Beachfront Bargain Hunt

A Chapel Hill, NC, couple loves visiting friends in Ocean Isle Beach and feels it's perfect for getting their kids out of the city and onto the sand. With close friends as their agent and designer, the family is ready to buy their dream vacation home.

A Colorado bachelor is headed to the sparkling blue waters of the Florida Keys to pursue his dream job. Before he takes over a local fishing charter company, however, he must navigate through the local market to find a deal on a beachside oasis.

A couple that's used to relocating for work is off to move 11 in Texas where they're excited to live the beach life. They've narrowed their search to Surfside Beach, but they must find a property they can afford before they dig their toes into the sand.

A mom and daughter -- feeling outnumbered by the seven boys in their blended family -- are looking for a waterfront getaway in Mobile Bay, Alabama. Mom wants a large home for everyone, but her daughter would prefer a small escape where the pair can relax.

A couple who set down roots on the lagoon side of Placencia, Belize, is dreaming of moving their family to the beach. With availability on the local housing market dwindling, they'll have to find something quick to get the biggest bang for their buck.

A Texas couple that loves fishing is looking for a place to escape their busy lives. After falling in love with the great fishing in the Florida Keys, they hope to find a dream beach home right on the water.

The last time this Oregon man looked for a home, he also found love with his real estate agent! Now the couple searches the northern coast for a beachfront home under $500,000 that is close to the water but also has outdoor space for their dogs to run.

A young couple is looking to escape the cold weather with a vacation home in Chelem, Mexico. The warm waters and stunning beaches make it a popular destination, so they are hoping to find a property before the market values climb out of their price range.

A family of five who enjoys the fun of Galveston, Texas, is looking for peace and quiet in the nearby neighborhood of Jamaica Beach. They want a move-in ready stilt house that has a dock on the canal, but they won't break their $350,000 budget.

A couple fell in love with Destin, Florida, on their very first visit and were inspired to someday own a beach home there. Years later, they're now serious about looking for a place 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, FL. Now, they want their own slice of paradise, but finding the perfect waterfront property that they can both agree on may be a challenge.

A couple seeks a home on the Oregon coast where they had their first date.

A busy family hunts for a waterfront getaway in Treasure Island, FL.

A couple is ready to buy a home of their own in Myrtle Beach, SC.