Ep 11. Blended Families

In Love It or List It season 9 episode 11, viewers are introduced to a blended family in need of a home renovation. The family consists of a couple and their three children from their previous marriages. They moved into their new home hoping to start a new life together, but quickly realized they needed more space to accommodate their growing family.

The couple is torn between renovating their current home or selling it and finding a new one that better fits their needs. The wife is attached to the sentimental value of their current home, while the husband is eager to start fresh in a new space. The couple has a budget of $250,000 for renovations or for a new home purchase.

As the family's needs are evaluated, the Love It or List It team begins to discuss potential ways to expand the existing home. They pitch adding additional bedrooms and bathrooms, as well as a playroom for the kids. They also suggest creating a separate living space for the wife's mother, who often visits and stays with them for extended periods of time.

The team quickly realizes that this will be a major renovation project, and that staying within the $250,000 budget may be difficult. They present the family with a detailed renovation plan that includes pricing estimates, which may help in the decision-making process.

As the renovation process begins, unexpected issues arise, causing delays and increased costs. The mother-in-law's suite is especially complicated, requiring special permits and changes to the home's layout. However, the team is determined to stay on track and within the budget.

Meanwhile, the real estate agent on the show takes the family on a tour of potential new homes. They visit several properties that meet their basic requirements, but, ultimately, none of them feel quite right.

As the renovation nears completion, tensions rise between the couple. The wife becomes increasingly attached to the newly renovated home, as it now fits their growing family's needs perfectly. However, the husband still feels that a new home may be the better option.

In the end, the couple must choose between "loving it" and staying in their newly renovated home, or "listing it" and starting fresh in a new space. The final decision surprises both the Love It or List It team and the viewers.

Overall, this episode of Love It or List It highlights the challenges that blended families face when it comes to finding a home that fits everyone's needs. It also demonstrates the difficult decision-making process that goes along with deciding whether to renovate or move to a new space.