South Florida residents Cory and Cortney both share a passion for staying active and being outdoors. Whether it’s paddle boarding, beach yoga or riding bikes on the coast line, this married couple and expecting first time parents, love taking full advantage of the area’s year-round beautiful weather. They’re setting out to find a home in Deerfield Beach, Florida – a young beachfront community close to their jobs as a firefighter and yoga instructor, and perfect for their outdoor loving lifestyles . They’re looking for a three-bedroom home with a pool and easy beach access, but they also want the home to really feel like a vacation getaway, a respite from the workweek. With their modest budget of $350,000 all in, most homes in the area they’ll be looking for will need to be updated to match their vision. With the clock ticking on the baby’s due date, these two will have to get to work to make their beachfront dream a reality.
After years of visits, a couple prepares to buy a weekend getaway home in Emerald Isle, N.C., and have a budget to create a luxurious outdoor space.
A family of four renovates a waterfront home on the canal in Galveston, Texas.
A man wants to find a vacation home for his family in North Myrtle Beach, S.C., so they settle on a condo they can renovate.
Tired of Denver cold, a family finds a place in Cocoa Beach, Fla., but they want to add a poolside oasis and custom spa.
A young couple renovate a vacation property in Crystal Beach, Texas, that is just a ferry ride away from their home.
Newlyweds search for a beach-side bargain that they can renovate near Atlantic City, N.J., but it becomes a difficult prospect.
Having split their time between Nashville, Tenn., and Destin, Fla., a couple hopes to get their sons out into the sunshine permanently.
After years of renting in North Carolina's Outer Banks for years, a couple wants to find their dream home.
A family wants to renovate their dream canal-front home on North Padre Island, Texas, as quickly as possible.
A couple wants to buy a beach property in Emerald Isle, N.C., and the perfect space needs sprucing up.
A couple realizes their budget balloons in relation to their plans for renovation.
A couple wants to find a property on Fripp Island, N.C., and after finding a place, demolition leads to discoveries.
Stephanie and Virginia's wish list for a vacation home in Galveston, Texas, includes an elevated deck and close proximity to fishing. They're working with a local agent to help them reel in a winner, but permit problems and unforeseen issues threaten to prevent them from making their dream renovations a reality.
Frequent visitors to the popular beach town of Ocean City, MD, decide to take a big chance and invest in property for their family. After finding a place they feel can be made their own, they begin renovations and quickly discover this home on the water has more surprises than they bargained for.
A couple gears up to make the coastal paradise of Gulf Shores, AL, their forever home. The couple hunts for a bargain and lands the perfect place in need of big-time renovations. With a tight budget and a long list of projects, will they be able to turn it into the home of their dreams?
This couple is ready to find a beach home of their own after years of visiting relatives on the sunny shores of Galveston, TX. They find a house that has the potential to be a perfect getaway for the family, but it's in need of serious work. With an ambitious list of renovation projects, will budget constraints mean they need to scale back on their dreams?
A family of avid beach-goers has outgrown their home on the Outer Banks of North Carolina and is looking for a home with more space. Their budget allows them a fixer-upper in need of work but they'll have to take on the renovations themselves. Will their skills be enough to turn this diamond in the rough into the beach house of their dreams?
Newly engaged couple Missy and Devon are looking to purchase their first home together in Ormond-by-the-Sea, Florida. Because of their tight budget, they have to settle for a fixer upper and get their hands dirty taking on a lot of the work themselves. With their wedding only months away, the project threatens to be too much to handle for this young couple.
After renting vacation homes in Narragansett, Rhode Island, for many years, a couple finally buys a place of their own that needs a lot of work. Luckily he is a general contractor and ready to take on the challenge. But with a tight budget and long list of reno projects that need to get done, will they be able to create the vacation oasis they've always dreamed of?
After years of vacationing in the area, a woman and her grandmother are ready to purchase a home of their own in the coastal community of Anna Maria Island, FL. They find a home that could be the perfect family beach oasis after a serious facelift, but the ladies have a tight budget. Will they be able to turn their fixer-upper into the dreamy seaside shack they envisioned?
