Island Life

An engaged Seattle couple are ready to leave claustrophobic city life and escape to Bainbridge Island, Wash.; she's hoping to find a large yard ideal for a new dog or future kids, while he wants an easily maintainable house close to the ferry.

A young couple moves from Colorado Springs, Colo., to Carolina Beach, N.C., to be near the water; the couple hopes to find a home with enough space for the family and room for a pool, but also dreams of being close to the beach.

A young Milwaukee couple moves to secluded Washington Island, Wis., and looks forward to being part of its tight-knit community; they want to find a home with an open layout so they can invite friends over for game night.

With her two kids out of the house, an empty nester is packing up her life and moving to Ventnor City, N.J.; she wants to downsize with a home that's close to the beach and boardwalk so she can enjoy the entertainment.

A family is moving to their favorite camping spot on Fidalgo Island, Wash., to get their kids outdoors more and bring the joys of camping to everyday life; they hope to find a spacious home with a large kitchen and a dining room for family dinners.

A couple with a connection to Martha's Vineyard is eager to move there and start building memories with their children; she has her heart set on a home with New England charm, while he hopes to be within walking distance to town.