Love It or List It Season 3 Episode 10 The Matthews-Rooney Family

The show Love It or List It season 3 episode 10, titled "The Matthews-Rooney Family," follows a married couple who are divided on whether they should renovate their current home or sell it and move on to something new. The couple, Sarah and Kevin, have been living in their home for over a decade and have grown a bit tired of its layout and lack of functionality. They have two children, a young son, and an older daughter who is about to leave for college soon. Sarah is a stay-at-home mom who dreams of having a house that is better suited for her family's needs, while Kevin is more sentimental about the memories made in their current home and feels a bit apprehensive about starting a new chapter in their lives.

The host of the show, Hilary Farr, takes on the challenge of creating a new layout for the home that is both functional and stylish. She takes measurements and assessments of the space and begins to envision what changes need to be made. Hilary believes that Sarah and Kevin's current home has potential and can easily be transformed into their dream home. She creates a list of items that need to be addressed such as opening up the living room area and creating a designated space for the kids to play. Hilary also plans on creating a new ensuite bathroom for the master bedroom and updating the kitchen area with modern touches that the family will love.

On the other hand, the realtor for the show, David Visentin, thinks that Sarah and Kevin's home will be a tough sell as it is currently structured. He believes that the location of the house is perfect but that the layout needs to be reworked in order to better showcase the home's potential. David takes some prospective buyers around the house to show them the issues that need to be addressed. He also points out the positives of the home such as the large backyard and its proximity to top schools in the area. David creates a list of properties that he feels will better suit Sarah and Kevin's needs and offer a fresh start that the family desires.

Throughout the episode, the tension between Hilary and David is palpable as they work tirelessly to make sure that they are presenting the best possible options to Sarah and Kevin. There are moments of doubt and worry from both Sarah and Kevin as they weigh the benefits of renovating their current home or starting over in a new location. The couple must ultimately come together to make a difficult decision as to whether they will love it and stay or list it and move on to greener pastures.

In the end, the episode is a testament to the difficult decision that many families face when considering a home renovation or new purchase. The show does an excellent job of presenting both options to viewers while highlighting the need for clear communication and collaboration between couples. The Matthews-Rooney Family episode is a catchy and thrilling episode that is sure to keep viewers entertained and engaged from start to finish.