Love it or List it Vancouver

With baby number four due any day, Laila and Dan challenge Jillian with a tight budget, a tighter deadline and a huge reno on a tiny, old house. Todd’s mandate is to find space galore, but his cool, modern homes may leave Laila cold.

Alison and Frank are empty nesters who want more time for leisure and less time spent managing their large oceanfront property. Frank admits it’s a bit of a burden, but he doesn’t want to leave the family home. After 25 years of maintaining such a huge house, Alison wants a home that’s just for her and Frank, where they will spend less time working and more time having fun.

Odd angles and a bad layout give Mark a case of buyer’s remorse, but Katie loves their area and pool. Todd’s challenge? Find an epic basement in an upscale home while Jillian faces water issues that could dry up her reno budget.

Sherri and Jeff are looking for the fast track to the slow life with retirement on the horizon but they can’t agree on the right time to make the move. Sherri loves her home and hopes an interior overhaul will keep them firmly parked there for another 5 to 10 years. Jeff sees things differently. He wants to sell while the market is red hot, move out of the bustle of the city and put some money in his pocket and some time on his hands to restore his classic car.

Brenda and Marcos moved out west in search of open spaces and ocean views. Four years later they find themselves in an impractical house nowhere near the water, buried under building materials from half-finished renovations that handyman Marcos just can’t complete. Frustrated because there’s no room for guests and no space to call her own, Brenda wants Todd to find them a home near the water with no projects to be done.

Aleksandra and Vincent thought they had found the perfect starter home when they bought a split-level, 4 bedroom house in a family-friendly neighbourhood. Fast forward ten years and two kids later and now Aleksandra wants a whole new start. Exhausted from her brutal, hour-long commute to work, and frustrated with the dated kitchen, chopped up layout, and dysfunctional bathroom, she’s hoping for a real estate miracle and thinks Todd is just the person to deliver.

An awkward, dated house on a shaky foundation was all Elana and Brian could afford when they bought in an up-and-coming area of the city. Now, a real estate boom and huge increase in their property value has Elana seeing dollar signs and dreaming of new home bliss. One problem: Brian is in love with their now trendy neighbourhood and its proximity to his work.

Linda, Chris and their two athletic, teenage daughters are constantly competing for space in their dark and dreary, outdated lakeside home. Linda is at her wits' end with her chopped-up floorplan and dysfunctional space and hopes Todd can deliver a spacious, turnkey house without sacrificing the neighbourhood she’s come to love.

For Sport Physician Teri, his wife Kim and their two children, ‘location, location, location’ couldn’t be truer. Their small, dated house in the heart of the city has very little going for it except its address and a short commute to work for Teri. He thinks with the right touch and a healthy reno budget their house could be a home Kim could love, without sacrificing their neighbourhood and all the city has to offer, but is their house too far gone for even Jillian Harris to rescue?

Online entrepreneurs Stephanie and Nick juggle home-based businesses and two children in a tiny, dated home. Can Jillian sway Nick with a design overhaul or will Todd pry Stephanie from her life-long neighbourhood?

Eva and Chris never planned on living in their dysfunctional East side home forever. Can Todd find a turnkey home on the coveted West side and convince Chris to move? Or will Jillian’s re-design persuade Eva to stay?

Sally, Ed and their twin girls are tired of living on top of each other. Can Todd find a larger, turnkey home in their desired mountain community? Or will Jillian create a compelling reason to stay with a remarkable reno?

Nancy and Lucky bought the ideal home for their family of four – but then little Avery came along, and now they’re a bedroom short. Can Jillian squeeze in the space they need or will Todd find them the perfect fit elsewhere?

Christine and Chris’s gorgeous heritage home is situated in one of the country’s swankiest neighbourhoods, but looks can be deceiving! Can designer Jillian salvage this money pit or will Todd lure them away with modern luxury?

Jennifer and Robert's home has an idyllic setting, but they overlooked a shower that is way too open-concept and an indoor hot tub that is washed up. Can Jillian rework a bizarre layout before Todd inspires a move?

