Lakefront Bargain Hunt - Episode Guide

Kasey and Dave lead busy lives in Lehigh Valley, PA, dreaming of spending outdoor summers splashing around with their four kids in a vacation property of their own. Just an hour from home, they have fallen for Blakeslee, PA, a water lover's wonderland nestled in the Pocono Mountains. With hopes of finding their exclusive piece of lakeside paradise, the couple enlists real estate agent Jeanne Bingham to help search for a family getaway for under $300,000.

Gail and Picha grew up spending their summers by the lake and have always dreamt of giving their four daughters the same vacation experiences. Only an hour and a half outside of their St. Louis, MO hometown, Innsbrook Resort is the perfect weekend escape for the family. Ready to make their dreams a reality, the couple enlists the help of real estate agent, Dan Dieckmann, to find them a lakeside retreat all for under $225,000.

Brett and Sarah are a young couple just starting out on their adventure together, but after both growing up in Michigan, the one thing they're sure of is there's no place like home on a lake. After relocating to Georgia, they're looking to take up residence waterside and start their own family on beautiful Lake Oconee. With only a $350,000 budget, they have enlisted the help of real estate agent, Ed Okenica, to help them invest their nest egg wisely, and make sure they don't get in too deep over their heads.

Tim and Kelly spend their weeks working and taking care of their son, Jake. Ready to finally spend deserved time away from the hustle and bustle of their life in Minneapolis, the couple sets out to discover the perfect cabin by the lake. In love with the Wisconsin cabin lifestyle, Tim and Kelly reach out to local real estate agent, Dave McNulty, to help them find the perfect lakefront home in the Northwoods area all for under $325,000.

Kevin, Melinda, and their three kids love spending their weekend lakeside unwinding under the sun. Ready to make vacation life a weekly ritual, Kevin and Melinda enlist the help of lakefront real estate specialist, Hunter Croan, to help them find the perfect second home. With a budget of $375,000 Hunter is ready to show the couple the different lakefront properties Seguin, TX has to offer.

A job opportunity for Mike has moved the DeBell family from the California coast to Colorado, but without a nearby ocean they are feeling very disconnected to the drink. They've decided in order to get closer to the water; a vacation home in nearby Summit County is a must. But with Mike's busy work schedule, Lisa is searching solo with her son, Andrew, for a lakefront retreat to bring the family back together and back to nature. Wanting to spend less than $299,000, mother and son enlist the help of real estate agent, Sara Austin, to help them choose a home in the beautiful Colorado Rockies, without breaking the bank.

Aaron and Keri are ready to get out of their tiny apartment, especially with the new addition to their family, their baby boy. They love the town of Oshkosh, Wisconsin but want to live closer to the water so they can enjoy the calming views and active lifestyle. Aaron and Keri have their sights set on Lake Winnebago, but finding a spacious house right on the lake below $285,000 is not an easy task. Aaron and Keri enlist the help of local real estate agent, Megan Lang, to help make their dream of lakefront living a reality.

John and Melissa have the chance to move to upstate New York and give their kids the chance to experience the great outdoors. Sleepy Hollow Lake has the big water feel John is nostalgic for, but Melissa is more concerned with the house itself. Finding a blend of both exterior lakefront appeal and practical indoor design for under $300,000 is a tall order for real estate agent, Vicky Wolpert, but if she can check off all the boxes under budget, it will bring John and Melissa's dreams for their family to fruition.

After answering an Internet ad looking for a companion to an arts festival in Nevada, Kelli met Don and quickly fell in love. Now, after eight years of marriage, they're tired of being landlocked in the Arizona desert and are hoping to find a home on Lake Union in Seattle, Washington. While Don and Kelli both have a mutual love of the water, Don doesn't just want a home with lake frontage or water views, he wants to live on the water, in a houseboat. With the help of real estate agent Kevin Bagley, Don hopes to convince Kelli to jump on-board with the nautical lifestyle and hopefully purchase a houseboat for under $300,000.

Brian and Eileen are from Ballston, New York and have been married for 14 years. Between raising their two daughters and managing a family business, life at home has become hectic. Brian and Eileen would love to find a vacation home where they can get away and spend quality time together as a family. Having both grown up around the water they feel a lake house would be the perfect setting for building lasting family memories. With a variety of lakes in the Adirondacks of New York to chose from, they've decided on the private but sizable Brant Lake. While Eileen wouldn't mind spending less money on a fixer-upper, Brian is set on finding a turnkey ready home. With the help of

After meeting at a mutual friend's bonfire party, Greg and Sheila began dating and soon fell in love. Both divorcés quickly bonded over their children, who were already friends, as well as their shared love of the outdoors and water. As they look to the future, Greg and Sheila are interested in blending their two families under one roof. With the help of real estate agent, Jane Towle, Greg and Sheila hope to find a lakefront home for under $150,000.

