S.C., with all the amenities.
A couple want to purchase a beachfront property they can enjoy with their two sons in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.
A woman and her family search for a vacation retreat in Panama City Beach, Fla., to fulfill her dream.
A family searches for a beach house to become a home base.
A couple from Wisconsin searches for a beachside paradise in Fort Myers Beach, Fla.
A couple searches for a summer cottage where they can create new memories along the southern coast of Maine.
A couple from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania want a waterfront home near the beaches of Wildwood, New Jersey.
Two Californians search for a vacation home in Pleasure Island, N.C., after visiting their friends there.
A mother-daughter duo looks to find their family a vacation home in the picturesque town of Cocoa Beach, Florida; their challenge is finding an affordable property with enough space.
A family of three is eager to move to sunny Pensacola Beach, Fla., and goes hunt for the perfect waterfront home.
An Ohio couple quickly fell in love with Gulf Shores, Ala., 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.
Melissa, a realtor, is a pro at locating the perfect homes for her clients but the tables have turned as she searches for her own family dream house in Crystal Beach, Texas.
After accepting a job offer in Kill Devil Hills, N.C., a marine biologist looks for her dream home on the Outer Banks to share with her fiancé and his kids when they visit.
A metropolitan couple left the busy streets of Philadelphia for the warm sands of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; they love the area but are tired of renting and want to find a permanent home with a short walk to the beach.
An engaged couple searches for a beachfront home in South Padre Island, Texas, where both of their families can live together under one roof.
A Georgia family is eager to find a vacation home on Tybee Island; while previously living in Hawaii, they fell in love with the beautiful beaches and are hoping to get back to that lifestyle within their budget.
A Connecticut family look 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.
A couple from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., searches the southern coast of Maine for a getaway retreat as they seek an escape from the heat.
A married couple is eager to move into a house that overlooks the Gulf of Mexico in the cozy beach community of Matagorda, Texas.
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 couple decide to find a home on Emerald Isle, N.C., after a long history of visiting the town with their teenage son.
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.
Utah natives, Mark and Lori, decide to make a move from Salt Lake City to the mountainous coast of Shelter Cove, Calif., after watching their son fall in love with the beach lifestyle while on a family vacation.
An Atlanta couple with two young sons fell in love with Fripp Island, S.C.; they are looking for a beach house on the tranquil island, but must find a middle ground when it comes to what they want.
A couple with two sons living in St. Jacob, Ill., looks for a vacation home in Gulf Shores, Ala.; they must decide whether to go for a single-family home or a low-maintenance condominium.
A busy couple seeks the perfect low-key getaway spot that is a short drive from their beach home in Galveston, Texas.
Two sisters, who grew up coming to the shores of Sunset Beach, N.C., are now looking there for the perfect vacation home for their families.
Colby and Wade love visiting Ocean City, Md. on the weekends; 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 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 Houston couple wants to find a slice of paradise to enjoy weekend vacations in Surfside Beach, Texas.
A young widow with two small children wants to fulfill a lifelong dream of buying a family vacation home in Gulf Shores, Ala.; her best friend has agreed to come along for the adventure.
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.
A couple has been visiting the Bolivar Peninsula in Texas for the last 20 years; they love a stretch of the Gulf Coast that is a short drive from their home, and now they're ready to make their dream of owning a beachfront property a reality.
Houston couple Casin and Amy have always loved the beach and even got married in Cancun; hoping to create memories with their children, Casin and Amy seek to purchase a vacation home in Surfside Beach.
Tim and Arelys live in Key West, Florida, with their two daughters. Hoping to provide a future for their kids, they are looking to purchase a beachfront investment property to generate rental income.
Both halves of a New York City couple with a baby on the way grew up spending time at the beach, and 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.
Cayce and Jennifer live in Port Neches, Texas, with their children; they both grew up vacationing in nearby Crystal Beach and have finally saved enough to buy a beachfront vacation home there so their kids can have their own great childhood memories.