Frequent visitors to the popular beach town of Ocean City, MD, decide to take a big chance and invest in property for their family. After finding a place they feel can be made their own, they begin renovations and quickly discover this home on the water has more surprises than they bargained for.
A woman and her daughters relocate from Virginia Beach, VA, to the quaint beach town of Cape Charles. They find a charming fixer upper that will be perfect for their family but it's in need of some serious repairs. Will the mounting projects and renovation costs turn out to be more than they've bargained for?
After spending many summer days vacationing on the Jersey Shore, a couple is ready to buy a getaway of their own in Brigantine, NJ. They find a perfect house for their family of four, but it needs significant renovations, and unforeseen construction challenges could derail the family's plans to turn the fixer upper into the vacation home of their dreams.
A newly engaged couple loves their Florida lifestyle and desires to be on the water in St. Petersburg, which means they must take on a renovation project. However, when they decide to incorporate a big addition, they push the timeline closer to their impending nuptials.
A couple looks for a beach house in Ventnor City, New Jersey, where they can make memories with their daughter on the Jersey Shore. They find a property that needs a lot of work and hope they can turn it into the perfect beach retreat without breaking the bank.
A growing family finds a seaside fixer upper in Surfside Beach, Texas.
After vacationing in St. Pete Beach, Florida, for many years, a couple purchases an older condo in a prime location that needs a total gut job. But managing a long-distance project from their home in New York poses a challenge, as well as a tight budget and tighter deadline.
A family searches for a beach retreat in Gulf Shores, AL. While they have different opinions on what type of house they should get, they all agree they want to live near the beach. After an extensive search, they find the home that's a perfect fit but it's in need of serious updates. Will a tight budget and unforeseen hiccups throw a wrench into this family's fixer upper project?
A couple and their four kids are looking for a vacation retreat on South Padre Island in Texas. After recently renovating a rental property in the area, they've decided they are ready to get their hands dirty again. They find a home with plenty of potential, but will their wealth of renovation ideas break the bank?
A couple searches for a beachfront vacation spot in Gulf Shores, AL. They find a house in their dream location but the dated home needs a brand new look to fit their colorful style. With a tight budget and a long list of reno projects, will they be able to transform the old home into an updated charmer?
After a recent medical scare, Nicole is ready to live life to the fullest in a home by the water in Morehead City, NC. After enlisting her father to help with the search, they find a fixer-upper that could be just what the doctor ordered. But a tight budget and unforeseen problems might put a hiccup in her plan for the perfect beach retreat.
A couple that's relocating from the Washington, D.C.. area to Wildwood, N.J., finds the perfect beach house for their family of five; it needs serious renovating, and while they have a big budget, they also have a big wish list that means compromise.
A woman and her kids have been vacationing in Port Aransas, Texas, for years and are ready to own a piece of their favorite paradise; they find the perfect beach retreat for the family, but realize it will take updating to make it move-in ready.
A couple hunts for a new forever home near the beach in Mathews, VA. They find a house that could be perfect for their family of four but it's a fixer-upper and their budget is tight. Some unexpected problems pop up during demolition that threaten to double their budget. Will this couple be able to overcome their obstacles and finish their project without breaking the bank?
A couple's budget may hinder the renovation of their Westport, West Virginia retreat.
Outdoor enthusiasts Nick and Krystin are looking for an oceanfront property in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. They find a place with great potential, but with little experience renovating homes and a growing list of problems, the couple starts to wonder if their dream home will ever become a reality.
A NYC couple looks to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and purchases a fixer-upper only a short ferry ride away on the Jersey Shore. But once renovations begin, they discover so many problems that they wonder if they might be in over their heads.
A Dallas couple hunts for a beach retreat that's large enough to share with their family and friends in Cape San Blas, Florida. They find a bargain bungalow close to the water, but it comes with the price of needing a lot of work.
A couple with two active children and hectic jobs hopes to find a beach house in North Carolina's Outer Banks to give their family a place to relax and recharge. They find a home in a perfect location, but its out-of-date style means it will need to be renovated from top to bottom. They're up for the challenge, but as construction begins they discover they might have gotten more than they bargained for.
