Tropical dreamers will be shown island properties that fit into any budget, from ultra-affordable to totally outrageous. This shows follows everyday families in search of their own slice of paradise, and proves that fantasy can be reality.
Genre: Reality-TV
Cast:Lannon Killea , Kristine Stultz , Raymond Vazquez , Julie Reupke , Paige Duff , Kristina Halfacre , Mike , Amanda , Cooper Hawk , Chase Humphrey , Paula Traver , Ana Scott , Katie , Rebecca , Lawanna Sharpless , Sarah , Michael , Lauren Mailloux
Jason and Courtney have a special affection for Nantucket; it's where they met and fell in love. They've even chose the island for their wedding and new home. Their decision has come down to three amazing island properties.
Vacation memories of Key Largo sent this family looking for an island home.
Leaving the city, a family regroups on St. Simons for work, home and play.
When relocation was offered, these Midwesterners chose San Juan Islands.
After snowy Chicago, this couple looks for a tropical haven in Key West.
A couple's beach memories fuel their dream of life on Mount Desert Island.
Romance leads this couple back to a life on Key West's Islamorada island.
Distinct seasons and abundant wildlife bring this family back to Alaska.
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A hectic lifestyle in Ohio left Stephen and Beth wanting more than what their cookie cutter subdivision lives offered. With Stephen able to work remotely, their dreams turned to their favorite vacation memory, Key West, Florida.
Josh and Stephanie have lived near water since they were born, and now that they are getting married, moving to be near water only makes good sense. The beautiful views of Washington State's San Juan Islands are calling them home.
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Ryan, Crystal and their two daughters live right outside Atlanta in Alpharetta, GA. They are tired of the traffic, noise and hectic pace of life, so they are looking to move to the peaceful island of St. Simons.
Outdoor adventurers Matt, a professor, and Jessie, a librarian, are tired of the cold winters in landlocked Athens, GA. They are looking for a small living space with plenty of room to house equipment for their various hobbies.
Robert and Michelle Carvalho are sick of the traffic and noise on Long Island. They are looking for a house with property on Amelia Island, FL, that will provide a quiet, unhurried life for their family of four.
A young family searches for the perfect home on beautiful Amelia Island, Florida. They are looking for a home to suit their needs that is close to everything Amelia Island has to offer.
Professional dancers Joseph and Susan, along with their two children, are ready to start a new chapter in their lives. They want out of their tiny NYC apartment and find more space near the beach on Amelia Island, Florida.
After falling in love with Orcas Island on vacation, Matt and Sara are ready to leave the noisy Seattle for a quieter island life. They'll see different homes with gorgeous views, but will decide which place best suits them.
After receiving exciting job offers, Oscar, Elena, and their infant son are relocating from traffic-ridden Edmonds, WA to the outdoor wonderland of Whidbey Island, WA. They will explore the island and look for the right home.
David and Lauren are both lawyers living in Atlanta. They're expecting a child and are ready for a change of pace, so they're moving to the Savannah Isles. They want to be close to downtown Savannah, but also work from the beach.
A long-distance couple decides to move in together for the first time on Hilton Head. The young couple hopes to find a place where they can entertain their friends and also be out in nature at a moment's notice.
Jason and Keli Harrison are ready to stop shoveling snow in Pennsylvania and start searching for a new dream home in the Florida Keys. They want their sons to grow up in the sun and sand, so they're ready for a move to paradise
Boating enthusiasts Timur and Suki want an active, outdoor lifestyle. Moving from Orlando to Islamorada in the Florida Keys will allow them to hit the water anytime they like. Will they buy a house or build their dream home?
Vince and Laurie are sick of the bitter winters in Chicago and are searching for their dream home on beautiful Hilton Head Island. They've already looked at over 100 homes, but have yet to find a place that meets their criteria.
When a job offer comes up in Hilton Head Island, SC, Jim and Kerri decide to get serious about buying a home. Hilton Head Island provides a great family setting for these golf enthusiasts and their nine-year-old son, Conner.
Mike and Carina are ready to leave the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas for the serenity of Little Gasparilla Island, off Florida's west coast. They're looking for an eco-friendly home that's close to a natural barrier island.
A Florida mother and her twin daughters leave landlocked Lakeland for a calmer life on Little Gasparilla Island.
An outdoor-loving family of four leaves Tacoma to find a home on quirky Vashon Island in Washington's Puget Sound.
Noah, Kjersten and their two boys want to move to Fidalgo Island, WA. They are hoping to find an island dream house with an amazing view.
Kevin, Amanda and their daughter want to move from Kentucky to the warm waters of Marco Island, Florida. They are ready to turn their dream of owning an island home into reality.
A family of three hopes to sell their New England home and move to beautiful Marco Island, Florida.
A couple leaves the hustle and bustle of Seattle for a home with character on Vashon Island, Washington.
