Island Life

Professional Dancers, Joseph Gallerizzo and Susan Dodge, along with their two children, Devin and Samantha, are ready to start a new chapter in their lives. They are looking to get out of their tiny New York City apartment and find more space near the beach on Amelia Island, Florida. Atlantic Partners Real Estate Agent, Keri Duffy, is looking to help Joe and Susan find a home on Amelia Island that will allow them to relocate from the hustle and bustle of the city to the peace and tranquility of the sandy shores of Amelia.

Outdoor adventurers Matt and Jessie are tired of cold winters and being landlocked in Athens, GA. This couple is ready for biking and beaches. Along with their dog Moe, Matt, a professor, and Jessie, a librarian, hunt for a home on St. Simons Island, GA. They are looking for a small space to lay their heads with plenty of room to house equipment for their various hobbies. With the help of Sea Palms Coastal agent Anthony Quickle, Matt and Jessie hope to find a place to call home.

Jason and Keli Harrison are ready to stop shoveling snow in chilly Pennsylvania and start searching for a new dream home in the Florida Keys. They want their three sons to grow up in the sun and sand, so with new job prospects and a little help from their realtor, Maryanne Warren of Schmitt Real Estate Co., they're ready to make a move to paradise.

After falling in love with Orcas Island on their first vacation there, Matt Chaney and Sara Lewis are ready to leave the city noise of Seattle for a quieter island life. Along with Island Group Realty's Kathryn Bowes, Matt and Sara check out several different homes and a lot with gorgeous views. Ultimately, they'll have to decide which Orcas Island location will best suit their needs.

After receiving some exciting job offers, Oscar, Elena, and their 8-month-old son Mateo have decided to relocate from traffic-ridden Edmonds, WA to the outdoor wonderland of Whidbey Island, WA. With Western Realty agent Jeanette Peele, Oscar and Elena will look at several different homes and explore the island. Unsure which will work best for their family, they must decide between a waterfront view, a spacious town home, and a backyard filled with fancy fruit trees.

Vince and Laurie are sick of the bitter cold winters in Chicago and have been searching for their dream home on beautiful Hilton Head Island. They've already looked at over 100 homes, but have yet to find the place that fits all of their criteria. With the help of Charter One broker Brad Wilson, their hope to find the perfect island home that has the space to fit their massive wine collection.

Physicians Ken and Kiersten Prince, along with their daughter Charlotte, are ready to leave snowy Virginia for the sunny shores of Amelia Island, Florida. They're looking for the perfect place to raise a family right by the beach while Ken is also looking for the perfect man space. Fernandina Beach Real Estate Agent Roger Martin helps them find a home to suit their family needs close to everything Amelia Island has to offer.

Chris and Jennifer met on New Years Eve in Hilton Head, South Carolina. When Jennifer decided to move there for good, Chris decided that he would make the journey too. After dating long distance for a while, this will be the first time the two will be living together. Guided by Charter One Realty's Brad Davis, the young couple hope to find a place where they can entertain their friends and also be out in nature in a moments notice.

Boating enthusiasts Timur and Suki want an active outdoor lifestyle. Moving from Orlando to Islamorada in the Florida Keys will allow them to hit the water anytime they like. With the help of agent Marayann Warren from Schmitt Real Estate Co., Timur and Suki must decide between finding a home on the market or building their own dream home from scratch on a lot.

After getting married, Ryan and Crystal Casey moved to Alpharetta, GA, a busy town outside of Atlanta. They have grown tired of the traffic, noise and hectic pace of life there. Now that their two daughters are a little older, they feel this is the perfect time to make the move to the more peaceful island of St. Simons. Working with Sea Palms Coastal real estate agent Brad Davis, the couple hopes to find a home that will allow them lots of outdoor and beach time together.

A New York couple wants a quiet, unhurried life, so they look for a home in Florida, where their son can play sports year-round.

Georgia lawyers want a change of pace, and look for a home in the Savannah Isles so they can still work in the city.

After living all over the country, a couple decides to get serious about finding a home in Hilton Head Island, S.C.

After living all over the country, a couple decides to get serious about finding a home in Hilton Head Island, S.C.

Chiffon and Mervin have grown tired of the hectic city life in Atlanta and are looking to be closer to family in South Carolina. They began looking at areas near Charleston and discovered John and Daniel Islands. Since they both work remotely for non-profits, they can take their work with them to their dream island home. With help from Marion Steed from Steed Creek Realty, Mervin and Chiffon hope to find a home soon that will make them feel like they are on a permanent vacation.

