Spoiler? I do like the show for the most part... but there is definitely a few things that just bother me. Why does it have to be such a competition? Hilary tries to make their space a little easier for their new lifestyle and save them the trouble moving if they don't have to and David finds them another home for what would make them happier if they just cannot stay in their current home. What does one get out of their choice? Bragging rights? Why is that important? It should be about making the homeowners happy in the end.
Nonetheless, I realized later its bc it brings more viewers in for a little drama... but WHY do some of these homeowners treat them like dirt???? I get that one wants to move and the other doesn't, but Hilary and David are both there to try to help them! The episode I'm currently watching just has me shaking my head when the woman says "I'm not talking to Hilary anymore" and speaks to her with such disrespect. Like why? Seems immature... Hilary is helping them. How can it possibly be her fault when things with either the foundation, plumbing, or wiring issues come up as a major issue and eat a chunk of their budget? If its an older home, what do you expect? Then they get nasty toward her for not getting that and EVERYTHING else (most being ridiculous requests for their budget) they asked for.
Which brings me how naïve these homeowners are... they act like their money is gold. You give her an unlimited amount of money and she'll give you what you asked for if its possible... but to think your gonna get a full renovation for the entire house, fix any issues, add a bedroom, add a bathroom, furnish basement, brand new kitchen, knock down walls for open spaces, etc. all for a budget under 100K is completely absurd. If you honestly need ALL of that, why renovate in the first place? Wouldn't it just be easier to move somewhere that offers it all or less and then just renovate 1 or 2 things? I just don't understand why they act ridiculous when they cant get every little thing, like children throwing a tantrum. Life is full of compromises and in the end it should be about what's better for your family. Cant always get everything you want with set limitations.
Added to that is when the spouses treat each other poorly... why cant they both be open minded and respect eachothers opinions/feelings? They did agree for David and Hilary to come out in the first place... and not to mention you're on TV.. I don't get why some of them act like children.
Nonetheless, I realized later its bc it brings more viewers in for a little drama... but WHY do some of these homeowners treat them like dirt???? I get that one wants to move and the other doesn't, but Hilary and David are both there to try to help them! The episode I'm currently watching just has me shaking my head when the woman says "I'm not talking to Hilary anymore" and speaks to her with such disrespect. Like why? Seems immature... Hilary is helping them. How can it possibly be her fault when things with either the foundation, plumbing, or wiring issues come up as a major issue and eat a chunk of their budget? If its an older home, what do you expect? Then they get nasty toward her for not getting that and EVERYTHING else (most being ridiculous requests for their budget) they asked for.
Which brings me how naïve these homeowners are... they act like their money is gold. You give her an unlimited amount of money and she'll give you what you asked for if its possible... but to think your gonna get a full renovation for the entire house, fix any issues, add a bedroom, add a bathroom, furnish basement, brand new kitchen, knock down walls for open spaces, etc. all for a budget under 100K is completely absurd. If you honestly need ALL of that, why renovate in the first place? Wouldn't it just be easier to move somewhere that offers it all or less and then just renovate 1 or 2 things? I just don't understand why they act ridiculous when they cant get every little thing, like children throwing a tantrum. Life is full of compromises and in the end it should be about what's better for your family. Cant always get everything you want with set limitations.
Added to that is when the spouses treat each other poorly... why cant they both be open minded and respect eachothers opinions/feelings? They did agree for David and Hilary to come out in the first place... and not to mention you're on TV.. I don't get why some of them act like children.