A couple with a baby on the way leaves the Phoenix heat for lush Fidalgo Island, Washington.
Soon-to-be empty nesters are tired of the heat and hectic life in Scottsdale, AZ. They hope to find a beach-style home close to the water on Coronado Island, CA.
An Arizona family, who have vacationed on California's Coronado Island for years, have finally decided to search for a permanent home there. With the encouragement of their young son, they'll look for a home with a water view.
A local bar owner and his girlfriend are looking to start their lives together on Florida's Barrier Island. They like the island's small sea-town feel and want a home on the canal so they also buy a boat.
Chris and Emily are looking for their first home together and have decided to leave the stress of city life behind. They're looking for a home close to the water in Barrier Island, FL, so they can spend more time outdoors.
AJ and Janet have always loved the beach and are ready to leave the mountains to live on Topsail Island, NC. They want to spend more time outdoors with their boys near the water.
Jason and Lauren search for a home in Topsail Island, NC, to give their two kids access to the outdoor lifestyle they both enjoyed as children.
Boston seems far behind to Rob and Suzanne when they take the ferry to Martha's Vineyard for vacations. They hope that by moving there full time, they will find the balance that their hectic and stress-filled life is missing.
Lou and Cara have left the cold winters of New Jersey behind. They are looking for a home on Daniel Island, SC, where they can spend more time outdoors with their three kids.
John, Michelle and their two children are tired of long Maine winters and want to buy a home on Daniel Island, South Carolina. They are looking for a place on the water so they can spend more time together outdoors.
Chiffon and Mervin left the city life of Atlanta behind to be closer to family in South Carolina. They have fallen in love with the islands near Charleston and want a home that makes them feel like they're always on vacation.
David and Debbie have always loved vacationing on Galveston Island, Texas, and now want to live on the water year-round. They hope to find a home with outdoor space to entertain visiting family and friends.
Don and Kendra met while working in an emergency room and now want to enjoy a slower pace of life. They are looking for homes on Galveston Island, TX, where they can take advantage of an outdoor lifestyle.
Justin, Sarah and their sons want a change of pace and have decided to move to Justin's hometown of St. Simons Island, Georgia. They need to find a home quickly so they can enjoy the island community with their two boys.
Samuel and Christina want to leave the city life behind on Vashon Island, Washington. They're looking for a family home that will let them slow down and enjoy an outdoor lifestyle that's closer to nature.
Pastor Lynn and his wife Vanessa are moving from Louisiana to enjoy the small-town beach life of Dauphin Island, Alabama. They want a home with neighborhood feel that will allow them to stay active in the community.
Mike and Jen are leaving Dallas behind for the beautiful beaches and simple life in Orange Beach, AL. Mike just got his real estate license, and is looking forward to buying their dream home and learning about the market.
Jim and Donna moved to Ono Island, Alabama, for a change of pace after they served 28 years in the army. Donna insists that their new house have a separate room for Jim's drum set, so she can get it out of their dining room.
Tyler and Julie fell in love on Mustang Island, Texas, and are having their wedding there. The couple also wants to buy a house for themselves with enough space for friends to stay when they visit.
Phillip and Melissa are ready to leave city life behind in Dallas and have settled on South Padre Island, Texas. They want to be close to the beach and enjoy the small-town feel of the island.
Mike and Kendra have taken new jobs on Daniel Island, SC. They bringing their two children along and are ready to enjoy the sandy beaches and laid-back lifestyle as a family.
World travelers Jim and Helen grew up near South Padre Island, TX. They are looking for a home where they can enjoy the warm waters and sandy beaches they fondly remember from their childhood.
A family with adventurous daughters is moving to St. Simons Island, Georgia, to pursue an outdoor lifestyle. They're looking for a home where they can relax among the live oaks and tranquil marshes while enjoying the ocean breeze.
A couple is leaving behind the hustle and bustle of Charleston, SC, for the quiet beaches of nearby Edisto Island. They both want a home with gorgeous views where they can lead a simpler lifestyle and find more time to golf.
Melissa and Opie are ready to ditch the Atlanta city life for a quiet place to raise their two young kids. They are ready to start the next chapter in their lives by living alongside nature on Daufuskie Island, SC.
A Michigan family is trading their snow boots for sandals on Hilton Head Island, SC. While the kids love the outdoor life and water sports on the island, Michelle and Steve are using their large wish list to find the right home.
Newlyweds Laurie, Chad and their dog Duck want to leave the big city of Austin and start the next chapter of their lives in Port Aransas, Texas. They're looking for the perfect condo with a boat dock and room for visitors.
A family of five is determined to leave inland Texas, so they head to South Padre Island for a more outdoor lifestyle. They're looking for a condo where their growing kids can get away from technology and enjoy fun in the sun.
Heather, Drew and their two young sons live in San Diego but dream of moving across the bay to Coronado Island. They're excited to find the quintessential Coronado house with enough room to entertain but close to the boys' school.