When they first bought their fixer-upper, Jeanine had high hopes for Norman’s reno ambitions. Ten years and four kids later, she’s had it. Can Jillian wow her with a redesign? Or will realtor Todd amaze Norman with a new home?

Brandy is fed up with feeling like a barrier in her own home. Can Jillian keep her from leaving with a wheelchair-accessible redesign? Or will Todd find a move-in-ready rancher to convince Aaron to move on?

Restaurant owners, Mary and Calvin love living within walking distance to work but their house is a dysfunctional mess. Can Todd find them something calm and contemporary, close by? Or will Jillian’s big-time transformation order up a win?

Film Caterer Davey has high hopes for his dream kitchen, but Ellie is hopeful they’ll find it closer to downtown. Can Jillian win Ellie over with a stunning redesign, or will Todd score big with a hip high-rise retreat?

Heather and Dan have too much space. Can Jillian bring purpose to every square inch and keep Dan from leaving? Or will Todd convince Heather to move with a turnkey home, closer to the city?

Cancer survivor David, his wife Jane and their two kids love life on the west coast, but not their house. Can Jillian transform an aging character home? Or will Todd treat this family to a move-in-ready place, close to nature?

Chris was elated to buy his childhood home from his parents, but Stephanie feels like she’s stuck in a time warp. Can Jillian renovate this money pit on a super-tight budget, or will Todd lure Chris away with a fantastic new home?

Debra and Paul bought an older home three years ago. Debra is sick of all the home's flaws, but Paul still loves the place. Can Todd convince Paul a new house has character, or will Jillian help Debra see past the home's flaws?

Can Jillian unlock the potential of this growing family's home with a re-design, or will Todd woo them with a spacious open concept?

Will Candice and James love their home again after Jillian powers through their fixer-upper's unfinished business, or will they list it as a turnkey treasure?

Young music lovers have renovated half of their fixer-upper themselves, but the house is far from finished. Jillian has the daunting task of renovating three bathrooms, while Todd must find a move-in-ready home with a great yard.

Cathy doesn't feel at home in Peter's beachfront bachelor pad, so Jillian must take it from tacky to tranquil; Todd looks for a fresh start for the couple.

A yoga instructor loves his family's mountainside home on the outskirts of town, but his flight attendant wife is tired of the long commute. Todd finds the family a house close to the airport, while Jillian transforms their home.

Lyanne and Chris bought a home for their family seven years ago, but the house is now too small as the kids get bigger. Can Jillian convince them to stay by opening up their cramped, closed-off home?

Dawn and Brian love their backyard but need a larger inside space for their growing family. Can Jillian create an oasis from the inside out, or will Todd be able to show them the grass is greener on the other side of the creek?

A family of six living under one roof is frustrated by their lack of space, except for Dad, who doesn't see a problem. Realtor Todd finds them a home to fit their family, but designer Jillian's reno adds more room and storage.

A flash flood destroyed Mike and Michelle's basement, and now the family lives in half the home. Michelle is ready to move, but Mike thinks it can be fixed with a new basement. Here to help are realtor Todd and designer Jillian.

Talia and Travis have a second baby on the way, and Talia doesn't want any other projects.

Stephanie, Darrell, and their three kids need a house with more space in a dream location.

Alice, Jim, and their four adult daughters have outgrown their suburban fixer-upper. Tired of sharing one bathroom with five women, Jim desperately needs Todd to find him a spacious, move-in-ready home. Alice sees potential amidst the chaos and hopes Jillian can give them the perfect family home so she can stay in her beloved neighborhood.

Empty-nesters Cindy and Chris love to entertain, but their boxy townhouse is only good for serving up challenges. An awkward kitchen and no proper space for Cindy to do her art have Chris beyond frustrated. Todd is called on to find a home that better suits their lifestyle and is ready for their retirement. While Cindy can't see the reason to pack up and move, a few fixes from Jillian will give them exactly what they need.

