Beachfront Bargain Hunt

Missy and Ed own a two-bedroom condo on Isla Mujeres, Mexico. They love vacationing on the island, but they've outgrown their current property. Now they need a home with more living space and privacy to accommodate their family.

A family of seven in Tillamook, OR, wants to invest in a vacation home with rental income potential in the nearby coastal community of Lincoln City.

A hair stylist from Houston, TX, 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 co-worker to help her find a calm retreat outside the city.

A New York couple loves their current home but want more space for their growing family. Having both grown up by the water, they decide the North Fork of Long Island is the perfect location for them raise their child.

Eric and Tanya live in Wake Forest, NC, with their three children. Tired of their landlocked lives, they're moving to the coastal community of Hampstead and plan to buy a boat, so they want a home that's close to the water.

Kansas City residents Adam and Jami want to find a vacation home in Gulf Shores, Alabama. They're used to making the long drive south to their favorite vacation spot, but they would like to be able to stay for longer visits.

A couple that met in Las Vegas and bonded over their love of the ocean ditched the desert for Tampa, FL. Now, they want to be closer to the Gulf Coast and are on the hunt for a home along Boca Ciega Bay.

A couple from Port Neches, Texas, grew up vacationing in Crystal Beach, and they're looking to buy a vacation home there to share their childhood memories and the town's relaxed vibe and delicious food with their own three kids.

A couple moves their family of seven from Japan to Norfolk, Virginia, 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.

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 couple from Houston, TX, has always loved the beach. Hoping to get their two kids outside to create memories, they're looking to purchase a vacation home in Surfside Beach.

A couple searches for a vacation home for their family along the Jersey Shore in Ocean City, NJ. In order for things to work, they must find a property with great rental potential to help offset the cost.

A couple searches 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.