Lakefront Bargain Hunt

A military family of six returns from a deployment in South Korea and hopes to put down roots on Lake Arrowhead in Georgia.

A large extended family decides to pool its money to buy 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 list.

A new job opportunity gives a couple the chance to find a home on Big Stone Lake.

After discovering the joys of lake life, an Alabama couple are ready to find their dream home on the shores of Lake Martin.

A couple looks for an affordable retreat along the shores of Lake Hartwell, S.C., that they can enjoy with their daughter; the property must come at the right price and have deep water access where they can dock their boat.

A family spent the past 10 years on an old turkey farm in Detroit Lakes, and after years of saving, they're finally ready to embrace the lakeside lifestyle this area is known for.

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 looks for a cozy cottage or a large waterfront property at Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri.

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 who love bringing their kids to the Chain O'Lakes in Illinois have 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 who love vacationing with their three kids on Idaho's sprawling Lake Pend Oreille want to find their dream home there.

A Tenn. family searches for a lakefront home on Smith Lake, Ala.

Nathan and Anna live near Fort Wayne, Ind. with two daughters, and have decided that purchasing a lakefront house would allow them time to get away, relax and make memories.

An adventurous family love 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 in Badin Lake, N.C.

Mike and Renae enjoy vacationing along the picturesque shores of the Brainerd Lakes region in central Minnesota and decide to purchase their own home in the area to help ensure their quality time with the kids will continue.

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

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 have spent years packing up their camper to vacation on Smith Lake, Ala.; with two kids and two dogs, the couple need room to spread out and hope to find a spacious lake home with pristine water views.

A Texas couple that met on Lake Sam Rayburn as teenagers have 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.

High school sweethearts Darci and Jim fall 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.

As Bethany and Matt raise their son, they realize that living in Chicago is just too far from their families back in Minnesota; now that they're returning to their roots, they want to find a forever home on the tranquil shores of Forest Lake.

Desmond and Khristy love being close to the water but wish they had a lake right in their backyard.

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.

A busy New York couple want 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.

A Washington couple who grew up enjoying the beautiful mountains and adventurous lake activities dream of owning a lake house; although the area can be expensive, they hope to find the perfect home where they can start a family.

Self-made couple Nancy and Scott, having worked toward a lakefront home their entire lives, prepare to reward themselves with a family home on Lake Sinclair, Ga.

A couple are in search of a perfect lake house; she wants to spend extra for an open concept, updated interior with more space for company, while he wants a great dock and a low price tag.

A couple hunt for a vacation home on Apple Valley Lake 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.

Engaged high school sweethearts Casey and Faith live with their parents in West Milford, N.J., while they save for their first home together; they hope to find the perfect Greenwood Lake house before they tie the knot.

A firefighter from Madison, Wis., looks for a permanent home on nearby Lake Wisconsin where he can unwind; he wants to have space for entertaining family and friends, so his sister-in-law joins him on the hunt as he tries to make his dream a reality.

A couple from Charlotte, N.C., wants to find a waterfront property on Lake Norman that will fit their budget.

Dean, Maura and their two daughters love living in the small town of Moses Lake, Wash., with its abundance of outdoor activities, and after five years of living a short drive from the shore, the family wants to make the move to the waterfront.

A couple from New Hampshire want to find a vacation home on Lake Winnipesaukee where they have vacationed for years.

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