When Brian got stationed at the historic Naval Base Coronado, his family decided to put down roots on this exquisite southern California peninsula. Now they just need to find the perfect property to call their forever island home.
Expectant parents are eager to move from Raleigh, NC, to the quaint town of Duck on the Outer Banks. The couple loves the family-friendly atmosphere of Duck, so they want a large home that's close to both the beach and town.
California natives Todd and Deanna fell in love with the island lifestyle on the Outer Banks in North Carolina. Now they want to find a permanent home with a waterfront view in their favorite vacation spot, Kill Devil Hills.
Michigan native Holly is a 27-year-old hospitality manager who wants to trade rough winters for endless summers in Hilton Head, SC. With the help of her mom, Debbie, Holly hopes to find a home with enough room for guests.
Atlanta couple Joy and Brett are looking for a slower pace of life to spend time with their five kids. They set their sights on St. Simons Island, a little paradise off of Georgia's Golden Coast.
Mark and Charlotte stumbled upon Ono Island, Alabama, while visiting family on the Gulf Shores and they fell in love with the undeveloped island. They're finally ready to make their favorite vacation destination a permanent home.
Lance and Elizabeth want to start a family in the private community of Ono Island, Alabama. Ono's small town vibes and quaint beach community fit their vision of Southern living, so they're hoping to find their forever house.
Rita and Cam want to move their blended family of five kids to laid-back Camano Island. They're excited about the tight-knit community and wide range of outdoor activities. Now they just need find a spacious island home for seven.
Michael and Elizabeth are in a rock band and they're grandparents! They've decided to move from the dry heat of SoCal to the lush greenery of Camano Island, WA. She wants the beach, he wants trees and they both want studio space.
After raising three boys in Seattle, Jacquie and Jay are looking for a slower pace of living on Whidbey Island. The scenic views and close proximity to the city make it ideal, especially if they can find a house to suit them both.
Two young professionals love the city of Seattle, but they love fresh air and open spaces even more. They're drawn to Whidbey Island, Washington, for its vast nature and big water views -- and also it's lower home prices.
A family with three young children in Brooklyn, New York, is getting tired of the city's hustle and bustle. They fell in love with Fire Island and now want a property that will give them the freedom to explore the outdoors.
After spending childhood summers on Shelter Island, NY, Liss now wants to return to share the same experience with her two boys and fulfill her love of sailing once again.
A young family of four is running out of space in their small apartment in Rhode Island. They've focused their search on the family-oriented location of Aquidneck Island, where they hope to find a beach house with a large yard.
After dating long distance for two years, a young couple is finally ready to move in together in Newport, Rhode Island. A local broker is on the hunt to find them a home with a large backyard for their beloved dog.
Longtime visitors make their dream of owning a home on the Martha's Vineyard that they can one day pass on to their young daughters come true.
After spending every summer on Nantucket for 25 years, a couple is ready to turn their summer getaway into a permanent home.
After vacationing in Duck, NC, for the last 20 years, a family is ready to call the Outer Banks home. They enlist a local realtor to find a four-bedroom house with beautiful ocean views so they can live the permanent vacation.
Tired of their work, eat, sleep and repeat lifestyle, a couple decides to move to Roanoke Island, NC. The avid boaters hunt for a large house with a magnificent view, a yard close to the sound and plenty of room for their beagle.
John and Megan enjoy the hip urban life of Richmond, Virginia, but now they are ready to start living a quieter life closer to parks and the ocean. When a job opportunity comes up on Mount Desert island, they jump at the chance.
A young Manhattan family leaves behind skyscrapers for the sand dunes of East Hampton, NY. With the help of a local realtor, they look for the perfect blend of country and beach to fulfill their home dreams.
After sailing up and down the East Coast on their boat, Jonathan, Lily and their four children have fallen in love with Vinalhaven, Maine, and are ready to finally set down roots there.
A couple that grew up on the island of Vinalhaven in Maine is ready to return to the area where they were raised, but they must find a larger house for them and their three growing boys.
A thrill-seeking couple in landlocked Davis, CA, are sick of being stuck in a small college town. After discovering Alameda Island, CA, on a recent bungee jumping trip, they are ready to take the leap and live the island life.
A young couple looks to escape big-city life by moving to Martha's Vineyard, the island where they honeymooned. With future children in mind, they hire a local real estate agent to help them find their dream home.
A Connecticut family is relocating to Nantucket to open a second art gallery. Their real estate agent is on board to help them find a large home close to downtown and the beach, but will the island be good for business?
A New York couple and their four kids are ready to find a permanent home on the Jersey Shore. With the help of their agent, the couple hopes to find a home within walking distance to the beach.
A couple finally has the opportunity to fulfill their dream of living on Long Beach Island. She would like a home on the water, but they'll take any water views as long as they can live the relaxed, beach lifestyle.
