—House-hunting programs on HGTV cover all the options, from buyers honing in on fixer-uppers and off-the-grid options to cabin cribs and container homes. On "Lakefront Bargain Hunt," the spotlight is on water lovers who dream of weekends or summers living by the dock of the bay. In each episode, a family on the hunt for an escape from the hustle and bustle of their busy lives tours multiple waterfront properties. With the help of a real estate agent, the hope is to find the perfect lakeside home without breaking the bank.

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A couple who love bringing their kids to the Chain O'Lakes in Illinois have always wanted to own a vacation house; now, they're looking for the right property at the right price so they can dock their boat and entertain friends in their dream home.
As Bethany and Matt raise their son, they realize that living in Chicago is just too far from their families back in Minnesota; now that they're returning to their roots, they want to find a forever home on the tranquil shores of Forest Lake.
A couple hunt for a vacation home on Apple Valley Lake to enjoy with their two boys and extended family; they hope to find a steal that gets them big lake views, but they can't decide between a turn-key property for her or a fixer-upper for him.
A couple is in search of a perfect lake house; she wants to spend extra for an open concept, updated interior with more space for company, while he wants a great dock and a low price tag.
A busy New York couple want a weekend retreat by the Otsego County lake where they were married; but with a shrinking market, they're not sure if they'll be able to find a waterfront dream home at an affordable price.
High school sweethearts Darci and Jim fall in love with the Minocqua area of Wisconsin on their very first visit; they hope to find an affordable waterfront home where they can enjoy nature and make memories with their family.
A couple who love vacationing with their three kids on Idaho's sprawling Lake Pend Oreille want to find their dream home there.
An adventurous family loves taking their boats and jet skis out on the lake, and with a busy schedule back home, they want a vacation property to help them reconnect in Badin Lake, N.C.
A couple with seven kids searches for a home on the Clermont Chain of Lakes in Florida; while she's concerned about finding a place with enough space, he's willing to do anything to get on the water.
A Texas couple that met on Lake Sam Rayburn as teenagers have always dreamed of owning a vacation home there; with their youngest daughter in tow, they search for the perfect family meeting spot on the water.
High school sweethearts who spent their first date fishing on Lake Bruin, Louisiana, are now searching for a place of their own; they're looking for a home with at least three bedrooms, a back porch and a dock with a boat lift.
After getting engaged, married and landing a new job, newlyweds are looking to finish off their whirlwind of a year by buying a lake house.
A couple have spent years packing up their camper to vacation on Smith Lake, Ala.; with two kids and two dogs, the couple need room to spread out and hope to find a spacious lake home with pristine water views.

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A pair of newlyweds searches southeast Michigan for a lakeside retreat where they can plant roots and start a family.
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House-hunting programs on HGTV cover all the options, from buyers honing in on fixer-uppers and off-the-grid options to cabin cribs and container homes. On "Lakefront Bargain Hunt," the spotlight is on water lovers who dream of weekends or summers living by the dock of the bay. In each episode, a family on the hunt for an escape from the hustle and bustle of their busy lives tours multiple waterfront properties. With the help of a real estate agent, the hope is to find the perfect lakeside home without breaking the bank.

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