Here's The Truth About HGTV's Love It Or List It

Jan 27 2021

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Launched in 2008, HGTV's Love It or List It brought a unique aspect of competition to the venerable home-renovation genre on television. Though it has been on the air for more than a decade, there's so much about the show that isn't shown onscreen. Here's the truth about HGTV's Love It or List It. Love It or List It has been a part of the HGTV lineup for so long it's worth pointing out that the show actually got its start north of the border, originating in Canada. Stars David Visentin and Hilary Farr are, like the show, Canadian, while production takes place in Toronto. Love It or List It originates from Toronto-based production company Big Coat Media, and has become what the Toronto Star dubbed, quote, "one of the most successful franchises in Canadian history." In addition to its American and Canadian success, the show can also be seen in 150 television markets throughout the world. As Big Coat Media's Maria Armstrong, who came up with the concept for the show, explained to the Toronto Star: "People can relate to it, because not one homeowner out there has not sat down and had this question on their minds. Should I renovate my house, or move out and buy something else?" Keep watching to see Here's The Truth About HGTV's Love It Or List It. #HGTV #LoveItOrListIt #HomeRenovation Canadian roots | 0:00 An important meeting | 1:13 From Toronto to North Carolina | 2:14 A West Coast spinoff | 2:55 Famous fans | 3:58 Honest disappointment | 4:37 Like therapists | 5:35 Hilary Farr's acting past | 6:31 Many international versions | 7:09 Behind-the-scenes secrets | 7:53 Pandemic adjustments | 8:53