A family with a 5-year-old is living a hectic lifestyle in Raleigh, North Carolina. After visiting Carolina Beach, a classic beach town on a barrier island, they're excited to get more out of life and keep their daughter smiling.
Josh and Stephanie have lived near water since they were born, and now that they are getting married, moving to be near water only makes good sense. The beautiful views of Washington State's San Juan Islands are calling them home.
A New York real estate broker takes a job offer on his hometown island of Key West, FL. His friend is there to help him find the perfect home so he can trade in the fast-paced city life for sun-drenched beaches from his childhood.
A family of four avid fishermen are tired of living in landlocked Flower Mound, Texas, and are on the hunt for a forever home in their favorite vacation destination of Islamorada, Florida.
An Atlanta couple trades in their fast-paced and stressful life in the big city for the relaxation and great outdoor lifestyle of St. Simons Island, GA.
A couple hopes to take advantage of the many activities on St. Simons Island, Georgia, to help them get back to their formerly active lifestyle. They're looking for a dream condo that's both close to town and near the beach.
A family of seven from Aiken, SC, is eager for a slower pace of life on Isle of Palms, SC. Their motto is, "If you can't see the beach, it isn't a beach house," so they're on the hunt for the perfect home with ocean views.
A couple with four kids and a hectic life in St. Louis jumps at the chance to relocate and raise their kids on Isle of Palms, SC. They hope to find a home close to the beach with four bedrooms, a large backyard and a pool.
After vacationing and hosting their wedding reception there, a couple decides to move to Isle of Palms, SC. They hope to find a home with space for entertaining and a fenced-in yard for their dog within their $2 million budget.
After honeymooning in the Florida Keys, a couple decides to trade Pittsburgh winters for life in the sun. They hunt for a home with the right amount of charm in Key Largo, Florida, where they can raise their 3-year-old daughter.
A Florida family that's tired of Key Largo's traffic and lack of outdoor activities is moving farther south to Plantation Key. They hope to find a home within walking distance to a school that has space for a camper and boat.
Newlyweds are ready to return to the natural beauty and slow pace of their hometown on Marco Island in Florida. They hope to find the perfect home to start the next chapter of their lives in a familiar territory.
A couple and their three kids are ready to leave the crowded city of Savannah to get back to nature on Skidaway Island, Georgia. They're on the hunt for the perfect family home that has plenty of outdoor space.
A young couple is ready for a change from their busy Pennsylvania hometown and decide to relocate to James Island, SC. The small island is perfect for relaxing and the couple hopes to find a spacious home with a big backyard.
Empty nesters that vacationed on Topsail Island, NC, for years are ready to make a permanent move to the quaint island they love. They look for a move-in ready, beachfront home that will accommodate their family when they visit.
A Washington, D.C., couple wants to leave the congestion and rat race of the city for waterfront living on Merritt Island, FL. They enlist an agent to help them find a home with a dock, a large yard and at least three bedrooms.
A couple and their daughters have an active life in Port St. Lucie, FL, but after years of trips to nearby Hutchinson Island, the family is ready to find the perfect home to make the beach part of their daily life.
After eight years in the Army, Amy is ready to trade combat boots for flip flops. She checked out Gulf Shores, AL, and fell in love with its small-town charm, and now she's on the hunt for a condo that's close to the beach.
A young woman is tired of her quiet life and wants to look for a new career and home in Orange Beach, Alabama. She enlists an agent to not only find her dream home, but to also be her guide to everything the city has to offer.
A family of four leads a hectic life in Trenton, North Carolina. Now they're looking to relax by trading in life on the farm and making a permanent move to their favorite vacation spot, Topsail Island, North Carolina.
A couple decides to live the life they've always wanted by trading the mountains of Utah for the beaches of Merritt Island, Florida. They hunt for a dream home where they and their four kids can enjoy miles of beach and nature.
A Florida family moves back to their hometown hoping to find a home with a large backyard and pool where the entire family can relax together.
A couple with three kids recaptures their idyllic childhood by moving into a larger home near their jobs on Merritt Island, FL.
A couple returns to their roots with a beach home on the laid-back oasis of Oak Island, NC.
An Ohio couple decides to move to Oak Island, NC, to spend more time together. The affordability of the area makes them eager to find the perfect home for this new chapter in their lives.
A Houston couple and their two sons look for a large waterfront home with room for their boat on Tiki Island, TX.
A Houston couple wants to leave the concrete jungle behind and live closer to the water. They set off to find the perfect home on Tiki Island, TX.
A Houston couple looks to escape the city life and enjoy the beautiful beaches, outdoor sports and laid-back lifestyle of South Padre Island, Texas, in their ultimate dream home.
A globe-trotting couple is looking to find a place to settle down and raise their daughters. Wanting to stay close to the ocean, they enlist an agent to help find their permanent paradise in Cocoa Beach, Florida.
