Lakefront Bargain Hunt
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Lakefront Bargain HuntHouse-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.S9, EP1 "Ideal Vacation Spot"After visiting the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri, a family that fell in love with the area hopes to find a vacation retreat along its winding shores.
S9, EP2 "Looking to Dock"A Texas couple with two kids loves getting out on the water and are ready to find a place to dock their boat; they both grew up around lakes and want to find a vacation home on Lake Martin, Ala., where their kids can share those same memories.
S9, EP3 "Big on Tradition"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.
S9, EP4 "Racing to Relocate"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.
S9, EP5 "Looking to Live Closer to the Brainerd Lakes"A Minnesota couple wants to trade their landlocked home for a spacious lakeside property in the Brainerd Lakes region; they hope to find their family's forever home along one of the area's many lakes.
S9, EP6 "Paddling Toward a Forever Home"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.
S9, EP7 "Dog-Friendly Paradise"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.
S9, EP8 "No Phones on Lake Tillery, NC"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.
S9, EP9 "Coming Home to Indiana"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.
S9, EP10 "Cruising Toward a Vacation Home"A family with a connection to Delavan Lake, Wis., looks for a vacation home on the water to match a new boat.
S9, EP11 "Accomplishing Goals"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.
S9, EP12 "Fresh Start on Lake Kampeska"A single mom who worked multiple jobs now has enough money to buy the lake house she's dreamed of on Lake Kampeska, S.D.; she hopes to find a home with space for her and her kids where they can spend quality time together.
S9, EP13 "Boaters Seek a Bargain in North Carolina"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.
S10, EP1 "Lush Retreat in Kentucky"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.
S10, EP2 "Searching for More Space"A couple with two daughters currently lives in Lansing, N.Y.; they want to remain in the Cayuga Lake region, but they're looking for a more spacious home closer to the lake's lapping shores.
S10, EP3 "Fishing for a Full-time Home"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.
S10, EP4 "Brainerd Lakes Cabin"A family that frequents the Brainerd Lakes area of Minnesota has a dream of owning a cabin in this location; now that the kids are about to head off to college, they feel like it is time to take the leap and purchase their waterfront dream home.
S10, EP5 "Expanding the Family in Mississippi"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.
S12, EP13 "From Cramped Camper to Spacious 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.
S12, EP12 "Newlyweds Find a New Home"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.
S12, EP11 "Fishing for a Deal on Lake Bruin"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.
S12, EP10 "Living Lake Life in the Fast Lane"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.
S12, EP9 "Chasing the Dream"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.
S12, EP8 "Boats, Bikes and Bargain on Badin Lake"An adventurous family love 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.
S12, EP7 "A Bridge to Idaho's Best Kept Secret"A couple who love vacationing with their three kids on Idaho's sprawling Lake Pend Oreille want to find their dream home there.
S12, EP6 "Many Options to Consider in the Minocqua Area"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.
S12, EP5 "Overcoming a Limited Inventory on the Lakes of Otsego County"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.
S12, EP4 "Seeking Southern Comfort on Smith Lake"A couple are 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.
S12, EP3 "Turn Key or Fixer-upper in Ohio"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.
S12, EP2 "Minnesota Homecoming"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.
S12, EP1 "Space to Entertain on the Chain"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.
S11, EP13 "Searching for a Golden Deal"A Washington couple who grew up enjoying the beautiful mountains and adventurous lake activities dream of owning a lake house; although the area can be expensive, they hope to find the perfect home where they can start a family.
S11, EP12 "Bargain Bound on Big Stone Lake"A new job opportunity gives a couple the chance to find a home on Big Stone Lake.
S11, EP11 "Aiming for a Forever Home on Lake Arrowhead"A military family of six returns from a deployment in South Korea and hopes to put down roots on Lake Arrowhead in Georgia.
S11, EP10 "Romance and Lake Camps"A couple reconnects with the real estate agent that brought them together in hopes of finding the perfect lakeside getaway on Portage Lake, Maine.
S11, EP9 "Happy Wife, Happy Lake Life"A couple raising four kids and juggling demanding jobs can't wait to buy a lake house getaway on Deep Creek Lake, Maryland. She hopes to find a perfect place where they can relax and dock their boat, but he's more concerned with staying on budget.
S11, EP8 "Diving Into a Deep Water Deal"A couple looks for an affordable retreat along the shores of Lake Hartwell, SC, that they can enjoy with their daughter. The property must come at the right price and have deep water access where they can dock their boat.
S11, EP7 "Keeping It Cozy or Living Large on the Lake of the Ozarks"A couple looks for a cozy cottage or a large waterfront property at Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri.
S11, EP6 "From Turkey Farm to Lakeside Charm in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota"A family spent the past 10 years on an old turkey farm in Detroit Lakes, and after years of saving, they're finally ready to embrace the lakeside lifestyle this area is known for.