Lisa and Chris met in the army, got married, and wanted to buy a home in the city to start raising their family. A tough housing market proved challenging, and they could only afford a tiny, quirky character house with an odd layout and even odder rooms, like an open-concept bathroom. For artist and entrepreneur Chris, it’s the perfect location, close to work and the thriving art community, and Lisa was happy for a time too, until Mike came along. Lisa rediscovered her childhood passion for riding with a feisty horse named Mike, but the 45-minute trek each way to ride him each day has her putting pressure on Chris to move to the country so Lisa can be close to both her loves. Can Jillian help them find that lovin’ feeling with more style and function in their city home, or will Todd lure them to greener pastures with the perfect home for them and Mike?

When they were first married, Rick convinced Donna to buy a house and start a family in his childhood neighborhood. Fast forward eight years and three kids later, and Donna is done with her “starter house” with its seventies décor and poor layout. Now Donna is on the hunt for a bigger, newer house with enough bedrooms for all the kids, and she’s willing to look outside their neighborhood, but Rick is reluctant to leave his roots and his house behind. Can Jillian take this retro layout and turn their house into their forever home, or will Todd dazzle them with a shiny new place with all the bedrooms, bathrooms, and big backyard this growing family needs?

Penny moved into Chuck’s childhood home over 20 years ago but has never quite felt settled. A dysfunctional layout without a place for her snoring husband to sleep has Penny desperate, and she hopes Todd can find them the perfect fresh start. Chuck’s roots run so deep that he can’t imagine a life beyond his four walls. He needs Jillian to transform his long-time residence into a space where Penny and their two young girls can finally feel at home.

Sam and Belinda truly love their upscale neighborhood and fantastic backyard, but struggle with the problems inside their house. Tired of beat-up bathrooms and a dysfunctional layout, Belinda is sure Todd can find them a move-in-ready home with enough space for their sons' vast collection of sporting gear. Sam isn’t ready to let go of his beloved character home and hopes Jillian can bring function with an updated layout.

Lorraine loves her long-time family home that backs onto a park, even though it’s an awkward layout and falling apart. But with the last of their four kids about to move out, Geoff is ready for a fresh start in a new house that doesn’t have him playing handyman every weekend. Can Jillian convince Geoff to stay in his starter home with a beautiful, redesigned main floor and updated kitchen, or can Todd come through with that perfect new place to inspire Lorraine to pack up for greener pastures?

A hillside home with a mountain of problems has Julie and Bernard at their breaking point. Julie isn’t ready to give up on her outdated home in a family-friendly neighborhood, but Bernard thinks they are bursting at the seams. Originally thinking they would be a family of four, they had—what they like to call—a “bonus baby,” and that has Bernard on a space quest for his growing family. Can Jillian reconfigure their dysfunctional and outdated home to show Bernard that size isn’t everything? Or can Todd show Julie that it’s all about the space, with a larger, open-concept home her family can grow into?

Nimira loves her unique character home, with its quirky kitchen in the basement and the funky British pub-style family room, but Anastasia is over the upside-down layout and the retro rooms. Hoping to start a family soon, this couple believes the time is right for a change. Can Jillian turn this strange layout into a fun and functional family home that both Nimira and Anastasia can love again? Or can Todd find something more practical and modern, with a side order of funkiness, to convince them to break up with their unusual starter home?

Derek and his cello-playing wife and kids love living close to family but are divided on what to do with their dysfunctional home. Their dark, closed-off layout frustrates Derek, so he calls on Todd to find an open-concept space - specifically with a great music room. Wife Joanna sees potential in her family home and hopes Jillian can bring some much-needed harmony with a bright, spacious redesign.

Christian and Una need a more functional home for their two growing daughters. Jillian Harris wants to update their 88-year-old home with an open concept plan, while Todd Talbot wants a new home built in this century.