A family of four looks to escape cold Massachusetts winters to spend more time together outdoors on Merritt Island, Florida. They task a local broker with finding a waterfront home with a pool that suits their needs.
Tired of the busy city life, a young couple from Atlanta decides to make Amelia Island, FL, their new home. He would love to fix up an old house, but she prefers a hassle-free new construction home.
A couple in South Florida dreams of returning to Amelia Island for its small-town feel and Southern charm. This time they look for a large house with a pool that would be perfect for hosting their extended family.
An active couple is ready to ditch the cold of Lake Placid, New York, for the year-round sunshine on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. They've fallen in love with the community, the culture and most importantly, the golf.
A busy Pennsylvania family hopes to leave their hectic lives behind and live a simpler life in Hilton Head, South Carolina.
A military couple has a dream to settle down on North Padre Island with their two children. They hope their agent can find them a home with easy beach access and a boat slip.
A career-driven couple is looking to make the leap from Greenwich, Connecticut, to their island fantasy destination of East Hampton, New York, where they can finally enjoy the fruits of their labor and live their island life.
A woman has dreamed of owning an island home on Martha's Vineyard ever since she was a child. Now she and her husband hope to raise their 2-year-old daughter on the island and own a piece of paradise.
A Boston accountant wants to escape the hectic city life by finding a beach getaway. He grew up visiting Aquidneck Island, RI, and now he wants to find a bachelor pad near the water and downtown Newport where he can relax.
After spending most of their lives at sea, a couple takes their kids to Aquidneck Island in Narragansett Bay hoping to find a turn-key home close to the beach.
A Texas couple is ready to start a new chapter by buying a home on South Padre Island where they can ditch their hectic lifestyle for tranquility and adventure.
A couple that has been vacationing on Mustang Island in Corpus Christi, TX, since they both were kids is ready to buy a home on the island. With their kids in tow, they're hoping to find a home as close to the beach as possible.
After spending summers on the island, a couple sets out to make their dream come true and find a forever home on Nantucket. They each have memories of growing up there and want to share the same experiences with their daughters.
After years of visiting the island to relax and decompress, a Boston couple is ready to buy their dream home on Martha's Vineyard. They're looking for a home where they can enjoy the island's lifestyle and host visiting family.
A Seattle couple wants to start their life together on peaceful Camano Island in Washington. They hope to find a home with water views where they can enjoy the island's laid-back vibe and an easy commute to work.
A couple living in a busy Seattle suburb wants to slow down and focus on each other. He sold her on an easy commute to work from Camano Island, WA, and now they hope to find an open-concept home where they can entertain family.
A couple is tired of their boring lifestyle in Urbana, Ohio, and wants to liven things up on Indian Lake. They hope to find a large turnkey home with space for extended family, as well as a dock for the boat he's always wanted.
A couple has grown tired of hectic city life and is anxious to return to their hometown of Indian Lake, OH. Both are able to work remotely, so they're heading back to their old stomping grounds to find the perfect dream home.
An Atlanta couple leaves the busy city behind for a more peaceful life on the beaches of Sullivan's Island, SC.
As their daughters get older, Georgia residents Lisa and Kevin are looking for a change of pace from their busy lives. They're looking for a home in Hilton Head, SC, that their kids will always want to return to.
A couple is leaving the mountains and cold of Boone, NC, behind for a new job in sunny Key West, FL. They're excited to embrace eclectic charm of the island, but they will have to chose between character and convenience.
A single mom wants to trade the New Jersey traffic for a bike commute on Key West. She's hoping to find a turnkey home with a big backyard, while her six-year-old's wish list includes a pool, a beach and boat.
After years of vacationing on Topsail Island, NC, an NYC family is ready to start living the island life full-time. The calm and relaxing beaches are a breath of fresh air, and flexible careers are making this dream a reality.
Empty nesters who have been visiting Topsail Island, North Carolina, for more than 20 years are ready to relocate permanently. Their hometown is becoming congested, so it's the perfect time to make the move to an oceanfront condo.
A couple with construction experience wants a fixer upper on Fidalgo Island, WA. They're ready to trade long commutes in Seattle for a more active lifestyle on the island, where they can enjoy the view and hiking trails.
A Washington couple wants to trade their lifestyle in Tacoma for one that's more fun and adventurous on Anderson Island. They love the seclusion of the peaceful island and the outdoor activities it has to offer.
A pediatric doctor is ready to escape the sprawl of Los Angeles and find the perfect beach home on Amelia Island, Florida. An East Coast native who moved west for medical school, she wants to be closer to her family.
North Carolina natives want to move from Phoenix back east to Topsail Island, NC. Their desert city is just too big, too busy and, most importantly, too far from the beach, so they're looking for an oceanfront dream home.
A couple leaves the cattle farm for a laidback life on Alabama's Ono Island. They love the quiet atmosphere and proximity to the Gulf Shores, but the challenge will be finding a house that fits their very particular wish list.
