The essential episodes of Love It or List It
Watch these 15 in order and you've got Love It or List It — each pick states its reason.
- 01
Richard and Kim bought their charming row-house 12 years ago, but as their family has grown, the home has remained the same. They are constantly battling the layout and storage in their house. It's time for Designer Hilary and Realtor David. Hilary and her team will work within the confines of their house to gain more space and renew the function. David will show them houses with enough space for everyone. And in the end, Richard and Kim will have to choose what to do with their home. Will they Love It? Or List It?
- 02
Kelly and Eric spent the last two years fixing up their once derelict 2,300 square foot home. Now that some of the minor work is done and the value has increased significantly, the homeowners are divided over its future. With still much to do, Eric wants to list it and profit from their investment where as Kelly sees it as an investment for their family. Will David find them a family ready home at a financially freeing price or will Hilary increase this family's emotional investment by reinventing many of the home's hotly debated spaces?
- 03
A couple is expecting a second child and need more space, but they do not want to compromise on being just minutes from downtown. David searches for a home fit for a growing family, while Hilary strives to create more space in the family's beloved locale.
- 04
A woman who agreed to move into her new husband's bachelor pad when they first got married is ready for a change. While Dad and son are in outdoor heaven on their two acres, Mom wants an updated family home with a new kitchen and en suite bathroom.
- 05
A couple planned to update their 1970s home when they moved in, but those ideas have taken a back seat to busy family life. Now Mom is ready to throw in the towel and find a newer, open concept home, but Dad's not ready to give up on their original one.
- 06
A couple who rushed to buy their first house discover that they don't have the means or space to host their big family gatherings. She wants to find a large, more suitable home for guests, but he thinks the house can be improved to suit all their needs.
- 07
A couple purchased a century-old triplex with big renovation dreams, but now it has become a money pit. Hilary wants to help them conquer this behemoth remodel, but David knows some properties with all the space and function this growing family needs now.
- 08
A couple is divided over their 1980s ranch home when one loves the neighborhood but the other wants to ditch their cramped quarters. Hilary must find space to create an entertaining area and a dedicated office, all while keeping their dogs in mind.
- 09
To Downsize or Not to Downsize
Two empty nesters who fell in love with their property's large, private lot are considering downsizing. She wants David to find them a townhouse closer to her work downtown, but he needs Hilary's help to prove their current home can be a private oasis.
- 10
Two busy professionals feel that their work-from-home life is no longer working for them. He isn't ready to give up their quiet, wooded lot, but she thinks the house is dated and much too small for their family, especially with no private office space.
- 11
Shortly after Jamelle and Lauren moved into their new home, Lauren suffered from buyer's remorse. Jamelle is confident Hilary can reconfigure their dysfunctional layout, but Lauren hopes David can find a property that better suits their needs.
- 12
A blended family thought they could fix up their massive home themselves, but Mom is struggling with buyer's remorse. Hilary offers a plan to keep them out of a permanent construction zone, and David looks for a home to meet their needs for years to come.
- 13
A couple thought their home was the perfect size when they moved in, but three kids later, they've completely run out of space. Hilary works to create a more functional layout while David searches for a new house with an obstacle-free kitchen.
- 14
A couple who loves to entertain enjoys living near her family, but their dated home desperately needs a facelift. Hilary looks to give them a beautiful upgrade with space for salsa dancing, while David aims to find them a new home with room to party.
- 15
A couple is finally ready for a solution to their dated, split-level home that suits their love of midcentury modern design. She thinks Hilary can take their house from drab to fabulous, but he's counting on David to find them a new forever home.
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