Heidi and Greg knew how many issues theyd need to address to make this first home of theirs more functional. They want to start a family and while Jody strongly feels they can fix up their home to make it ready for kids, Emilee does not. With her work cut out for herwill Hilary be able to give the Roedgers the functional layout and update they crave to persuade them to stay, or will David move find a home with the space and modernity to suit their needs? Graphic designer, Dave loves the feel of the house but Sonya is, fed up with the issues that constantly appear. Grandmother, Katherine cares for the home and her grandkids when daughter Natialia and her husband Paolo travel for work in the Caribbean. Bringing in Hilary and David to find the answers to their domestic dysfunction, these nearly empty nesters get more than they bargained for when Hilary discovers disastrous damage in their basement and David exposes the uneasy economic realities of their hard earned budget. Nicole wants a new dream while Kevvie is stuck on his fantasy space. Jody needs space to breathe, while Sam thinks their current home can be made to work. The couple lived in a 1990s house based in Raleigh and while it was a great space for them initially, it was no longer functional after the arrival of their son . A three-way financial stake in this long time family home equals triple the headaches for Katherine, Natalia and Paolo. After selling the house to relocate, the couple had the opportunity to buy it back years later when they returned to the area. 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? After four years of trying to navigate their way through their maze of a house, Nancy and Andrew feel their diamond in the rough has lost most of its shine. It had great historic character and plenty of room for the two of them and Danas mother, and they managed to make the house work despite all its shortcomings. Can Hilary make Allison love it again? Dana and Dave purchased a 100-year-old triplex because of the unlimited potential and space it would afford them once it was renovated and converted into a duplex. 0:57. But one decade and 2 growing kids later, Siobhan and Duncan no longer see eye to eye on their tiny home. The couple contend that not only were they victims of shoddy work, they also suffered from a breach of contract, unfair trade practices in . His house is a triplex with tenants and needs to be converted to a family home. Rory and Jess are living the downtown dream. (Google Maps) They signed a . Claire Freeland . Now Michael is really feeling the squeeze. Phil and Kelly are an over-extended couple who are busy rearing their three energetic kids. With a tiny kitchen, no entertaining space, an over-used basement and only one decent bathroom, Siobhan is ready to make the move to a home with ready-made space. With limited budgets and long lists, both Hilary and David are duking it out to please this particular pair. Hilary tries to transform the space and Dustins mind to stay while David shows shiny and new to get Leslie to leave. Or will designer Hilary make daily life immeasurably easier by reinventing many of the homes hotly debated spaces? Will Hilary be able to convince Stephane to staying in a space that he simply dislikes, or will David be able to sway them away into a new home with just as much character but more space. Chris Michelle. "Love It or List It" is filmed in Toronto. For Jennifer, the house still feels like a bachelor pad and just doesnt work for their family of five. She does not, With two children and a baby on the way, life for Breanne and Justin is fun but rather hectic. Can Hilary transform their house into the accessible space Brian believes It can be? With their two youngest girls having to share a bedroom, Andrew and Julie constantly deal with disruptions. 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? Now that they have two teenagers in the house the space is feeling even more cramped than usual. If our hosts are going to help this conflicted couple, theyll have to overcome unrealistic expectations and a complete lack of faith and as the Sproats stretch not only the limits of their expertise, but their patience. Jump ahead nearly a decade and those feelings have definitely changed. Mary and Chris love their neighborhood but the dysfunctional footprint is driving Mary crazy. The homeowners have $100,000 to renovate the home, and Farr uses it wisely, sprucing up the . is over capacity, When they first married, Kerry and Dave purchased their 1800 square foot home, tucked away on a private street in a desirable neighborhood. She is desperate for a life free of renovations while Aaron has grown attached to the space hes poured 10 years of blood, sweat and tears into. She has regretted the purchase ever since, Nikki and Josh are busy parents with two young kids who are struggling in their dated 1970s house. Will Hilarys renovations be able to wow this family into staying or will David take them away to a larger home that meets all the Feng Shui criteria? These work from home professionals married later in life and want to foster children; but Sully does not think their current home will have enough space to function for their future plans. When Mother Nature informed them they were expecting twins Rachel knew theyd made a huge error in their purchase. Rachelle and Tim disagree about whether their current cozy house is right for a growing family. 