An Iowa family wants to enjoy year-long outdoor activities and bring their restaurant business to Gulf Shores, Alabama. They hope to find a house close to the beach with bedrooms for everyone and room in the backyard for a pool.
A Florida family looks to return to the restful Bass Islands of Ohio's Lake Erie, a destination her family has visited for many years. They'll have to decide how much their privacy and desire for water views are really worth.
A MI couple looks for a new home on the OH island where they got married.
College sweethearts who have always dreamed of having a home on the beach are in love with Topsail Island, NC. They hope to find a large, move-in ready house that offers plenty of space for family gatherings with their adult sons.
After visiting Emerald Isle, NC, on vacation with their kids, a couple is ready to leave Wake Forest, NC, and move to the beach full-time. They are determined to find a place of their own where every day feels like a holiday.
An active couple from Brooklyn is ready to escape their monotonous routine and the daily grind of city life by finding a permanent home in nearby Long Beach, NY.
A New Jersey father who grew up on Absecon Island wants to share his love of the Jersey Shore with his family in a dream home near the ocean.
Newlyweds search for a fixer-upper property with water views and space for their dogs near family in San Juan Island, WA.
When Chris gets a chance to relocate for work and cut his traveling time, he and wife Laura, who works from home, jump at the chance. They chose the Pacific Northwest's coastal San Juan Islands to live and raise their son.
A Connecticut charter-boat captain who has been visiting Rhode Island's Block Island since he was young is ready to make his childhood dreams come true and move to the island full-time.
A family of four searches for a home in the quiet town of Brigantine, NJ, but their biggest dilemma is choosing between living bayside or beachside.
A couple that grew up on Fidalgo Island in Washington now wants their children to have the same childhood experiences. They decide to board a ferry to the island to hopefully find the house of their dreams.
After a career in the Navy, an officer is looking to move with his family. They want to find a place with unrivaled natural beauty on the West Coast and decide to look for a home with plenty of land on Whidbey Island, Washington.
A Brooklyn-born woman loves NYC but has grown tired of the urban chaos. After many summers of vacationing in East Hampton with her friends, she's ready to purchase her own stylish island retreat where she can relax with her dog.
High school sweethearts are ready to move their family and waffle business to beautiful Emerald Isle, NC. They want a four-bedroom house close to the beach, while their two kids want a backyard skate park and waterslide.
A Florida family of four is ready to move to her native San Diego area to share the experiences she had growing up. They're looking for an oceanfront property on Coronado Island that has everything their family needs.
A family of six from Long Beach, CA, hopes to find an island home with great architectural style and an ocean view in the Catalina Island town of Avalon.
After a recent visit to St. Helena, SC, a couple of world travelers realized they could get palm trees and beautiful beaches just three hours away from their family. They're hoping to downsize to a house with a large backyard.
A newly engaged couple wants to start their new life on peaceful James Island, SC. Having visited the island frequently as college students, they feel that it's the perfect place to get married, buy a house and start a family.
A Buffalo, New York, man hopes to find a stateside taste of South Africa in the Old Town region of Key West, Florida.
A Pennsylvania couple wants to trade the bitter cold for sunny Key West. They're hoping to find a four-bedroom house in the Conch Republic with a pool, an open floor plan and plenty of space.
A Colorado couple is moving their blended family from the Rocky Mountains to the quiet town of Orange Beach, AL, to lay down roots in a two-bedroom, two-bathroom island dream home.
A Missouri couple have visited Gulf Shores, Alabama, for many years. With their son in college, they want to find a home close to the beach. They need a pool, room for their boat and a water view.
After meeting and getting married at a yacht club, water and boating has the life for a Rockledge, Florida couple. They want to move across the Indian River to Merritt Island and want a pool, a large living space and a dock for their boat.
A Pensacola, Florida, family makes the move to beautiful Merritt Island hoping to live right on the water with a dock in the backyard and a swimming pool for the kids.
A Denton, Texas, family of five hopes to find a large home with bedrooms for everyone and a pool all within walking distance to the beach in South Padre Island.
A Texas want to leave Dallas, Fort Worth for the relaxing beaches of South Padre Island. Since the birth of their daughter, they've realised now is the time to start living their dreams and enjoy raising their child.
A couple of Virginia empty nesters look for a home with scenic water views and enough space to entertain in beautiful Hilton Head, South Carolina.
A first-time homebuyer can't stop picturing herself on the beautiful beaches of Hilton Head, SC, where she hopes to open a music therapy practice close to family.
A family of five is excited to leave Virginia Beach and plant roots on North Carolina's Outer Banks. After being the family's go-to vacation spot for years, they hope to find a large home with coastal charm and water views.
A Pennsylvania family is ready to leave snowy winters behind for the sandy beaches and small town atmosphere of North Carolina's Outer Banks.
