A Utah couple that attended college in North Carolina and has dreamed of moving back packs up their family and heads to Lake Norman; the challenge, however, is finding a house in their price range that's big enough to accommodate everyone.

A couple with two young kids are in the process of growing their family through adoption; they both grew up near Mississippi's Barnett Reservoir and want to find a home with more space while fulfilling their lifelong dream of living on the water.

A couple has been visiting friends on Sweetwater Lake, Ind., with their two daughters for years; now that the girls are older, the family is ready to purchase a vacation home of their own to enjoy all the lake has to offer.

A Missouri couple with a long history of visiting Kentucky Lake, Ky., is determined to find a permanent retreat where they can indulge in the area's natural beauty; they bring their teen daughter along to help scope out what the area has to offer.

A couple with two young kids has outgrown their cramped home near Utah Lake, Utah; they are determined to get closer to the water and find more space, so they're hunting for a forever home with a stunning view.

A couple that has been visiting the Brainerd Lakes region of Minnesota for years decides now is the time for their children to experience the family traditions; they hope to purchase a waterfront cabin for everyone to enjoy.

Boat owners from New Jersey fall in love with Lake Norman, N.C., while visiting a friend during vacation; now, they're hunting for a lake house where they can use their boat and entertain friends and family.

A couple jumps at the opportunity to follow her job to his hometown in Indiana; after living with his parents for a year, they are ready to move out and find a full-time home on Lake Freeman.

A family with a connection to Delavan Lake, Wis., looks for a vacation home on the water to match a new boat.

A family of six running out of space at home wants to give up farm life for a quiet life on the lake in LaGrange County, Ind.; they hunt for a home on the water with space for entertaining and enough bedrooms for the entire family.

High school sweethearts that grew up in rural Indiana have always loved hanging out at Chapman Lake; he is about to become a doctor in the area, so they pack up their dogs and look for a home on the lake where they can make new memories.

A couple relocates to Tennessee for his job and decides to live out their dreams of owning a lake home along the welcoming shores of Cherokee Lake.

After starting a family, a couple that grew up in the Holiday Lakes area of Ohio decides it's the perfect time to return and find a dream home on the water.

Two siblings look for a waterfront vacation home on Long Lake, Wis., so they can give their kids the same great memories they had growing up.

A couple set the goal of purchasing a vacation home along the shores of Osoyoos Lake, Wash.; after hard work and building their savings, they're finally ready to find a perfect summer retreat they can enjoy with their three boys.

An Alabama couple that grew up fishing and relaxing on the water want to pass that lifestyle down to their newborn by moving the family to Smith Lake.

Engaged high school sweethearts Casey and Faith live with their parents in West Milford, N.J., while they save for their first home together; they hope to find the perfect Greenwood Lake house before they tie the knot.

A man that fell in love with Lake Tillery, N.C., while visiting with his grandfather wants to create similar memories with his family; he and his wife search for a waterfront home where they can dock their boat and spend time with the kids.

A family in Roebuck, S.C., owns a boat that they love taking out on the secluded waters of Lake Greenwood; they currently store the boat at a marina and want to purchase their dream vacation home that comes with a dock of its own.

Chicago city dwellers Alex and Brennan look to escape from the hustle and bustle of their busy lives with a place on Lake Michigan that feels more like the country.

A couple with two children previously lived in Montana and visited Flathead Lake; they decide to return to Big Sky Country to follow a job opportunity and hope to find a full-time family home on Flathead Lake's fresh water.

Purchasing a beachfront property doesn't always mean buyers have to break the bank. This series documents the journeys of families who are dreaming of living in a sandy locale with palm trees and warm ocean breezes, but those dreams are accompanied by a firm budget. And by budget we mean substantially short of a million dollars. The house hunters tour three to four waterfront properties -- each with surprisingly affordable price tags -- before choosing the one that turns the beach lifestyle dreams into reality.

A relaxing getaway with an oceanfront view is only a renovation away for families featured in this series. They are searching for a home away from home that has beach access and is affordable. Each episode follows the progress toward purchasing a fixer upper, which the family then transforms into its very own sun-drenched oasis. While some of the properties require full guts, including to the kitchens, bathrooms and master suites, others are made whole with relatively simple cosmetic changes and additions to outdoor spaces.

The series brings potential home buyers a better understanding of the process, each episode following a prospective buyer and an agent from start to finish.

Fixer-uppers are on the wish lists of house hunters in this addition to HGTV's long-running franchise. In each episode, the featured home buyers tour three for-sale homes and choose the one that is the perfect fixer-upper. The added bonus? Cameras also capture what happens after the home is purchased and the renovation project begins. The progress is charted as the new homeowners turn their property into home sweet home, then they finally reveal their new space.

Mexico is much more than a tourist destination. Its warm Caribbean waters, sandy beaches, vibrant nightlife and sizzling culinary scene, among other benefits, attracts expatriates worldwide. "Mexico Life" takes a page out of HGTV's long-running "House Hunters" to feature people who want a secluded piece of south-of-the-border paradise to call their own. From condos in Cabo San Lucas and Puerto Aventuras to bigger residences in the coastal towns of Tulum or Akumal, homebuyers and local real estate professionals work together to find perfect Mexican properties.

Dreams of escaping cookie-cutter subdivisions for cozy log cabin retreats are becoming reality for many Americans. HGTV follows the adventures of families who ditch the hustle and bustle to find the quintessential log home. The structures come in all styles and sizes, from modest unheated weekend cabins to sprawling state-of-the-art estates. Although the maintenance requirements can be more extensive than those for conventional constructions, the lure of living out wildest fantasies in secluded areas of North Carolina, Montana, Minnesota, Oregon and Colorado, among other states, is too strong for the buyers to ignore.

Armed with overflowing bank accounts and dreams of living in mansions bigger than city blocks, recent lottery winners embark on searches for their new homes. "It's an incredible feeling for me to show them properties they never dreamed they could afford. It's like I'm living the fantasy life with them," says host David Bromstad, who shows overnight millionaires three luxurious properties on each episode. After visiting seven-figure listings, 10-acre properties, and nine-bedroom mansions, the big winners' ultimate, life-changing decisions mean an upgrade from average digs to high-dollar properties.

Twin brothers Jonathan and Drew Scott aim to help couples find fixer-uppers and transform them into dream homes. The brothers use state-of-the-art imagery programs to unveil their plans for how the properties will look after the transformation. But the potential home buyers have to take a risk to make the twins' vision come true, and it's up to Jonathan and Drew to convince the couples that purchasing an older home in need of work is the best option.