S11, EP5 "Finding a Comfy Retreat"Mark and Carrie have been married five years and share a blended family; work and kids mean they have little time for relaxation, so they're hoping a vacation home in the Cordry Sweetwater Lakes region of Indiana can help them unwind on the water.
S11, EP4 "All in the Family Lake House"A large extended family decides to pool its money to buy a vacation house in the Holiday Lakes region of Ohio; they'll have to find not only an affordable property, but also one that checks all the boxes on everyone's list.
S11, EP3 "Boating to a Bargain on Lake Martin"After discovering the joys of lake life, an Alabama couple are ready to find their dream home on the shores of Lake Martin.
S11, EP2 "Here's the Story of a Lovely Lake House"Chris and Susan meet at a local running group and bond over their love for the outdoors and their children; now married and raising three teenagers, they look to purchase a lakefront home for their blended family to enjoy weekend getaways together.
S11, EP1 "Reeling in the Right Home"A family of avid fishermen want to buy a lakefront home Keuka Lake, N.Y. so they can spend less time driving and more time casting their lines.
S10, EP10 "From West Coast to Lakefront"A couple that's tired of the fast-paced lifestyle and high cost of living in Southern California searches for a home along the peaceful shores of Missouri and Arkansas' Table Rock Lake.
S10, EP8 "Vacation Home on Lake Eufaula"A couple searches for a vacation home in a friendly community along the shores of Lake Eufaula, Okla., for their children to enjoy.
S8, EP13 "A Lake House Between Friends"Best friends from Greenville, S.C., decide to pool their money and buy a vacation home to share; they hope to find a place with two master bedrooms, a dock over deep water, and space for entertaining.
S8, EP12 "Permanent Pad on Norris Lake, Tennessee"A Chicago couple with a teenage daughter look for more room to spread out and enjoy time together; they feel like now is the time to find a budget-friendly permanent home on Norris Lake, Tenn., with million-dollar views.
S8, EP11 "Return to Lake Seminole, GA"A couple with a hectic lifestyle look to slow down by moving their growing family lakeside; she grew up enjoying the water on Lake Seminole in Georgia and thinks it's the perfect place to unwind and live year-round.
S8, EP10 "From a Camper to a House"A Wisconsin family of four loves camping along Solberg Lake, but they're tired of sharing campground space; they are on the hunt for their own vacation house that they can enjoy together.
S8, EP9 "A New Life on Lake Lanier in Georgia"A couple living in Atlanta, Georgia, loves visiting Lake Lanier, and while he grew up around the water, she wasn't sold on lake living until they vacationed there together; they are now ready to buy their dream home and move to the lake full-time.
S8, EP8 "The Shores of Lake Champlain"A family of five from South Colonie, NY, searches for a family retreat along the shores of Lake Champlain; over the past decade, they've enjoyed spending time along the shores there and feel it's time for the family to start a new adventure.
S8, EP7 "Making the Move to Morse Lake, Indiana"A Westfield, Ind., couple with five children relocate so they can enjoy lake living full-time; having grown up with visits to a lake cottage, he wants the kids to have the same experience, so the couple look for a place on nearby Morse Lake.
S8, EP6 "Living Large on Lake Lakengren, Ohio"A St. Petersburg, Fla., couple wants to spend more time with family up north, but they don't want to give up waterfront living; they've decided to look for a vacation home on Ohio's Lake Lakengren that has the potential for full-time living.
S8, EP5 "Fishing for a Full-Time Home on Lake Ontario"A New York couple loves living in Rochester but wants to move their family closer to the water; after years of saving, they are finally ready to find a full-time home on Lake Ontario.
S8, EP4 "Docking at Lake Greenwood"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.
S8, EP3 "Wowed by Lake Wedowee"Amber leads a busy life in Jacksonville, Ala., with her two children; after several visits to Lake Wedowee, she becomes eager to share its secluded shores with her family as a place to spend more time together and relax.
S8, EP2 "A Central Florida Pet Paradise in Highlands County"A wildlife biologist who previously lived in the Highlands County area of Florida for work a few years ago longs to return.
S8, EP1 "Opposing Styles on Nepco Lake"A Stevens Point, Wis., couple with two young children is looking for a vacation home; the couple grew up visiting Nepco Lake and enjoy its pristine, secluded atmosphere and close proximity to their hometown.
S7, EP13 "Wishing for Lake Wisconsin, Wisconsin"A firefighter from Madison, Wis., looks for a permanent home on nearby Lake Wisconsin where he can unwind; he wants to have space for entertaining family and friends, so his sister-in-law joins him on the hunt as he tries to make his dream a reality.
S7, EP12 "Landlocked to Lake Living"A couple from Four Seasons, Mo., love their current home but want to provide their two sons with a lakefront lifestyle; they decide to search the nearby shores of the Lake of the Ozarks in hopes of finding the perfect lake house.
