Love it or List it Vancouver Season 05: Shop the Look

When Becca’s parents decided to sell their 70’s style family home, they looked no further than their daughter and her husband to make it their own. Shop the Look

Five years ago, Danielle and Joel were looking for a house to start a family. They chose a rambling, two-storey home in a quiet subdivision thinking they hit the jackpot. Now, with three boys under the age of five, the realities are setting in. Shop the Look

Julia and Brett were eager to start a family, but their first order of business was to find themselves a home! They agreed on a spacious two-storey home despite Julia’s misgivings that it had a lot of flaws. Now, nine years later and with three kids under five, Julia isn’t so forgiving of the dysfunction of the house or her long work commute. Shop the Look

After being outbid for numerous homes in a red-hot real estate market, Jennifer and Donna were thrilled when they found their four-bedroom house in an up-and-coming area of the city. Now, as a family of five, Jennifer is starting to resent the house for its shortcomings. Shop the Look

Angie and Shawn bought their small, three-bedroom home 14 years ago under
pressure. Angie was a few weeks away from having their second child and they
needed out of their cramped townhouse fast! Now, with two growing teenagers and a huge
dog that is like having a third kid, the house has gone from small to bursting at the seams
and although full of good intentions, Shawn can’t keep up with the list of projects.

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Noelle and Kong want a green home to go with their values, but their dated, oddly laid out house has Noelle seeing red.  Todd finds a unique option, but is it too outside the box? While Jill is challenged to blend function, beauty and energy-efficiency. Shop the Look

Charmaine and Cam’s aging heritage house, while Todd finds nothing charming about the search for a lakeside character home. A big twist has Charmaine and Cam choosing the perfect fit. Shop the Look

When Samia and Darren were outgrowing their previous home, they knew they needed something bigger for their family of five. Shop the Look

For newlyweds Kristin and Bryce, instead of a honeymoon they got a mortgage. Shop the Look

Ten years ago, Lisa & Marc knew they had to make the move from their cramped duplex to a house with a yard for their three rambunctious and growing boys, but to get into the housing market, they could only afford a fixer-upper. Shop the Look

Jamie and Jarrett met in high school and started dating right after graduation. Wanting to get into the housing market and start a family, they searched for two years to find their 70’s built, two level walk-out with a pool and a hot tub. Shop the Look

A 10-year case of buyer’s remorse has Mel and Geoff at a turning point. Shop the Look

High school sweethearts, Danielle and Spencer, were living in a downtown condo three years ago when Danielle’s uncles made them an offer they couldn’t refuse … Shop the Look

Linda and Dan met each other — and their dream home! — on the internet! When they encountered a cute B&B online, they were spellbound by the home’s deck and stunning view of the nearby lake and orchard. They quickly realized that living in the house is a very different experience than renting it for a short-term stay. The choppy layout makes it feel smaller than it is, and the tiny kitchen is impractical for hosting family events. What will they decide to do? Shop the Look

Halyna and Peter both have a strong emotional connection to their adorable, but tiny, house. They rented the property for eight years while they were students in university, and they jumped at the opportunity to put in an offer the second it was put up for sale. While Peter is hoping that Todd can find them a property nearby that has all the charm and character of their current house but with a little more room to stretch out and grow into. Shop the Look

With a toddler and baby on the way, Penny and Robert aren’t sure the “starter home” they purchased after they married will suit their growing family. Jillian is determined to make sure Penny’s house is so beautiful and functional that all of her pre-baby stress will disappear, but Todd is committed to finding Penny and Robert a home with a better layout in a quieter neighbourhood that they can grow into for years to come. Shop the Look

After a seemingly endless search to find their family’s forever home, Brooke and Nick thought they found “the one” when they came across a seaside rancher in a family-friendly neighbourhood. The smaller home was a good fit for three, but after the birth of their son, Brooke became concerned that they were already outgrowing the space. Shop the Look

Lisa and Chad met through work, but they lived in different cities at the time. Lisa instantly felt at home when they came across their large house in a park-like setting with a million-dollar view. Reality quickly set in as Chad realized that the house needed a lot of work … and now he’s ready to move on. Shop the Look

When Amanda and Derek decided to move across the country, they fell in love with the city and all it had to offer. They found their current house quickly and were dazzled by its location, beautiful view and outdoor pool. But it wasn’t until they started living in the house that the dysfunctions started to rear their heads. Shop the Look

When Shannon and Ian bought their house, they thought it was for the short term. When they first saw the house they didn’t like that it was extremely dated and the layout was quirky. Now, their five-year plan has turned into 17 years and, with their kids almost grown, it’s time to take a serious look at their options. Shop the Look

When Theressa and Keith were looking for a house to raise their two young kids in, Keith found a two-storey home and sold Theressa on the quiet street, huge yard and great view. Theressa quickly grew to love the neighbourhood and the house, which seemed to provide ample space for everyone in their family. Surprisingly, though, Keith has done a 180 and is fed up with the awkward, boxed-in layout and dated fixtures and furnishings. Shop the Look

With two small kids and a long list of wants and needs, finding their family home was a challenge for Pratima and Parmjeet. They wanted a house with character, privacy and a large outdoor space for entertaining and for the kids to play. Pratima trusts Todd to find them a new home that better fits their needs, but Parmjeet thinks their current house is a diamond in the rough and that, with Jillian’s help, it can finally shine the way that it should. Shop the Look

With two young boys, Portia and Glen wanted out of their small town home and into a larger house that they could grow into for years to come. When Portia stumbled across their 1908 character home, she convinced Glen they could fix it up and make it their forever home. Now, a few years and another baby later, Portia is thinking that buying this house was a huge mistake. Shop the Look

Karalyn met Todd while travelling in Australia and they’ve been together ever since. Sixteen years later, their lives revolve around two energetic boys and their busy schedules. When they found an adorable 1960s bungalow they were smitten with the home’s cozy retro feel and its large yard, despite Karalyn’s dad’s warning that the house needed a lot of work. Now, after living there for a few years, Karalyn wishes she’d listened to her dad. Shop the Look

Kris and Pete were raising two small kids and bursting at the seams in their townhouse when they decided to upgrade to a detached home. Fast forward eight years, Pete still loves the house and neighbourhood, but Kris feels that they are fast outgrowing the property. Shop the Look