Love It or List It — Season 7

The time for having kids was perfect for Dan and Krista but, their 1400 square foot home isn't cutting it anymore. With five growing boys and a dysfunctional layout, the house is bursting at the seams. While Krista wishes to stay because of the large backyard and school district, Dan already has one foot out the door. After Designer Hilary attempts to create a larger, more functional space and Realtor David finds a perfect replacement home, the couple will have to decide. Can David or Hilary convince this opposing couple to either Love it or List it?

Desmond and Alice's dreams came true when they bought the builder's plans of their three story, 1700 square foot centrally located home ten years ago. However, with three boys now in the picture, they've outgrown the space and it's too tight. Alice, a lawyer, and Desmond, a relator, have strong and colliding opinions on the future of their family home. Realtor David and Designer Hillary help this conflicted couple try to find the middle ground. Will Desmond agree to Alice' s wishes on reconfiguring the space or will Alice agree with Desmond to move on? Will they love it or list?

The Dan and Marissa's hundred year old house is full of character... and flaws. Its floor plan, outdated lighting, and old heating source prevent the modern family from living comfortably. Marissa is holding on to the nostalgia of the home, while Dan is ready to run. Lucky for them, Hilary and her deisgn team are ready to transform the outdated space. And real estate agent David's already on the search for a new home. With tempers flaring, will the Dan and Marissa love thier home once again? Or will they list it?

Beth and Dan's starter home has turned into a source of stress. The family had peace and harmony when they moved in 8 years ago with their 2 sons. But after the birth of their third child, Beth found a hobby in creating hair accessories, which quickly turned into a full online business and took over their house. For Dan, a little sprucing up could fix the cluttered chaos, but Beth's solution is to get going and find a new home. With designer Hillary and Realtor David to the rescue, can this family come together in agreement to love their home again? Or will they list it?

This controversial space was once a gold mine to Matt and Kelly. Being 150 years old, Victorian, and in midst of urban city life, the home was a perfect mix of the old and new. A growing family and 1,000 headaches later, Kelly is ready to get out, but Matt is still holding on. Kelly's frustration isn't eye to eye with Matt's optimistic attitude on restoring this once shining gem. Fortunately, designer Hilary is bursting with ideas while Realtor David is already on the prowl for a replacement home. Will Kelly change her mind and love their home once more? Or will Matt discover a new dream home and decide to list it?

This small home has a big history for mother Roxy and her daughter Dee. Purchased 10 years ago after working as a nurse, Roxy took pride in the space she provided her daughter with. Dee, now grown and a co-owner of the home, is in need of a more practical and private space to share with her mother and wants to buy them a better home. Realtor David uses his expertise to find the perfect match for both women, while Designer Hillary brainstorm's a bungalow renovation. Will sentimental value outweigh a new beginning or will Roxy be convinced to move? Will the pair Love It or List It?

Sisters Julie and Sherry made an exciting investment when they decided to share a home together. With Sherry living on the top two floors along with her daughter, Julie took the main floor and basement. Not long after the move, however, Julie was quickly disappointed by the lack of functionality and noise level of her space. Sherry couldn't be happier and wishes Julie could see the potential of their investment. Luckily, designer Hilary has devised a plan that will accommodate both sisters in their current house. But Realtor David also has big ideas, and is on the hunt for a fairer option. Will a fixed space make Julie love it again? Or will a new home convince Sherry to make a move and list it?

Joe and Linh bought their suburban home for its excellent backyard view and modern layout. But with twin boys now in the picture, the couple reevaluates the safety and space of their home. A busy road, lack of a play room, and a high level deck has forced this family to seek a solution. With Joe seeing positive quick fixes, designer Hilary must convince Linh to stay, while Realtor David begins the search for a safer and bigger option to show Joe that moving is the way to go. Will David persuay Joe to list it or will Hilary make Linh fall in love with the home once more?

The Kelly and Phil's home is proving to be too small for them and their 3 kids as the due date for another baby approaches. Eight months pregnant and unwilling to leave the neighborhood, Kelly believes some rearranging and work on the unfinished basement by Designer Hilary will fix the space. However, husband Phil is set on a move into a more functional and larger home with the help of realtor David. Will this stubborn couple see eye to eye after Hilary attempts to remodel the home or will David find the perfect solution with a new house? Will the family of five Love It or List It?

For BJ and Joe, parenthood prompted them to swap condo living for home ownership in a 1300 square foot fixer upper, a decision that has them split down the middle. Joe misses the ease of condo living and is daunted by the work that home ownership can bring, while BJ thinks he needs to give their new home a chance. But the fix-it list in their house, which includes a dysfunctional kitchen, a narrow staircase, and way too many walls, has Joe stressed to the max and begging for some form of help. Enter competitors Hilary and David, each determined to mend the divide between these homeowners. Designer Hilary and her team will revamp and modernize their house to convince Joe to stay, while realtor David will find a home that proves to BJ that there is a future for her family beyond these walls. Divided over a long to-do list, Joe and BJ are wondering--can we love this home again or should we list it?

This 2000 square foot house was Greg and Heidi's first home and already it's become a huge source of stress after only a year. While their 100 year old home may come with a lot of character, it also comes with a lot of problems that have pitted Heidi and Greg against one another. Despite Heidi's love for their home, Greg is fed up with trying to tackle the never ending list of problems. The solution to Heidi and Greg's problems has arrived in the form of experts Hilary and David, each with their own plan to win over these troubled homeowners. Designer Hilary and her team will attempt to convince Greg to stay with a series of renovations, while realtor David will show Heidi they can find peace in a different house. With money already spent on fixing their home and no end to the list of growing problems, Greg and Heidi will have to decide... will they love their home again or will they list it?

Large and spacious, this home has served Brigitta and Angelo perfectly for the last 20 years. But like all good Italian families, this one continues to grow larger and their first family home may have finally reached critical mass. With two adults, two teenagers, and now two seniors, the house is starting to show signs of strain. This three-generation arrangement has created a tight squeeze and a rift between Brigitta and Angelo. Here to help are competitors Hilary and David, each with their own solution for this troubled household. Designer Hilary and her team will complete renovations aimed at getting the family to love their home again, while realtor David hopes to show them homes that will suit their growing family much better. With growing teenagers and mama and papa ready to move in, can Angelo and Brigitta learn to love their home again? Or will they list it?

This old city residence once fit Niru and Alok's lifestyle to a tee. But life has changed, and so has their opinion of the house. After 8 years and 2 children, they are getting overwhelmed with the issues that come with living in a nearly 100 year old home. Aside from the problems inside the house, the couple also can't agree on where they want to live. Niru wants to stay close to the city, but Alok wants to move into the suburbs. Ready to take on the challenge are compeitors Hilary and David, each with their own plan on what to do with Niru and Alok's old home. Designer Hilary and her team will conduct renovations aimed at getting the family to love their home again, while realtor David will show them other homes that could better suit their needs. Whether it's sticking with urban living versus moving to the burbs, or the issues around their shrinking space, Niru and Alok are divided--will they love their home again or will they list it?