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A couple searches for a beachfront property for their family that they can also rent out in the laid-back family atmosphere of Surfside Beach, S.C.

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Colby and Wade love visiting Ocean City, Md. on the weekends; tired of towing their boat back and forth, they're searching for a condo with a deeded dock to fully enjoy quick getaways.

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Two sisters, who grew up coming to the shores of Sunset Beach, N.C., are now looking there for the perfect vacation home for their families.

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Utah natives, Mark and Lori, decide to make a move from Salt Lake City to the mountainous coast of Shelter Cove, Calif., after watching their son fall in love with the beach lifestyle while on a family vacation.

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A beach-loving couple moved to St. Thomas four years ago and bought a small property for themselves; now, they want to find a forever home with more space for friends and family to visit.

S23 E1 | A Forever Home on St. Thomas