Philadelphia parents want to introduce their baby to the beach and have set their sights on Brigantine, N.J.; although this coastal community is considered pricey, they're determined to find the perfect place to spend summers with family.
A couple with three kids looks for a vacation home in Ocean City, Md., to give their kids memories to last; hoping to leave a legacy for them, they are looking to invest in a property near the ocean that can also bring in rental income.
Chris and Rachel live in Tillamook, Oreg., 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.
A couple moves their family of seven from Japan to Norfolk, Va., 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.
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.
A couple search for a vacation home on 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.
A family lives in Madison, Wis., but their happy place is in Myrtle Beach, S.C.; 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 Minnesota couple with two daughters has vacationed in Florida for years; he wants to celebrate turning 40 years old by purchasing a vacation condo along the gleaming waters of Destin.
A Texas couple and their two daughters are looking for their dream vacation condo; it's only their second time in Panama City Beach, Fla., but this young family has decided there's no time like the present to start making memories on the beach.
Carly is a real estate agent accustomed to showing her clients beautiful oceanfront properties in Carolina Beach, N.C.; she wants to live the dream herself, as she searches for a vacation home to share with her husband and stepdaughter.
Eric and Tanya live in Wake Forest, N.C., with their two children; tired of their landlocked lives, they're looking to move their family to the coastal community of Hampstead to be as close to the water as possible.
A couple searches for a vacation home for their family along the Jersey Shore in Ocean City, N.J.; in order for things to work, they must find a property with great rental potential to help offset the cost.
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.
Missy and Ed have outgrown their two-bedroom condominium on Isla Mujeres, Mexico; now, they're on the hunt for a home with more living space and privacy to accommodate their family.
Kristine and Tim live in Westfield, N.J., but dream of raising their two girls by the water; 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, N.J.
Kansas City residents Adam and Jami want to find a vacation home in Gulf Shores, Ala.; 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.
Philadelphia parents want to introduce their baby to the beach and have set their sights on Brigantine, NJ. Although this coastal community is pricey, they're determined to find the perfect place to spend summers with family.
A newlywed military couple 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.
A couple that met in Las Vegas, bonded over a love of the ocean and ditched the desert for Tampa, Fla., wants to be closer to the Gulf Coast, so a hunt begins for a home along Boca Ciega Bay.
A Virginia couple with six kids wants to start new traditions with the large family; they decide to search for a vacation home near the beach in the historic district of Cape Charles.
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, but are starting fresh after offers they put in for other homes fell through.
Young parents search for the perfect vacation condo in Panama City Beach, Fla., 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.
Alana, Jesse and their two boys are from Raleigh, N.C., and have been visiting her family's vacation house in Carolina Beach for years; they have now decided to search for a beachfront home of their own.
A couple wants to get away from the city life in Austin, Texas, and find a vacation home by the beach; having spent summers along the shores of Surfside Beach, Texas, they can't think of a better place to call their home away from home.
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.
A Washington, D.C., couple loves living in the city, but wants to find a property that will allow their kids a chance to explore the outdoors.
A Baton Rouge, La., couple with two kids love spending time at the beach on Alabama's Dauphin Island, so they look for a place where they can enjoy the peaceful waters.
An Ormond Beach, Fla., couple is ready to find a vacation home in Surf City, N.C.; 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.
A Maryland couple that loves taking their four kids to the beach decides to invest in a beachfront vacation home in Ocean City.
A woman and her daughter scour the sands of Bay St. Louis, Miss., hoping to find a vacation home with some vintage charm that their entire family will enjoy.
A couple from Houston want to give their three kids more opportunities to spend time outdoors by buying a vacation home on the beaches of Galveston.
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.
A couple from Fuquay-Varina, N.C., with two young kids lead a hectic life and want to find a weekend getaway in the coastal community of Carolina Beach; she wants a home with a pool while he's interested in a property that has room for a boat.
