A couple who love bringing their kids to the Chain O'Lakes in Illinois have 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.
As Bethany and Matt raise their son, they realize that living in Chicago is just too far from their families back in Minnesota; now that they're returning to their roots, they want to find a forever home on the tranquil shores of Forest Lake.
A couple hunt for a vacation home on Apple Valley Lake 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 couple are in search of a perfect lake house; she wants to spend extra for an open concept, updated interior with more space for company, while he wants a great dock and a low price tag.
A busy New York couple want 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.
High school sweethearts Darci and Jim fall in love with the Minocqua area of Wisconsin on their very first visit; they hope to find an affordable waterfront home where they can enjoy nature and make memories with their family.
An adventurous family love taking their boats and jet skis out on the lake, and with a busy schedule back home, they want a vacation property to help them reconnect in Badin Lake, N.C.
A couple with seven kids searches for a home on the Clermont Chain of Lakes in Florida; while she's concerned about finding a place with enough space, he's willing to do anything to get on the water.
A Texas couple that met on Lake Sam Rayburn as teenagers have 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.
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.
After getting engaged, married and landing a new job, newlyweds are looking to finish off their whirlwind of a year by buying a lake house.
A couple have spent years packing up their camper to vacation on Smith Lake, Ala.; with two kids and two dogs, the couple need room to spread out and hope to find a spacious lake home with pristine water views.
A family of avid fishermen want to buy a lakefront home Keuka Lake, N.Y. so they can spend less time driving and more time casting their lines.
Chris and Susan meet at a local running group and bond over their love for the outdoors and their children; now married and raising three teenagers, they look to purchase a lakefront home for their blended family to enjoy weekend getaways together.
After discovering the joys of lake life, an Alabama couple are ready to find their dream home on the shores of Lake Martin.
A large extended family decides to pool its money to buy 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 list.
A couple looks for a cozy cottage or a large waterfront property at Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri.
A couple looks for an affordable retreat along the shores of Lake Hartwell, S.C., that they can enjoy with their daughter; the property must come at the right price and have deep water access where they can dock their boat.
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 reconnects with the real estate agent that brought them together in hopes of finding the perfect lakeside getaway on Portage Lake, Maine.
A military family of six returns from a deployment in South Korea and hopes to put down roots on Lake Arrowhead in Georgia.
A new job opportunity gives a couple the chance to find a home on Big Stone Lake.
A Washington couple who grew up enjoying the beautiful mountains and adventurous lake activities dream of owning a lake house; although the area can be expensive, they hope to find the perfect home where they can start a family.
A Missouri couple with a long history of visiting Kentucky Lake, Ky., is determined to find a permanent retreat where they can indulge in the area's natural beauty; they bring their teen daughter along to help scope out what the area has to offer.
A couple with two daughters currently lives in Lansing, N.Y.; they want to remain in the Cayuga Lake region, but they're looking for a more spacious home closer to the lake's lapping shores.
An Alabama couple that grew up fishing and relaxing on the water want to pass that lifestyle down to their newborn by moving the family to Smith Lake.
A family that frequents the Brainerd Lakes area of Minnesota has a dream of owning a cabin in this location; now that the kids are about to head off to college, they feel like it is time to take the leap and purchase their waterfront dream home.
A couple with two young kids are in the process of growing their family through adoption; they both grew up near Mississippi's Barnett Reservoir and want to find a home with more space while fulfilling their lifelong dream of living on the water.
Two siblings look for a waterfront vacation home on Long Lake, Wis., so they can give their kids the same great memories they had growing up.
A pair of newlyweds searches southeast Michigan for a lakeside retreat where they can plant roots and start a family.
After starting a family, a couple that grew up in the Holiday Lakes area of Ohio decides it's the perfect time to return and find a dream home on the water.
A couple that's tired of the fast-paced lifestyle and high cost of living in Southern California searches for a home along the peaceful shores of Missouri and Arkansas' Table Rock Lake.
A couple has been visiting friends on Sweetwater Lake, Ind., with their two daughters for years; now that the girls are older, the family is ready to purchase a vacation home of their own to enjoy all the lake has to offer.
A Utah couple that attended college in North Carolina and has dreamed of moving back packs up their family and heads to Lake Norman; the challenge, however, is finding a house in their price range that's big enough to accommodate everyone.
A family of six running out of space at home wants to give up farm life for a quiet life on the lake in LaGrange County, Ind.; they hunt for a home on the water with space for entertaining and enough bedrooms for the entire family.
After visiting the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri, a family that fell in love with the area hopes to find a vacation retreat along its winding shores.
