Beachfront Bargain Hunt

Realtor Dot Small shows a family three potential properties on Alabama's Gulf Coast to accommodate thei desire for fishing and boating, in a price range they can afford on their $215,000 budget.

A newly engaged Florida couple is searching for their first home together. They hope to find a bargain in Clearwater Beach, but with their first-time homebuyers' budget, finding a home within steps of the sand is no easy task.

A brother and sister search for a second home in the Hamptons for annual beach vacations with their extended family.

A Georgia couple combs the sands of Tybee Island for a beachfront property with all the amenities for under $250,000.

A cross-country couple searches for a home on the West Coast where they can enjoy a permanent vacation.

A workaholic couple who runs a bed and breakfast in St. Augustine, FL, want to find a second home where they can escape the grind for a weekend in paradise. They hope to find something nearby for under $250,000.

A couple looks for a permanent home on St. Thomas for under $350,000.

A buyer races against the clock to find a home before her lease ends.

An active couple tracks down a bargain in Pensacola Beach, FL.

A couple looks for the perfect beach escape on the Florida Panhandle.

A couple looks for a summer retreat near Bucerias, Mexico.

A young man hunts for an island getaway in the Dominican Republic.

A couple seeks a second home in Crystal Beach to enjoy time as a family.

A couple is at odds over budget in North Myrtle Beach.

A couple seeks a beachfront getaway to escape their landlocked hometown.

A mother hopes to fulfill a longtime dream on a South Carolina island.

A young couple with a growing family seeks a beach home on the Outer Banks.

Affinity for water sparks a hunt for a home in Sargent, TX.

Jennifer and Ryan are searching for a vacation home off the coast of North Carolina, but Ryan has his heart set on a stand-alone home for his family to make memories. In the condo heavy market on Topsail Island, finding a house with an ocean view for under $150,000 will be tricky, but hopefully with the help of real estate agent, Jason Hyde, Jennifer can convince Ryan the value of a beachfront condo instead.

Todd and Jenny are avid snorkelers who love to float through the waters of Akumal's Half Moon Bay. They are setting their sights on purchasing a condo on the sandy shores without sinking their $250,000 budget.

A family of four hopes that owning beachfront property will enable them to pack up and head to the beach whenever they want, so they scour Crystal Beach, Texas, in search of a property that can double as a family rental investment.

A couple wants to take their marriage to the next level in St. Croix.

A couple and their dog seek satisfaction in St. Joseph's Bay, FL.

A woman hopes to find independence on the Jersey shore in Waretown.

After three years of sharing a condo with friends, Kristin and Jonathan are ready to own a beachfront home in Daytona, Florida. It's the perfect holiday spot for these Kentucky natives, but their budget of $300,000 won't go far.

Canadian man, Dave decides to ditch his fast-paced lifestyle and relocate to a tranquil, oceanfront retreat in Crucita, Ecuador.

A Brooklyn couple decides that a beachfront home in Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica would be the ideal setting for family fun and would entice their university-aged daughters to visit more often in the future.

Hayes and Paola are relocating from Panama to the Dominican Republic and are looking for a casa on the cinnamon-coloured sands of Jaco, Costa Rica. With Paola's family living not far away, Jaco is the perfect location for a holiday house.

Dave and Laura are from Cleveland, Ohio and have been married for five years. They are both tired of the cold Midwest winters and are looking for a place where they can be outside for more than two months of the year.

Glenn and Linda met through friends, quickly fell in love and have been married for over 20 years. They've taken holidays all across the globe and the one place they've really connected with is the small surf town of Nosara, Costa Rica.

A couple loves visiting the historic seaside community of Beaufort, North Carolina. They're finally ready to buy a beach of their own and are looking for something in their budget of $375,000.

A couple is ready to move closer to the beach and have decided on New London County, Connecticut. The beach lovers hope to find a coastal steal for under $350,000.

An engaged couple wants to escape city life and find a home in the quaint beach community of Winthrop, Massachusetts. They hoping to find the beach house of their dreams before their wedding.