High school sweethearts who live in Clover, S.C., with their 10-month old daughter have always enjoyed trips to nearby North Myrtle Beach; they've saved up and are planning to purchase the perfect waterfront vacation home for their family to enjoy.
An engaged couple living in Duluth, Ga., loves to visit the beach with their families on Hilton Head Island, S.C.; with their budget set, they are planning to purchase the perfect beachfront vacation home right on the water.
A couple and their nine children seek to relocate back to the United States after nine years in Dubai, United Arab Emirates; after visiting and falling in love with Florida's sunny shores, they're ready to relocate to New Smyrna Beach.
A Winston-Salem, N.C., couple love to go to the beach with their two children when they get the chance to spend time together; they hope to purchase a beachfront vacation home where the family can get away in the town of Ocean Isle Beach.
An active couple from Herndon, Va., has been visiting Ocean City, Md., for years and enjoys all the activities the area has to offer and are now ready to buy a vacation home with amenities that help them stay in shape and plenty of space for guests.
A family of four Texas natives looks for a vacation home in the beach town of Galveston; they have 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.
Newlyweds pack their bags to follow a job opportunity to Panama City Beach, Fla.; they're tired of living in apartments and want to find a year-round home close to the emerald waters.
Long-term savers make their dream a reality and purchase a family getaway on the sands of Oak Island, N.C.
Kelli, Austin and their son are D.C. area natives in search of a unique vacation home along the shores of Hatteras Island, N.C., where they've been visiting for over a decade.
An Arkansas couple with a young son get 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.
A Mobile, Ala. couple loves traveling back to where they were engaged on the fabulous beaches on the Gulf Shores, and think it would be a great place to get together with their friends in a place of their own.
After staying with friends in Margate City, N.J., a busy Philadelphia couple decides it's time to find a place of their own.
A busy San Francisco family looks to purchase a relaxing vacation property in their favorite spot of Placencia, Belize, which is surrounded by a lagoon and the Caribbean Sea.
A couple is ready to purchase a condo along the beaches of their favorite vacation spot of Bethany Beach, Del. because they both love the canal's access to boating, kayaking and paddle boarding.
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, Ore.
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.
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.
A family of six that recently moved to Gold Beach, Ore. loves the area and its proximity to the beach, but the apartment they're renting is getting tight on space.
After frequently vacationing there, a couple decides it's time to find a place of their own in their favorite getaway of Galveston, Texas.
After years of talking about buying a coastal retreat together, two wives kick things into gear and surprising their husbands with a weekend of beachfront bargain hunting.
A woman wants a change of scenery after spending her entire life in Carver, Mass., and searches for her own property on the coastal sands of nearby Plymouth.
A water-loving couple get ready to sell their house in Whitman, Mass., and raise their children in her coastal hometown of Marshfield with its different beaches and proximity to their families.
Blake grew up on Manasota Key, Fla. and moved back two years ago to help with his family's real estate business.
Aslam, Cindy and their daughter Sam have recently discovered the beautiful waters of Puerto Escondido, Mexico, and are ready to purchase a beachfront property.
Jessica and Geoff own a five bedroom house in Pooler, Ga., but are willing to downsize to live along the waters of Tybee Island.
A Missouri family decides to invest in a permanent residence in Orange Beach, Ala. after years of visiting there.
A Connecticut bail bondsman looks to escape his hectic schedule and spend more time with his family with a vacation property in Chuburna Puerto, Mexico.
A Florida family decides it's time to stop packing for vacation and move full time to their favorite relaxation spot of Cocoa Beach.
An Oregon couple hopes to find the perfect beachfront home, and after years vacationing in different parts of the Caribbean, they've fallen in love with the culture in Placencia, Belize.
Tyler and Madi own and operate a seafood catering business in Carolina Beach, N.C. and are tired of renting a place with their dog.
After four years of living 45 minutes apart, a couple decides to purchase an oceanfront rendezvous in Point Pleasant Beach, N.J., where they can also produce rental income when they're not there.
