Living Alaska - Episode Guide

Warm-blooded and southern-bred, Conlee and Brittany James are being transferred from the warmth of sunny Pensacola to snowy Alaska for Conlee's job in the Air Force. Conlee is ecstatic to be in the outdoors; Brittany is terrified of bears and driving in snow. They are officially on the hunt for a home that works for them and their two young boys who have made the long drive with them , ready to discover what it means to be Living Alaska.

Minnesota couple Woody and Terri Woodworth are searching for their dream Alaskan fishing cabin on Kodiak Island. Home to the world's largest carnivore, the Kodiak Brown Bear, and some of the best fishing in the world, Kodiak Island offers everything Woody and Terri are looking for. But, will they find the perfect home that matches their Alaskan adventure dreams?

Michael and Amy Van De Grift and their 4 children (ranging in age from 2 to 17) are moving from Oahu, Hawaii, to Soldotna, Alaska. Despite its tropical allure, Hawaii was not the perfect fit for the Van De Grits: their neighbors were too close, and there wasn't a yard for their beloved dog, D.O.G., in Hawaii. So this family of 6 is chomping at the bit to buy their forever "true paradise" Alaskan home. It's an extra plus that their desired Alaskan destination has some of the best nationally-ranked schools in the state AND a wonderful place for kids to thrive and play outdoors and experience all four seasons.

Oregon attorneys Matt and Deneen Keller have been dreaming of buying a waterfront getaway cabin in Alaska for years. They both love the sense of freedom, the incredible wildlife and all of the outdoor activities that the state has to offer: ocean fishing, river fishing, crabbing, shrimping, hiking, exploring, etc. When Deneen received a breast cancer diagnosis, the couple realized that life is too short to be spent working behind a desk. They decided there was no better time than the present to get to Alaska, and their home search commenced. Matt wanted to find something completely off the grid and remote - he really wanted to own his own island! They looked in several locations, most only accessible by floatplane or boat - the best way to check out oceanfront properties.

Nathan and Monica Matlock decide to make the big move from Minnesota to Alaska. Both avid outdoor adventurers, they are extremely excited for this new life and hope to find a place close to fishing, hunting and hiking areas, and a home big enough to start a family. And Nathan's already started growing the Alaskan Bushman Beard to fit in with the locals.

Shelley and David Waite are headed back to the place they first fell in love. After some time in Florida for a family health concern, they are heading back to the place they wanted to call home. But what seemed like an easy choice is proving to be a bit more complicated then they thought. As avid outdoorsmen, they're looking for a rustic cabin but - as a modern couple - having pizza delivered has its perks as well.

There aren't a lot of couples that would consider a bear hunt in Alaska the perfect honeymoon but, then again, Sheri and Trey Coker are not your average couple. This Arkansas duo, after tragically losing her parents and his dad, realized life was too short to sit idly by. So they packed up their belongings and four dogs, and set out for Alaska. Camping along the way, they endured extremes of suffocating heat and bitter cold. Now, with Trey starting a new job at the University of Alaska Fairbanks in a week, and winter fast approaching, camping is no longer an option. They're in a race against the clock to find the perfect place to call home.

Newlyweds Rayette and Angel Casiano cannot wait to begin their Alaskan adventure. This self-proclaimed modern-day Brady Bunch couple, with their six kids ranging in age from 12 to 19, weren't necessarily looking for destiny when it found them. Disguised as a job opportunity for physician Rayette, they quickly realized this was the perfect excuse to start over as a family. To build the home they wanted together. And the kids are beyond excited to be leaving behind their shared bedrooms and small town, for the shot at their own rooms and, what could be better, a Walmart right around the corner.