Stephanie and Mike have lived in the Finger Lake region all their lives but are now ready to find a home of their own where they can entertain their friends and someday raise a family of their own. They both love the idea of living right on the water but are not sure if their budget of $250,000 will get them the space they desire in a lakefront property. Stephanie and Mike enlist the help of real estate agent and high school friend, Simon Fricano, to help make their dream of living on Cayuga Lake a reality.

Self-proclaimed workaholics from Rochester, NY, want to find a vacation home where they can escape and spend time with their grown children. The couple thinks a lake house could provide optimal family relaxation, so they're looking in the countryside town of Penn Yan, NY.

A couple hopes to find a home on the lake to escape the hustle and bustle of their lives during the week. They know the beauty and laid-back lifestyle of Kerr Lake in Clarksville, VA, suits their needs perfectly, but finding a lake house suitable for a family of four within their budget of $250,000 has its challenges.

A couple from Indiana travels to Norris Lake in Tennessee to find a lake house with loads of privacy. However, they discover that finding the perfect getaway is trickier than they expected.

After finding it hard to vacation comfortably with a family of seven, a couple decides to take the plunge and find the perfect fit for their family getaways on majestic Moosehead Lake in Maine. As a real estate agent by trade, she gives herself the ultimate challenge to find her family a property under the tight constraint of a $100,000 budget.

A couple that loves spending time on Louisiana's Lake Pontchartrain are looking for their own waterfront home in Slidell, Louisiana. While a pool is a must for him, lake access for her kayak is all she needs.

A couple looks for a lakeside retreat on Table Rock Lake in Missouri where they can escape their busy lifestyles. However, finding a dream lake house that meets all of their needs and their $350,000 is no easy feat.

A couple that's been taking their kids to a Gulf Coast beach for years decides to look for a vacation home on Lake Martin, Alabama, which is less than an hour from their hometown. They enlist the help of an agent to help them find a dream getaway for under $300,000.

A couple with roots in Charleston, SC, seek a lakefront lodge a short drive away on Lake Keowee, SC.

A mom and her three kids love living in Lake County, FL, but their small home is bursting at the seams. They hope to find a bigger home with even bigger views for under $275,000.

A young Alabama couple decides to leave bustling Birmingham and return home to their native Lake Martin. They agree that a return to the water's edge, where all their family is located, is the best place to put down roots and start a family of their own.

A couple from Tallahassee, Florida, that recently gave birth to their first child wants a larger living space. They're interested in finding a lake house for the tranquility and outdoor recreation it offers them every day and have narrowed their search, but they worry they won't be able to check off their wish list and stay on budget.

An Asheville, NC, couple that enjoys taking their boat out for weekend excursions feels the constant traveling and trailering of their vessel takes up too much time. They want to streamline things and find peaceful place on Lake Greenwood, SC, where they can jump in their boat and hit the water at a moment's notice.

A man needs a house with a project, but his wife wants turnkey ready. After hunting for lakefront homes in several different states, the couple is ready to call the Sebago Lakes Region of Maine their second home. They enlist the help of local real estate agent to help them find the perfect getaway home that the couple can agree on all for under $230,000.

A Kentucky couple comes to Lake Cumberland to find a houseboat for their water-crazed family.

Elizabeth and Scott spent summers growing up on the lakes of Hot Springs, Arkansas. After living in Virginia for over a decade, they are ready to return to their roots, this time with their son, Jackson. With the help of a local real estate agent, the family looks to find lakefront lodging for under $375,000.

Dan and Michelle want to share their love of lakefront living with their two kids. They hope to find the perfect waterfront property on Lake Norman, North Carolina, for only $350,000.

Married business owners with two daughters want a weekend escape from their hectic lives in Spokane, WA. They decide to look for a property on pristine Deer Lake for under $360,000.

Joseph and Leslie live in Birmingham, AL, with their two kids. After careful planning, they're ready to look for a vacation home on Smith Lake where they can enjoy time together as a family.

Peter and Kathryn fell in love with Lake Champlain in upstate New York when they were high school sweethearts. Now raising four children, the couple wants to buy the perfect vacation home for the entire family on the lake.

