Buying the Beach - Season 1

Chicago natives Howard and Cyndy Livingston are looking for the ultimate dream property, a remote island in the Florida Keys. Finding one under their million-dollar budget will be tougher than they think, but they're willing to do what it takes to find!

Delaware natives Mike and Emily have their sights set on the Florida Keys. They're in search of a budget-friendly home that fits their family and their boats. Finding an affordable piece of paradise won't be easy, so they're looking on the canals.

Kelly and Lanny are living the dream in the Florida Keys but they want to upgrade their home from the back roads to beachfront. They'll look at three different style homes with spectacular water views.

Newlyweds Daniel and Lauren are looking to buy their first home in Nags Head, North Carolina near the beach where they first met and got engaged. Their dream is to live less than 100 steps from the water but budget issues may alter their plans.

Alex and Jamie love life on the water in the Florida Keys. They're looking to put down roots and buy a home with the beach and ocean right in their backyard. But with a budget of $500,000, it might be harder to find their paradise than they thought.

The Outer Banks has beautiful beaches along the Atlantic Ocean in the East, and great fishing along the sound in the West. And for Ken and Stacy, deciding which side to live on is going to be tough.

Buck and Rosie are ready to upgrade to a million dollar home with an outdoor kitchen, a dock, and million dollar beach views.

Newlyweds Bill and Shelley Harold want to settle down and start a family on the shores of the Outer Banks in North Carolina. But they have one big demand - they want to be able to drive right on to the beach in their 4x4.

Ross and Meagan are looking to take their relationship to the next level and buy a home together. For Ross and Meagan, the perfect home is one right on the beach with gorgeous views and tons of deck space.

Musician Mike Nugent came to the Outer Banks to help his family recover from Hurricane Irene. He fell in love with the area and now wants to buy his first home on a struggling musician's budget' with assistance from his best friend, Shelby Balandra.

Brothers Dan and Mitch have different views on almost everything but one thing they can agree on- they want a permanent home along the beautiful white sandy beaches of Alabama's Gulf Shores.

Gulf Shores, Alabama has some of the whitest beaches around. That's why Arkansas natives Greg and Gena are looking to find their million-dollar beach castle here. Their perfect house would have the beach, a pool, a gym, and a nice big kitchen.

Jacob and Tori are a health conscious couple looking to move from the heartland to the beach with their sights on Dauphin Island. But these first time homebuyers are about to discover that life on the water's edge isn't always a day at the beach.

You can buy your own private island off the coast of South Carolina, and that's exactly what John and Amy want to do. Even with their million-dollar budget, they might have to rough it, but how rustic are the willing to go?

Everything's bigger in Texas, even the beaches! That's why Dillon and Amy are looking for their own Texas beachfront home on the Bolivar Peninsula where they sit on the beach during the day, and go to the rodeo at night.

There's some incredible private islands off the coast of Hilton Head, South Carolina, and Andy and Sheila are looking to buy one of their very own. But will island life prove too rustic for them and their two young daughters?