Ep 1. Emotional Investment

In Love It or List It season 11 episode 1, Emotional Investment, homeowners Marietta and Juvon currently live in their comfortable suburban home with their two young children. However, Marietta feels emotionally invested in the home as it holds a special place in her heart. On the other hand, Juvon is ready for a change and wants a bigger house with more space for their growing family.

To help solve their dilemma, Marietta and Juvon reach out to the show’s hosts, designer Hilary Farr and real estate expert David Visentin, for their expert opinions. Hilary believes that she can transform their current home into their dream house by incorporating modern features and maximizing their existing space. Meanwhile, David thinks that the family would benefit from moving to a larger home that has more rooms and a bigger backyard.

The episode starts off with Hilary meeting with Marietta to discuss her vision for the home. Marietta expresses her desire for an updated kitchen that is both functional and stylish. To accomplish this, Hilary decides to remove some of the cabinets and appliances to create an open-concept feel. She also adds new countertops and a backsplash to give the kitchen a modern look. In addition to the kitchen, Hilary plans to update the living room with new furniture and accent pieces.

While Hilary is hard at work with the remodeling process, David takes Juvon on a house hunt to find the perfect home for their needs. David shows Juvon a few different properties that range in size and location. Juvon is particularly impressed with a modern-looking house that boasts a large backyard and an open floor plan. However, David also takes Juvon to see houses that may require some work but have the potential to be great family homes.

Back at the current house, Hilary runs into a few hiccups during the renovation process. She discovers that the plumbing system needs to be replaced and there is a significant termite infestation. Despite these setbacks, Hilary remains optimistic and quickly comes up with solutions to fix these problems.

As the episode progresses, both Hilary and David continue to work hard on their respective projects. Hilary completes the kitchen renovation and adds new flooring, furniture, and paint throughout the house. On the other hand, David takes Juvon to see a few more properties before they ultimately make a decision on whether to love their current home or list it and move on to a new one.

At the end of the episode, Marietta and Juvon make their final decision on whether they will love their current home or list it for sale. Both are impressed with Hilary’s renovation work and love the new upgrades that she made to the house. However, Juvon is still drawn to the larger homes that David showed him during their house hunt. Ultimately, Marietta and Juvon must decide if their emotional investment in their current home outweighs their desire for more space and a different location.

Overall, Love It or List It season 11 episode 1, Emotional Investment, presents a relatable situation for many homeowners who are torn between their emotional attachment to their current home and their desire for something bigger and better. With both Hilary and David offering their expert opinions, Marietta and Juvon are able to make an informed decision on their next move.