Kirstie and Phil come to the aid of Heather and Tim, whose home has a dysfunctional layout. Jennifer however cannot entertain the notion of leaving their neighbors and community. When Barb and Pete bought their semi detached home it was with a 5 year plan. But now with two young kids added to their brood, Steves collection of instruments inhabiting almost every room is creating total disharmony in the Lederman home. Sarena and Flare are an active couple whose artistic endeavors (Sarena is a musician, Flare performs as a drag king) fill much of their free time and much of their space in their tiny home. Over time Christina fell in love with the area and was quite pleased that the family had more time to spend together without the long daily, commute. She is tired of her long commute and returning to her dark, dated house that has not been updated since they moved in. Ryan is feeling overwhelmed by the amount of work and thinks it is just time to go, however Ashley feels strongly that with a little more work this can be their forever home. Can Hilary open the main floor thats dividing the family AND this old house? Can Hilary create a functional kitchen for the Prestons and give the girls the space they need or will David convince the family that a more modern home is the best way to go? 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. However, the family soon realized the duplex layout was not conducive to a single family. 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 . For two years, Cates been looking for better space for her family of 6 but Paul has stubbornly held on to their charming, city home. Two kids later however Emily is ready to move. Life is about to get even more hectic with baby number four on the way, and Phil feels their three-bedroom house can barely contain the family as it is. Mike doesnt want to cut the ties to his East Coast flavoured home but Teresa is fed up with its problems. Posted 6:20 a.m. Nov 24, 2015 Updated 6:20 a.m. Nov 24, 2015. 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 14 seasons, Hilary has the slight edge over David, and has "won" more often with homeowners opting to "love it.". They loved the curb appeal, the lovely lake location and most of all, the cozy interior. While Nathan loves the form and historic quality of the home, Anne only sees the many problems with its function. Can Hilary create an open concept space large enough for this ever growing family? Or will David entice Chris to move? The house seemed perfect, Mary and Morgan bought an idyllic but quirky house near a lake that was perfect for the two of them. Hilary is honing in on a renovation masterpiece to convince Cate to stay while David is tempting Paul with pleasing, new properties. Use a map to determine if your house would qualify for the show. But Sean is fed up with fixing it while Rebecca is fixated on its charm. Megan feels, however, that the homes location is not worth the daily struggle with its dysfunction. Since moving in their family has grown to nine, but their house cannot grow with them. 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 . Will Hilary be able to create another bathroom on the already crowded second floor to convince the McGeachies to stay, or will David persuade them to move into a home with the modern conveniences this growing family needs? At the time the house felt massive but now that their daughters are teenagers and Amandas career has taken off, the house no longer works. Cole thinks it will never be able to function for large groups or a future family, whereas Ashley is relieved to finally have a home and is certain that with a few renovations the house can be perfect. Wendy and Bill have had the same discussion for 20 years, what are they going to renovate in their home and when are they going to renovate it? Nikki convinced Josh to purchase this house because it was three doors down from his childhood home, Two years ago, Andrew and Christina bought their current house. Now, three kids later, she's . 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? As their stuff stacked up, so did Davids issues with the family home. Greg however is not ready to part with all his fathers hard work. Hilary and David show them the ropes of how it can be done. Or will David be able to find the needle in the haystack in Steves. Amanda and Grif purchased their home before starting their family. Aaron and Jessica bought their house because of the proximity to friends, the potential of the corner lot and great price. Avid runners Trish and Brians latest home is not accommodating all to Brians vision and hearing based disabilities. The Godoys barely converted triplex is not the family home for Marian anymore while Bill is content with its compartmentalized feel. But it soon became apparent to Jade that the house gave her zero privacy and was too far from the downtown activities she enjoyed. The worlds of Hilary and David are turned on their heads when Hilarys faithful assistant Desta and her musician boyfriend Mark go from mild mannered friends of the show to some of the hardest to please homeowners the hosts have ever had to deal with. Or will David deliver the house that has room for