Barb and Ted need more space for them and their adult daughters. Jillian Harris wants to give their current home a modern update, while Todd Talbot sees a new mountain home on the horizon.

Jeff and Gina took a big chance when they bought a fixer-upper. But all they've done are quick fixes. Jillian Harris has high hopes of transforming their mountainside home, while Todd Talbot tries to convince her to buy a new house.

When Eleanor and Dave bought their family home five years ago, it was all about the amazing backyard, but they overlooked issues inside the house. Rivals Jillian Harris and Todd Talbot dive in to get them something they will love.

Tony and Nicole want a charming mountain home with more space for their daughters to grow.

Kelly and Steve live in a four-bedroom home with two growing daughters and a disjointed main floor plan. Jillian Harris hopes to save the day with a fairy tale reno. Todd Talbot plans to sell them an enchanting new home.

Josh, Melissa, and their growing family need a more open and spacious home with more natural light.

Neena and Jag's home may work great for their family, but it's too close for comfort when they're entertaining their growing extended family. Rivals Jillian Harris and Todd Talbot hope to give these homeowners what they need.

Emily and Gary bought their fixer-upper after receiving an unexpected inheritance. But a stop-work order halted their renovation plans. Ready to dive into this challenge are rivals Designer Jillian Harris and Realtor Todd Talbot.

Shanti and Marcelo love their lakeside community, but their blended family needs more space. Todd searches for a larger, move-in-ready home.

When Rob moved in with his new wife Violet, he fell in love with her townhouse near the beach. But now that they're retired, Violet wants to trade her old townhouse for a more modern home where she can entertain in style.

When dog lovers Karin and Bruce bought their home 23 years ago, they immediately fell in love with the great neighborhood. Although the neighborhood has always been perfect, the house has never really worked for their lifestyle.

After falling in love 5 years ago, Susan and Harvey searched the city for a heritage house that felt like home. But now that there's a baby on the way, Susan can't see how family life fits in a 1930's character house.

When professional racecar driver Michael and his wife Nicola found their home 5 years ago, it was love at first sight. The house wasn't exactly move-in ready, and the layout makes it hard to keep up with their son.

When Karen and Sat bought a house in a mountainside community, they wanted a large family home close to friends and family. 10 years later, they're now a family of four lost in a 5,000-square-foot house.

When Mark, Amie, and their two boys left an Asian metropolis two years ago, they were looking for a serene life in the mountains. But no experience buying mountain homes; it wasn't long before the home began darkening their spirits.

When Danielle married Trevor, she agreed to move into his turn-of-the-century home. That's when she learned she wasn't the only love of Trevor's life. He loves the house, but Danielle is done with the dysfunctional layout.

Fourteen years ago, Kavita and Sanjeev left the Middle East looking for the perfect place to raise their young family. The home they found was perfect when the boys were young, but now that they're grown, the space is too cramped.

When first-time buyers Nick and Christina found this little house in a central suburb, they snapped it up. At the time, it was easy and nice to have rental income since the house is divided into two self-contained suites.

When Kevin and Celine bought their 100-year-old home eleven years ago, they were looking forward to starting a new life together. But soon after the arrival of daughter Lola and son Felix, the house began showing it's true colors.

When Holly and Chester bought his parent's house 8 years ago, they agreed it was a starter home. But now that they've settled into life with new baby Avery, Holly's having second thoughts about leaving their little house behind.

When Joyce and Steven bought their mountainside charmer twelve years ago, they knew it needed some work but loved all the space. But once reality set in, the couple realized it was more than they could handle.

When 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.

Even 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.

Betty-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.

When 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.

Tessa 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.

Nicholas 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.

Rod 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.

When 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.

When 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.

Four 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.

Mike 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.

When 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.

Teresa wants a downsize with an apartment for her aging parents, while Brian wants to transform their basement.

Firefighter 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.

Franny 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.

David 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.

After 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.

Their 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.

Rob 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.

Kelly 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.

Three 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.

When 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.