10 Sep 2021. frustrations with the functional issues of the home. The Cunniam home has come a long way from the bachelor pad it was when Jennifer first moved in, but now their growing family has taken over. The kitchen is cramped and dated, there is no private space for Lola or the kids to relax or for LaShawn to work from home, and LaShawn shares the master suite with her mother. Muscular Dystrophy. Rory, however, thinks they made a big mistake. Will realtor David find them the perfect house fit for their retirement, or will designer Hilary make daily life immeasurably more comfortable by reinventing many of the homes hotly debated spaces? While Albert loves the location and his 5-minute commute to work, Sharne would like to pack up and move, New parents, Drew and Caroline, purchased a home in an established neighborhood where Carolines mother was raised. Love it or List It is returning for a new season on HGTV. For applicants in the UK, the application process is available on Channel 4 's website. Michelle Love has 425 books on Goodreads with 45525 ratings. With their third baby due any day and nowhere to put it the Douglas family is desperate for a domestic do-over. He met Catherine when she was a renting tenant, and they fell in love here. Now that they are expecting their first child, Anne is ready to move to a new house, or back to a condo that does not have a long to do list. I grew up in a red brick house and seeing this one felt like home almost instantly. Deena however loves their location and strongly feels that there is plenty of potential in their home to create more space. It was perfect until their second child joined the family and now Brandi realizes how many mistakes they made in the original floor plan, Sisters Catherine and Hagen lead very separate lives in their tiny 1,300 square foot bungalow. With their first child on the way, two young artists decide their frozen second floor has got to go. James is fed up with the growing list of renovations while Sharon is extremely attached to the home. David has to deliver lakeside luxury with room to grow and no to-do list to coax Catherine to list, while Hilary renovates bathrooms, bedrooms and a third floor surprise all in an effort to get Scott to fall back in love with the home that has come to mean so much to his beloved wife. Will realtor David find them a family ready home with space for their teens, or will designer Hilary make daily life immeasurably more comfortable by reinventing many of the homes hotly debated spaces? Sadly, shortly after moving in the Kowaliks suffered a miscarriage and struggled ever since. Diane and Merl purchased their family home 25 years ago. Now David must team up with Desmond to convince Alice to trade her dream location for family-friendly function, while Hilary goes to extremes on their main floor to convince Desmond to stay. Bruce knows they cant continue to live with the lack of bedrooms, cramped kitchen and zero dining space, while Sue is convinced the only house shes ever owned can become the only house theyll ever need. What was once a spacious main floor now is constant cause of stress as it can no longer accommodate this busy family of five. 2009 - The Chris and Emily Alexander Renovation, 1131 Marshall Street, Raleigh NC. In April 2016, a couple in Raleigh, N.C. filed a lawsuit against Big Coat TV, the Canadian-based production company that makes Love It or List It, claiming that shoddy renovations left their home . Can Hilary open up the cramped main floor to create a condo-esque aesthetic for Joe? Helen and Jamie Thomson moved into their quaint home when their son, Iain, was just three weeks old. That episode will air Monday night . After adopting their teenage daughter, Carmen, they felt as though their house may be a little too small for a family of four. The to-do list is long; the kitchen is old and poorly laid out, their son Gil doesnt have a proper bedroom, they need office space and a more livable basement and dining room. They ended up purchasing in a transitioning neighborhood that was close to the kids school, parks, museums and downtown restaurants and markets. Masako on the other hand feels there are too many things to do and its easier and more beneficial to move. After repeatedly being outbid in the real-estate market, Cole and Ashley took an aggressive gamble and purchased their first home sight unseen in an up and coming neighborhood. He is also frustrated that their kids playroom is completely separate from the house in a room above their detached garage. They're suing Big Coat TV, the Canadian company that produces the show, and Aaron Fitz Construction, the local