Buying the Beach
"Buying the Beach" looks at spectacular seaside properties in the U.S., showcasing unique homes where potential buyers can settle into the sand and soak up the sun mere steps from the backyard. House hunters in each episode tour three properties before choosing the one that makes them happy as a clam.
- 2014-2014
- 1 season
- Destination America
- Reality
"Buying the Beach" looks at spectacular seaside properties in the U.S., showcasing unique homes where potential buyers can settle into the sand and soak up the sun mere steps from the backyard. House hunters in each episode tour three properties before choosing the one that makes them happy as a clam.
Season 1 Episode Guide
16 Episodes 2014
Episode 1
Island Fever
Mon, Jun 2, 2014 21 mins
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!
Episode 2
Dirt Cheap on the Water
Mon, Jun 2, 2014 21 mins
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.
Episode 3
Beaches in the Boonies
Mon, Jun 9, 2014 22 mins
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.
Episode 4
Sand Dune Steals
Mon, Jun 9, 2014 22 mins
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.
Episode 5
Backyard Beaches
Mon, Jun 16, 2014 22 mins
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.
Episode 6
Sound vs. Ocean
Mon, Jun 23, 2014 22 mins
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.
Episode 7
Island Millionaire
Mon, Jun 30, 2014 21 mins
Buck and Rosie are ready to upgrade to a million dollar home with an outdoor kitchen, a dock, and million dollar beach views.
Episode 8
4x4 Shores
Mon, Jul 7, 2014 22 mins
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.
Episode 9
All Decked Out
Mon, Jul 14, 2014 22 mins
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.
Episode 10
Sand Shacks
Mon, Jul 21, 2014 22 mins
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.
Episode 11
Beach Brothers
Mon, Jul 28, 2014 22 mins
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.
Episode 12
Sand Castles
Mon, Aug 4, 2014 22 mins
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.
Episode 13
Islands of Seclusion
Mon, Aug 11, 2014 21 mins
Jacob and Tori are a health conscious couple looking to move from the heartland to the beach with their sights on Dauphin Island.
Episode 14
Appalachian Islands
Mon, Aug 18, 2014 22 mins
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?
Episode 15
Bigger in Texas
Mon, Aug 25, 2014 22 mins
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.
Episode 16
Island Hoppers
Mon, Sep 1, 2014 21 mins
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.