Ep 9. A Case of Buyer's Remorse

In season 7 episode 9 of the hit home renovation series Love It or List It, the duo of real estate and home design experts, Hilary Farr and David Visentin take on a challenging case of a couple experiencing buyer's remorse.

The episode titled "A Case of Buyer's Remorse" opens with the story of homeowners, Chad and Megan, who have recently purchased a historic century-old home in the suburbs of Toronto. The couple was excited to take on the challenge of renovating such an old property. Still, after living in the house for a few months, they discovered that renovating a historic property was not as easy as it seemed.

The problems began when cracks in newly installed tiles began to appear just weeks after they finished renovating the kitchen. As they suspected an issue with the house's foundation, they called in a structural engineer to investigate, only to find out that the foundation of the entire house needed extensive repair work. This unexpected expense left Chad and Megan feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, and hopeless about their investment.

Enter Hilary and David, who meet Chad and Megan to listen to their concerns about the property. While the couple is unhappy with the house's current state, Chad is hesitant to let go of the property they just purchased. "I love the history of this house; I don't want to give it up that easily." he asserts.

Hilary and David take a tour of the property to better understand Chad and Megan's situation. They carefully examine the flaws and strengths of the century-old home, trying to gauge whether the home could be fixed to meet their needs. Hilary and David both acknowledge that the historical nature of the property poses unique challenges when it comes to renovating and remodeling.

Hilary suggests a renovation design plan that would meet Chad and Megan's requirements for space while preserving the home's historical integrity. She proposes opening up the home's main floor, expanding the kitchen and creating a functional living space, while David suggests finding a new home that would tick all of Chad and Megan's boxes but still be within a reasonable budget.

Chad and Megan have a difficult decision to make. On one hand, the prospect of moving into a new home seems like a considerable financial undertaking that might create more problems than solutions. On the other hand, they are worried that renovating such an old home will require even more money and stress that they might not be able to handle.

As the episode progresses, Hilary and her expert team work against the clock to complete the renovation design proposal on time while David scours the housing market to find a new property that meets the couple's needs.

The pressure is high, with time and money running out for Chad and Megan. As Hilary oversees the renovation, David brings in potential properties to show the couple. The couple must decide whether they will love it and continue with the renovation or list it and move on to something new.

In the end, the couple makes their decision, and Hilary and David deliver the verdict. The episode wraps up with an emotional and unexpected conclusion, leaving the audience satisfied with another successful installment of Love It or List It.