A Texas couple with two kids loves getting out on the water and are ready to find a place to dock their boat; they both grew up around lakes and want to find a vacation home on Lake Martin, Ala., where their kids can share those same memories.
A couple that has been visiting the Brainerd Lakes region of Minnesota for years decides now is the time for their children to experience the family traditions; they hope to purchase a waterfront cabin for everyone to enjoy.
A couple relocates to Tennessee for his job and decides to live out their dreams of owning a lake home along the welcoming shores of Cherokee Lake.
A Minnesota couple wants to trade their landlocked home for a spacious lakeside property in the Brainerd Lakes region; they hope to find their family's forever home along one of the area's many lakes.
A couple with two young kids has outgrown their cramped home near Utah Lake, Utah; they are determined to get closer to the water and find more space, so they're hunting for a forever home with a stunning view.
High school sweethearts that grew up in rural Indiana have always loved hanging out at Chapman Lake; he is about to become a doctor in the area, so they pack up their dogs and look for a home on the lake where they can make new memories.
A couple jumps at the opportunity to follow her job to his hometown in Indiana; after living with his parents for a year, they are ready to move out and find a full-time home on Lake Freeman.
A family with a connection to Delavan Lake, Wis., looks for a vacation home on the water to match a new boat.
A couple set the goal of purchasing a vacation home along the shores of Osoyoos Lake, Wash.; after hard work and building their savings, they're finally ready to find a perfect summer retreat they can enjoy with their three boys.
A single mom who worked multiple jobs now has enough money to buy the lake house she's dreamed of on Lake Kampeska, S.D.; she hopes to find a home with space for her and her kids where they can spend quality time together.
Boat owners from New Jersey fall in love with Lake Norman, N.C., while visiting a friend during vacation; now, they're hunting for a lake house where they can use their boat and entertain friends and family.
A wildlife biologist who previously lived in the Highlands County area of Florida for work a few years ago longs to return.
Amber leads a busy life in Jacksonville, Ala., with her two children; after several visits to Lake Wedowee, she becomes eager to share its secluded shores with her family as a place to spend more time together and relax.
A family in Roebuck, S.C., owns a boat that they love taking out on the secluded waters of Lake Greenwood; they currently store the boat at a marina and want to purchase their dream vacation home that comes with a dock of its own.
A New York couple loves living in Rochester but wants to move their family closer to the water; after years of saving, they are finally ready to find a full-time home on Lake Ontario.
A St. Petersburg, Fla., couple wants to spend more time with family up north, but they don't want to give up waterfront living; they've decided to look for a vacation home on Ohio's Lake Lakengren that has the potential for full-time living.
A Westfield, Ind., couple with five children relocate so they can enjoy lake living full-time; having grown up with visits to a lake cottage, he wants the kids to have the same experience, so the couple look for a place on nearby Morse Lake.
A family of five from South Colonie, NY, searches for a family retreat along the shores of Lake Champlain; over the past decade, they've enjoyed spending time along the shores there and feel it's time for the family to start a new adventure.
A couple living in Atlanta, Georgia, loves visiting Lake Lanier, and while he grew up around the water, she wasn't sold on lake living until they vacationed there together; they are now ready to buy their dream home and move to the lake full-time.
A Wisconsin family of four loves camping along Solberg Lake, but they're tired of sharing campground space; they are on the hunt for their own vacation house that they can enjoy together.
A couple with a hectic lifestyle look to slow down by moving their growing family lakeside; she grew up enjoying the water on Lake Seminole in Georgia and thinks it's the perfect place to unwind and live year-round.
A Chicago couple with a teenage daughter look for more room to spread out and enjoy time together; they feel like now is the time to find a budget-friendly permanent home on Norris Lake, Tenn., with million-dollar views.
Best friends from Greenville, S.C., decide to pool their money and buy a vacation home to share; they hope to find a place with two master bedrooms, a dock over deep water, and space for entertaining.
A Pittsburgh couple with three young children is ready for some downtime between work, school and their kids' activities. After deciding to look within a two-hour radius of their home, they discover Lake Mohawk and Atwood Lake in Carroll County, OH.
An engaged couple with stressful medical jobs wants to find a place where they can unwind and enjoy time with family and friends; they hope to find a vacation home on the shore of Lake Greenwood, S.C.
A Pennsylvania family has been visiting the Finger Lakes region of New York for over four years; they hope to find a vacation home where they can enjoy all of their favorite activities, including visiting wineries and sailing on the open water.
Ryan and Lori live in Chicago with their two children and love getting out of the city and heading to southwest Michigan to enjoy its many lakes; Ryan and Lori both grew up near the water and they want their kids to have that same experience.
