A family of three from Washington is looking for a property on Whidbey Island. Finding a house on the eastern side with easy beach access for fishing, kayaking and clamming is key. Although this will be a summer home, they want to make this their forever home once they become empty-nesters.

Two stressful corporate careers have an Ohio couple seeking a laid-back lifestyle in Miramar Beach, Florida. They're looking for a quiet, convenient single-level home with at least three bedrooms, a dock, a boat lift and a pool.

A couple that led busy lives after founding a software company is looking for a relaxing retreat along the beaches of Galveston, Texas, where they can unwind now that their kids are grown. He hopes to find a property close to the city, but she wants to find something further out of town that offers more peace and quiet.