While vacationing in Pawleys Island, SC, a couple fell in love with its friendly, laid-back beach vibe and now is on the hunt for a getaway space of their own. They find the perfect spot for them and their three dogs, but the monumental task of modernizing their new vacation home starts to threaten their budget.
A couple looking for a beach retreat in Chesapeake Beach, Md., discover a house in a great location, but the trick will be expanding the space to accommodate their family without expanding their tight budget.
A couple looking for a forever home for their family of four find a charming house that needs a major upgrade in Grays Harbor County in Washington; to save money, they plan to tackle most of the renovations themselves.
An Ohio couple finds structural issues that threaten plans for their Florida home.
After 20 years of renting on North Carolina's Outer Banks, two high school sweethearts are determined to purchase their forever home; their challenge will be transforming a charmer into a dream home without breaking the bank.
A couple hunts for a family beach house in Maryland and settles on a smaller home in the perfect location; initial renovations reveal this project may take more than what they were prepared for in order to make it their ideal getaway.
Adrienne and Steve are seeking a vacation home in St. Joe Beach, Fla.; they find a house with potential, but it needs extensive renovations; unforeseen structural issues and budget concerns threaten to throw a wrench in their plans.
A couple looks for a forever home in Topsail, N.C., and finds a property with potential that needs major renovations; with a long to-do list and constant changes to their original design plan, the project could prove to be more than they can handle.
Vicky and Rome are looking to trade in the hustle and bustle of life in New York for the sun and surf of Flagler Beach, Fla.; they find an oceanfront property perfect for their new lifestyle, but it's in need of a major overhaul.
A woman is looking for a home in Isle of Palms, S.C., that is close to the beach and has enough space for family and friends; she finds a home that could be perfect, but it needs a lot of work, so she sets out to turn her dream into a reality.
Despite being engaged with a wedding to plan, Anne and DJ have decided to add more to their plate by purchasing a beach home on the so-called Forgotten Coast of Florida; Anne and DJ plan to take on the majority of the renovation work themselves.
A couple from Charlotte looks for a beach getaway on South Carolina's Hilton Head Island; renovating the home before the prime rental season starts presents an even bigger challenge.
A couple looks for a beachside property in Surfside, Texas, to be their weekend getaway and a source of rental income, hoping to find a boho design to set their house apart.
A Texas bar owner looks for a peaceful oasis by the water on North Padre Island; she wants to score a deal on a fixer-upper that is ripe for a remodel, and she plans to save even more cash by tackling the renovations herself.
A couple is looking for an escape from Las Vegas on the coast of Alabama's Dauphin Island; they want a property that offers plenty of room for improvements, but they'll have to find a way to add their personal touch, while still keeping costs down.
A Maryland couple searches for a beachfront property in Hampton, Virginia, where they can make seaside memories with their daughters. She looks for ways to cut costs on the renovation without sacrificing style.
A Massachusetts couple searches for a vacation home in coastal Hull.
When renovations are halted on a local property in Gulf Shores, Alabama, a couple seeks to transform it into a welcoming home that serves as a getaway for vacationing women.
An Alabama couple looks for a vacation home along the shores of Panama City Beach, FL.
A couple sets out to fix up a property along the scenic Pacific Northwest coastline.
A couple looks for a forever home large enough for the whole family along the shores of Rocky Point, New York.
A couple combs through that picturesque coastline to find the perfect beach side retreat on Whidbey Island.
A couple yearns to return to the beaches of Tampa Bay and wants to find a property that won't break the bank.
A couple searching for a family beach house along the shores of Brigantine, NJ.
A thrill-seeker and his girlfriend search for a beach house in the New Jersey summer town where he vacationed as a kid.
A couple looks for a family beach getaway in the Outer Banks along the shores of Avon, NC.
A couple looks for a beach home where they can watch their family grow for generations.
A married couple from Houston search for a family getaway in the laid back town of Surfside, Texas.
An empty-nester father wants a beachfront home close to his boat on the Connecticut coastline.
A married couple living in Washington, DC are looking for a weekend getaway in the nautical hotspot of Lusby, Maryland.
