work when their basement flooded, Chris and Maria thought they had it all figured out when they moved into a newer home Mike and Teresa live in a 90 old charming home by the lake thats lovely on the outside, but seriously lacking on the inside. Andrea looks to David to find them a new home that will provide the much needed space for their growing family and an office for Brian. Now the battle has found its way to Hilary and David who have their work cut out for them, scaling unrealistic expectations at home and a fear of relocation abroad, on their quest to unite this family under one mutually agreed upon roof. Will David find them a functioning, home without the to do list or will Hilary make them fall in love all over again by. Drew loves the neighborhood, yard for their dogs and proximity to his job, but real estate expert Travis is ready to leave their cramped quarters for more functional space. After 30 years of raising their kids in their 2200 square foot suburban home, the walls are closing in around Irene while husband Marcos believes it can be fixed to accommodate their multi-generational family. April dislikes the dated fixtures and finishes, the cut off kitchen and how, Quincy and Don found their ranch house when they were raising Dons son. Dave bought his rundown rural bungalow on protected land twelve years ago with a previous girlfriend. Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer are handing over the presenting reins to Scarlette Douglas and her brother Stuart for a special edition of Love It or List . With dangerously unfinished renovations, a freezing cold kitchen and a laundry lined basement it has become painfully clear to Chris and Petrea that their one time dream home no longer works for this environmentally conscious couple. Two years ago, the family fell in love with their Beaches home. All this and a climate control issue that affects the day to day living for the family in this century home. Three years ago Kira and Andrew Thomson bought their cozy three bedroom home. She wants a more open concept but out in the, country. Niru and Alok have been living in their so-called starter home for eight years. Facing lofty expectations and their combative nature the hosts patience are pushed to the brink. But bringing in Hilary to clear the clutter and David to hunt for greener pastures only proves to divide this family more as they battle it out to provide this Natalie and Brandon with some much needed breathing space. Niru loves her house and enjoys her urban lifestyle, but Alok feels they need to move closer to the suburbs where his family participates in cultural activities. Now Brian feels the view is not enough to keep his family in this shoe box. Can Hilary transform their basement into bright, functional, family sized spaces or will David whisk them away to a home with more than just views? Or will David deliver the kind of move in ready centrally located home that will coax Aaron to move? With the arrival of their daughter, Carla felt the walls of their cramped townhouse closing in and believes that there is nowhere to grow, but out! While Nathan loves the form and historic quality of the home, Anne only sees the many problems with its function. She just needs Hilary to create three completely finished separate spaces that will allow them to rent out the basement, as well as improve the heating throughout the house. Hilary and David show them the ropes of how it can be done. First shown: Wed 11 Jan 2023 | 47 mins. By Olivia Heath. The arrival of a thirdchild and nanny will stretch the limits of Sarah and Andrews centrally-located home. When Barb and Pete bought their semi detached home it was with a 5 year plan. This is a Raise the Roof Production for Channel 4. Rory and Jess are living the downtown dream. Or will David find them the house that has it all? About five years ago their life changed immeasurably when they adopted two boys, William and Ashley bought their cozy 1950s home when their family was much smaller. David must find an affordable home that keeps the homeowners close to the city, while Hilary must manage a kitchen renovation while creating dedicated spaces for in-laws and kids. Or will David show them just how much space their money can buy? HGTV's popular home renovation show, "Love It or List It" is being accused of failing to deliver on its promises. Can Hilary find the space to house this ever growing family? Can Hilary reinvent their tight basement to provide much needed function? Can they learn to love their home again, or will they list it? Can Hilary reinvent this house to make Cam feel good about his impulsive purchase? Fast forward a few years and now Joi, Dawayne, their two kids and his mother share the space while coping with daily, Over a decade ago, Shelly and Zahid purchased a spacious home that needed many upgrades, but had a great view overlooking their backyard, showcasing Zahids favorite feature, their large pond. Now with a six month-old, an active social life and two busy careers, Melissa craves a headache free-home that they can BOTH choose, while Oliver is committed to making their starter home last for the rest of their lives. Nanika shares her bedroom with her youngest son. Jody needs space to breathe, while Sam thinks their current home can be made to work. Or will David convince Karine that making a fresh start means buying a new home? Alan loves the memories they have created raising three boys but now that Stew is retired and spending, Gray loves their home because of the large lot and