A New Mexico family leaves the mountains behind for the coastline of Crystal Beach, Texas where they can be close to friends and family, scour the surf for treasures and have fun gulf-side tailgating.
After living in Lucerne Valley for the past ten years, a family is ready to leave the Southern Californian desert and move back to the lush coastline of the Pacific Northwest.
An Alabama couple and their three children visit Dauphin Island for the first time to find a vacation retreat.
Fed up with the rising costs of vacations, a couple decides that St. Croix, the largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands, would be the perfect place for a retreat along the Caribbean Sea after only one visit.
A Texas father-daughter team searches for the perfect vacation spot in La Ceiba, Honduras after falling in love with the adventurous aspect of the area's jungles.
A couple in Portland, Ore. is tired of the traffic and commotion of their expanding city, and are ready to get away with their young daughter to a vacation house outside of town.
In North Reading, Mass., a husband hopes to convince his wife that purchasing a beachfront property would provide them and their three children with the perfect vacation getaway.
A Phoenix family tired of living in the desert is looking to move full-time to the beach, and have fallen in love with the tropical island of Roatan, Honduras.
A couple and their two children from Valdosta, Ga. have rented vacation properties in Miramar Beach, Fla. for years, and now, they hope to generate a rental income of their own to supplement their purchase of a vacation home.
A couple that grew up living on the water and spending time on the beach begins longing for their waterfront memories after living in land-locked Oklahoma.
After years of saving and countless trips to Mexico, Kenn and Paddy are ready for the life-changing adventure of running their own business.
A large blended family shops for a vacation home in Panama City Beach, Fla., where they've visited frequently as it's only six hours from their homes in Georgia and Alabama.
A mother and daughter team of real estate agents living in The Woodlands, Texas decides it's the right time to buy a beachfront vacation home in the nearby town of Galveston.
A couple gets a jump-start on their family vacations by buying a condo overlooking the Gulf of Mexico in beautiful Pensacola Beach, Fla.
Chase and Anna Claire grew up vacationing in Destin, Fla., and want to purchase a property to give their kids the same experiences.
Dominique has always dreamed of owning a beachfront home on the California coast, but price has made her expand her search across the country to the tropical shores of Pompano Beach, Fla.
A football family of four lives a busy life of sports in Katy, Texas, and wants to find a vacation house in Galveston to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and to spend more quality time together.
Brooke, Corey and their four children are following Brooke's grandmother's desire to return to life on the coast.
Jeremy and Shannah, three to four hours from the Gulf to Mexico, feel that the beautiful turquoise waters of Mexico's Caribbean coast are better suited for their scuba and snorkeling needs.
Shannon has been working and saving her entire life for the opportunity to purchase a beach home, and has now decided on Akumal, Mexico.
After living in the Jonesport-Beals area of Maine their entire lives, Stephen and Heidi want to upgrade from ocean views to oceanfront living with a home with a dock.
Sevket and Selim work long hours at their business; after growing up landlocked in Turkey, the brothers dream of owning a house on the beach.
Chris and Rowena live in East Kingston, N.H. with their three children and love Hampton Beach, but are tired of sitting in traffic during the commute, so owning beachfront property would give them more time together as a family.
San Francisco couple Frank and Margaret have always wanted a beachfront property, but cool Pacific waters and expensive real estate prices have prevented this dream from becoming a reality, until they extended their search to South Carolina.
Tired of the hectic city life in Atlanta, Lindsey is dreaming of a house on the water in her hometown of Melbourne Beach, Fla.
Chris, Lesli and their four children find going on vacation once a year difficult to schedule and extremely expensive, so they want a vacation property close to their Houston home.
Jonathan and Riley are high school sweethearts who grew up together in Atlantic Beach, N.C. and frequently return with their two kids to visit family and friends.
Aman and Kevin are native Rhode Islanders living in Narragansett; they are tired of renting and want to move more centrally within the Ocean State to access their family, work and their favorite activities.
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.
