Property Virgins
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Property Virgins is a reality television series produced by Cineflix
. The show portrays the experiences of prospective first-time home buyers, or "property virgins." The program originated on HGTV Canada in March 2006 and expanded to HGTV in the United States in its second season. The program is hosted by Sandra Rinomato, a Toronto
-based real estate expert. The host of the show coaches first time home buyers to adjust their dream home vision to a more realistic one that fits the market and their budget.
. Subsequent seasons of the show have included both Toronto and major metropolitan areas in the United States, such as Washington, D.C.
, Richmond
, Cincinnati, Dallas-Fort Worth
, Boston and Miami
.
Each episode runs 30 minutes, including commercials. At the beginning of each show, the host meets the prospective buyers in their desired neighborhood and asks them to guess the value of a house they like. The value of that house is usually above the customers' price range, prompting Sandra to reassure them that she will try to find a home in another neighborhood that meets the buyers' desired criteria. She usually asks the buyers to list some of the features they want in their new home, in order to give her a better idea of what to look for.
In a voice-over, the host briefly describes the neighborhood of the property she is about to show, then tells the viewer the square footage and asking price of the home. She meets her clients at the property for sale, then sends them in to tour the house. After they have toured the house, she answers their questions and asks them to guess the price. In most episodes, the clients are shown touring three different properties.
If the clients choose to purchase one of the properties, Rinomato helps them decide on an offer and negotiate a contract. She also helps her clients understand other aspects of home buying and ownership, such as bidding wars, homeowners' association fees, down payments, closing costs, home inspections, and even renovations. The closing
process, however, is not shown.
Not all potential buyers on the show purchase a home. A few of them decide to postpone home ownership, either because of relationship problems, financial issues, or other reasons.
Episode 2: Glen and Sarah
Episode 3: Mat and Batty
Episode 4: Damion and Irene
Episode 5: Yousuf
Episode 6: Josh and Tracey
Episode 7: Kerry and Andre
Episode 8: Cheryl
Episode 9: Lauren and Scott
Episode 10: Katie and Ryan
Episode 11: Jacquie and Blair
Episode 12: Lynette and Rob
Episode 13: Rob and Marsha
Episode 2015: Domestic Diva
Episode 2016: Needle in a Haystack
Episode 2017: Property Princess
Episode 2018: What A Woman Wants
Episode 2019: Location, Location, Location!
Episode 2020: Dream On!
Episode 2021: No Small Miracle
Episode 2022: The Eagle Has Landed
Episode 2023: Cold Feet
Episode 2024: A Tale of Two Scotts
Episode 2025: The Three Amigos
Episode 2026: Seeing is Believing
Episode 2027: A Foot in the Door
Episode 2028: Womb Mates
Episode 2029: To Buy or Not to Buy
Episode 2030: Decisions! Decisions!
Episode 2031: Arrested Development
Episode 2032: Over the Threshold
Episode 2033: Dominique & Jeremy
Episode 2034: Legal Ease
Episode 2035: He Said, She Said
Episode 2036: Great Expectations
Episode 2037: Basement Blues
Episode 2038: Eric and Stacey
Episode 2039: Dan and Christina
Episode 3041: Cara and Alvaro
Episode 3042: Jenny
Episode 3043: Marcie & Frankie
Episode 3044: Stan and Merrily
Episode 3045: Nav and Kush
Episode 3046: Erin and Jeff
Episode 3047: Jen and Jason
Episode 3048: Rick and Patricia
Episode 3049: Emily and Chris
Episode 3050: Anjie and Alpesh
Episode 3051: Janice and Keefe
Episode 3052: Jen
Episode 3053: Amy and Dave
Episode 3054: Rubina
Episode 3055: James
Episode 3056: Josh
Episode 3057: Lindsay & David
Episode 3058: Kathy and Ryan
Episode 3059: Lindsay, Jason, and Wes
Episode 3060: Ryan and Eve
Episode 3061: Dan and Leigh
Episode 3062: Robert and Dawn
Episode 3063: Brenda
Episode 3064: Andy and Jannette
Episode3065:Nicole
Episode 4067: Amy and Shelley
Episode 4068: Heather and Steve
Episode 4069: Jason
Episode 4070: Julie and Phil
Episode 4071: Courtney and Ed
Episode 4072: Crystal and JP
Episode 4073: Britney and Guthrie
Episode 4074: Runi and Thomas
Episode 4075: Karen & Cliff
Episode 4076: Mary
Episode 4077: Justin & Karina
Episode 4078: Heather and Kristian
Episode 4079: Chris & Daniella
Episode 4080: Peggy & Kevin
Episode 4081: Robin & Jim
Episode 4082: Alison & Jeff
Episode 4083: Tom and Error! Contact not defined.