abundance of privacy; however April is ready to move closer to town to a home that functions for their family of four. not part ways with the camp and all the memories. Michelle quit her job as a teacher, Chris works remotely, and they rent . film comissioner (36 episodes, 2015-2018) A new season of "Love It or List It" started airing in January and you may have noticed a few changes. The couple watched as the house transformed from a bungalow to two stories and hoped it would come up for sale. Can Hilary transform their house into the accessible space Brian believes It can be? The show, which began filming in 2008, was originally only filmed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. With a history of flipping houses, Kellys convinced this house can be made to work, but Robin only wants out. 3) Have a minimum reno . North Carolina General Assembly. For Mike, its never felt like home and he finds it to be tight, dark and totally unsuitable for entertaining. Valerie wants Sam to keep an open mind and is certain that a few changes will have a large impact on their home and daily life. They began renovations the day they took possession but now four years later with two young boys in the equation, Suzanne and McLean have hit a wall, literally. A three-way financial stake in this long time family home equals triple the headaches for Katherine, Natalia and Paolo. Husband Bevin wants to move to the suburbs where he can live like a king! Michelle Love has 425 books on Goodreads with 45525 ratings. Andrea and Brian have a lovely young family and plan to add another baby right away Unfortunately they have clearly outgrown their small home, and Andrea has had enough of Brians renovations to make it better. After welcoming their second child into the family, the house immediately felt small, Danielle and Eli started dating when they were in the 8th grade. David must find a home within their neighborhood that accommodates all three generations, while Hilary must create a private in-law suite for Angelos parents and a rec room for the kids. Jeanine Almeida and Norman Waine say they paid the production company behind Love it or List It Vancouver more than $175,000 to renovate their Lynn Valley home in 2016. Or will David find the house with the layout and function that can make Dave leave his precious location? Falling for tricky staging, Alison and Robert were charmed into buying the smallest house in their affluent neighborhood. Or will David find them the suburban space this family needs to function? Two kids later however Emily is ready to move. But the answer to this question is- NO. The task is a big one for Hilary, while David has the enviable position of just finding them a three unit, finished house in any neighbourhood but their own. She knows David can find them a bigger home, while he thinks Hilary can win the family over with her design magic. Richard wants a larger home, but Danielles elderly Aunt lives right next door making moving, for Danielle, unthinkable. They bought it seven years ago, shortly after having their first child, and now they have four children in two bedrooms, Michael and Natalie relocated across the country into a house that Natalie had only seen photos of, and she gave birth days later. Will Hilary be able to give them everything they want in this house so they will stay or will David find thema move in condition home that will suit a growing family? Here are 20 things you did not about the HGTV hit, Love It or List It. They hurriedly purchased their first home four years ago while the market was in the middle of housing shortage and did not think through all of the issues, Eight years ago Jim and Tracie bought their horse farm on 5 plus acres on the outskirts of town. Reunited couple Sandra & Jeff live in the tiny home they bought 30 years ago with their new blended family. 2 years, a toddler and an in-home nanny share have turned their 1000 square foot house into a wedge between Jody and Sam. Will Hilary be able to create a spacious kitchen and a private bedroom for these lovebirds or can David inspire the Doudelets to leave their less that perfect home behind? Roxanne and her daughter Dee are outgrowing their tiny bungalow. The house was a compromise of their two lifestyles, Dave and Laura were looking for an affordable house within walking and biking distance of downtown. Realizing that the house has some major flaws, Ryan wants to pack up and find a place that is perfect, but Sarah has become attached to this house and has no intention of moving. When it finally did, the Mitchells immediately purchased it knowing it was spacious enough for their family of four. She does not, With two children and a baby on the way, life for Breanne and Justin is fun but rather hectic. Desperate to accommodate their ever changing family without losing their beloved location, David and Hilary will have to work over time if they hope to unite this conflicted couple under the same over-sized roof. Busy professionals Megan and Jeff both feel that their work-from-home life is no longer working for them. Can David divide Brads daycare from his day to day or will Hilary create enough space to contain the kids and calm the contentious Kim? So dismayed with his pressured purchase, Joe hasnt even unpacked and less than a year after taking possession, Joe wants out. It was an American dream come true for Josmell who was the first in his family to purchase a home after emigrating from Peru. Thomas loves the location but Sarah feels that the, cramped quarters