Episode
Property Brothers: Buying and Selling: Downsizing to Maximize Living Space
Overview
Newlyweds and empty nesters Lisa and Dave are ready to downsize, and they're looking for an open-concept suburban palace where they can entertain their big blended family in style. Drew leads the hunt for the ideal property with enough space downstairs for an in-home spa, and the search results improve dramatically when the budget gets a major boost. Meanwhile, Jonathan is determined to transform the couple's dated home into a showstopper.
Details
- Series
- Property Brothers: Buying and Selling
- Season
- Season 7
- Episode
- Episode 12
- Air date
- 2017-11-15
Episode context
Downsizing to Maximize Living Space is Episode 12 in Season 07 of Property Brothers: Buying and Selling. It aired on 2017-11-15.
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Episode 11: More for Less
Ten years after buying their starter home, a couple is juggling three kids, an in-home salon and a long list of unfinished DIY. Drew sets out to find them a sprawling new home in their current neighborhood. Meanwhile, Jonathan promises that his renovation will have buyers lining up for a one-of-a-kind home.
Episode 13: Oh Brother!
Two siblings living with one of their families in a cramped Nashville house feel it's time for everyone to move into separate homes.
More episodes from this season
Episode 10: Historic Heritage Home
A couple wants to trade their huge suburban heritage home for a turnkey property closer to the city and call in the Property Brothers to make it happen. Jonathan vows to infuse the 200-year-old property with historic charm and the latest features, but a warped surprise lurks beneath the floorboards. Meanwhile, Drew is challenged by a hefty wish list and limited budget.
Episode 14: Lisa & Chris
A Nashville family of six -- plus Grandma -- is squeezed under one roof, so Jonathan gears up for a radical renovation. Drew kicks the house hunt into high gear, but he's soon warning that the family's wish list must be trimmed.
Episode 9: Dana & Terry
A growing family is in desperate need for more space, so Drew and Jonathan step in with a plan that starts with a complete transformation of their awkward and dated interior. During demo, Jonathan discovers a cost-saving surprise in the walls. Meanwhile, Drew promises to find a turnkey property, but his biggest challenge is nailing down an agreed upon location.
Episode 16: Downsizing to a Single-Story Home
Soon-to-be empty nesters want to downsize from a sprawling five-bedroom home to a single-story property.
Episode 8: Tiny House Switcheroo
A couple's starter home was perfect a decade ago but with three kids and an in-home daycare, it's now bursting at the seams. They're more than ready to move but first they've got to overhaul their confused floor plan and kid-centric interiors. Jonathan sets out to reconfigure the entire main floor and is determined to make the tiny home look like a million bucks. Meanwhile, compromise proves essential as the couple's ambitious wish list gets a reality
Episode 17: A Number-One Hit Property
Nashville musicians want to blend their families and move in together, so Jonathan guts their tired old property for a full update. Drew launches a search for the ultimate live-work space for the blended family.
Episode 7: Small Budget, Big Sacrifices
Busy parents are desperate to move into a bigger house with their three young girls. The Property Brothers step in with a plan and it all starts with an overhaul of their builder-basic finishes and college dorm interiors. Meanwhile, the couple faces a choice when the house hunt hits a snag -- expand the search area, revise the budget or reevaluate their wish list.
Episode 6: Nashville Trade-in
A couple seeks help from the Property Brothers to trade in their eclectic property for a sprawling new home in Nashville. Jonathan hits a snag while tackling their seriously overgrown garden, while Drew hunts for a dream home that may take them further from town than they'd anticipated.
Episode 5: Moving In With The Folks
A growing family has outgrown their tiny house and needs a new home fast. Jonathan begins transforming their ugly duckling into a showpiece by tackling the awkward layout and working on the couple's lengthy to-do list. Meanwhile, Drew leads a house hunt in one of Nashville's most expensive neighborhoods. Plans change, however, once Grandma and Grandpa come into the picture.
Episode 4: Letting Go Is Hard To Do
A couple wants to downsize and is eager to sell before a subdivision floods their neighborhood with brand new homes, but their outdated property is making a lousy first impression. Jonathan steps in with a dramatic renovation plan, but Drew's house hunt is hampered by the couple's budget.