A couple from Palm Beach County, FL, are looking for a relaxing getaway to spend more quality time with their daughter. They hope to find a lakeside home on Lake Chatuge, which sits on the North Carolina-Georgia border.

Steve, Roxann and their children live in Alabaster, AL, and vacation at Logan Martin Lake. Because most of the trips are short, the couple wants to purchase a home so the family can enjoy the lake for extended periods of time.

Mark and Dorena are avid sailors from Chaumont, New York, and have two kids. While they love living in the village of Chaumont, they really want a waterfront cottage on Lake Ontario closer to their yacht club.

With a love for the outdoors and a need for time to unwind, Florida couple Bob and Lisa want to find a vacation home within their budget that is perched on the deep blue waters of Grand Lake, Colorado.

Ted and Amanda are from Jonesboro, Arkansas, and have two kids. After spending time at Cherokee Village with friends over the years, they've decided to purchase a vacation home and must choose between a turnkey or a fixer upper.

Jenny and Brett have lived with their children in White Bear Lake, MN, for over a decade. Brett's rotating schedule makes it tough to plan a weekend trip, so they're looking to relocate for a lake lifestyle in Polk County, WI.

Herman and Susan had a lake home but sold it to move to a more central location. Now the couple wants to buy property on Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri that has deep enough water and storage space for a boat they plan to buy.

Sisters Gretchen and Natalie live with their families a couple of miles apart in San Diego, CA. It's hard finding time to spend together, so they're craving a cabin to cozy up in on Big Bear Lake.

Veronica and Carlos have always loved spending their summers on Canyon Lake in Texas. Wanting to balance out parenthood with more fun times by the water, the couple is hoping to find a weekend getaway they can call their own.

Shawn and Danielle have decided to purchase a vacation home for their family on the stunning shores of Sebago Lake, Maine. They hope to find an impeccable property on the water for $300,000 or less.

Gates and Rene are from Dexter, New York and have three kids. They love sailing and they keep their boat at the yacht club in Chaumont, New York. After years of commuting back and forth, they are ready to move right on the water in Chaumont. With the help of real estate agent, Amanda Miller, they hope to find the perfect waterfront home on Lake Ontario for only $250,000.

Terry and Kathy are looking for a home on Pokegama Lake, Minnesota, where they've loved spending time with friends over the years. But, the couple is concerned they wont be able to find a place under their budget of $375,000.

Mike and Sara currently live in Celebration, Florida, but they both grew up in the Midwest spending summers on the lake. Now that they have a son, Dexter, they want to create those same memories for him by purchasing a rustic retreat in Frostproof, Florida. With the help of real estate agent, Karen LaMantia, they hope to find the perfect lakefront home for only $375,000.

Dan and Staci are from Reno, Nevada and they both spent their summers growing up on Lake Almanor in California. Now, they have two kids, Paige and Levi, and want them to grow up on the lake just like they did. With the help of real estate agent, Joe Gilmour, they hope to find the perfect lakeside home on Lake Almanor for only $360,000.

After years of renting or crashing with friends, Scott and Gina have finally decided to take the plunge and get a house of their own on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire.

Meghan and Al have always dreamed of owning a waterfront property. Now, with her mom Theresa, they are making their dream a reality. Cass County, MI, offers over 60 lakes and they hope to find a lakefront steal for under $350,000.

Greg lives in Vermont and loves to wakesurf out on Lake Champlain. While he enjoys living near Burlington, he wishes he were closer to the lake. To achieve the home of his dreams on the water, he's going to bank on his buds as future tenants to help contribute to the mortgage by paying rent. With roommates Mike and Vicky in tow, Greg hopes real estate agent Kathy O'Brien can grant his wish for waterfront for only $360,000.

Tom and Dana live just outside Atlanta and have three kids. With a very hectic home life, they are looking for a place to get away and relax. Upon discovering the hidden gem of Lake Nottely, just two hours outside of the city, they decided this would be the ideal place for their lakefront vacation house. With the help of a real estate agent, they hope to find the perfect lakeside home for under $350,000.

Alex and Brennan are Chicago city dwellers on the hunt for an escape from the hustle and bustle of their busy lives. Even though their primary residence is near Lake Michigan, they want a place on the lake that feels more like the country, where they both grew up. After checking out various locations, they discovered the quaint town of South Haven, Michigan. They fell in love with the place and hope to find the perfect lakefront vacation home for under $300,000.

