Lakefront Bargain Hunt Renovation

A couple heads to the mountains of western Maryland hoping to find the perfect lakefront vacation home on Deep Creek Lake.

A family parks their RV and looks for a permanent getaway near their home in Buffalo, New York.

New parents look to escape their busy New York City lives with a move to a small, rustic lake community in upstate New York. The properties they consider, however, require significant renovations and may break the bank.

A couple finds a fixer-upper in Wisconsin that overlooks Lake Michigan and plan to do the work themselves, but the extensive renovations may stretch their limited budget.

Two couples team up to buy their dream vacation house on Deep Creek Lake, Maryland. Their agreed upon must-haves include water views and plenty of space, but finding a property that both couples agree on may be a challenge.

A couple hopes to escape their busy lives in Atlanta with a vacation home on Jackson Lake, Georgia. They find the ideal property for their blended family, including three kids, but face a growing renovation list on a tight budget.