contractor in North Carolina hired to do the reno work. After redoing the exterior of our modern cottage top to . Her roommate knew, before they met, her age and where she was from. Can Hilarys main floor makeover convince Bevin that this house is worth keeping? After the wedding, the tenants moved out, Mike moved in and the Pliskats welcomed their baby girl. But Catherine loves this houseit is where she has fought and won the toughest battle of her life! Or will David show them just how much space their money can buy? Love It Or List It Vacation Homes S01E05 Season 1, Episode 7 Margaret & Barbara First Aired: June 21, 2016 Sisters who own a cottage that has been in their . With living quarters split up among the main floor and basement the family is desperate to reclaim their space. Ryan saw this downtown house as first step on the property ladder: Sarah however has settled in for the long haul. She wants a more open concept but out in the, country. The Nguyens feel the time has come to make a change and convert their house back to a single family home. 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. 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. Helen and Andrew Yee have lived in their large suburban home for 15 years. Emilee and Jody bought their charming 1,626 sq ft home with the intention of using Jodys handy skills as a contractor to fix it up. Or will David find the house that can convince Danny to leave his bachelor pad behind? Can they learn to love their home again, or will they list it? Can Hilary renovate the house enough to get this family finally living above ground? Divided, Megan and Jeff are looking for expert help from Hilary and David. But along came baby Bella and now the house seems too small. Or will David convince Karine that making a fresh start means buying a new home? Alice loves the lakeside location, while Desmond is desperate for more space for their family of five. Since then, Louise has moved on to appear on the NBC series "George to the Rescue" continuosly since 2011 and more recently became a contributing designer for "HGTV's Love it or List it" 2015 season filming in Raleigh, NC. Not only is Emilee tired of living in a construction site; she does not think there is enough space to accommodate for a growing family. Two years ago, the family fell in love with their Beaches home. Desperate for a home that combines urban functionality for Shana and car ready space for Jeremy the couple will have to decide, can they love this home again, or will they list it? They have a very social lifestyle hosting card games and hanging out downtown. Now that they are expecting a second child, they have a need for more space, but do not want to compromise on location. 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. David must find a more manageable home that is move-in ready while Hilary is tasked with making this century-old heritage home more functional for this family. With their 12 year old twins constantly arguing about their shared space, the McMinns are in desperate need of additional bedrooms. It was love at first sight for Thom and Melissa Preston and their early 1900s farmhouse style home. A new season of "Love It or List It" started airing in January and you may have noticed a few changes. While it was perfect for the newlyweds at the time, since then their family has doubled, and the two and a half bedroom home with an unfinished basement no longer accommodates this family of four. Hilary addresses the houses major storage issues and functionality, while David finds a new property that fits all their needs. To be Eligible You Must: 1) Currently own a home in the GTA and surrounding area. Robert and Kim Kowalik left their downtown condo behind and moved into their High Park home when they discovered they had a baby on the way one year ago. Their love affair with their house started almost immediately. Kim and Richard Challenger were newly weds when they bought their two bedroom Toronto home. Lisa, however, is struggling with a serious case of buyers remorse. Restaurateurs Becky and Junior have been so busy for the last few years, their family of four has been living in the basement of their three-story centrally located home. Cindy moved out because she did not enjoy living in the dark, and, Dawayne and Joi purchased their charming two-story home with a dream office that was perfect for Dawayne to run his business in. Michelle: Recently for work, we watched a TED talk titled, "The Danger of a Single Story". Will Hilary be able to convince Parveen that this is the right place for these 2 families to live together or will David find them the perfect family home that they can just move into? When the Chris and Winnie inherit the Wahl family home, they find themselves buried under three generations of clausterphobic clutter. After looking at hundreds of homes John and Cecile found the perfect house and were on the path to early retirement when life took them in a different direction. 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