A Syracuse, NY, family is looking for the perfect spot for family getaways along the shores of Star Lake in the Adirondack region. They enlist the help of a local real estate agent and set out to find a rustic sanctuary that's just right for them and also falls within their budget.

Kandi grew up in Warsaw, Indiana, and spent her summers vacationing along the nearby shores of Tippecanoe Lake with her family. After graduating college and securing a job in Warsaw, she moved back in with mom and dad in their full-time home on the lake. However, her parents love to host their very large family, leaving Kandi wishing for more privacy and independence. With the help of local real estate agent, Kandi hopes to find a Tippecanoe lake house of her own for $199,000 or less.

A couple that's traveled the country for work is ready to settle down now that their kids are older. They want to put down roots on Lake Lure in North Carolina and they're looking for a home on the water for $260,000 or less.

Two veterinarians want to find a nice area to vacation with their kids. After learning about the gated community of Innsbrook, MO, the couple decides it's the perfect place to search for a lakefront retreat for under $300,000.

A couple that's worked their entire lives to buy a lakefront home is ready to take the plunge on Lake Sinclair in Georgia. With the help of a local agent, the couple hopes to find a home on the water for under $350,000.

A soon-to-be family of five is looking for a lakefront vacation home on Douglas Lake in eastern Tennessee. They're working with their real estate agent to find the perfect relaxation stop for both their family and the families they hope will rent their home.

A couple that's been visiting the Irish Hills region of Michigan for years is ready to purchase a lakefront home to bring their busy family together. They enlist the help of an agent to help them find a home for under $300,000.

Dean, Maura, and their two daughters love living in the small town of Moses Lake, Washington. The area has an abundance of outdoor activities fit for the whole family, many of which Dean enjoyed as a kid growing up on the lake. After five years of living a short drive from the shore, this family of four is ready to make the big move to the waterfront, ensuring the girls have a childhood just like their dad's. A local real estate agent will help this local family find a permanent lake home, all for under $350,000.

Pam and Rick live in Mount Airy, Maryland, with their two children. After years of visiting Pam's family in central New York, they discovered the nearby Finger Lakes region and fell in love. They are sold on Seneca Lake's wineries, waterfalls and picturesque farmland and are ready to commit to the area by purchasing a lakefront vacation home. A local real estate agent will help this family of four settle into the sloping hills of Seneca Lake, all for under $250,000.

Raymond and Christine are moving from California to Florida because of a job opportunity. Since they enjoyed living on the water in California, they are looking for a similar lakefront location in Winter Haven. They've spent time on the Chain of Lakes and think that's the perfect destination for their new home. With the help of a local real estate agent, they hope to find their new waterfront dream house for under $350,000.

Desmond and Khristy currently live in Missouri City, Texas, with their two kids. They love being close to the water but wish they had a lake right in their backyard. With all of the great lakefront communities sprouting up in the area, they think now is the perfect time to make their move, so they're looking for a new waterfront home for under $375,000.

Dana and Joey are from Chapel Hill, Tennessee, and they enjoy spending time with their family out on the water. Joey loved growing up on Tims Ford Lake and wants to share that same experience with their three children. The couple hopes that moving the family closer to the lake will provide them with more quality time together, so they're hunting for the perfect permanent lakefront home.

After 20 years away, Sloan is returning to the lake he grew up on to purchase a home with his girlfriend, Krystal. Set in the foothills of the Appalachians, Weiss Lake offers a number of activities in and around the water and is the perfect place to shift to permanent lake life. With help from a local real estate agent, this couple hopes to find their first home together on the water of Weiss Lake for under $299,000.

A couple with three boys wants to buy a lake home to ensure their quality time together continues. The family loves the Brainerd Lakes region of Minnesota and decides it's the perfect place to look for property for $199,000.

Nathan and Anna live near Fort Wayne, IN, and have two daughters. With Nathan's hectic schedule working in the medical profession, the family decided that purchasing a lakefront house would allow them time to get away, relax and make memories with the kids. With their recent purchase of a boat as a catalyst to start looking for a getaway on the water, they are most familiar with Adams Lake but are open to other lakes in the area. With the help of a local real estate agent, they hope to find the perfect vacation home for under $325,000.

A family of five looks to get away from the hustle and bustle of their busy lives with a vacation home in Treasure Lake, PA. They're on the hunt for a waterfront property in the quaint, wooded community for under $375,000.

College sweethearts are looking for their first home together along the stunning shores of Lake Erie. With help from his mother, a real estate agent, the couple sets out to find the perfect spot in Lakewood, OH, but find this location may be harder on the budget than expected.