confine her. When it comes to Ontario, Toronto has . Professors Dwayne and Hong-An bought this century old home in their twenties. With their bungalow bursting and a new baby due any day, the Gallaghers are in serious need of a domestic do-over. While their house always needed upgrades, in the past they have focused on the kids needs instead of their own, Steve and Theresa purchased a large, private lot and custom built their dream home together. Ryan saw this downtown house as first step on the property ladder: Sarah however has settled in for the long haul. brick home with a lot of charm, but within months of moving in learned the house needed Hilary Farr is divorced and has one son, while David Visentin is married to Kristen Visentin. Planning for a third child soon, the McGeachies dread the thought of co-habiting in a house where the only full bathroom is an en suite. Mary-Jo and Glen are at odds over their 1930s farm house. Heidi and Greg knew how many issues theyd need to address to make this first home of theirs more functional. In Love it or List it Vancouver, interior designer Jillian Harris and real estate agent Todd Talbot go head-to-head as they each compete to get the homeowners to stay or go. Nine years ago, teenage sweethearts Jay and Shari Doudelet moved to the city with their two sons. David searches high and low to find a neighborhood gem to convince Chris out the door while Hilary redesigns the home to be a better fit for Mary. Alice loves the lakeside location, while Desmond is desperate for more space for their family of five. Rachelle loves the house, but Tim is tired of the confined quarters. The home is a beautiful, classic, red-brick Georgian-style colonial just outside of Raleigh. To say they live on top of each other is an understatement, Tammy and Gerret purchased a one-story home after Gerret was diagnosed with After two decades of family life the Denils are spilt on the question of downsizing. Blinded by the beauty of the ravine backed yard, the Browns rushed to buy their cute urban cottage. Can Hilary open the main floor thats dividing the family AND this old house? They were eager to purchase a home and start a family in an established neighborhood with lots of young couples. Jade wants to move, but Darlene loves their homes character. Josmell is determined to make the house work for their growingfamily. Laka feels with a little work the house has the potential to fit the bill but Gerard is not convinced and feels their money would be more useful elsewhere like moving! Sold in 2014 to Kristy D. Ford and Michelle D. Joshua. Or will David coax Sachi into something new? David must find a better-functioning house within their neighborhood, while Hilary is tasked with making the most of an unfinished basement. When Mother Nature informed them they were expecting twins Rachel knew theyd made a huge error in their purchase. A confusing kitchen layout, dysfunctional main bathroom and closets, and a lack of a private office space for her, had her regretting the purchase. The private property sits on two acres of land and is an outdoor persons paradise. Jamelle is confident Hilary can renovate and reconfigure their house so that Lauren will feel at home. 'Love It or List It': Chris and Michelle choose to live in their current house after Hilary Farr's renovation . A couple fell in love with a home in a coveted family friendly community near a golf course and hastily purchased it before they had even started a family. Or can Hilarys space saving innovation open Beths eyes to her homes true potential? Things have changed since their family doubled in size when they adopted two young siblings, Todd and Robyn blended their families seven years ago when Robyn and her kids moved into Todds house with his kids. The first, known as Love It or List It Vancouver (or Love it or List it Too in the US), was launched in winter 2012 and is hosted by Jillian Harris and Todd Talbot. Or will David create a fresh start for the couple in the form of a reno-free home on similarly protected rural property that could coax Dave to move? Eight years ago, Tyler and Kim settled into an older, charming, little house in the heart of the city with their newborn daughter. The question of whether they can fit more family in their tiny two bedroom home is tearing Danielle and Richard apart. Or will David open Brians mind with the obstacle-free, easy living space, Trish knows they need? Rachelle & Tim: Directed by Michael Margolis, Theone Masoner, Sheona McDonald. Mary and Chris love their neighborhood but the dysfunctional footprint is driving Mary crazy. Will realtor David find them a family ready home that gives them family sized function without the headaches, or will designer Hilary make daily life immeasurably easier by reinventing many of the homes hotly debated spaces? Lucky for them, Melissa found a foreclosure that was priced well under market value, Real Estate Broker, Aaron was always on the lookout for a perfect family house at a great price. The dynamic between the two hosts often raises the question - are Hilary and David married? Now that they have two teenagers in the house the space is feeling even more cramped than usual. Jessica found her forever home and went into a bidding war to secure the charming 1985 home, only blocks from downtown. They loved the curb appeal, the lovely lake location and most of all, the cozy interior. Bungalow on protected land twelve years ago, teenage sweethearts Jay and Shari moved. 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