After 20 years living in Atlanta, a couple is tired of the big city grind and is ready to make the move to Pensacola Beach, Florida.
A couple is excited to leave the busy city of Atlanta, GA, for a laid-back lifestyle on Ono Island, AL. After years of saving and planning, they are finally ready to make the move and find their dream home with a water view.
A Milwaukee couple fed up with winter weather is ready to make the move to Key West, Florida. With a lengthy list of requirements that includes off-street parking and a pool, they're open to a property with rental income.
A Pennsylvania couple is looking for their dream home on Fenwick Island, DE, and they hope to buy a boat to take full advantage of all that the island has to offer. They want to find a house in a community with a resort feel.
A busy family from Northern Virginia is moving to Ocean City, Maryland. With a new baby on the way, they're searching for a condo with at least three bedrooms that's near the bay or ocean.
A couple is eager to upgrade to their dream home on Fidalgo Island, WA. They need a large house with an open layout to host family holiday celebrations, plus plenty of outdoor entertaining space to enjoy the breathtaking views.
Two teachers from Chicago discovered James Island and knew it was the perfect place to raise a family. They love the proximity to Charleston, beaches and even goat yoga. They hope to find a fixer upper with a screened-in porch.
A Wisconsin couple is relocating to picturesque Bald Head Island, NC, with their blended family. An ocean view is top priority, but they'd also like enough bedrooms for the whole family and space to entertain.
An adventurous couple is moving to Bald Head Island, NC, to spend more time on the beach with their dogs. They'd like to find a place with character that's move-in ready, but are open to building a new home.
A couple is moving to Camano Island, WA and will be bringing Mom along. They want a home with a split floor plan, but a large living room and patio space. Mom also needs an art room, and a view from the house for inspiration.
A homesick couple is moving back to Fidalgo Island, WA. They love the charming town of Anacortes and want to raise their five-year-old daughter there. They'd like a home with a playroom and a fenced-in yard for their dogs.
A engaged Seattle couple wants to leave city life and escape to Bainbridge island, Washington. She's hoping to find a large yard for a new dog or their future kids, while he wants a turnkey house close to the ferry.
A Washington family is moving to Fidalgo Island to get their kids outdoors more and bring all the joys of camping to everyday life. They hope to find a spacious home with a large kitchen and a dining room for family dinners.
A couple from Powell, OH, wants to slow down and enjoy life on the water by buying a dream home on Indian Lake. They hope to find a house with open views of the water, a dock for their future boat and space for their dogs to play.
With their six kids nearly all grown up, a Dayton couple is hoping to find a large lake house. Not only do they need a lot of bedrooms and baths, they also need yard space for their rescue dog Charlie.
A young couple is leaving Philadelphia for Carolina Beach, NC, after falling in love with the quaint town. They hope to find a move-in ready condo that's close to the beach and has enough room to welcome guests and start a family.
A young couple moves from Colorado Springs to Carolina Beach, NC, so they can be near the water. They hope to find a home with enough space for the family and room for a pool, but also dream of being close to the beach.
After receiving a postcard about a job offer on Washington Island, WI, a MI couple took a trip to visit and fell in love with the friendly community. Now they're searching for a large home with vacation rental potential.
A young Milwaukee couple moves to secluded Washington Island, Wisconsin, and looks forward to being part of the tight-knit community. They want to find a home with an open layout so they can invite friends over for game night.
A Newport, RI, native wants to leave her South Carolina life and head back home. With a job secured on the island, she wants a house with space for her and her dogs that's close to the town center.
A couple with a connection to Martha's Vineyard is eager to move there and start building memories with their children. She has her heart set on a home with New England charm, while he hopes to be within walking distance to town.
Young newlyweds from Connecticut want to settle down by the water and buy their first home in the seaside city of Newport. They're hoping to find a new-construction home that has enough space to raise a family.
A couple from Forest Hills, New York, is ready to fulfill a lifelong dream of moving to beautiful East Hampton. They hope to find a property close to the beach that has a pool to entertain their large family.
A young couple with a baby is ready for a lifestyle change with a move to Long Beach, NY. They want an oasis outside of Manhattan that's close to the beach, has plenty of space and has easy access to trains for their commute.
With her two kids out of the house, a CPA is packing up her life and moving to Ventnor City, NJ. She wants to downsize with a home that's close to the beach and boardwalk so she can enjoy the entertainment.
A couple looking to expand their family is eager to trade in a cramped apartment in Queens for a spacious house just steps from the Atlantic Ocean in Long Beach, New York.
Young newlyweds are ready to buy their first home together in Long Beach, New York. Just an hour from the city, they hope to find a condo near the beach with views of the water.
After growing up on Washington Island, WI, an entrepreneur is ready to make the quaint island home again. In addition to opening a restaurant, she has plans to find a beachfront house with rental potential.
