Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation

A couple partners with their adult daughter to look for an outdated home along Barnegat Bay, N.J., that they can work on themselves to transform into a beach getaway to enjoy with the rest of their family.

A woman from Austin, Texas, who's vacationed in Rockport with her husband and two boys, is ready to find a vacation retreat for the family. She's seeking an affordable property they can personalize to enjoy themselves but also rent out.

A Philadelphia couple who both grew up spending their summers at the Jersey shore are looking to buy a beach house. They plan to put in a lot of sweat equity to keep the budget low and create a dream getaway for their growing family.

Tired of making weekend trips back and forth from Houston, TX, a married couple is searching for their own beach house on Galveston Island. With the help of a family contractor, they're looking for an affordable home they can give a personal touch.

A Massachusetts couple that started a business rehabbing classic and rundown homes to resell to new families, finds an outdated beach home to renovate along the state's beautiful and historic south shore.

An engineer buys a home along the shores of Matagorda Bay in Texas, where he's vacationed with his family for years; he'll renovate the home for himself and his adult daughters so they can spend time fishing and relaxing together.

A hardworking couple dreams of escaping Colorado's cold to find the perfect beachfront condominium; they use their real estate and remodeling skills to secure their own slice of paradise.

A Pennsylvania couple pursues their dream of owning a condominium on the beach; with two young daughters growing up quickly, they hope to provide them with lasting childhood memories by renovating an older unit with potential.

After selling their farm in South Carolina, a couple retreats to Florida's beaches; they are ready to stop renting and buy a fixer-upper by the water, where they can create their dream home.

For a Virginia couple with fond childhood memories of beach vacations, the dream of owning a beachfront property has always been a goal. Their mission: find a condo in Virginia Beach, fix it up, and transform it into the perfect coastal weekend getaway for their kids.

A Massachusetts couple buys an outdated beach house and lives there while completely gutting and renovating it into a dream home; they aim to fulfill their dream of having a waterfront property and living year-round on Cape Cod.