David and Debbie have known each other since they were kids. They went to college together, got married, and then raised three children of their own in Houston. They always loved vacationing on Galveston Island and now they want to live on the water year-round. With the assistance of Chevon Eaton from Eaton Realty, David and Debbie hope to find a home where they can be outside all the time and entertain plenty of family and friends who come to visit.

After living in California and now Tacoma, Samuel and Christina want to leave the city behind and return to the outdoor living that Vashon Island offers them and their two children. Luckily, Sam can work remotely so he won't face a daily commute. Since Christina will be busy with the kids, she can take advantage of time spent at the beach, on the trails, or out in nature. With this new island life, they are excited to slow things down and enjoy the moments as they come, and they've enlisted Katryn Fraser from the Trident Realty Group to help them find the perfect place.

John, Michelle, and their two children are from the Boston area. Tired of the winters, they're looking for a positive change in lifestyle. After a visit to South Carolina, they fell in love with Daniel Island and thought it was the perfect place to spend time outdoors with the family, right on the water. With the expertise of Maggie Rodenberg from Matt O'Neil Real Estate, they hope to find an ideal place to call home.

Mike and Jen have decided to leave Dallas behind for the beautiful beaches on the gulf of Alabama. They look forward to a simpler lifestyle with less traffic, less stress, more beach time and gorgeous views. Since Mike just obtain his real estate license, he is looking forward to buying his dream home and learning more about the market here. Mike and Jen have Lynn Cook from Gulf Shores Life Team to help them trade in their backyard and pool for a beautiful ocean view!

Lou and Cara have spent most of their lives enduring the cold winters of New Jersey. With 3 kids who love the outdoors, they've decided it's time to move to a warmer climate. They fell in love with Charleston, South Carolina while they were in college, and discovered Daniel Island right outside downtown. They've enlisted the help of Renee Reinert-Pote from Iron Gate Realty to help them find a home where they can spend time playing sports and enjoying nature year round.

Tyler and Julie vacationed together on Mustang Island. Sparks flew and shortly afterwards they became a couple. They loved the island so much they even got engaged there. Now that they're busy planning their wedding, they want to be able to call the island home too. They're hoping that Ashleigh Robertson from Port Aransas Realty can help find them a home with enough bedrooms so their friends and Julie's family can come visit and enjoy all that Mustang Island has to offer.

Lynn and Vanessa grew up in Louisiana most of their lives and that's also where they raised their four children. Once they visited Alabama's Dauphin Island they immediately fell in love with beach life and its small town feel. With Lynn a pastor, the family loves to keep active in the community and they hope to find an island home that will have that neighborhood feel. They've enlisted help from Dot Small at Alabama Realty to assist them in their search.

Phillip and Melissa love Dallas but are ready to leave the city and put their feet in the sand on South Padre Island. Since Phillip can work remotely and Melissa home-schools their four children, this move is perfect for the family to enjoy both the small town feel of SPI and still be right at the beach. Once they find their dream home with help from Gayle Hood of Padre Elite Team, the whole family will be able to settle down and enjoy island living.

After serving 28 years in the Army, Jim and Donna are looking to change jobs, lifestyles, and homes. They felt like Florida had run its course, and since Jim grew up in Alabama, he wanted to call it home again. Donna insists that their new house have a separate room for Jim's drum set, since his drums currently live in their dining room! Lawanna Sharpless from Bellator Real Estate is hoping to help Jim and Donna find that hidden gem to call home.

Mike, Kendra and their two children, Makayla and Nicholas find their lifestyle in Fort Mill, SC too fast and chaotic. They fell in love with Daniel Island after Mike was offered a new job in nearby Charleston and Kendra secured a teaching position in the area. With sandy beaches, less traffic and more time for the family, they're excited for their quality of life to change for the better. All they need now is a little help from Renee Reinert-Pote from Iron Gate Realty to find them a happy home.

Jim and Helen both grew up near South Padre Island and have spent many vacations thereeven spring break during college. While living in San Antonio, they've traveled around the world but ultimately SPI, with its warm waters and sandy beaches, is where they want to settle down. Jules Wilk from Padre Elite Team will help them find that island home.