Ep 7. Overseas Oversight

A couple is in a dilemma over whether to renovate their current home or buy a new one as they face the challenges of living overseas. This is the premise of Love It or List It season 13 episode 7, titled 'Overseas Oversight.'

The show follows the skilled professionals of Love It or List It - designer Hilary Farr and real estate expert David Visentin - as they help homeowners make the tough decision to either love their current home or list it and move on.

In this particular episode, Hilary & David are tasked with helping a couple - Maryse and Paul - who have recently relocated overseas for work. They have rented out their home for two years and are now back in Canada to decide if they want to keep their home and renovate it, or sell it and buy a new one.

Maryse and Paul's current home needs a lot of work, including a new kitchen, an updated main bathroom, and a functional basement. Hilary takes on the challenge to transform these spaces to meet the couple's needs, while David scouts out new properties that will match their current lifestyle.

As the renovation gets underway, Hilary faces several significant challenges, including water damage in the basement and outdated wiring. She skillfully navigates these issues, finding new solutions and bringing her signature style to the spaces. Hilary gets creative with the kitchen installation, using an existing sunroom as part of the new kitchen layout. She also transforms the main bathroom, adding a new vanity, shower, and tub. Finally, the basement gets a full makeover with new finishes, flooring, and lighting.

Meanwhile, David takes Maryse and Paul to see a few homes that he thinks might fit their needs. He shows them a beautiful home with a large backyard for their dog to play in, but it's too far from their work. Another property might work, but Maryse doesn't love the layout, and Paul isn't convinced about the proximity to their preferred neighborhood.

As the renovation wraps up, Hilary reveals the stunning new spaces to Maryse and Paul. They love the new kitchen, bathroom, and basement, but Hilary can't help but notice that they are not entirely satisfied with the amount of space and proximity to their friends and work.

Finally, the moment of truth arrives, and Maryse and Paul must make their decision. Will they love their renovated home, or will they list it and move on to a new property? The couple ultimately considers their options and makes their final decision, leaving Hilary and David to see if they have managed to leave them happy and satisfied with their choice.

Overall, Love It or List It season 13 episode 7 is an engaging episode that offers viewers an interesting glimpse into the process of weighing the benefits of renovation vs. starting fresh in a new space. With the right experts on their side, Maryse and Paul navigate this tough choice with confidence, leaving them with a beautifully renovated home or, hopefully, a perfect new property that they can call home.