Dana and Tyler are from the suburbs of Chicago and have three kids. They love getting out on the water, but with their busy schedules, finding time to just be a family can be difficult. Tyler grew up in Wisconsin and is familiar with Castle Rock Lake, which is a good midway point between their permanent home and their friends and family. With the help of a local real estate agent, they hope to find the perfect lakefront vacation home for under $350,000.

A Tennessee family of four is ready to leave the farm and buy their own lake home on Alabama's Smith Lake. With the help of a real estate agent, they hope to find the perfect lakefront property for under $350,000.

Rick, Christina and their son currently live in San Diego, California. They love all that the area has to offer, but they miss their family and the nature of New York state. After five years away, they are ready to move back to the East Coast and find a home on Owasco Lake. Big in recreation but small in size, Owasco provides a close community feel with access to all that the Finger Lakes region has to offer. This family is ready to reconnect with their roots and purchase a lakefront family home for under $300,000.

A couple hopes to buy a lakefront vacation home for under $300,000 on Deep Creek Lake in Maryland.

Soon-to-be newlyweds search for a permanent lakefront home in central Minnesota, an area they've been visiting since they were children. A local real estate agent helps them find a fun getaway home under $229,000.

A couple that grew up spending time on the water looks to buy a home on Koontz Lake in Indiana where they can enjoy time with their daughters. They enlist a real estate agent to help them find the perfect home for under $399,000.

Siblings Greg and Lisa want to purchase a lakefront home with their families in Innsbrook, MO. Greg is hesitant to take the plunge, so his sister and their spouses try to convince him that it's a perfect place for a vacation home.

Nick and James long for a rustic escape from their hectic lives in Brooklyn. They're hoping to find a retreat on Copake Lake in the Hudson Valley for under $299,000.

Chris, Katherine and their daughter have been spending weekends at Lake Gaston, North Carolina, for around ten years. While they enjoy time on the water with their two dogs, they have grown tired of taking their boat back and forth. With the help of a local real estate agent, the family looks for a lakefront home with space for their boat within their budget of $375,000.

After moving back to their hometown of Bethesda, Maryland, a couple with ties to Colorado misses the mountains. They uncovered the nearby, four-season ski town of Deep Creek Lake and hope to make it their family vacation spot by buying a lakefront home for under $365,000.

Dayna and Dave have been coming to Lake Waynoka, Ohio, together for over 15 years. With an abundance of amenities and recreation, this private gated community offers residents an unexpected resort experience that's perfect for a family of six. Local real estate agent Dave Gilkerson aids in the search to make this family's dreams of waking up on Lake Waynoka a reality, all for under $380,000.

A couple wants to find a lakefront vacation home in North Carolina. After he proposed at a lake house, they both thought it would make the perfect getaway. With Hyco Lake located only about an hour away from their home in Chapel Hill, NC, they're hoping to find the perfect rustic retreat of their own.

A Chicago couple with a teenage daughter is looking for more room to spread out and enjoy time together. They've been vacationing along Norris Lake in Tennessee for the last 10 years and feel like now is the time to find a permanent home there that's budget-friendly and has million-dollar views.

A St. Petersburg, FL, couple wants to spend more time with family up north, but they don't want to give up waterfront living. They've decided to look for a vacation home on Ohio's Lake Lakengren that has the potential for full-time living where they can maintain their active lifestyle.

A California couple with two children is ready to move to the lake. Previously, they've lived in Montana where they frequented the astoundingly beautiful Flathead Lake. Now they're ready to return to Big Sky Country to follow a job opportunity and hope to find a full-time family home on Flathead Lake's fresh water.

After visiting Watauga Lake for years, a couple and their three kids from Rogersville, Tennessee, are ready to buy a lakefront home to enjoy the area whenever they want. Since the family's favorite activity is fishing, they want a woodsy retreat that's equipped for a boat.

A New York couple loves living in Rochester but wants to move their family closer to the water. After years of saving, they are finally ready to find a full-time home on Lake Ontario.

A Stevens Point, WI, couple with two young children is looking for a vacation home. The couple grew up visiting Nepco Lake and enjoy its pristine, secluded atmosphere and close proximity to their hometown. They're unsure, however, if they can compromise when it comes to choosing a contemporary or rustic style for their new lakefront property.

An Indiana couple with three children is ready to find a lakeside vacation home. They first discovered the Cordry Sweetwater Lakes region of the state when visiting friends and were instantly drawn to its private resort feel. Now they're hoping to purchase their own lake house to enjoy with family and friends.

