Love it or List it Vancouver (2013)
Vancouver families are struggling with homes that no longer suit their needs. Whether they've outgrown the home they once loved or the luster has worn off, homeowners are faced with the dilemma of whether they should love it or list it.
-
Episode 1 - Michelle and Brandon
Release Date: 2013-01-07When Michelle and Brandon bought this home six years ago, they were hoping to turn a fast buck. But before they could sell, Michelle fell in love with the place, thanks in large part to their Italian neighbors.
-
Episode 2 - Melinda and Mike
Release Date: 2013-01-14Three years ago, Mike and Melinda moved into his childhood home. Even though it is in one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in the country, Mike just can't stand the thought of living in his parent's old house.
-
Episode 3 - Kelly and Lorn
Release Date: 2013-01-21Kelly and Lorn bought their bungalow when they were expecting their first child. To get all of the benefits of city living, some compromises had to be made. Renting their basement provided income.
-
Episode 4 - Tracey and Rob
Release Date: 2013-01-28Rob and Tracey bought their bungalow when renovating the house from the ground up sounded like a good idea. But they're busy professionals, and trying to restore an old house is more mission impossible than a labor of love.
-
Episode 5 - Amy and Chris
Release Date: 2013-02-04Their postwar bungalow won over Amy and Chris when they were young and happy to be homeowners. Then life got complicated when they had a baby, and six months later, Chris's 16-year-old daughter moved in as well.
-
Episode 6 - Siva and Sinna
Release Date: 2013-02-11After buying and renovating a two-story suburban rancher, Sinna and Siva thought they had created a flawless family home. And it was perfect until three generations started living under one roof.
-
Episode 7 - Geneva and David
Release Date: 2013-02-18David and Geneva bought their fixer-upper in search of more room for their growing family. Four years later, the renovations are still not complete, and Geneva is fed up.
-
Episode 8 - Franny, Salim, Alyah and Alysha
Release Date: 2013-02-25Franny and Salim bought a 5-bedroom family home more than 14 years after leaving East Africa. It was an ideal home for raising a family, but there are now 4 grown adults living in the home because their girls haven't moved out.
-
Episode 9 - Robin and Greg
Release Date: 2013-03-04Firefighter Greg convinced his wife Robin to buy this two-story house by promising he would renovate it top to bottom in no time. But six years and two kids later, there are more than a few unfinished projects.
-
Episode 10 - Teresa and Brian
Release Date: 2013-03-11Teresa wants a downsize with an apartment for her aging parents, while Brian wants to transform their basement.
-
Episode 11 - Carolyn and Jeff
Release Date: 2013-03-18When Jeff and Carolyn decided to buy their first house together, it was a big deal for the self-described procrastinator and his long-time girlfriend. When a small character home caught Jeff's eye, she knew they had to move fast.
-
Episode 12 - Linnea and Mike
Release Date: 2013-03-25Mike and Linnea bought this house five years ago so they could raise their active family surrounded by parks and plenty of green space. With so much time spent playing outside, they can't seem to get past all of the home's issues.
-
Episode 13 - Paige and Jeff
Release Date: 2013-04-01Four years ago, Jeff and Paige discovered a beautiful beach community and instantly fell in love with it. So when a beach house became available, they jumped on it and downsized.
-
Episode 14 - Tokiko and James
Release Date: 2013-09-02When James and Tokiko bought their rustic little rancher, they planned to turn it into a fairytale home. Five years later, James still hasn't made any changes, and Tokiko is fed up. Enter designer Jillian and realtor Todd.
-
Episode 15 - Linda and Cory
Release Date: 2013-09-09When Cory and wife Linda bought their little bungalow 11 years ago, they fell in love with the mountainside community. Now that their family has grown, they need the space that was completely taken over as a basement apartment.
-
Episode 16 - Daniel and Rod
Release Date: 2013-09-16Rod and Daniel took the plunge into home ownership fifteen years ago when a little charmer with a big view won them over. But jump forward to today, and not a single renovation has been done.
-
Episode 17 - Nicholas and Gordo
Release Date: 2013-09-23Nicholas and Gordo were house hunting when Gordo's parents needed to move into a place that better suited their needs. So, the couple moved into Gordo's childhood home. Now they are wondering if they will love it or list it.
-
Episode 18 - Tessa and Jay
Release Date: 2013-09-30Tessa and Jay live in an old and tiny house that is in desperate need of an update. Todd demonstrates, for Jay's benefit, the advantages of a more practical home while Jillian aims to convince Tessa to stay.
-
Episode 19 - Theresa and David
Release Date: 2013-10-07When Teresa and David found this 100-year-old fixer upper in a Spanish-speaking neighborhood, they knew they had found their new home. But like many old homes, it needed a top-to-bottom renovation.
-
Episode 20 - Betty-Lou and Eric
Release Date: 2013-10-14Betty-Lou and Eric love their upscale home of 23 years, but as they look to a more relaxed future, Eric sees a need to downsize. They can't agree on what to do next.
-
Episode 21 - Veronica and Brendan
Release Date: 2013-10-21Even after Brendan put his blood, sweat, and tears into renovating the home, he still doesn't love it. Add the fact that their children are nearly grown, and he just doesn't see a future in their dysfunctional home.
-
Episode 22 - Jane and Steve
Release Date: 2013-10-28When Jane and Steve first stumbled across their house, they couldn't imagine living anywhere else. But their little boys have grown to huge boys, and the house hasn't grown with them.
-
Episode 23 - Angela and Mike
Release Date: 2013-11-04Four years ago, Angela and Mike bought a quirky beach home despite its outdated style. Now they still love the location of their home, but since Angela's mom has moved in, their three-bedroom beach house isn't functioning anymore.
-
Episode 24 - Michele and Gary
Release Date: 2013-11-11Five years ago, when Gary moved into Michele's house, it seemed like a small compromise for a second chance at love. But now that the last of Michele's kids have left the nest, her devoted husband wants out of her old house.
-
Episode 25 - Cynthia and Steph
Release Date: 2013-11-18Eight years ago, Steph and Cynthia bought their historic house from Cynthia's mom. The home's character, location, and backyard are what won them over, but after having two kids, their home is now bursting at the seams.
-
Episode 26 - Karen and Mike
Release Date: 2013-11-25While Mike and Karen settled on a single-level rancher, they were sold on living next to the mountains. And the outdoors are still awesome, but the house itself is another story. Seven years later, not much has changed.