Episode 4084: Kelly
Episode 4085: Ashley & Brad
Episode 4086: Maggie
Episode 4087: Mark
Episode 4088: Danielle
Episode 4089: Addam & Yimara
Episode 4090: Ginger & Scott
Episode 4091: Christina & Clarence
Episode 5093: Robin & Joe
Episode 5094: Laura & Justin
Episode 5095: Rodney & Brenda
Episode 5096: Frances & William
Episode 5097: Barbara & Erik
Episode 5098: Gabe
Episode 5099: Erika & Rodrigo
Episode 5100: Crystal
Episode 5101: Lindsey & Ian
Episode 5102: Sean
Episode 5103: Amy & Jason
Episode 5104: Ashli & Pete
Episode 6106: Billy & Yenna
Episode 6107: Tracy & Paul
Episode 6108: Melanie, Phil & Diane
Episode 6109: Claudia & Raphael
Episode 6110: Vera & Milton
Episode 6111: Erin
Episode 6112: Susan & Jason
Episode 6113: Melanie
Episode 6114: Kathleen
Episode 6115: Chad & Jeff
Episode 6116: Maurie & Matthew
Episode 6117: Tara
Episode 7119: Jonothon & Lindsay
Episode 7120: Mike & Linda
Episode 7121: Alex & Aimee
Episode 7122: Sherri
Episode 7123: Rachel & Todd
Episode 7124: Amanda & Vishnu
Episode 7125: Neil
Episode 7126: Noel
Episode 7127: Robin & Curtis
Episode 7128: John & Vicky
Episode 7129: Kathy & Adam
Episode 7130: Stephanie & Ed
Cineflix
Cineflix Productions is a television production company based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, with branch offices in Toronto, New York City and London...
. The show portrays the experiences of prospective first-time home buyers, or "property virgins." The program originated on HGTV Canada in March 2006 and expanded to HGTV in the United States in its second season. The program is hosted by Sandra Rinomato, a Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
-based real estate expert. The host of the show coaches first time home buyers to adjust their dream home vision to a more realistic one that fits the market and their budget.
Show Information
Season one of Property Virgins focused exclusively on home buyers in the greater Toronto areaGreater Toronto Area
The Greater Toronto Area is the largest metropolitan area in Canada, with a 2006 census population of 5.5 million. The Greater Toronto Area is usually defined as the central city of Toronto, along with four regional municipalities surrounding it: Durham, Halton, Peel, and York...
. Subsequent seasons of the show have included both Toronto and major metropolitan areas in the United States, such as Washington, D.C.
Washington Metropolitan Area
The Washington Metropolitan Area is the metropolitan area centered on Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States. The area includes all of the federal district and parts of the U.S...
, Richmond
Richmond, Virginia
Richmond is the capital of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the United States. It is an independent city and not part of any county. Richmond is the center of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Greater Richmond area...
, Cincinnati, Dallas-Fort Worth
Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex
The Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington Metropolitan Statistical Area, a title designated by the U.S. Census as of 2003, encompasses 12 counties within the U.S. state of Texas. The area is divided into two metropolitan divisions: Dallas–Plano–Irving and Fort Worth–Arlington. Residents of the area...
, Boston and Miami
South Florida metropolitan area
The South Florida metropolitan area, also known as the Miami metropolitan area, and designated the Miami–Fort Lauderdale–Pompano Beach, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area by the U.S...
.
Each episode runs 30 minutes, including commercials. At the beginning of each show, the host meets the prospective buyers in their desired neighborhood and asks them to guess the value of a house they like. The value of that house is usually above the customers' price range, prompting Sandra to reassure them that she will try to find a home in another neighborhood that meets the buyers' desired criteria. She usually asks the buyers to list some of the features they want in their new home, in order to give her a better idea of what to look for.
In a voice-over, the host briefly describes the neighborhood of the property she is about to show, then tells the viewer the square footage and asking price of the home. She meets her clients at the property for sale, then sends them in to tour the house. After they have toured the house, she answers their questions and asks them to guess the price. In most episodes, the clients are shown touring three different properties.
If the clients choose to purchase one of the properties, Rinomato helps them decide on an offer and negotiate a contract. She also helps her clients understand other aspects of home buying and ownership, such as bidding wars, homeowners' association fees, down payments, closing costs, home inspections, and even renovations. The closing
Closing (real estate)
Closing is the final step in executing a real estate transaction.The closing date is set during the negotiation phase, and is usually several weeks after the offer is formally accepted. On the closing date, the parties consummate the purchase contract, and ownership of the property is transferred...
process, however, is not shown.
Not all potential buyers on the show purchase a home. A few of them decide to postpone home ownership, either because of relationship problems, financial issues, or other reasons.
