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See Episode GuideMaking New Memories in Gulf Shores
A fun-loving couple is relocating to Gulf Shores, Alabama, to escape the traffic around their Atlanta home. They want a home that's as close to the beach as possible with plenty of covered deck space outdoors. With five daughters in their blended family, they need at least three bedrooms and a relaxing space to spend quality time in as a family.
Brews and Views on San Juan Island, WA
Newlyweds are ready to leave Spokane, WA, and return to his hometown on San Juan Island, WA, to be near family and close to work. She wants to put his contractor skills to the test with a fixer-upper property that has water views and space for their dogs.
A New Life on James Island
A newly engaged couple wants to start a new life for themselves on peaceful James Island. Originally from South Carolina, the two used to come to the island many times as college students. They now feel the place where they once enjoyed the nearby marina and endless outdoor activities will be the perfect place to get married, buy a house and start a family.
Coming in for a Smooth Landing on Aquidneck Island
After spending two years stationed in Japan, a Navy pilot and his family are settling down on beautiful Aquidneck Island, Rhode Island. She wants a house with New England charm and isn't afraid of a fixer-upper, but he thinks new construction would be easier to manage.
Navy No More, Fidalgo Island Is the Future
After years in the Navy, a couple and their dog are making Fidalgo Island, Washington, their home. Their dream house would ideally encompass everything they love about the area: something surrounded by nature with great water views and not too far from all the town has to offer.
Coming in for a Smooth Landing on Aquidneck Island
After spending two years stationed in Japan, a Navy pilot and his family are settling down on beautiful Aquidneck Island, Rhode Island. She wants a house with New England charm and isn't afraid of a fixer-upper, but he thinks new construction would be easier to manage.
Navy No More, Fidalgo Island Is the Future
After years in the Navy, a couple and their dog are making Fidalgo Island, Washington, their home. Their dream house would ideally encompass everything they love about the area: something surrounded by nature with great water views and not too far from all the town has to offer.
Backyard Boating on Merritt Island
After meeting at a regatta and getting married at a yacht club, water and boating has been a common theme for a Rockledge, Florida couple. They're eager to move across the Indian River to a Merritt Island property with a pool, a large living space and a dock for their boat right in their own backyard.
East Hampton House Search
A Brooklyn-born woman loves New York City but has grown tired of the chaos of urban life. After many summers of vacationing in East Hampton with her friends, she's now ready to purchase her own island retreat. She's hoping to find a stylish modern home where she can relax with her dog after a long day at work.
A Long Beach Home Away From Home
A family of four has outgrown their small Long Beach, New York, bungalow and is ready to put down roots in their forever home. They're hoping to find a house near town that has a big yard and a home office but doesn't have the price tag of the big city.
First-Time Home Buyer on Mount Desert Island
A warehouse manager from Virginia is ready to finally make her dreams come true with a move to Mount Desert Island, Maine, where she vacationed with family when she was younger. Now, she's looking for a home close to nearby Bar Harbor with a backyard and enough space so she can host family herself.
Boarding the Ferry to Fidalgo
A couple that grew up on Fidalgo Island in Washington now wants their children to have the same experiences they had hiking the mountains, camping in the forest and fishing in the Pacific. They decide to board a ferry to the island to hopefully find the house of their dreams.
Looking for a Shore Thing on Absecon Island
Michael grew up on the Jersey shore's Absecon Island and has always hoped to one day buy a home near the ocean. His wife, Kathy, grew up spending summers at the beach and they've shared their love of the island with their daughters. After years of visiting every summer, the family is ready to own their own piece of paradise.
Planting Roots on North Carolina's Outer Banks
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.
New Beginnings on Orange Beach
A young, single woman is tired of her quiet life in Troy, Alabama, and decides to look for a new career, home and excitement in her favorite childhood vacation spot of Orange Beach, Alabama. She enlists the help of a local agent to not only find her dream home, but to also be her inside guide to everything Orange Beach has to offer.
Outdoor Adventures for the Family on Camano Island
A family of five is ready to make the move to Camano Island, Washington. They want a home with a view and enough land so they can live outdoors more often, letting the kids and dog roam free in nature. While she dreams of a modern farmhouse big enough to hold the whole family, he is more focused on getting some shop space.
Small Town Charm on Islesboro Island, Maine
A Massachusetts couple is fulfilling a lifelong dream of living by the ocean on Islesboro Island, Maine. They love the quiet, small town atmosphere, and they hope to find a place with a water view and space for the boat he's been saving his pennies to buy one day.
Outdoor Adventures for the Family on Camano Island
A family of five is ready to make the move to Camano Island, Washington. They want a home with a view and enough land so they can live outdoors more often, letting the kids and dog roam free in nature. While she dreams of a modern farmhouse big enough to hold the whole family, he is more focused on getting some shop space.
Small Town Charm on Islesboro Island, Maine
A Massachusetts couple is fulfilling a lifelong dream of living by the ocean on Islesboro Island, Maine. They love the quiet, small town atmosphere, and they hope to find a place with a water view and space for the boat he's been saving his pennies to buy one day.
Perfect House and Boat on Fenwick Island
A Pennsylvania couple is looking for their dream home on Fenwick Island, Delaware, and they hope to buy a boat to take full advantage of all that Fenwick has to offer. They want to find a house in a community with a resort feel, and they want to be close to the water so they can set sail as often as possible.
Moving Back to Merritt Island
After several years in Orlando, Florida, a couple with two young sons is eager to move back to her hometown of Merritt Island, Florida, where they can be surrounded by family. They task their agent with finding a home that includes a large backyard and a pool where the entire extended family can spend time together.
Slower Pace on Indian Lake
A couple from Powell, OH, wants to slow down and enjoy life on the water by finding 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.
From Childhood Vacations to Permanent Paradise on Mustang Island
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 three kids in tow, they're hoping to find a home as close to the beach as possible.
Growing Roots on St. Simons Island
A hair stylist and barber are fulfilling a lifelong dream by moving close to the beach on St. Simons Island, Georgia. They love the island's history and want to raise their two kids in a tight-knit community. She hopes to find a fixer-upper with vintage charm, but he's scared of a big renovation project and would prefer a new construction home.
Slower Pace on Camano Island
A couple living in a busy Seattle suburb wants to slow down and focus on each other. He sold her on Camano Island, WA, with an easy commute to work, and now they hope to find an open-concept home where they can entertain family.
Paying for Paradise in Key West
A Milwaukee couple is fed up with winter weather, and after a recent trip to Key West, Florida, they decided they're ready to make the move to the Conch Republic. With a lengthy list of requirements that includes historic charm, off-street parking and a pool, they're open to a property with rental income to make it easier to afford living in paradise.