After years of vacationing in Ocean City, a Maryland couple is ready to fulfill their dream of living by the ocean. They love the calmer, bay side of the island and hope to find a waterfront home with room for their jet ski.
A young, southern couple decides to buy their first home in Gulf Shores, AL. They love the community and proximity to several beaches and hope to find a home with a fenced-in yard for their dogs, as well as an updated interior.
An engaged couple searches for a home in beautiful Gulf Shores, Alabama, so they can be closer to the water and spend more time on their boat. They're open to fixing up a home or building one, but being waterfront is a must.
A couple wants to buy their first home on Aquidneck Island, RI. With a toddler and a baby on the way, they hope for a property with a yard, an open floor plan and something they can fix up to build equity in their starter home.
A couple follows a job opportunity to Long Beach, New York. They want their twins to grow up by the ocean and spend as much time outdoors as possible, so they hunt for a home near the water with a backyard.
A couple wants to leave the isolated island of Nantucket for tropical Merritt Island, Florida, so they can escape long winters and spend more time outdoors. They seek a home with an open concept and a bonus room for his man cave.
A family is tired of driving over the bridge to Merritt Island, FL, and wants to make a permanent move. They want to spend more time together enjoying outdoor activities and hope to find a home with an open floor plan and a pool.
A Cincinnati couple is ready to fulfill their dream of living near the beach in Nantucket, MA. They hunt for a home with easy access to the water and town center, a backyard for the dogs and a separate space for renting.
A college admissions counselor recently fell in love with the low-country charm of Hilton Head Island, SC. Now, she's looking for a home close to the beach with rental potential, an updated kitchen and a spacious deck.
A family wants to move closer to the kids' school in Cocoa Beach, Florida, so they have more time on the beach instead of sitting in traffic. They are looking for something that's move-in ready but also a bargain.
A busy couple with three active boys and a baby on the way looks for more room in Indialantic, Florida. Grandpa is also moving in soon so there's no time to renovate, making a turnkey property a must-have.
A fun-loving couple with three kids and a dog is looking to upgrade their current home on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. He's looking for more square footage, while she's looking for an open concept layout and water views.
A couple debates between a home on the bay where they can dock their boat and relaxing beachfront home on Orange Beach, Alabama.
A mother and son head to Gulf Shores, AL, hoping to find a three-bedroom home near the beach.
A family of four has outgrown their home and is looking for some breathing room on Merritt Island, Florida. He's taking the opportunity to find his dream home on the water, while her biggest priority is four bedrooms and a pool.
A young newlywed from NH enlists her friend's help to search for a home on beautiful John's Island, SC, while her husband is away at sea. He works out of the nearby Charleston Port, so the move will give them more time together.
A newly-married couple with three dogs is moving from busy Charleston to James Island, SC. They want a large outdoor space and to be close to beaches and parks, but disagree on the amount of work they want to put into a new home.
A young marine engineer works months at a time at sea and loves John's Island, 15 minutes off Charleston, abundant outdoor life; he wants a house with easy access to work, space for roommates and a garage for his motorcycles.
An active couple is moving from Charleston, SC, to Pensacola Beach, FL. They want to spend their free time boating and riding jet skis, so they're looking for a home with a boat dock just outside their back door.
A fun-loving couple with a blended family of five daughters is relocating to Gulf Shores, AL. They want a home that's as close to the beach as possible with plenty of covered deck space outdoors.
A fun-loving couple from Texas is ready to embrace adventure in Orange Beach, AL. A water view is a top priority for both of them, but his fear of heights may keep his feet planted on a low floor.
A Virginia couple, tired of staying with family while visiting Kill Devil Hills, wants their own piece of paradise. They would like something move-in ready with a fenced yard for their dogs that they can rent for a few years.
An assistant principal and a teacher are moving to the seaside town of Long Beach, NY. They've been planning this move for years and want to find a home as close to the beach as possible.
A young marketing professional is ready to buy her first place in Long Beach, NY. She grew up visiting the island town with her family, and she's getting help from her mom to find a condo with a pool and gym.
A military couple with two large dogs is tired of being crammed into a one bedroom, one bath apartment on Whidbey Island, WA. The newlyweds are looking for a house close to the naval base with a large yard for their pups.
An active couple is relocating to Indian Lake, OH, to spend more time on their boat with family and friends. They're searching for a move-in ready home with direct water access to the lake and a large yard for their dog.
A family of five making the move to Camano Island, Washington, wants a home with a view and ample outdoor space. While she dreams of a modern farmhouse big enough for the whole family, he is focused on getting some shop space.
A Long Beach, NY, family looking for their forever home is hoping to find a house with a big yard and a home office. They want a location that's close to town, but they don't want the price tag of the big city.
A warehouse manager is ready to move to Mount Desert Island, Maine, where she vacationed with family when she was younger. Now, she's looking for a home with a backyard and enough space so she can host family herself.