Season 1
Episode 1: Sonja and SteveEpisode 2: Glen and Sarah
Episode 3: Mat and Batty
Episode 4: Damion and Irene
Episode 5: Yousuf
Episode 6: Josh and Tracey
Episode 7: Kerry and Andre
Episode 8: Cheryl
Episode 9: Lauren and Scott
Episode 10: Katie and Ryan
Episode 11: Jacquie and Blair
Episode 12: Lynette and Rob
Episode 13: Rob and Marsha
Season 2
Episode 2014: First Time for EverythingEpisode 2015: Domestic Diva
Episode 2016: Needle in a Haystack
Episode 2017: Property Princess
Episode 2018: What A Woman Wants
Episode 2019: Location, Location, Location!
Episode 2020: Dream On!
Episode 2021: No Small Miracle
Episode 2022: The Eagle Has Landed
Episode 2023: Cold Feet
Episode 2024: A Tale of Two Scotts
Episode 2025: The Three Amigos
Episode 2026: Seeing is Believing
Episode 2027: A Foot in the Door
Episode 2028: Womb Mates
Episode 2029: To Buy or Not to Buy
Episode 2030: Decisions! Decisions!
Episode 2031: Arrested Development
Episode 2032: Over the Threshold
Episode 2033: Dominique & Jeremy
Episode 2034: Legal Ease
Episode 2035: He Said, She Said
Episode 2036: Great Expectations
Episode 2037: Basement Blues
Episode 2038: Eric and Stacey
Episode 2039: Dan and Christina
Season 3
Episode 3040: Kristen and MichaelEpisode 3041: Cara and Alvaro
Episode 3042: Jenny
Episode 3043: Marcie & Frankie
Episode 3044: Stan and Merrily
Episode 3045: Nav and Kush
Episode 3046: Erin and Jeff
Episode 3047: Jen and Jason
Episode 3048: Rick and Patricia
Episode 3049: Emily and Chris
Episode 3050: Anjie and Alpesh
Episode 3051: Janice and Keefe
Episode 3052: Jen
Episode 3053: Amy and Dave
Episode 3054: Rubina
Episode 3055: James
Episode 3056: Josh
Episode 3057: Lindsay & David
Episode 3058: Kathy and Ryan
Episode 3059: Lindsay, Jason, and Wes
Episode 3060: Ryan and Eve
Episode 3061: Dan and Leigh
Episode 3062: Robert and Dawn
Episode 3063: Brenda
Episode 3064: Andy and Jannette
Episode3065:Nicole
Season 4
Episode 4066: Natalie and KareemEpisode 4067: Amy and Shelley
Episode 4068: Heather and Steve
Episode 4069: Jason
Episode 4070: Julie and Phil
Episode 4071: Courtney and Ed
Episode 4072: Crystal and JP
Episode 4073: Britney and Guthrie
Episode 4074: Runi and Thomas
Episode 4075: Karen & Cliff
Episode 4076: Mary
Episode 4077: Justin & Karina
Episode 4078: Heather and Kristian
Episode 4079: Chris & Daniella
Episode 4080: Peggy & Kevin
Episode 4081: Robin & Jim
Episode 4082: Alison & Jeff
Episode 4083: Tom and Error! Contact not defined.
Episode 4084: Kelly
Episode 4085: Ashley & Brad
Episode 4086: Maggie
Episode 4087: Mark
Episode 4088: Danielle
Episode 4089: Addam & Yimara
Episode 4090: Ginger & Scott
Episode 4091: Christina & Clarence
Season 5
Episode 5092: Kenny & AngelaEpisode 5093: Robin & Joe
Episode 5094: Laura & Justin
Episode 5095: Rodney & Brenda
Episode 5096: Frances & William
Episode 5097: Barbara & Erik
Episode 5098: Gabe
Episode 5099: Erika & Rodrigo
Episode 5100: Crystal
Episode 5101: Lindsey & Ian
Episode 5102: Sean
Episode 5103: Amy & Jason
Episode 5104: Ashli & Pete
Season 6
Episode 6105: Holly & DanEpisode 6106: Billy & Yenna
Episode 6107: Tracy & Paul
Episode 6108: Melanie, Phil & Diane
Episode 6109: Claudia & Raphael
Episode 6110: Vera & Milton
Episode 6111: Erin
Episode 6112: Susan & Jason
Episode 6113: Melanie
Episode 6114: Kathleen
Episode 6115: Chad & Jeff
Episode 6116: Maurie & Matthew
Episode 6117: Tara
Season 7
Episode 7118: RebeccaEpisode 7119: Jonothon & Lindsay
Episode 7120: Mike & Linda
Episode 7121: Alex & Aimee
Episode 7122: Sherri
Episode 7123: Rachel & Todd
Episode 7124: Amanda & Vishnu
Episode 7125: Neil
Episode 7126: Noel
Episode 7127: Robin & Curtis
Episode 7128: John & Vicky
Episode 7129: Kathy & Adam
Episode 7130: Stephanie & Ed