Ryan and Lori live in Chicago with their two children, and they love getting out of the city and heading to southwest Michigan to enjoy its many lakes. Ryan and Lori both grew up near the water, and they want their kids to have that same experience of making memories and having fun. With all the great activities in the area, they think this location will serve as the perfect family retreat, and they're on the hunt for the ideal lakefront home.

A Wisconsin family of four loves camping along Solberg Lake, but they're tired of sharing campground space. Now, they're on the hunt for their own vacation house that they can enjoy together.

A couple living in Atlanta, Georgia, loves visiting Lake Lanier, and while he grew up around the water, she wasn't sold on lake living until they vacationed there together. Now, they're ready to buy their dream home and move to the lake full-time.

Jen is a wildlife biologist who moved to the Highlands County area of Florida for work a few years ago. She eventually moved away to Tampa, but misses all the nature and lakes in the area. With help from her boyfriend Scott, she's moving back to town, hoping to find the perfect lakefront home on one of the area's over 100 lakes.

An engaged Florence, SC, couple with stressful medical jobs wants to find a place where they can unwind and enjoy time with family and friends. They hope to find a vacation home on the shore of Lake Greenwood, SC, where they can relax and make lasting memories.

A family of five from South Colonie, NY, searches for a family retreat along the shores of Lake Champlain. Over the past decade, they've enjoyed spending time along the shores there and feel it's time for the family to start a new adventure with the purchase of a lake house of their own.

A Pittsburgh couple with three young children is ready for some downtime between work, school and their kids' activities. They feel a lakefront vacation home would be a great way for the family to spend time together and disconnect from the daily grind. After deciding to look within a two-hour radius of their home, they discover Lake Mohawk and Atwood Lake in Carroll County, OH. With their budget set, they feel this area is the perfect setting to get away and relax while building memories together on the water.

Best friends from Greenville, SC, love spending time on nearby Lake Keowee. Because their families are extremely close, they decide to pool their money and buy a vacation home to share. They hope to find a place with two master bedrooms, a dock over deep water and space for entertaining.

A couple from Four Seasons, Missouri, love their current home but want to provide their two sons with a lakefront lifestyle. They decide to search the nearby shores of the Lake of the Ozarks in hopes of finding the perfect lake house.

An Atlanta couple is ready to move out of their condo and into a home with more space for their growing family. Lake Jackson has always held a very special place in their hearts, and they've decided to move out of the city and onto the lake.

A couple and their three children live an activity-filled life in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky. They enjoy unplugging in nature and having fun on the water at nearby Rough River Lake. They search for a lake house where their energetic family can kick back and relax.

A family in Roebuck, SC, owns a boat that they love taking out on the secluded waters of Lake Greenwood. However, they currently store the boat at a marina and want to purchase their dream vacation home that comes with a dock of its own.

Amber leads a busy life in Jacksonville, Alabama, with her two children. She has been visiting Lake Wedowee for a while and is eager to share its secluded shores with her family, as a place to spend more time together and relax. She's bringing along her daughter and best friend to help her choose a waterfront getaway and achieve her dream of a home on the lake.

A couple with a hectic lifestyle is looking to slow down by moving their growing family lakeside. She grew up enjoying the water on Lake Seminole in Georgia and thinks it's the perfect place to unwind and live year-round.

A hardworking firefighter from Madison, Wisconsin, is looking for a permanent home on nearby Lake Wisconsin where he can unwind. He also wants his new home to have space for entertaining family and friends, so his sister-in-law is joining him on the hunt as he tries to make his dream a reality.

A Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, couple with a young son has been visiting the Finger Lakes region of New York for over four years. They hope to find a vacation home where they can enjoy all of their favorite activities, including visiting wineries and sailing on the open water.

A Westfield, Indiana, couple with five children is relocating the family so they can enjoy lake living full-time. He grew up going to a lake cottage and wants their kids to have the same experiences, so they're looking for a place on nearby Morse Lake.

High school sweethearts Casey and Faith are engaged and living with their parents in West Milford, New Jersey, while they save for their first home together. Faith grew up along the shores of Greenwood Lake, which stretches across the border of New Jersey and New York, and she introduced Casey to all the great activities the lake has to offer. They're hoping to find the perfect lake house before they tie the knot.

A couple and their two daughters currently live in Lansing, NY. They want to remain in the Cayuga Lake region, but they're looking for a more spacious home closer to the lake's lapping shores.

