A couple hunts for a beachfront family home on Lake Michigan in the small town of Suttons Bay, Michigan. He wants a move-in ready home with gorgeous views, while she wants a home office and direct access to a kid-friendly beach.

A couple visits North Carolina's Topsail Island to find an extra-large beach retreat for their family of six. She wants to live close to activities, while he wants a home with plenty of entertaining space and a covered outdoor deck. Although the market for beachfront homes is competitive, their realtor is confident she can find the home they've always wanted.

Pat and Kathleen are empty nesters searching Rhode Island's Narragansett Bay for a beachfront home. With its small town charm, quiet beaches and access to countless activities, Narragansett strikes them as both a perfect place for them and somewhere their kids will want to visit. Pat wants stunning views and a low-maintenance yard, and Kathleen wants a home close to activities with privacy for guests. Armed with a hard-earned budget of $1.5 million, this couple is ready to make their lifelong dreams come true.