A couple with two children previously lived in Montana and visited Flathead Lake; they decide to return to Big Sky Country to follow a job opportunity and hope to find a full-time family home on Flathead Lake's fresh water.
An Atlanta couple gets ready to move out of their condo and into a home with more space for their growing family; Lake Jackson has always held a very special place in their hearts, and they decide to move out of the city and onto the lake.
A couple and their children live an activity-filled life in Fort Mitchell, Ky., where they enjoy unplugging in nature and having fun on the water at nearby Rough River Lake; they want a house where their energetic family can kick back and relax.
Engaged high school sweethearts Casey and Faith live with their parents in West Milford, N.J., while they save for their first home together; they hope to find the perfect Greenwood Lake house before they tie the knot.
A couple want to find a lakefront vacation home in North Carolina; after he proposed at a lake house, they both thought it would make the perfect getaway.
An Indiana couple with three children is ready to find a lakeside vacation home; they first discovered the Cordry Sweetwater Lakes region of the state when visiting friends and were instantly drawn to its private resort feel.
A couple from Four Seasons, Mo., love their current home but want to provide their two sons with a lakefront lifestyle; they decide to search the nearby shores of the Lake of the Ozarks in hopes of finding the perfect lake house.
A firefighter from Madison, Wis., looks for a permanent home on nearby Lake Wisconsin where he can unwind; he wants to have space for entertaining family and friends, so his sister-in-law joins him on the hunt as he tries to make his dream a reality.
Mike and Renae enjoy vacationing along the picturesque shores of the Brainerd Lakes region in central Minnesota and decide to purchase their own home in the area to help ensure their quality time with the kids will continue.
Jordan and Nick are getting married soon and are on the hunt for their first home around the lakes of the central Minnesota.
Rick has regularly visited the Irish Hills region of Michigan since he was 10, bringing his wife, Laurie, along since they started dating, so they wish to continue their family's legacy on the lake.
Meghan and Jeremy lead a busy life with their triplets in Ashburn, Va., and they would like to find a lakefront vacation home where they can make the most of their time together.
Chris and Jim from Palos Heights, Ill. both grew up spending time on the water, and are hoping to provide their daughters with the same kinds of memories they had as kids.
Mike and Penny are from Gaithersburg, Maryland, but they love getting away to Deep Creek Lake and its year-round attractions.
Nathan and Anna live near Fort Wayne, Ind. with two daughters, and have decided that purchasing a lakefront house would allow them time to get away, relax and make memories.
Dana and Joey enjoy spending time with their family out on the water; since Joey loved growing up on Tims Ford Lake, he decides to share that same experience with his three children.
Chicago city dwellers Alex and Brennan look to escape from the hustle and bustle of their busy lives with a place on Lake Michigan that feels more like the country.
Pam and Rick live in Maryland with their two children; after years of visiting Pam's family in central New York, they discover Seneca Lake and its wineries, waterfalls and picturesque farmland.
Desmond and Khristy love being close to the water but wish they had a lake right in their backyard.
Rick, Christina and their son Devon love what San Diego has to offer, but they miss their family and the nature of New York state.
Tom and Dana live just outside Atlanta and have three kids, but a very hectic home life has them looking for a place to get away to and relax.
A Syracuse, N.Y., family looks for the perfect spot for family getaways along the shores of Star Lake in the Adirondack region.
Kandi grew up in Warsaw, Indiana, and spent her summers vacationing along the nearby shores of Tippecanoe Lake with her family.
After spending the past several years traveling all around the country for work, Steven and Erin realize their family needs to settle down in one location as their boys grow older.
Veterinarians and former avid boaters Mike and Jen want the perfect lakefront retreat in Innsbrook, Mo.
Self-made couple Nancy and Scott, having worked toward a lakefront home their entire lives, prepare to reward themselves with a family home on Lake Sinclair, Ga.
A family of five looks for a lakefront vacation home on Douglas Lake in eastern Tenn.
Dean, Maura and their two daughters love living in the small town of Moses Lake, Wash., with its abundance of outdoor activities, and after five years of living a short drive from the shore, the family wants to make the move to the waterfront.
Raymond and Christine move from California to Florida because of a job opportunity and look for a lakefront location in Winter Haven.
College sweethearts are looking for their first home together along the stunning shores of Lake Erie.
A Tenn. family searches for a lakefront home on Smith Lake, Ala.
Greg and Lisa are siblings from Godfrey, Ill. and are looking to purchase a lakefront home with their families in a gated community, but he's still a little hesitant that this would be a practical purchase for their families.