all? Six years ago, Garrett and Katy purchased their home in a hurry as it fit both their budget and need for a main floor master. The exterior is charming and the landscaping is immaculate. Or will David find the new home that even Sam cant find fault with? 2 years, a toddler and an in-home nanny share have turned their 1000 square foot house into a wedge between Jody and Sam. And ultimately when the smoke clears, will they love it? Can Hilary overcome years of abuse and overhaul the main floor to make Danielle stay? Before renovations, Farr and Visentin tell Lauren and Jamelle that their home is worth just $331,000. film comissioner (36 episodes, 2015-2018) When Kelly and Robin blended their families under one roof, Kellys 1100 square foot bungalow was bursting. Back in 2015, Deena Murphy and Timothy "Sully" Sullivan of Raleigh, N.C. came across an ad for Love It or List It and decided to apply to be on the show in order to renovate a rental home they owned before moving into it with their four foster children. Nanika shares her bedroom with her youngest son. Rod is dodging toys in his basement office space and Jennifer would love the ability to relax in her old and tired en suite bathtub at the end of a hectic day. Andrew however misses their former home that was a new build with many upgrades. Or will David coax Sachi into something new? Taylor loves the property, but Whitney insists that they need more space, Siechieh first fell in love with their homes large lot size, Kendra however was not impressed and felt that the house needed a lot of updating. Young couple, Ryan and Sarah purchased their first home that had recently been flipped in an up and coming neighborhood. 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. With terrible main floor sight-lines, only one bathroom and no space for toys or guests, Rachel is convinced they need a much larger home before the babies arrive. (Google Maps) They signed a . reinventing many of the homes hotly debated spaces. Or will David convince Duncan to leave in favour of modern move-in ready breathing space? them to buy their first house and put down roots. Details. As of September 2014, the show began filming in North Carolina. That episode will air Monday night . They have a very social lifestyle hosting card games and hanging out downtown. 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. The new season of HGTV's popular show "Love it or List it," which began last week, features homeowners in the Raleigh-Durham area. YJ wants to trade the never-ending renos and space issues for a house with the finished space her family deserves; while Michael is ready to do whatever it takes to stay in the house and hood he loves. Or will David coax Andrew away from his cramped quarters? The presenter, a Nigerian author, shared that she left Nigeria as a 19-year-old, to attend a university in the United States. See Photos. Vince and Jennifer bought their home when it perfectly fit their family of five. 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. Hilary will have to completely reconfigure their second floor to make Andrea stay while David will have to find immaculate, family sized space to convince Brian to move. For applicants in the UK, the application process is available on Channel 4 's website. Will Hilary be able to convert this residence into Stephanies dream home or will Davids promise of a newer, better house close to home convince them to list? Though the house was on the street he grew up on, still surrounded by family, Christine felt there was no way it could ever truly accommodate their newly blended family. Will Hilarys plans to finish Jamie and Helens basement be enough to give the Thomsons the extra space they need or will David convince them theyve outgrown their tight quarters and that its time to leave their home behind? Michelle Love's most popular book is The Forbidden Sitter (Nightclub Sins, #1). They found a well-priced house on an acre plus lot, in an established neighbourhood close to downtown and bought it right away. With an overflow of laundry, kids sharing a room and no garage to store all their items, Nevada is ready to, leave the house behind in search for the perfectly functioning family home. With their 12 year old twins constantly arguing about their shared space, the McMinns are in desperate need of additional bedrooms. But 8 years later, the strange layout of the house is at war with the familys needs, in large part due to the discovery that their eldest daughter has epilepsy. But as their family grew from four to five it became clear that space in their artistically adorned abode wasnt adding up, a fact that split this couple down the middle. 