Love It or List It Season 5 Episode 3 Heartsick Homeowners

Love It or List It season 5 episode 3 titled "Heartsick Homeowners" follows the popular format of the show where homeowners struggle with the dilemmas of whether to stay and renovate their current home or list it and move on to a new one.

The episode features a couple who is struggling with their home, which has become a burden for them. The couple's home is located in a desirable neighborhood, but the layout doesn't fit their family's needs, and they're dealing with plumbing issues. Their home has a great outdoor space, which they love, but the layout of the house doesn't let them enjoy it to the fullest.

Their desire for change leads them to the hosts of the show, Hilary Farr, renowned designer, and David Visentin, real estate expert, to see if they should love their home or list it. David's responsibility is to find them a new property that fits their lifestyle, while Hilary takes on the challenge to remodel and create a better kitchen, improve the layout and make the outdoor area more functional.

David visits several properties with the couple, each with its own unique features. He shows them a larger home with a more modern design, another home with unique artwork and a pool, and a more classic home as well. He tries to match their preferences and needs to the home features and ultimately helps the couple decide whether to sell their current home or keep it.

Meanwhile, Hilary takes on the challenge of renovating the couple's home to meet their needs while staying within their budget. She works with her team and brings in some effective solutions, like removing a wall that blocks the outdoor view and incorporating more space for the kitchen. She also handles designing and improving the functionality of the outdoor living area, the home's guest suite and primary bedroom, and bathrooms.

Throughout the episode, the couple faces several challenges in making their decision. They go back and forth on whether they want to stay and renovate or move on and find a new home. They struggle with the idea of leaving their neighborhood, but they have a growing family, and their current home doesn't meet their needs.

At the end of the episode, they meet with both Hilary and David and make their final decision on whether to love their home or list it. They weigh the pros and cons of each option, taking into consideration all of the improvements made on their home, as well as the properties they have seen on the market.

"Love It or List It" season 5 episode 3, "Heartsick Homeowners," is an exciting and inspirational episode that showcases the challenges homeowners face in making decisions about their homes. The show demonstrates the importance of careful consideration when deciding between moving to a new place or renovating and enhancing one's current home.