After vacationing in Alaska for the past decade, Marja and Chris Hammershoy are ready to call the magical Last Frontier home, but it won't be easy. A whopping 12-hour flight from their current place in bustling Connecticut, they're looking for their Shangri-La in Halibut Cove. This island off the Kenai Peninsula is only accessible by plane or boat. And with a full-time population of only 76, there are no roads, no convenience stores, and residents get their mail from one of the only floating post offices in the world! They'll have to move fast if they want to grab one of the few waterfront listings that have just come on the market.

Ryan and Anduin McElroy have moved eight times in the past eight years for Ryan's job. With a toddler and plans to continue growing their family, Anduin is ready to put down some roots. So they packed their dogs and the rest of their things and trekked 3700-miles away from the heat of Oklahoma to the icy chill of Fairbanks in search of the perfect place to settle down. Now they're in a pinch to find their Alaskan dream home before Ryan starts his job in a few weeks. With so many great choices, the pressure is on to determine whether they want to be closer to the city in suburbia, or closer to Ryan's job in an area appropriately called the North Pole.

Twin sisters Anna and Kristy Berington have been chomping at the bit to move to Alaska and pursue their dream of becoming world-class dog mushers. So, they're packing up their pups and leaving friends and family behind in Wisconsin, to find the perfect property on the Kenai Peninsula. Known for being a dog-mushing mecca, the Kenai is home to the Tustumena 200, one of the biggest qualifiers for the Iditarod, and this is exactly where the twins want to be. The caveat, they must find a property big enough to accommodate their sixteen sled dogs, with access to trails as well. And although the dog's come first, it would also be nice to have running water and in-door plumbing.

Recently graduated from college in Washington, newlyweds Dustin and Jessica Moore are packing up their life to move to Soldotna, Dustin's childhood home. Dustin is excited to hunt, fish, and snow machine and Jessica can't wait to be introduced to all that Alaska has to offer. But when it comes to house hunting, they're polar opposites. She wants stainless and granite that a new build can offer, while he wants acreage and that Alaskan feel that only a log cabin will fulfill. So is it going to be happy wife, happy husband, or both?

Sick of the hustle and bustle of Seattle, Karen Wilken and her husband Paul Johnson are moving back to Karen's hometown of Fairbanks. Karen's been gone for nearly a decade, but has longed to get back to her family. Now that her brother is opening a brewery and in need of their help, she's convinced Paul the time is right to make the move. He's definitely excited about leaving their 500 sq. ft. condo and enjoying the great outdoors, but when their realtor shares one of the property's $1700 monthly heating bills, Paul starts to wonder just how much Alaska they can afford.

Newlyweds Will and Erin Earhart are starting married life together with a monumental move. And even though Erin knew she might end up in Alaska eventually, it's the last place she thought she'd be a mere two months after their nuptials. Never having lived outside southern Tennessee, she is now knee deep in snow and Anchorage real estate. To top that off, Will wants to fully embrace Alaska and find a place that reflects the great outdoors, inside and out, but she's not really keen on winter driving and wandering moose. Can they come to a compromise and find the perfect Southern Alaskan home?

Close to being empty nesters, Lisa and Dave Dewyngaert decided to make the move from their home in New Hampshire to Palmer, Alaska. Never having lived outside of the state, Dave's ready for a change of scenery and a slower pace.

Though work as a neurosurgeon has taken him to Alaska, Marius Maxwell has dreamt of living in the 49th State since he was a young boy. Lucy Qian has only lived in warm climates and has never seen snow. They focus on Eagle River.

Shallon's fondest memories were of growing up in Alaska, and she always hoped she'd be able to move her children there. When she and Daniel got married, she started planting the seed. Now they are on their way to Fairbanks.

Kristine and Eric Bailey have moved eight times in the past eight years for their jobs in the military. When they got the call that they were finally being transferred to their No. 1 dream location of Alaska, they were ecstatic.

When Wendell Eames got a job offer from a hospital in Fairbanks, he knew the only person he needed to convince was his wife, Juliet. With all the beauty and fun the state presents, it wasn't a hard sell.