After visiting the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri, a family that fell in love with the area hopes to find a vacation retreat along its winding shores.

A Texas couple with two kids loves getting out on the water and are ready to find a place to dock their boat. They both grew up around lakes and want to find a vacation home on Lake Martin, Alabama, where their kids can share those same memories.

A family that frequents the Brainerd Lakes area of Minnesota has a dream of owning a cabin in this serene location. Now that the kids are about to head off to college, they think it may be the perfect time to finally take the leap and purchase their waterfront dream home.

After starting a family of their own, a couple that grew up in the Holiday Lakes area of Ohio decides it's the perfect time to return and find their dream home on the water.

A single mom that worked multiple jobs now has enough money to buy the lake house she's dreamed of on Lake Kampeska, South Dakota. She hopes to find a home with space for her and her kids where they can spend quality time together.

Two siblings look for a waterfront vacation home on Long Lake, Wisconsin, so they can give their kids the same great memories they had growing up.

An Alabama couple that grew up fishing and relaxing on the water want to pass that lifestyle down to their newborn by moving the family to Smith Lake.

A couple set the goal of purchasing a vacation home along the shores of Osoyoos Lake, Washington. After hard work and building their savings, they're finally ready to find a perfect summer retreat they can enjoy with their three boys.

A man that fell in love with Lake Tillery, NC, while visiting with his grandfather wants to create similar memories with his family. He and his wife search for a waterfront home where they can dock their boat and spend time with the kids.

A couple with two young kids has outgrown their cramped home near Utah Lake, UT. They are determined to get closer to the water and find more space, so they're hunting for a forever home with a stunning view.

A couple that has been visiting the Brainerd Lakes region of Minnesota for years decides now is the time for their children to experience the family traditions. They hope to purchase a waterfront cabin for everyone to enjoy.

A couple has been visiting friends on Sweetwater Lake, Indiana, with their two daughters for years. Now that the girls are older, the family is ready to purchase a vacation home of their own to enjoy all the lake has to offer.

A Utah couple that attended college in North Carolina and has dreamed of moving back packs up their family and heads to Lake Norman. The challenge, however, is finding a house in their price range that's big enough to accommodate everyone.

A Missouri couple with a long history of visiting Kentucky Lake, KY, is determined to find a permanent retreat where they can indulge in the area's natural beauty. They bring their 18-year-old daughter along to help scope out what the area has to offer.

A Minnesota couple wants to trade their landlocked home for a spacious lakeside property in the Brainerd Lakes region. They are hoping to find their family's forever home along one of the area's many lakes.

Newlyweds leave city life behind to start a family along one of southeast Michigan's serene lakes. Their current home isn't big enough for a family expansion so they're hoping to find the perfect lakeside retreat away from all the tall buildings and traffic of the city.

A couple with two young kids are in the process of growing their family through adoption. They both grew up near Mississippi's Barnett Reservoir and want to find a home with more space while fulfilling their lifelong dream of living on the water.

A couple relocates to Tennessee for his job and decides to live out their dreams of owning a lake home along the welcoming shores of Cherokee Lake.

High school sweethearts that grew up in rural Indiana have always loved hanging out at Chapman Lake. He is about to become a doctor in the area, so they pack up their dogs and look for a home on the lake where they can make new memories.

A couple with four kids has outgrown their home and is ready to give up farm life for a quiet, peaceful life on the lake in LaGrange County, Indiana. They hope to find a home on the water that has plenty of space for entertaining and enough bedrooms for the entire family.

A family with a connection to Delavan Lake, Wisconsin, looks for a vacation home on the water to match their new boat.

A couple jumps at the opportunity to follow her job to his hometown in Indiana. After living with his parents for a year, they are ready to move out and find a full-time home on Lake Freeman.

Boat owners from New Jersey fell in love with Lake Norman, North Carolina, while visiting a friend during vacation. Now, they're hunting for a lake house where they can use their boat and entertain friends and family.

A large extended family has decided to pool their money to purchase a vacation house in the Holiday Lakes region of Ohio. They'll have to find not only an affordable property, but also one that checks all the boxes on everyone's wish list.

High school sweethearts who spent their first date fishing on Lake Bruin, Louisiana, are now searching for a place of their own. They're looking for a home with at least three bedrooms, a back porch and a dock with a boat lift.

A couple reconnects with the real estate agent that brought them together in hopes of finding the perfect lakeside getaway on Portage Lake, Maine.

