Love it or List it Vancouver

Three years ago, Mike and Melinda moved into his childhood home. Even though it is in one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in the country, Mike just can't stand the thought of living in his parent's old house.

Kelly and Lorn bought their bungalow when they were expecting their first child. To get all of the benefits of city living, some compromises had to be made. Renting their basement provided income.

Rob and Tracey bought their bungalow when renovating the house from the ground up sounded like a good idea. But they're busy professionals, and trying to restore an old house is more mission impossible than a labor of love.

Their postwar bungalow won over Amy and Chris when they were young and happy to be homeowners. Then life got complicated when they had a baby, and six months later, Chris's 16-year-old daughter moved in as well.

After buying and renovating a two-story suburban rancher, Sinna and Siva thought they had created a flawless family home. And it was perfect until three generations started living under one roof.

David and Geneva bought their fixer-upper in search of more room for their growing family. Four years later, the renovations are still not complete, and Geneva is fed up.

Franny and Salim bought a 5-bedroom family home more than 14 years after leaving East Africa. It was an ideal home for raising a family, but there are now 4 grown adults living in the home because their girls haven't moved out.

Firefighter Greg convinced his wife Robin to buy this two-story house by promising he would renovate it top to bottom in no time. But six years and two kids later, there are more than a few unfinished projects.

Teresa wants a downsize with an apartment for her aging parents, while Brian wants to transform their basement.

When Jeff and Carolyn decided to buy their first house together, it was a big deal for the self-described procrastinator and his long-time girlfriend. When a small character home caught Jeff's eye, she knew they had to move fast.