A couple is coming back home to the New York area with their three teenage boys after spending a few years in Arizona. The family has settled on the Merrick area of Long Island and they're excited to spend more time together with a new home on the water. While everyone agrees the boys should have plenty of room to hang out, her focus is having ample living space for entertaining while he's looking for an accommodating home office.

An outdoorsy couple are searching for a beach home on Whidbey Island in Washington. They want to find a house that will do well in the rental market, but will also serve as a vacation home for their growing family. The property must have easy beach access, a safe backyard for their young kids and unobstructed views of the water and mountains.

Rob and Elise never imagined they'd be searching for a beach house together on Washington's Whidbey Island when they first met, but their love of island life and unique situation made it a perfect match. He prefers no distinction between beach and backyard while she pushes for a contemporary retreat as this couple searches for the beach house of their dreams.