USAF SSGs Lucas and Heidi Wacker hit the lottery when when they got their orders and saw it was Anchorage. After cramming all of their things in a 30-foot trailer, the move to the Last Frontier proved to be a challenge.

Aviators Chris McKnight and Rebecca Brown are trading their Rocky Mountain high for the elevations of Denali. Their aspirations came with a caveat, in lieu of an engagement ring, Rebecca wants a hanger home complete with a plane.

Life is the adventure that you make it. For Gale Forrest, her new life in Alaska began by losing 150 pounds, getting a dog and making the journey to the Last Frontier. Adventure awaits her as she embarks on a new life in Alaska.

Derek and Sherrie Betts are eager to find their family a home and start their new life in Alaska. Derek wants a place that's up close and personal with nature, but Sherrie is absolutely terrified of bears.

Mike and Megan Hajworonsky love the outdoors and all the adventure that nature brings. Mike wants to be able to hunt from their backyard and a workshop. Megan wants to feel secluded but still have a reasonable commute to work.

A couple wants nothing more than to raise their kids -- and maybe some chickens -- in Ketchikan, Alaska.

Sick of living in a cramped RV, a young family is beyond ready to find a spacious home in Wasilla, Alaska.

Sick of living apart, Kris Harrison, a Texas boy, and Jenny Zeszutko, a Chicago girl, are packing up and setting their sights on Eagle River in the Last Frontier to start a new life together.

Eric and Melissa, with their boys Ethan and Hunter and their two dogs, are embarking on the adventure of a lifetime. Practically living on top of one another in a cramped hotel room for a month, everyone is beyond ready to find their Alaskan dream home.

Empty nesters leave Oklahoma in the dust and set their sights on Alaska. He wants a home with scenic views, while she wants a wood-burning stove and modern plumbing. Will they find a place that has everything on their wish list?

Wanting to get away from the materialism and fast-paced lifestyle of Seattle, Brian and Jake head to Willow, Alaska, to unwind. With the help of their real estate agent, they take on the adventure of finding their forever home.

Busy executives Todd and Carrie believe that southeast Alaska is the perfect place for a vacation home where they can totally unplug from the rat race. These city slickers enlist the help of their friend and local real estate agent to help them find a scenic property in Alaska's first city, Sitka.

Michael, his reluctant wife, Jessica, and their adorable daughter make the 4,000 mile move from Delaware to put down roots in Alaska. With the help of their real estate agent, Gerald Pestrikoff, they search for a home that is remote, but not too remote, in the Mat-Su Valley.

James Konig is beyond ready to live his Alaskan adventure. This hilarious young man enlists the help of his sister, Sandy Russomanno, and his friend and real estate agent, Elizabeth Hooper, to find his perfect Alaskan dream home in Anchorage.

Brian and Jaime, with their five adorable children in tow, move to the remote village of Galena, Alaska, to pursue a life of freedom and exploration -- and to better connect as a family. With the help of Galena's mayor, Jon Korta, the couple searches for their Alaskan dream home.

Angie and Sharon are ready for a new life and new adventure in Alaska. This hilarious couple, with their three pups, is looking to embrace all that Alaska offers -- except for the bears.

After losing their beloved father and brother, the Phares family decided life was too short to stay stagnant. Inspired to honor their loved ones and live life to the fullest, they are packing up their belongings and making the move from Ohio to the Kenai area in Alaska.

After listing Kodiak as No. 1 on his dream sheet, Coast Guard helicopter rescue pilot Joe Plunkett received word he was getting his wish. So Joe, his fiancee and their dog are packing up their San Diego home and setting their sights on Alaska.

After spending a summer working in Alaska as a teenager, Andy Burton knew he wanted to someday return. Serendipitously, Andy's girlfriend, Ali Ziegler, was recently offered a job as a professor teaching at University of Alaska-Southeast in Ketchikan. They are jumping at the opportunity to make the leap from Michigan to Alaska. They want a home with a view, a yard for their new puppy and enough room for Andy's adorable and hilarious daughter, Avalon, when she comes to stay with them.