S7, EP11 "Our Own Cordry Sweetwater Home"An Indiana couple with three children is ready to find a lakeside vacation home; they first discovered the Cordry Sweetwater Lakes region of the state when visiting friends and were instantly drawn to its private resort feel.
S7, EP10 "A Rustic Retreat on Hyco Lake"A couple want to find a lakefront vacation home in North Carolina; after he proposed at a lake house, they both thought it would make the perfect getaway.
S7, EP9 "Home on Greenwood Lake Before the Wedding"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.
S7, EP8 "Ready to Relax on Rough River Lake, Kentucky"A couple and their children live an activity-filled life in Fort Mitchell, Ky., where they enjoy unplugging in nature and having fun on the water at nearby Rough River Lake; they want a house where their energetic family can kick back and relax.
S7, EP7 "Leaving the City for More Space on Lake Jackson"An Atlanta couple gets ready to move out of their condo and into a home with more space for their growing family; Lake Jackson has always held a very special place in their hearts, and they decide to move out of the city and onto the lake.
S7, EP6 "The Fresh Waters of Flathead"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.
S7, EP5 "Michigan Lake Escape"Ryan and Lori live in Chicago with their two children and love getting out of the city and heading to southwest Michigan to enjoy its many lakes; Ryan and Lori both grew up near the water and they want their kids to have that same experience.
S7, EP4 "Fun in the Finger Lakes of New York"A Pennsylvania family has been visiting the Finger Lakes region of New York for over four years; they hope to find a vacation home where they can enjoy all of their favorite activities, including visiting wineries and sailing on the open water.
S7, EP3 "Getting Away on Lake Greenwood, South Carolina"An engaged couple with stressful medical jobs wants to find a place where they can unwind and enjoy time with family and friends; they hope to find a vacation home on the shore of Lake Greenwood, S.C.
S7, EP2 "Counting on Carroll County"A Pittsburgh couple with three young children is ready for some downtime between work, school and their kids' activities. After deciding to look within a two-hour radius of their home, they discover Lake Mohawk and Atwood Lake in Carroll County, OH.
S7, EP1 "Fishing Around Watauga Lake"After visiting Watauga Lake for years, a couple and their three kids are ready to buy a lakefront home to enjoy the area whenever they want; since the family's favorite activity is fishing, they want a woodsy retreat that's equipped for a boat.
S6, EP13 "Moving Over to Owasco Lake, N.Y."Rick, Christina and their son Devon love what San Diego has to offer, but they miss their family and the nature of New York state.
S6, EP12 "Moving Within Missouri City, Texas"Desmond and Khristy love being close to the water but wish they had a lake right in their backyard.
S6, EP11 "Settling in on Seneca Lake, New York"Pam and Rick live in Maryland with their two children; after years of visiting Pam's family in central New York, they discover Seneca Lake and its wineries, waterfalls and picturesque farmland.
S6, EP10 "Serenity in South Haven"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.
S6, EP9 "Trekking to Tims Ford Lake in Tennessee"Dana and Joey enjoy spending time with their family out on the water; since Joey loved growing up on Tims Ford Lake, he decides to share that same experience with his three children.
S6, EP8 "Boats and Bison in Indiana"Nathan and Anna live near Fort Wayne, Ind. with two daughters, and have decided that purchasing a lakefront house would allow them time to get away, relax and make memories.
S6, EP7 "To Deep Creek Lake, Maryland and Beyond"Mike and Penny are from Gaithersburg, Maryland, but they love getting away to Deep Creek Lake and its year-round attractions.
S6, EP6 "Looking to Dock on Castle Rock"Dana and Tyler are from the suburbs of Chicago and love getting out on the water, but their busy schedules make it hard to find time to just be a family.
S6, EP5 "Kicking Back on Indiana's Koontz Lake"Chris and Jim from Palos Heights, Ill. both grew up spending time on the water, and are hoping to provide their daughters with the same kinds of memories they had as kids.
S6, EP4 "Triple the Fun in Treasure Lake, Pa."Meghan and Jeremy lead a busy life with their triplets in Ashburn, Va., and they would like to find a lakefront vacation home where they can make the most of their time together.
S6, EP3 "Heading for the Irish Hills of Michigan"Rick has regularly visited the Irish Hills region of Michigan since he was 10, bringing his wife, Laurie, along since they started dating, so they wish to continue their family's legacy on the lake.
S6, EP2 "Seeking Serenity in Central Minnesota"Jordan and Nick are getting married soon and are on the hunt for their first home around the lakes of the central Minnesota.
S6, EP1 "Brainerd Lakes Family Escape"Mike and Renae enjoy vacationing along the picturesque shores of the Brainerd Lakes region in central Minnesota and decide to purchase their own home in the area to help ensure their quality time with the kids will continue.
