After years of hard work, a real estate agent uses the fruits of her labor to purchase an investment property that can be flipped for dual purposes; a new home for her daughter that will one day transition into an excellent rental property.
The Wabash River winds its way through Indiana and Illinois; this family is looking for the perfect lakeside fixer-upper in the southwestern part of the valley; but the pitfalls of renovation may push their project over budget.
A married couple is on the hunt for a property on Oklahoma's Skiatook Lake, with plans to transform it into the ultimate lakeside retreat; a place to create lasting memories and eventually pass down to future generations of their family.
After selling their lake house in Indiana, a couple from Apollo, Pennsylvania searches for a weekend getaway closer to home; Lake Erie offers the perfect mix of convenience and charm with great food and wine.
An Iowa couple searches for lakefront property with potential that they can transform into the perfect picturesque getaway for them and their large family.
Wanting to be closer to the family, first-time homebuyers look for a place that won't break their budget and that's close to their favorite lakes; with houses selling for over a million dollars, they need a diamond in the rough to fix.
An upstate New York couple is taking the leap in the Finger Lakes region; with their young daughter and son in tow and relatives nearby, they're excited to transform a charming fixer-upper into a place for lasting family memories.
After years of visits to the lake, the family of five is ready to find a forever home on Lake Amon G. Carter; their dream is to build a home with unlimited activities for all and unmatched views of the lake from every angle.
A Vermont family finally finds their dream spot on Lake Champlain.
A Nashville couple wants a waterfront retreat on Alabama's Smith Lake to escape their hectic lives; they may have to take on major renovations to create space where they can make memories with their kids and entertain friends and family.
A Washington couple searches the region's lakes for a waterfront retreat close to the Pacific Ocean in Port Orchard; They hope to renovate a cozy cabin into a dreamy escape for their young family.
A Huntsville, AL, couple seeks a weekend getaway along the shores of Guntersville Lake; the couple loves the outdoors and wants a place to spend quality time with their daughter, but they don't want to break the bank transforming their property.
A military family known for frequently relocating is looking for a lakefront property to act as a constant to keep them grounded; their waterfront getaway will be a spot where the kids can grow up making memories out on the water.
When an expat returns to her Georgia hometown to find a lakeside retreat for her and her three young sons, a longtime friend joins her to help find the right property and spearhead the renovations needed to transform it into her perfect cabin.
A married Brooklyn couple searches for a vacation home in the Adirondack Park region of upstate New York; they love the multi-seasonal appeal of the area, but many of the properties within their budget need significant renovations.
After one trip to Lake Tillery, North Carolina, a couple decides to buy a lakefront vacation home there as an easy escape from their busy city lifestyle; they hope to put their own touch on a home where they can entertain family and friends.
An Upstate New York couple dreams of purchasing a home along the shores of Oneida Lake; however, finding an affordable property that overlooks the water and has plenty of space for their family may require some sweat equity and an ambitious plan.
A Dallas family wants to escape the city's summer heat by transforming a lake house into the perfect waterfront retreat in Cedar Creek Lake, TX. They also add a few personal touches so their four-legged family members can feel right at home.
A family who loves the outdoors hopes to find a house along the Chain of Lakes; this former orange grove has become a vacation hot spot, so it might be tough to find a place with a price tag that leaves enough leftover to make it their own.
A first-time homebuyer has moved back to northeast Ohio to be closer to his family; he's searching for an affordable property that he can renovate into his forever lakeside retreat.
A blended family of eight finds a vacation home on Lake Martin, Ala.; the property needs major renovations, but he's a contractor and is ready get to work to help the family realize their lakeside living dreams.
Two brothers and their wives look for the perfect vacation home in Door County, Wisconsin, for their extended family of 30.
A family looks for a vacation home on Logan Martin Lake, Alabama, in hopes of getaways filled with fishing, kayaking and relaxation.
A family with three young kids finds its forever lake home in Otter Tail County, Minn.; however, it is far from turnkey and the massive and complex renovation may derail the lakeside living dreams.
A couple hopes to escape their busy LA lives with a quiet vacation home along Lake Tuscaloosa; they find a property with great potential and are ready to take on the renovations, but it may prove to be more work than expected.
Empty nesters find a home on Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, and leave snowy Indiana behind. He's a contractor and offers hands-on help during the renovation, but a major discovery during demolition disrupts the couple's plans.
A couple head back to their favorite spot from their college days to search for a vacation home near Deep Creek Lake, Md.; they're searching for a fixer upper they can customize and easy lake access.
New parents look to escape their busy New York City lives with a move to Wolf Lake, a small, rustic lake community in upstate New York; the properties they consider require significant renovations and may break the bank.
An Atlanta couple fight budget restraints as they seek the perfect vacation home for their blended family in Jackson Lake, Ga.
After spending years living all over the world, Teresa and Jeremy find the perfect vacation home for their family in Texas.
After spending years renting on Lake Wedowee in Alabama, Chris and Jenny are ready to purchase a vacation home for their family.
Outdoor enthusiasts John and Heather are looking for a vacation retreat for their family on Lake Oconee in Ga., and they find a fixer-upper in an ideal setting.
In Texas, Dan and Emily find a waterfront home on Cedar Creek Lake that has tons of potential but needs a lot of work.
A Minnesota couple searches for a vacation home in Texas that reminds them of their home state, and their agent finds a lakefront property that needs quite a few repairs.
A couple with renovation know-how is looking for a fixer upper lake house near Weiss Lake in Alabama, and find a place with hidden problems in the walls and under the floor.