Beachfront Bargain Hunt

Tyler and Madi own and operate a seafood catering business in Carolina Beach, North Carolina. Tired of renting a place with their dog for years, they are ready to purchase a permanent beachfront home for under $230,000.

A family of three has recently discovered the beautiful waters of Puerto Escondido, Mexico. Even though it's their first time in the area, they're ready to purchase a beachfront property for under $399,000.

A New Mexico family leaves the mountains behind for the coastline of Crystal Beach, TX. Homes on these lively shores can cost several million dollars, so they carefully comb the sands to find the perfect new home on their budget.

Blake grew up on Manasota Key, FL, and moved back two years ago to help with his family's real estate business. Everything he loves is on the island, so he is ready to buy a condo on the area's laid-back sands for under $300,000.

A long-distance couple decides to purchase an oceanfront rendezvous in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ. With a budget of $499,000, they want a home on the beach that can double as a lucrative rental property.

A couple owns a five-bedroom house in Pooler, GA, but are willing to downsize in order to live along the waters of Tybee Island. They are flexible as long as their home is on the sand and it doesn't go over their $399,000 budget.

A family wants to leave the Southern California desert and move back to the lush coastline of the Pacific Northwest. They hope to find a permanent beachfront home along the shores of Whidbey Island, WA, for $499,000 or less.

A Florida family gets some help from their oldest daughter while searching for a waterfront vacation home in Cocoa Beach, FL.

A family searches for a vacation home where they can enjoy the panoramic views, historic sites and family activities of Dauphin Island, AL.

A Connecticut family wants to spend more time together with a vacation property in Chuburna Puerto, Mexico. However, prices are on the rise, so they'll have to cruise the coast to find a retreat that won't break the bank.

After vacationing along the Washington coast, a couple decides to raise their daughter in the Ocean Park area. They hope to find a home that offers everything they love about the area, including a close proximity to the beach.

After years of vacationing in different parts of the Caribbean, an Oregon couple is looking for the perfect beachfront home in Placencia, Belize. They hope their budget will allow them the dream home they're looking for.

A Missouri family decides to invest in a permanent residence in Orange Beach, AL. After years of visiting the location, they hope to find a beachfront property they can call their own with amenities and promising rental potential.