High school sweethearts Alex and Chris are in love with the atmosphere of Long Beach Island, New Jersey and are ready to embrace the beachfront lifestyle and purchase their first home.
Sybil and Travis live and work on the San Juan Islands, and give up their vacation property in Cabo San Lucas to have a getaway in their own backyard.
Paul and Shelly live in Morro Bay, California and love spending time at the beach, but they currently live far from the water and are looking to move into a new house within walking distance.
After growing up renting summer houses, a trio seeks a summer house in Manahawkin, New Jersey; they seek a residential feel in an area booming with family fun.
Catherine and Andrea live in Connecticut, but before marrying, they hope to find a weekend getaway in the coastal community of Westerly, Rhode Island.
Mark and Josephine fell in love with Kailua Kona, Hawaii after their engagement, and for Josephine, it reminds her of growing up in the Philippines.
Phillip and Jordan love visiting Cape Charles, Va. with their three young sons, and want to take advantage of the small beach town feel and historic charm.
Bill is a high school teacher and coach from Camarillo, Calif. and has been renting in Maui for over six years, but has finally saved enough to purchase a place of his own.
Hartsville, South Carolina couple Mark and Robin find very little time for relaxation between work and their hectic family schedule, and decide South Carolina's Grand Strand is the perfect place to find a weekend family getaway.
A couple seek a home near the water with their two kids in Ocean City, Maryland; with a modest budget, they hope to find the right place.
A couple and their two daughters want to relocate to Panama City Beach, Fla.; they have a modest budget to work with.
A couple with two children looks for a home in Destin, Florida; they are seeking beachfront property on the white beaches.
With a new job offer, a couple wishes to move from Atlanta to Panama City; they seek a home along the gulf.
After some consideration, a couple seek a home in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, as it is their ideal setting for a weekend getaway.
An engaged couple juggle the task of finding a new home with trying to plan out their wedding; they want a change in scenery and would like to relocate closer to the water.
After renewing their vows in the US Virgin Islands, a family from Ohio seeks a retreat on the island of St. Thomas.
After years of renting in Siesta Key, Florida, a family decides it is time to find a place of their own.
Shane and Justin want to be closer to the water; they hope to move to Palacios, Texas and find a beachfront property with a modest budget.
After years of renting, Lauren and Tate are ready to move on and seek a place in Port Aransas, Texas; however, they are at odds with the condition of their future home.
With the cost of beachfront property too high in the Tampa area, a couple decides to look into the surfing community of Jaco, Costa Rica.
After saving enough money, family seeks a home in Avon, North Carolina, after falling in love with its quiet beaches.
As their son Charlie grows, a couple seeks a permanent home with year-round conveniences in Kitty Hawk.
A couple wants to find their dream home on the water near Topsail Island, N.C., where they have been renting for years.
A family from Utah searches for a vacation home among the pine trees and rocky cliffs of Lincoln City, Ore.
A couple wants a family vacation home on Dauphin Island, Ala., and they search for a place near the beach.
College sweethearts want to buy a beach house in Ocean City, Md., where they can build memories with their child.
A young couple from Durham, N.C., that misses the water, wants to buy a home in Carolina Beach, that has office space.
A nurse and a paramedic want to find a beach home in Branford, Conn., where they can unwind after long shifts.
A family hopes to find a deal on a vacation home in Port Aransas, Texas, to escape their hectic lives.
After a decade of visits, a couple wants to find a vacation home in Cocoa Beach, Fla., that is only an hour away from their home.
A family wants to find a beachfront home and investment property in New Smyrna Beach, Fla., where they have spent a lot of time.
A woman and her daughters want to combine their resources to invest in a beach home in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
A family looks for a home in the fishing community of Rockport, Texas.
A mom and daughter duo seek a beach house on Puget Sound.
After their second date in Beaufort, N.C., a couple falls in love and develops a deep connection with the coastal town.
A couple wants to find a more coastal location in New London County, Conn., after living in Groton, Conn., for seven years.