A couple wants to find a weekend getaway on Canyon Lake in Texas, where they can balance their busy lives with fun times on the water.
A couple want to find a vacation home on the shores of Sebago Lake in Maine to stop wasting vacation time.
Tired of commuting, a family from Dexter, N.Y., wants to buy a home in Chaumont, N.Y., on Lake Ontario.
A couple want to find a lakefront rustic retreat in Frostproof, Fla., to create great memories for their son.
A couple from Reno, Nev., want their children to grow up in a lakeside home on Lake Almanor in California.
A couple from New Hampshire want to find a vacation home on Lake Winnipesaukee where they have vacationed for years.
A woman, her husband and her mother want to find a waterfront property in Cass County, Mich.
Roommates want to find a home on the water on Lake Champlain near Burlington, Vt., where they can enjoy wakesurfing.
Since moving from San Francisco to Brooklyn, Nick and James, longing for a rustic escape, stumble upon Upstate New York's Copake Lake in the Hudson Valley.
Dayna and Dave want to move to Lake Waynoka, Ohio, where they have been visiting together for over 15 years.
A family search for a home on Lake Gaston, N.C.
Andy and Marni search for a lakefront home in Deep Creek Lake in Maryland.
After spending summers growing up on the lakes of Hot Springs, Ark., a couple wants to find a house in the area.
A couple from Charlotte, N.C., wants to find a waterfront property on Lake Norman that will fit their budget.
A family searches for a close-to-home getaway on Deer Lake in Wash.
A couple from Birmingham, Ala., wants to find a waterfront vacation home on Smith Lake, Ala., where they can escape.
A couple wants to buy a house on the shores of Lake Champlain in New York, where they can escape their hectic city lives.
A couple from Palm Beach County, Fla., hope to find a relaxing getaway on Lake Chatuge in Georgia or North Carolina.
A couple from Alabaster, Ala., wants to find a place on Logan Martin Lake, where their family has been vacationing for years.
Avid sailors want to find a place on Lake Ontario in Chaumont, N.Y., that is closer to their yacht club.
A couple from Florida longs to spend more time near family in a vacation home on the water in Grand Lake, Colo.
A couple from Jonesboro, Ala., wants to buy a lakefront vacation home in Cherokee Village, and they are willing to take on a project.
A couple from Louisburg, Kan., wants to find a place on the Lake of the Ozarks, where they have been vacationing since 1997.
Sisters from San Diego, Calif., want to find a cabin on Big Bear Lake where they can spend time together as a family.
Workaholics want to find a vacation home near water where they can relax and spend time with their grown daughters.
Looking to escape the hustle and bustle of their daily lives, a couple searches for a home on Kerr Lake in Clarksville, Va.
Tired of having a hard time finding vacation space, a family of seven looks for a place on Moosehead Lake in Maine.
A couple looks for a waterfront home in Slidell, La., but their list of must-haves must fit within a budget.
A family wants to find a vacation home on the water, and direct their search toward Lake Martin, Ala.
A couple seeks a lakefront lodge on Lake Keowee, S.C., with all of the outdoor activities they could ever require.
A woman and her three children need to find a larger home, and look to a waterfront home in Lake County.
A young, Birmingham couple wants to return to Lake Martin to put down roots and start a family of their own.
A couple wants to find a place on Lake Greenwood, S.C., so they can spend less time traveling and more time in the water.
A couple wants to find a house on a lake for tranquility and outdoor recreation; they have narrowed their search to the northeastern side of Tallassee, Fla.
A couple with different opinions look for a lakefront home in Maine's Sebago Lakes region.
A couple from St. Louis wants to give their children lakeside vacations in a chalet in Innsbrook Resort.
A young couple look for a waterfront home where they can start a family.
A family who loves spending weekends lakeside, searches for a second home in Seguin, Texas.
Missing the ocean, a woman and her son search for a vacation home in Summit County, Colo., for the whole family to enjoy.
Ready to abandon their tiny apartment, a couple wants to find a spacious lakefront house on Lake Winnebago.
A family searches for a house on Sleepy Hollow Lake in New York, with a practical indoor design that fits their budget.
Tired of being landlocked in Arizona, a couple is hoping to find a houseboat on Lake Union in Seattle.
A family wants to find a vacation home on Brant Lake in New York, where they can de-stress from their hectic lives.
A couple wants to find a home in the Finger Lake region where they can entertain friends and someday raise a family.
Two divorcés want to blend their families under one roof in a lakefront home in Aroostook County in Maine.
A water-crazed clan hopes to find the perfect houseboat so it can enjoy life on Kentucky's Lake Cumberland.