The Abbousleman family leaves the Nevada desert in the dust as they begin a new chapter in Kodiak, Alaska. They are beyond ready to fish, hunt and ride ATVs, but will they be able to find everything they are looking for in a home?

Robert and Debbie had never dreamed of moving to Alaska until they started seeing the Last Frontier showcased on television. Then they became obsessed with finding the perfect vacation home. With the help of their real estate agent, Travis Vaughan, will they find everything they are looking for? If they find an island home, they're going to need to also find a boat!

Five moves in 12 years landed Emily and her husband Matt in England, but Emily has always dreamed of raising her kids in her native home of Alaska. So when Matt got a job promotion in Anchorage, the family of five was excited to move 4,000 miles to set down roots and experience all the adventures Alaska has to offer. During their house search, they soon realize their budget of $375,000 doesn't go as far as they thought in Anchorage, so they increase their budget to $500,000 and look at houses in towns around Anchorage. Emily wants a house near good schools for her young kids and Matt wants the rustic Alaskan look, but will they be able to find a place that checks all their wish list boxes?

After Luke and Kassandra met on a first date, they got married and decided to trade the hot Arizona desert for the cool environs of Anchorage, Alaska. Kassandra grew up in the Phillipines, where it's summer year-round, so she's looking forward to experiencing Alaska's four seasons. Luke's a real estate agent who started investing in places around Anchorage, so now with baby Lyle and rescue dog, Mikey, the Higgins are excited to find their Alaska forever home. With a budget of $600,000, the couple is divided on their wish list. She wants a contemporary house with all the modern amenities, but he wants an Alaskan log retreat with income potential. They're both budding artists, so they agree on having a space for an art studio, but will they be able to compromise on style?

After living in Cincinnati their entire lives, Brittany and Jake started yearning for a more adventurous life. So when Brittany landed a job in Ketchikan, Alaska, the couple jumped at the opportunity to live in a place they had never visited. Once they experienced the rainforest, mountains and ocean of southeastern Alaska, it was love at first sight. While Brittany prefers ocean living, Jake is a mountain man at heart, and Ketchikan offers the best of both worlds. With a $450,000 budget, they're hoping to find a place with amazing views, modern amenities and a boat dock. They'll tour everything from an island house and waterfront fixer-upper to a house on a hill right in downtown.

Newlyweds Brendon and Kassie have fallen in love with the magnificent mountains, scenery and wildlife of Alaska after his job transferred him to Anchorage. They're looking to find the perfect home they can start a family in that includes great views, a real wood-burning fireplace and extra space for family and friends while enjoying the endless year-round outdoor activities the area has to offer. Their choices include homes that will either put them over budget or require quite a bit of updating. Will one of them be where this new family starts the next chapter of their lives?

Mike and Alicia are always looking for the next big adventure for their family and find it when Mike's government job in Washington, DC, offers to move them to Juneau, AK. Excited about the lifestyle change that will include boating, whale watching, hiking and camping, the family tour waterfront houses near the Alaska Marine Highway and Douglas Island hoping to find a waterfront property with views of the Gastineau Channel or nearby Mendenhall Glacier. They want enough space for the family to spread out, but will they find a place on the water that checks off everything on their wish list?

Stewart Cogswell received a job offer in Alaska and is eager to move his wife De Anna and their four teenagers out of their hometown of Marinette, WI, and into an Alaskan dream home. Sharing a love for all things outdoors from fishing to riding ATVs, the Cogswells leave their Wisconsin ranch for the mountainous wilderness of Eagle River. They're hoping to find a home on a river or lake with two living spaces -- one for the teenagers and one for the parents -- and enough room for their chickens and other livestock but they're are also open to places closer to Anchorage. Will they be able to find a house with enough space in Eagle River or will they need to rethink their location?