An engaged couple wants to find a home away from the noise and crowds of Boston and searches for a place with a vacation feel in Winthrop, Mass.
After spending their childhood vacationing in Orange Beach, Ala., a couple wants a place there with a direct view of the Gulf of Mexico.
New Yorkers abandon plans for a place in the city for a vacation property near the beach in San Juan, Puerto Rico, with ocean views.
Tired of predetermined time frames, a Pennsylvania couple wants to buy their own beach house in Ocean City, Md.
A couple from the Florida Keys looks for a vacation home in Jaco, Costa Rica, even though they have never been there before.
After visiting every beach in North Carolina, a family from Putnam Valley, N.Y., settles on Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.
A woman wants to use her college fund for a beach property on South Padre Island, Texas, since she received a full scholarship.
A couple with a catering company from Maryland wants to spend their downtime on Hilton Head Island, S.C.
A family of four that has been living apart searches for a vacation lifestyle on North Padre Island, Texas.
A couple shares a dream of owning a vacation home on the beach, and after a lengthy research period, they settle on Placencia, Belize.
A family wants to find a vacation house in Jaco, Costa Rica, that is in the perfect central location.
Tired of Cleveland winters, a couple wants to find a beachfront home with room for a business in Belize.
After vacationing all over the world, a couple has decided to purchase beachfront property in Nosara, Costa Rica.
A couple wants to enhance family time by buying a beachfront home in Galveston, Texas, that is only an hour away from their Houston house.
A woman and her father are looking for a beachfront vacation home on Ambergris Caye, Belize, where they can spend time together.
A couple from British Columbia, Canada, wants to find a beachfront getaway where they can spend quality time with friends and family in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
A couple want to find a canal-front home on Merritt Island in Florida, with easy access to the water and room to entertain.
A couple wants to find a place where they can escape their cold, busy lifestyle in the north, and search for a place in Siesta Key, Fla.
After renting, a couple want to find a home in Alligator Point, Fla., where they can live steps away from the beach.
Even though they live close to the beach, a couple who have dreamed of owning a place on the water look for a place in Cape Canaveral.
A couple that spend a lot of time apart want to find a retreat where they can spend quality time together in Galveston, Texas.
Between hectic work schedules and preparations for their first child, a couple want to find a vacation home on Fripp Island, S.C.
After three years of sharing space with friends, a couple wants to find a beachfront home of their own.
After years of working sixteen-hour days, a man has decided to find an oceanfront retreat where he can find tranquility.
A couple want to make memories before their teenage daughters grow up, and decide to find a beachfront home in Costa Rica.
A man whose six-mile commute can last up to an hour each way, wants to find a home closer to his job in Tamuning, Guam.
Newlyweds want to find a tropical vacation getaway in Manta, Ecuador, and luckily have a friend in the area who works in the real estate business.
A couple wants to open a bed and breakfast in San Jacinto, Ecuador, but the search will not be an easy one.
A young couple from Calgary, Alberta, would like to find a beachfront vacation property in Puerto Rico.
Wildlife biologists from Alaska hope to find new opportunities and a home in the Lower Keys of Florida.
A couple looks for a family vacation home in the "Sunrise City" of Fort Pierce, Fla., where they can spend time together.
A single mother wants to find a vacation home in Key West, Florida, where she can reconnect with her sons.
San Diego residents plan to move to Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands with room for storage for their business.
A woman wants to leave her single-family home for a more manageable residence on Agana Beach in Guam.
A couple from Georgia and its dog want to find a home on a dog-friendly beach in St. Joseph's Bay, Fla.
Fed up with living in a crowded downtown environment, a young couple from Pittsburgh heads for the openness of St. Croix.
Tired of its cramped abode, even though the place is rent-free, a couple wants to find a dream home on the water in St. Croix.
A woman with an affinity for beach living wants to buy a home on the Jersey Shore for her and her mother.
A couple from Long Island, New York, wants to find a beachfront getaway in Eleuthera, Bahamas, where they both can relax.
