Ep 1. Small Budget, Big Sacrifices

The episode starts with the Property Brothers, Drew and Jonathan Scott, meeting their clients, a couple named Kelsey and Travis, who have outgrown their small starter home and are looking to sell and buy their forever home. The catch is that they have a tight budget and need to make some sacrifices to get what they want.

Drew takes Kelsey and Travis to their current home to evaluate what needs to be done to get it market-ready. They quickly discover that the home is dated, cramped, and has a few major issues, including a leaky roof. Drew breaks down the costs of repairs and updates needed to make the home sellable and recommends that they tackle some of the small repairs themselves to save money. Kelsey and Travis are taken aback by the amount of work needed and realize they need to make sacrifices to achieve their dream home.

Meanwhile, Jonathan takes Kelsey and Travis to tour some potential new homes in their desired area. However, they quickly discover that their budget won't stretch far enough to get them everything on their wish list. Jonathan encourages them to prioritize their wants and needs and think outside the box when it comes to potential homes.

Back at the current home, Kelsey and Travis get to work on some of the suggested repairs, including tearing down some old wallpaper, fixing the leaky roof, and replacing some old fixtures. As they work, they realize how much work goes into maintaining a home and how it's important to be prepared for unexpected expenses.

Once the home is ready to sell, Drew hosts an open house to attract potential buyers. Kelsey and Travis attend, but are disappointed to hear that offers are coming in well below their asking price. Drew suggests that they lower their price to get a quicker sale and avoid getting stuck with two mortgage payments.

After some deliberation, Kelsey and Travis agree to drop the asking price and eventually get an offer that's within their budget. They quickly move on to the next phase, finding their forever home. They view a few more houses within their budget and are excited to see a potential contender that ticks most of their boxes. However, the home needs some work, and they realize they will need to make sacrifices and compromise on some of their wants in order to afford it.

Jonathan steps in to help them envision how they could make the home work with their lifestyle and create a cohesive design plan. Kelsey and Travis are excited to see the possibilities and decide to make an offer on the home.

In the end, Kelsey and Travis successfully sell their starter home, make some sacrifices, and find a new home that they can turn into their forever home with some thoughtful updates. Drew and Jonathan help them realize that sometimes sacrifices need to be made in order to achieve their dreams.