They found their dream homes, and never let go

Many of us have seen a house that we've never forgotten. Our dream home. But it's usually just that: a dream. A love destined to remain unrequited.

A few fortunate people have clung to their vision over the years, even decades, and now they're quite literally living the dream. The Wall Street Journal talked to a few of them to find out how they did it.

Moral of the story: Never give up.