Love It or List It Season 3 Episode 12 The Ramos Family

The show Love It or List It is a reality TV series that airs on HGTV channel. This show features homeowners who are torn between their love for their current home and the desire to move on to a new one. The premise of the show is that each homeowner/couple meets up with one of the show's hosts who will present them with a plan to renovate and remodel their current home in order to showcase its full potential. The other host will show them a selection of new properties, each with great potential, to help them decide if they should stay or go. Episode 12 of season 3, named The Ramos Family, follows the story of Sarah and Julio Ramos, a couple with two children, who are struggling with the decision to move or improve their current home.

The episode starts with the introduction of the host, David Visentin, a real estate agent who will be searching for new properties for the couple, and Hilary Farr, a home designer and renovation expert who will be renovating the couple's current home. David takes the Ramos family to visit three potential new homes while Hilary begins the renovations on their current home.

The first new property is located in a nearby suburban area and immediately catches Sarah's eye. The house is large with plenty of room for their family and includes a pool and a large backyard. David points out that it's located in an area with great schools, which is something the family is looking for. The Ramos family loves the layout of the house, but the lack of any custom features leaves them feeling underwhelmed.

The second new property is located on a large plot of land, just outside the city, which provides the couple with the opportunity to have the country lifestyle they crave. The house is recently built and has plenty of custom features such as a chef's kitchen and spa-like bathrooms. However, the house is farther from Julio's job, which means longer commute times.

The third property is back in the city and located in an up-and-coming area. The house is a modern design with many unique features, including a rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the city. Sarah loves the property instantly, but Julio is wary of the move as he's worried about the noise level and potential safety issues in the city.

While David is searching for new properties, Hilary is making significant changes to the Ramos' current home. She immediately recognizes that the main issue of the house is a lack of space and structural flow. Hilary takes down walls, adds in a powder room, and moves the laundry room upstairs. The main floor receives a complete makeover, with new lighting, hardwood floors, and updated railing. A home bar and a redesign of their living room add to the transformation.

Throughout the episode, both Hilary and David work hard to convince the couple to choose their respective options. David emphasizes the benefits of moving closer to Sarah's parents and the great schools in the suburban area, while Hilary focuses on the benefits of staying in their familiar neighborhood and enjoying a custom-designed home with plenty of unique features. Sarah worries about leaving their current home and their established social circle, while Julio is concerned over the logistics of managing a move. Ultimately, the couple must make a choice to either love their renovated home or list it and move to a new one.

The Ramos Family episode of Love It or List It is filled with drama, excitement, and great renovation possibilities. It showcases the difficulties presented by the conflict in desires and needs between homeowners. The Ramos family faces the reality of their decision and must choose between their renovated home and their newly found dream homes. This episode is a must-watch for anyone who loves home renovations and real estate.