After years of renting, a military couple has finally saved up enough to find their perfect beachfront condo on Topsail Island in North Carolina. While he's being deployed, she's leading the search to find their dream home for only $199,000.

After a trip down the Pacific Coast, a Utah family fell in love with Lincoln City, Oregon. They want a beach vacation home nestled in the pine trees and rocky cliffs, but they also need their new property to bring in rental revenue.

A couples has their sights set on a seaside home steps from the sand for under $250,000 on beautiful Dauphin Island, Alabama. With an abundance of budget-friendly activities like crabbing, shelling and biking, the area is perfect for the entire family.

A couple returns to Panama City Beach, FL, with a $340,000 budget.

A family of four looks for a relaxing getaway in Destin, FL, for under $199,000.

A Florida couple travels to Jaco, Costa Rica, where waterfront property is more affordable than in Tampa.

After getting hooked on the vibrant beach town's exposure to a traditional Mexican culture, a Minnesota family of four searches for the perfect vacation home along the beautiful beaches of Sayulita, Mexico.

Three siblings return to their childhood roots when they search for a family vacation home in Manahawkin, N.J., for under $350,000.

A couple and their two daughters want to move closer to the beach in Maryland, and they have their eye on kid-friendly Ocean City. With a boat in tow, they hope to find a place right on the water for under $325,000.

An Austin, TX, couple hopes to find a waterfront vacation home perfect for their snorkeling and scuba diving hobbies in the underdeveloped paradise of Costa Maya, Mexico.

A Texas family of six looks for an affordable vacation property in the Gulf Coast community of Surfside Beach, TX.

Locals Stephen and Heidi want to upgrade from ocean views to oceanfront living in the Jonesport-Beals area of Maine. He's a commercial lobster fisherman, so they are hoping to find a waterfront home with a dock for under $350,000.

A Phoenix family is tired of living in the desert and ready to move full-time to the beach. They've fallen in love with the tropical island of Roatan, Honduras, and they hope to find a perfect seaside home that's budget friendly.

In North Reading, Massachusetts, a husband hopes to convince his wife to purchase a vacation getaway for their family of five. They need to find an affordable property for $299,000 or less, preferably in a quaint beach town.

After years of saving and countless trips to Mexico, Kenn and Paddy are ready to move to the small fishing village of Chelem. They want a tropical beachside property to turn into a bustling bed and breakfast, all for $195,000.

Blake grew up on Manasota Key, Fla. and moved back two years ago to help with his family's real estate business.

Aslam, Cindy and their daughter Sam have recently discovered the beautiful waters of Puerto Escondido, Mexico, and are ready to purchase a beachfront property.

Jessica and Geoff own a five bedroom house in Pooler, Ga., but are willing to downsize to live along the waters of Tybee Island.

A Mobile, Ala. couple loves travelling back to where they were engaged on the fabulous beaches on the Gulf Shores, and think it would be a great place to get together with their friends in a place of their own.

After staying with friends in Margate City, New Jersey, a busy Philadelphia couple decide it's time to find a place of their own.

A busy San Francisco family looks to purchase a relaxing vacation property in their favorite spot of Placencia, Belize, which is surrounded by a lagoon and the Caribbean Sea.

A former Olympic swimmer currently living in the U.S. Virgin Islands wants to move to the east end of St. Thomas. His friend tags along to help him envision the potential of each property as he searches for a bachelor retreat.

A busy NC couple with two young kids wants to find a weekend getaway in Carolina Beach. They agree that they want a retreat, however, she wants a home with a pool while he's interested in a property that has room for a boat.

High school sweethearts living SC have always enjoyed trips to nearby North Myrtle Beach. They've saved up for a few years now and are planning to purchase the perfect waterfront vacation home for their family to enjoy.

A Washington, DC, couple looks for the perfect vacation home along the shores of Maryland's Chesapeake Bay with views of the water and a yard for their boys.

A couple leaves the Florida coast hoping to find a beachfront vacation home on the quieter, more secluded beaches of Surf City, North Carolina.

Young parents search for the perfect vacation condo in Panama City Beach, FL, to accommodate their family. He grew up going to the beach in the Philippines and hopes to provide the same experience for their two daughters.