In order to give its family a place to stay connected as it grows and moves away, a couple searches for a beachfront home in Fort Pierce, Fla.
A man from Vancouver, Canada, has planned to live on the beach since he was a teenager, and now searches for a place in Rio Hato, Panama.
After spending family vacations in the Gulf Coast community of Rockport, Texas, a couple wants to find a beach house of its own.
A couple wants to escape Toronto winters in a vacation home in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, where they can rent out rooms.
After visiting Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, for many years, a couple decides to find a beachfront oasis it can visit whenever it feels the need to get away.
Tired of their commute, a couple wants to move to Port Lavaca so they can spend more time enjoying the beach.
After years of renting, a couple wants to find a beachfront base in Crystal Beach, Texas, to accommodate a family of four.
A couple searches for a vacation home in North Carolina, and while one wants a stand-alone home, the other pushes for a beachfront condo.
A couple wants to find a beachfront vacation getaway on the northern beaches of the Outer Banks in Virginia.
With hectic schedules, a family has a difficult time spending time together, they hope that a beach house will help them connect.
A couple wants to find a home on the beach in Ocean City, Md., that is appropriate for its current lifestyle, but can also accommodate a family.
A family that struggles to plan for a vacation hopes that buying a beachfront property will allow them to vacation without planning, as well as bring in income property.
Parents think their boys will want to spend more time with them if they had a beach house in Ocean Isle, N.C.
After vacationing on Tybee Island, Ga., for years, a couple must agree on a wishlist for their beachfront getaway.
A woman wants to find a beachfront home on Amelia Island, Fla., and her son and daughter-in-law help her with the task.
A couple prepares to relocate to the beaches of Ocean Shores, Wash., so it can get a break while working at home.
A couple wants to buy a permanent beachfront vacation home in Hatteras Village in North Carolina's Outer Banks.
A couple searches for a weekend getaway where they can spend time together with their family in Chuburna Puerto, Mexico.
A woman gets help from her sister in searching for a permanent home along Shore Drive in sunny Virginia Beach, Va.
A couple wants to purchase a full-time home that is both seaside and spacious on the coast of Virginia.
Las Vegas residents with a hectic lifestyle search for a relaxing vacation home on South Padre Island, Texas.
Having enjoyed the shores of New England since his childhood, a man wants to find a place in Old Orchard Beach, Maine.
A couple agrees on getting a vacation home in North Myrtle Beach, S.C., but they have differing ideas on the budget.
Tired of annual rentals, a couple decides to buy a beachfront home in Galveston, Texas, but they have a tight budget to work with.
Enjoying the ability to decompress at the beach, a couple searches for a weekend getaway on the beach in Montauk, N.Y.
Eager to make a change, a woman searches for a beach home with small town charm that suits all of her needs in Avon, N.C.
A couple searches for a vacation home on the Jersey Shore, but while one wants a lagoon-front home, the other wants to stick to the budget.
After saving for years for their family vacation home, they search for a place on the shores of South Padre Island.
A man wants to give his daughter the beachfront lifestyle he had as a child, and searches for a waterfront home in Narragansett Bay.
A woman turns her favorite vacation spot, Fripp Island, S.C., into a permanent home for herself and her daughters.
A couple who has been vacationing in Crystal Beach, Texas, since high school wants to find a beach home in the area.
A young, active couple wants to find the perfect beach home on the shores of Outer Banks where they can spend quality time as a family.
A couple hunts for a beachfront home where they can unwind after a busy work week, and they turn their attention toward the Grand Strand in South Carolina.
After vacationing on the Crystal Coast for years, a family decides to buy a home with easy water access in the area.
Fond of childhood memories, a couple wants to give their sons unforgettable summers in Nags Head, N.C.
A couple wants to leave the tourist town of Atlantic Beach for the slower paced lifestyle in Pine Knoll Shores, N.C.
A couple wants to find the perfect weekend getaway in Emerald Isle, N.C., where their children can have memorable summers.
