A couple looks to move their family and business to Gulf Shores, Alabama. With their fourth child on the way, she's keeping a close eye on the budget, while his only must-have is a first-tier beachside home, preferably in a classic beachy color.

After 14 moves with the military, a former fighter pilot and his wife search for a waterfront home in Corpus Christi, Texas. A short walk to the beach is at the top of her wish list, and he wants a property with a dock that has easy access to the ocean.

A California couple searches for a laid-back waterfront lifestyle in Parker, Arizona. They have a huge extended family, including a grandson, so their biggest concern is accommodating a crowd while enjoying all of the amenities the water has to offer.