A couple raising four kids and juggling demanding jobs can't wait to buy a lake house getaway on Deep Creek Lake, Maryland. She hopes to find a perfect place where they can relax and dock their boat, but he's more concerned with staying on budget.

A couple with seven kids searches for a home on the Clermont Chain of Lakes in Florida. With such an enormous family, she's concerned about finding a place with enough space, while he's willing to do anything to get on the water.

A couple looks for an affordable retreat along the shores of Lake Hartwell, SC, that they can enjoy with their daughter. They want the perfect property at the right price, but it must also have deep water access where they can dock their boat.

An Alabama couple thought waterfront living was out of the question since the beach was a four-hour drive from their hometown. But after discovering the joys of lake life, they feel their dream home may be on the much-closer shores of Lake Martin.

A couple hunts for a vacation home on Apple Valley Lake, Ohio, to enjoy with their two boys and extended family. They hope to find a steal that gets them big lake views, but they can't decide between a turn-key property for her or a fixer-upper for him.

A family of avid fishermen likes to go where the fish are biting, and for years, that's been Keuka Lake, NY. Now, they want to buy a lakefront home so they can spend less time driving and more time casting their lines.

A Texas couple that met on Lake Sam Rayburn as teenagers has always dreamed of owning a vacation home there. With their youngest daughter in tow, they search for the perfect family meeting spot on the water.

A family of four is in search of a perfect lake house in Alabama. She wants to spend extra for an open concept, updated interior with more space for company. He wants a great dock and a low price tag.

A busy New York couple wants a weekend retreat by the Otsego County lake where they were married. But with a shrinking market, they're not sure if they'll be able to find a waterfront dream home at an affordable price.

Though Minnesota is packed with waterfront homes, this family spent the past ten years on an old turkey farm in Detroit Lakes. After years of saving, they're finally ready to embrace the lakeside lifestyle the area is known for.

A couple wants to escape their hectic lives by buying a vacation home on Cordry Sweetwater Lakes, Indiana, where their blended family can relax and unwind.

A Washington couple that grew up enjoying the beautiful mountains and adventurous lake activities dreams of owning a lake house on the Olympic Peninsula. Although the area can get pricey, they hope to find the perfect home where they can start a family.

A couple who loves bringing their kids to the Chain O'Lakes in Illinois has always wanted to own a vacation house. Now they're looking for the right property at the right price so they can dock their boat and entertain friends in their dream home.

A couple raising their son in Chicago feels too far away from their families in Minnesota. They are looking to return to their roots and hope to find a forever home on the tranquil shores of Forest Lake.

A couple that bonded over their love for the outdoors looks to purchase a lakefront home on Lake Conroe, Texas, where their blended family can enjoy weekend getaways.

A couple loves vacationing with their three kids on Idaho's sprawling Lake Pend Oreille and want to find their dream home there. With steep prices on waterfront property, they're looking for an affordable home with the space and amenities they need.

After getting engaged, married and landing a new job, newlyweds are looking to finish off their whirlwind of a year by buying a lake house. They hope to find a forever home on Logan Martin Lake, AL, which is the perfect distance from both of their jobs.

A couple that grew up on the lakes of Minnesota loves the area so much, they took a boat to their wedding reception. After four years of living away from the water, they jump at the chance to follow a job opportunity and buy a home on Big Stone Lake, MN.

A couple, eager for their family to enjoy the same kinds of vacations they enjoyed growing up, is looking for a cozy cottage or a large waterfront property at Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri. They have to decide which is best for their family and budget.

A military family of six has returned from a deployment in South Korea, and is hoping to put down roots on Lake Arrowhead in Georgia.

High school sweethearts, who enjoy spending time outdoors, fell in love with the Minocqua area of Wisconsin on their very first visit. They hope to find an affordable waterfront home where they can enjoy nature and make memories with their family.

An adventurous family loves taking their boats and jet skis out on the lake, and with a busy schedule back home, they want a vacation property to help them reconnect. They feel now is the perfect time to buy and hope to find a home on Badin Lake, NC.

A couple has spent years packing up their camper to vacation on Smith Lake, Alabama. Now, with two kids and two dogs, they need room to spread out and hope to find a spacious lake home with pristine water views.

A couple that's tired of the fast-paced lifestyle and high cost of living in Southern California searches for a home along the peaceful shores of Missouri and Arkansas' Table Rock Lake.

A couple searches for a vacation home in a friendly community along the shores of Lake Eufaula, Oklahoma, for their children to enjoy.