From sand and surf to snowboarding and skiing, the Greenwood family of seven is making the move from the shores of Hawaii to the snowy mountains of Fairbanks. After a summer trip to Alaska, Mitzi and Rob Greenwood were smitten with the endless sunlight and activities such as river rafting, berry picking and dog mushing. Mitzi's dream Alaska house includes rooms for her five kids, a play area and a hidden kitchen, but Rob is hoping for a rustic cabin that screams Alaska. Will they pick a log cabin with a surprise in the basement, a riverfront property, a cabin in the woods or a modern house with a huge yard?

Luke and Amy Bushatz are excited to make a life-changing move to Palmer, AK, while Luke attends graduate school. They can't wait to show their children all the activities Alaska has to offer and are looking for a home with a traditional Alaskan rustic look in a remote location with plenty of room for guests and a large yard. One topic of concern, however, is backyard bears and the couple wonders how they'll deal with this aspect of everyday life in Alaska. Will they be able to find the perfect remote house or will the wildlife be too much for them to handle?

Garrison and Brooke Field took one look at southeast Alaska's jagged coastal mountain range, fell in love with it and decided to move from Colorado to Juneau to raise their two young children. They're looking forward to hiking and fishing along the coast and are searching for a house that's close to town and all its activities. Brooke hopes to find a home that's move-in ready and has a large kitchen, but Garrison would be happy with a fixer-upper with unique Alaskan architecture. Will Juneau provide them a compromise so they can both have their Alaskan dream home?

Everyday life was getting too hectic for Kentucky natives Casey and Michael Doty so, when they took a vacation to Alaska, they were stunned by the beauty and invigorated by all the outdoor adventures awaiting their family. Once Casey landed a job at a local hospital, the Dotys and their three kids moved to the slower-paced town of Fairbanks. The kids are excited for horseback riding lessons in the summer and sledding in the winter and Michael is excited to find a place that has an Alaskan look and mountain views. Their real estate agent shows them a variety of properties, from a log retreat and a castle-like cabin on 20-acres to a solar-powered house on a hill.

Adam, Autumn and their two sons are looking to move their family sea urchin diving business from northern California to the cold waters of southeast Alaska. They're hoping to find their new home and business location near the rugged coastline of Ketchikan because it provides deep ocean waters great for harvesting sea urchins and has a slower pace of life with many camping and hiking adventures. With their budget set, they'll be looking at everything from an island house with an extra cabin to a downtown house stacked on top of a mother-in-law suite. Will one of these places be the Alaskan dream home they're looking for?

Arizona-based pilots Julie and Trevor Keeney just landed their dream assignment working as pilots in Fairbanks. They can't wait to experience all four seasons and show their daughter, Piper, Alaskan summer adventures like fishing and winter adventures like sledding. This young couple bought and sold two homes in Arizona and now they're excited to tackle the housing market in Fairbanks. On their wish list is an Alaska-style house with amazing mountain views, a short commute to work, play space for their daughter, extra space for guests and a garage. Besides buying a house, they'd like to buy their own plane but they may need to compromise on their budget if they want both.

After living on the border of busy Washington, DC, Bryanna and Ben Hunt are searching for a simpler life in North Pole, a suburb of Fairbanks. Ben's a government engineer and Bryanna's a photographer and stay-at-home mom, and they're both excited about raising their three daughters in the great outdoors. Ben's Alaska dream home includes having acres of land to start a bison farm and raise chickens. However, Bryanna is more concerned about the negative 50-degree North Pole winters, so radiant-floor heat, an attached garage and a wood stove are all musts on her wish list. Will the couple have to look further from North Pole to find their Alaska dream home?

Texas newlyweds are ready to trade city living in Houston for the rugged landscape and crisp air of Girdwood, Alaska. They both want their first home to have income potential, spectacular mountain views and a yard for their French bulldog, Harry. But while she wants a house with a modern feel, he wants something more rustic with a big garage for new Alaskan outdoor toys. With a budget of $500,000, they look at everything from a house with breathtaking mountain views to one that's so close to the local ski resort they can see the ski runs from the living room.