A family dreams of finding a beachfront property in Mystic, Conn., and hopes to do so under their $375,000 budget.
A family wants to buy a dream vacation home on Long Beach, Wash., but needs help from a real estate agent to get the most out of their budget.
A young man is on the hunt for a getaway on the beach of the northern shore of the Dominican Republic.
A couple searches for a second home on Puerto Rico's island of Vieques, that has room for the family to grow.
After twenty years of vacationing on Blue Mountain Beach, a couple wants to find a beach escape on the Florida Panhandle.
Although a couple wants to make the beaches of Alabama their home, they cannot agree on the right time to buy.
A couple wants to extend their boating season by finding a waterfront second home in Pine Island, Fla.
A woman from New Orleans and her two daughters search for the perfect vacation condo on the beach in Biloxi, Miss.
A couple wants to find a second home in Bucerias, Mexico, but have a long wish list and two different budgets.
After more than a decade of vacationing in Mexico, a couple searches for a second home on Isla Mujeres.
A father and his sister search for a vacation home in Cabo San Lucas that his pregnant wife will like.
A couple wants to find a sunny home just steps from the beach with plenty of space in Pismo Beach, Calif.
Florida natives want a canal-front home near Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., to enhance their summer lifestyle.
After years of vacations in Myrtle Beach, S.C., a family considers purchasing a vacation home on the shore.
A couple wants to buy a waterfront property where they fell in love, Fort Myers, Fla., near to the downtown area.
Before a couple can move to St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands, they must find their perfect beachfront home.
An active couple wants to find a place on Pensacola Beach, Fla.
Steve and Andrea look for a waterfront condo in the Florida Keys.
A couple wants to spend more time as a family in a second home on the Coastal Bend of South Texas.
After getting married on St. Croix, Jay and Barbara search for a home in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
A couple from New Jersey wants to find a beach house in Jacksonville, Fla., that actually touches the sand.
A couple wants to put their own touch on a house in St. Thomas.
Siblings want to buy their parents beachfront property in Orange Beach, Ala., for an anniversary present.
Tania has lived all over the world, from London to Peru, and most recently Germany; she is seeking a luxury property on a bargain budget.
A couple searches for a second home on Vieques in Puerto Rico.
Roger and Tracey search for a vacation villa in the Dominican Republic for their family of four.
A couple dreams of living on the beach on Georgia's Tybee Island.
A man is ready to move from Michigan to California.
A woman searches for a beachfront home in northern California.
A couple wants to find a beach house in Johnson Bayou, La., that can serve as a secluded escape from their business.
A family is determined to find a home on the water for under $375,000.
Teachers want to find a place in Manasota Key where they can spend their summers.
A man wants to find a beach house on the shores of Miami.
A couple wants to escape work in a beach house on the Texas coast.
A couple wants to buy a permanent residence in Perdido Key, Fla.
A couple wants to find a vacation home in Port Charlotte, Fla., with access to the water.
Kevin grew up spending summers on St. Simons Island, Ga.; now that he's able to provide the same paradise for his family, he intends to find the perfect spot in his dream destination.
A family wants to find a beach house for vacations during the year.
A family searches for a second home on Alabama's Gulf Coast.
A newly engaged couple wants to find a home on Clearwater Beach.
Blanche and Chris search for a second home in Myrtle Beach.
High school sweethearts search for a vacation home in North Carolina.
A family searches for a second home in Cape Cod.
A couple search for a beach house in the historic city of Cape Charles, Va.
A single woman wants to find a vacation home.
Jen and Trey Johnson search for a beach home on the sandy shores of Galveston, Texas.
A couple wants to find a home on Texas' gulf coast.
A couple and their two children look for beachfront home to escape the stresses of big city life in Portland, OR. They hope to find a home with charm, rent-ability and amazing Pacific views on a $350,000 budget.
A couple wants to relax on Emerald Isle, N.C.
A couple searches for a permanent vacation home in Ocean Park, Wash.