S5, EP13 "Making the Most of Moses Lake, Washington"Dean, Maura and their two daughters love living in the small town of Moses Lake, Wash., with its abundance of outdoor activities, and after five years of living a short drive from the shore, the family wants to make the move to the waterfront.
S5, EP12 "Nothin' Like Lake Nottely"Tom and Dana live just outside Atlanta and have three kids, but a very hectic home life has them looking for a place to get away to and relax.
S5, EP11 "Cruising the Chain of Lakes in Winter Haven, Florida"Raymond and Christine move from California to Florida because of a job opportunity and look for a lakefront location in Winter Haven.
S5, EP10 "Taking Stock in a Tennessee Treasure on Douglas Lake"A family of five looks for a lakefront vacation home on Douglas Lake in eastern Tenn.
S5, EP9 "Vets on Vacation in Innsbrook, Missouri"Veterinarians and former avid boaters Mike and Jen want the perfect lakefront retreat in Innsbrook, Mo.
S5, EP8 "Taking a Look at Innsbrook, Missouri"Greg and Lisa are siblings from Godfrey, Ill. and are looking to purchase a lakefront home with their families in a gated community, but he's still a little hesitant that this would be a practical purchase for their families.
S5, EP7 "An Alabama Panorama on Smith Lake"A Tenn. family searches for a lakefront home on Smith Lake, Ala.
S5, EP6 "Living Full Time on Lake Erie, Ohio"College sweethearts are looking for their first home together along the stunning shores of Lake Erie.
S5, EP5 "A Life to Pursue on Tippecanoe Lake, Indiana"Kandi grew up in Warsaw, Indiana, and spent her summers vacationing along the nearby shores of Tippecanoe Lake with her family.
S5, EP4 "Securing a Future on Lake Sinclair, Georgia"Self-made couple Nancy and Scott, having worked toward a lakefront home their entire lives, prepare to reward themselves with a family home on Lake Sinclair, Ga.
S5, EP3 "Searching for an Adirondack Escape in New York"A Syracuse, N.Y., family looks for the perfect spot for family getaways along the shores of Star Lake in the Adirondack region.
S5, EP2 "Welcome Home to Weiss Lake, Alabama"After 20 years away, Sloan returns to the lake he grew up on to purchase a home with his girlfriend, Krystal.
S5, EP1 "The Allure of Lake Lure, North Carolina"After spending the past several years traveling all around the country for work, Steven and Erin realize their family needs to settle down in one location as their boys grow older.
S2, EP12 "A Couple Plunges Into Lake Cumberland, KY"A water-crazed clan hopes to find the perfect houseboat so it can enjoy life on Kentucky's Lake Cumberland.
S1, EP12 "Aroostook County, The Crown of Maine"Two divorcés want to blend their families under one roof in a lakefront home in Aroostook County in Maine.
S1, EP11 "A Couple Combs the Cayuga Lake Area"A couple wants to find a home in the Finger Lake region where they can entertain friends and someday raise a family.
S1, EP10 "Searching for Brant Lake Bliss"A family wants to find a vacation home on Brant Lake in New York, where they can de-stress from their hectic lives.
S1, EP9 "Lake Union Launch in Seattle, Washington"Tired of being landlocked in Arizona, a couple is hoping to find a houseboat on Lake Union in Seattle.
S1, EP8 "Sleepless for Sleepy Hollow Lake, N.Y."A family searches for a house on Sleepy Hollow Lake in New York, with a practical indoor design that fits their budget.
S1, EP7 "A Couple Is Ready to Trade in Their Apartment for a Waterfront Home on Lake Winnebago, Wis."Ready to abandon their tiny apartment, a couple wants to find a spacious lakefront house on Lake Winnebago.
S1, EP6 "Searching for a Lakefront Rocky Mountain Roost in Summit County, Colorado"Missing the ocean, a woman and her son search for a vacation home in Summit County, Colo., for the whole family to enjoy.
S1, EP5 "Searching for a Lakefront Home in the Lone Star State"A family who loves spending weekends lakeside, searches for a second home in Seguin, Texas.
S1, EP3 "A Wake Zone to Call Home on Lake Oconee"A young couple look for a waterfront home where they can start a family.
S1, EP2 "A Home By the Water in Pennsylvania's Aquatic Playground, Blakeslee, PA"A busy family from Lehigh Valley, Pa., wants to find a vacation property for water lovers in Blakeslee, Pa.
S1, EP1 "A Chalet By the Lake at Missouri's Waterfront Community, Innsbrook Resort"A couple from St. Louis wants to give their children lakeside vacations in a chalet in Innsbrook Resort.
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.
Original Air Date: Sep 1, 2014
Genres: RealityTV Series
Rating: TVG
Playback: HD
9 seasons available on demand (92 episodes)
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