A couple with a young son moves from Idaho to Wasilla to pursue his job opportunity. They're hoping to find a forever home and both agree they want a move-in ready house, but she wants to be on the water with enough space to grow their family while he wants to be in the mountains.

An Illinois couple leaves the heartland for Homer, Alaska to find a lodge with extra cabins to rent, plenty of land for their two dogs and room for a fishing boat.

A military family eagerly sets off for a new life in Chugiak, Alaska. The family of five wants a home with a big kitchen to cook up some authentic frontier dishes, an oversized garage for all their toys and some acreage to explore the great outdoors.

A couple moves to Ketchikan to take advantage of the town's charm and raw beauty. While they agree they both want Alaskan views, she wants to be close to work and town, but he's interested in a property off the grid.

An energetic traveling couple with a young son is ready to put down roots in one place, so they're leaving the sun and surf of Hawaii to pursue his dream of living in vast, open Alaska. With a hefty budget, they have the option to purchase their dream home or build one from scratch, but building could take months to complete.

A native Colorado couple first discovered Homer on their honeymoon and became instantly hooked on its breathtaking scenery, small-town charm and endless outdoor activities. Now with the birth of their new baby boy, they are ready to make the life-changing move from Denver, CO, to Homer for a simpler life. They're both hoping for a house with mountain and glacier views, as well as an open floor plan all within their budget of $500,000. As a nurse, she wants to be close to town and the hospital, while he wants a wood-working shop for his carpentry and a two-car garage to endure the Alaskan winters.

An outdoor-loving couple wants to take on all of the challenges that come with moving to Fairbanks. Their top priority is finding a home close to the water with stunning views and a big yard for their two dogs.

After traveling across three continents, a couple is ready to leave their jetsetter lifestyle behind and settle down in Homer, Alaska. She's hoping for a house on the water with amazing views and close proximity to work, while he wants a big chef's kitchen with all the bells and whistles.

A couple with ties to Alaska wants to find a home in the town of Kodiak where they can raise their son. Because Alaska is known for its dark winters, she wants a home close to the mountains with lots of windows and natural light. However, he wants a waterfront property with a garage where they can fish right out of the back door and have a place to store a boat and ATVs.

When a job opportunity opened in Kodiak, a Coast Guard family and their dogs jumped at the chance for a fresh start. A house with great views is a must, and they hope to be near all the great outdoor activities that Kodiak has to offer, like fishing, bear viewing and kayaking.

Jack and his wife Brianna are leaving Seattle and putting down roots in South Anchorage. The couple loves exploring the outdoors and he's especially excited to teach his son all the activities he did growing up in Juneau. An aspiring floatplane pilot, Jack wants to find a house on a lake so he can park his plane right outside the back door and take his family on remote Alaskan adventures. She, however, wants a traditional log home with a large kitchen and epic views near hiking trails. Their budget will allow them many choices, but will they find a place that has it all?

Nate and Arlene have climbed all the peaks and fished all the lakes of Wyoming and Colorado, and they're ready to find their next adventure in Alaska. Their three must-haves for their new home are a beautiful view, a log cabin style and an oversized garage for their outdoor equipment. They're willing to renovate a fixer upper to make it their own, but an updated modern cabin that is move-in ready presents a tempting alternative.

A doctor couple wants to give up their busy East Coast lives in Fort Bragg, NC, in hopes of finding a more peaceful outdoor life in Sitka. They want to find a large home that can accommodate guests and must decide between a place on its own island or a home closer to town.

A couple is ready to leave their Texas town and get back to basics by moving their family of five to Alaska. They have their sights set on Anchorage and she's adamant about having mountain views and a home office, while he wants a home gym and a large yard for the kids.