A New Jersey family sets their sights on Ocean County, where canal homes allow residents to enjoy the ocean and the bays created by a barrier island.
A Connecticut house flipper is on the hunt for a property with a beach view that he can call his own.
A married couple from San Jose are looking for a home in the remote town of Manchester, California.
After discovering Avon, N.C., during a beach vacation, a family of four searches for a fixer-upper to call their own; once they've found their hidden gem, it's all hands on deck as renovations become a family.
A beach-loving family from Raleigh, N.C., looks for their own slice of waterfront heaven on the coast; after a lifetime of working hard, they finally get the chance to make their dreams come true.
A husband and wife house-flipping team decide to renovate a home in Okaloosa County, Fla., putting their skills and patience to the test as they try to turn their property into a dream home for buyers.
A couple living in Seattle searches for a vacation getaway along the sands of Ocean Park, Wash, and waterfront homes in this Pacific coast community aren't cheap, so finding a deal could require some renovations.
A married couple living in Delaware have always dreamed of finding a property on the water; they're searching for a home they can transform into a gathering place for their family to enjoy time together.
To celebrate their anniversary, a couple decides it's finally time to purchase and renovate the beach house of their dreams in the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
After finding their dream beach house, a Virginia couple reworks the floor plan to create an expanded primary suite.
A Carolina family finds a deal on their new beach house on Pawleys Island, S.C.; a massive overhaul of the floor plan and expansions on both floors guarantees room for their growing family.
A couple from Virginia Beach search the laid back community of Kill Devil Hills, NC, where they hope to find a beach house they can renovate and rent.
A trio of weekend warriors pool their resources to buy a beach house that they can renovate for their big Italian family.
A dad who's renovated every home he's ever owned puts in the work to get a waterfront property in Ocean City, Maryland, near his daughter and get family to make his and his wife's dream vacation house a reality.
A married couple whose been renting for years in Miami is finally ready to purchase their first home together with the help of friends and family.
A single mother who spent her childhood on Nantasket Beach searches for a home along the shores of Hull, Massachusetts.
A native New Englander who grew up vacationing on the shores of York, Maine, is hoping to achieve his dream of owning a home in town.
A New Jersey couple finds a fixer-upper steps from the beach.
A couple looking to downsize buys a home along the Connecticut coastline.
A real estate investor is looking to renovate an outdated property, steps from the beach, and pack it with amenities to turn it into a prime Myrtle Beach, SC vacation destination that stands out from all the other rentals.
A Tennessee couple looks to relocate their young family along a stretch of South Carolina beachfront.
A business-savvy mom and daughter enlist the whole family to help create a fun Florida vacation rental as a moneymaking venture and a beach getaway for them all to enjoy.
A newly married woman gets to use her interior design skills to renovate her own beach house, creating a cozy getaway and a source of extra rental income for her family.
A Dallas couple is looking for a vacation home that's only a short walk to the beaches of Biloxi, Mississippi. They are on a budget and willing to put in the work to renovate a house into a place where they can eventually retire.
A couple from Washington, DC searches the shores of Maryland's Chesapeake Bay for a bargain beach house that they can make their own. But a problem uncovered during demolition threatens to increase their already tightened renovation budget.
A Georgia couple, who has renovated and sold seven Panama City Beach condos, is looking for a vacation home for keeps. They plan to spend all their free time on the Florida coast so they'll have to stretch their budget to find and renovate a beach house.
A Washington couple and their four kids take on the majority of their beach house renovations themselves. But the help doesn't stop there, as extended family and good friends drop in to help them turn a bargain buy into their dream vacation getaway.
A couple who met along the shores of Corolla, North Carolina, searches for a home in town they can renovate into their dream vacation getaway. But finding an affordable beach property they can transform on schedule and budget could be a challenge.
A father and son hope to leave the cold winters of Chicago behind by making a move to the Crystal Coast of North Carolina; with experience renovating homes, they don't mind putting in work as long as they're close to the beach for a great price.
A North Dakota couple who's tired of enduring long, cold winters have decided to make a move down south to St. Pete Beach, Florida; they're hoping to find an affordable property they can renovate into a year-round seaside oasis.