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. With the master bedroom on the other side of the house from the kids, Wendie is exhausted, spending most nights watching a video monitor for signs of seizures. Or will David convince Steve theres life beyond this house? Season 14, Episode 4. Parveen and Andy have been married for one month, but dont live together. The Hit HGTV Show is now casting in Toronto. Can Hilary squeeze enough function out of their limited footprint to keep Jody at home? They knew that they bought in a prime neighborhood and William loved the house until the reality of three growing boys sunk in, Empty nesters, Ken and Lori disagree on whether to improve their current house to make it more welcoming and functional for their kids and grandkids visiting more often or to find a new house that would be smaller and easier to maintain, Brian and Dana purchased their home seven years ago when they had just one son. For the Cunninghams, the daily grind of their in home day care has only sharpened the wedge divides them. But despite the desperate lack of bedrooms and bathrooms, not to mention a chopped up main floor that cant accommodate their ever growing extended family, Rick believes his house is where they belong and hes willing to do anything to prove it. Can David make Krista move by finding her brood of seven a bigger space within their neighborhood? For the last 16 years she has been living in what still feels like Bobs bachelor pad. Duncan, the self- proclaimed handyman, has big ideas about how to make the house work, while Siobhan sees no end to the unfinished projects and daily function-related frustrations. 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. With the birth of their daughter Olivia, in March 2007, the Thomsons were left feeling cramped and overwhelmed. Roxy also uses the basement for her business, which leaves no room for Dee to entertain. Emily and Ryan both moved from out of state leaving loving friends and family behind. They were eager to purchase a home and start a family in an established neighborhood with lots of young couples. Love It or List It has spawned five spinoffs.. Eight years ago, Tyler and Kim settled into an older, charming, little house in the heart of the city with their newborn daughter. They loved the character of the homes and luckily were able to find a house, New parents, Whitney and Taylor are an ambitious and driven couple, both starting side businesses in their home. 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. With their first child on the way, two young artists decide their frozen second floor has got to go. Will designer Hilary transform this home to create all the family function Tyler believes it can have, or will realtor David find them the move in space Kim knows this family needs? Mason wants to find a larger home with enough space, privacy and function for all family members but Shannon wants Carmen to have stability. Farr has also lived in Australia, England . Nine years ago, teenage sweethearts Jay and Shari Doudelet moved to the city with their two sons. Shortly after, he met Sharon and his life changed. Kathy and John fell in love with their large, private yard when they purchased their house almost three decades ago. They were selected for the show and appeared on Episode 151. They hoped to make their 2,400-square-foot . 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 . However, Brigida is too entrenched in her community to feel moving is a possibility. Can Hilary reinvent their tight basement to provide much needed function? Can Hilary convince Georgia her home is worth a second look? Or will David convince Karine that making a fresh start means buying a new home? Yup, HGTV's marquis level content has officially slammed into COVID-19 and they're actually handling it . Oliver put an offer on a home when his wife Melissa was away on business. They loved the beautiful, large lot, the three-car garage and how private the house felt despite its close proximity to downtown, Susanne and Brian bought their home nearly ten years ago before they had a family. He dislikes the small, dated bathrooms, the cramped kitchen and the lack of closet space but he hates the idea of renovations even more. Or will David convince Calum that suburban sized space is the key to this familys happiness? The kitchen is the biggest issueacting as the main entry point for the home theres an overflow of hats, shoes and coats cluttering what little space the kitchen has. After selling the house to relocate, the couple had the opportunity to buy it back years later when they returned to the area. Can Hilary find the space to house this ever growing family? "The main kitchen has cupboards, counters, a sink and all or most of the major kitchen appliances. 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. Reunited couple Sandra & Jeff live in the tiny home they bought 30 years ago with their new blended family. Initially Maria fell in love with the vaulted ceilings, large kid rooms, basement and what they thought was an abundance of space. For Julia and Sub, the impending arrival of their first child has them split on whether their dysfunctional house will feature in the future of their family making Hilary and David race the clock to provide some baby-ready peace of mind. Despite renovating his home only four years ago, Peter feels the house can be renovated once more to accommodate everyone in the family, while Stephanie feels its time to find a home better suited to their new lifestyle. The lack of access to their huge backyard, along with their tiny, closed off kitchen creates a constant source of anxiety. 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