Mike and Katie met while working in a Boston hospital, and when he got the opportunity to open a new practice in Alaska, the newlyweds couldn't wait to tackle the adventure. They're focused on finding a forever home in Palmer, a small farming community. Their wish list includes amazing views of the mountains along with space for visitors and a wood-burning fireplace, plus they have to be close to the hospital where Mike will be on call. They'd also like to have plenty of land for a barn to house the animals Katie wants to keep.

A Nashville musician that grew up in Alaska longs for home and wants to find a retreat in Girdwood where his band can relax, write music and create a home base to start a rock-and-roll camp for kids. With a hefty budget, he hopes to find a place close to a ski resort with epic views that inspire songwriting.

After living in Salt Lake City their whole lives, a couple decides to uproot the family and make a lifetime of memories in Alaska. They agree North Pole is the town for them, but she wants a modern home close to town and neighbors while he's looking for a quintessential rustic cabin in the wilderness.

Years after they met in high school in Pittsburgh, fate brought Ashleigh and Ashley together in New York City. Now that Ashley has landed a commercial piloting job in Anchorage, the newly engaged couple is leaving the Big Apple behind for Alaska's biggest city. They're excited to explore the vast, untamed wilderness and try rock-climbing, glacier hiking and fishing some of Alaska's best lakes and rivers. Avid pilot Ashley's latest accomplishment was getting his float plane license, so they're in the market for a house on a lake with float plane access. Their Alaskan dream home also needs at least three bedrooms for visiting family and friends and a huge kitchen for entertaining.

After receiving a promotion, military newlyweds decide to leave Norfolk, VA, for the ice fishing, skiing and hiking opportunities in Fairbanks. She wants the quintessential Alaskan feel of a log cabin with an open floor plan and enough outdoor space for their dog to play. However, he's hoping for a more modern home with high ceilings that can accommodate his height.

When newlyweds Eric and Nancy met, he was working in Anchorage, Alaska, and she was in Scottsdale, Arizona. Now that Nancy's relocating north, the couple is excited to explore everything the Last Frontier has to offer, from snowshoeing and hiking to skiing and fishing. They'd like to find a home with an outdoor space for entertaining and grilling, three bedrooms and a main-floor master suite complete with huge walk-in closets and a giant tub.

While on a honeymoon cruise to Alaska, Colorado couple Will and Christina fell in love with the rugged landscape and vowed to return someday. Now they're looking forward to living off the land in Fairbanks and trying homesteading, gardening and raising chickens with their two young children. Their dream house has four bedrooms, views of the Alaska Range and plenty of acreage for chickens and a garden, and Will wants a garage or shop so he can work on his hobbies year-round.

After taking a vacation through several states, a family that can't get Homer, Alaska, off their minds looks to find a home with a view of Kachemak Bay. The couple hopes their budget can grant every wish on the list, including giving the kids their own space.

Steve, a doctor, and Megan, a nurse, met while working at an Indianapolis hospital, and they've jumped at the chance to move to the Last Frontier for Steve's new job. These newlyweds love everything about the outdoors, including hiking with their dogs. They would like to find a home in Anchorage with dramatic mountain views, and for Megan, an Alaskan-style house on the water would be even better. They agree that they need a big yard for their dogs and at least three bedrooms for visitors and their new baby.

A Texas family that's ready for a fresh start follows Mom's job to Fairbanks. The couple wants acreage and plenty of space for guests, but that's where the agreement ends. He has his heart set on a remote cabin while she wants to be close to town and work.

Newlyweds who met online are moving to Alaska for his dream job with the Air Force. Their sights are set on Eagle River, a picturesque town that offers proximity to both Anchorage and the mountains. The couple wants a log home with rustic finishes, a wood-burning fireplace and a garage or shop as well as a fenced-in yard for their little dog, Lulu. However, they can't agree on location, as he wants a remote cabin and she wants a home that's closer to town and other people.