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Which is why this show inspires such love-hate. Richard love got me through. It was obviously "daddy's money." Loved seeing the Azores, good for her! I'm surprised a small Portuguese island would be any more progressive than an Italian city like Bologna, but I'm glad it worked out for her.

South Africa to London I can't believe they did not take the adorably perfect last place for the soulless modern monstrosity next to a construction site--and she is supposed to study through that noise? She seemed childish--how do people like that make it through law school? Their budget seemed low for London for a lawyer and "international banker"--even a lawyer taking a year off. It is so amusing how some people just want to be on tv no matter how bad they appear. Comedian in Edinburgh They were cute, aside from the HHI pretend-stupidity. How did I not know how beautiful this city is? It's going on the post-pandemic travel list stat! I am very partial to Mediterranean country episodes because I want to see the real estate more than the made-up story, but Scotland and Ireland episodes are moving up.

Bologna: They were nice but I can't stand it when young people complain about stairs, or a ten minute walk. I could not stay in any of those places for even three nights, though the one with the terrace looked the most livable to me (and looks like it could accommodate a counter top oven). I wonder how they fared for a year, or however long the school school was. Does anyone else's DVR cut off the end of HHI, it's so annoying, and I have conflicts that make extending each episode a pain. If I was producer, we would all now know if her credentials are valid in Italy, but I don't care enough to google it.

Eel I swear I could watch a show about immigration rules and real estate, lol.

Agree their house in the US did not scream adventurous, but the couple themselves were great--the kind of people I love to meet on vacation, so inspiring! I was very curious how many bedrooms they ended up with, etc. The producers of this show make me crazy. I think the true fans hate the fake drama and want the boring details. This was a great eye candy episode. It's a hill town so it seems isolated, but it's really close to the coast where all the people are. That part of the riviera does not get as much attention as the part near Genoa, not sure why. I thought it was gorgeous and that episode took me straight to Italy. I could practically smell and taste it. I am so glad this season has been Europe focused. Between this and Lorraine Bracco, I am getting my Italy fix.

I've caught two new episodes this week, and I think there is a new producer. I am enjoying the "local flavor" segments more as well as the more attention grabbing agents. They seemed just slightly more educational as well. I want to know specifics people! Sayulita: I am normally not interesetd in Mexico either, because so often they are boring condo resorts. Sayulita looked nice, and the house were amazing. I loved how the agent kept calling the construction background guy on his BS. Of course partly why I love HHI is because I want to do just what these folks did--trade equity in my US home for an amazing place elsewhere. The wife was cute with her fear of her husband's terrible driving. If they have the kind of home in Charleston I have an inkling they have, then they absolutely could live on that income, in a small Mexican town anyway. Utrecht: As usual, Netherlands episodes are great, and though the agent could verge on annoying, the "we're both from Ohio" bit was charming, and she also called the woman on being unrealistic about European homes. I know most of this is fake, but that they even considered that hole in the canal was a bit too far.

Allow me to preface this by saying my grandma had nine kids, but that’s was a different time! When I see a family with six kids, it just freaks me out. And then to balk at prices and not be aware of space consideration in Italy is just ridiculous. There is nowhere with enough room for a family of eight dude! Damn, mom got her body back somehow though. I guesss from chasing six kids. If you knew you were moving, why would you not enroll in language classes? These kinds of episodes with so many questions are distracting and detract from the real estate eye candy. The first apartment was palatial for an Italian apartment, but it was never clear how many bedrooms it had. Probably a lot easier with all girls though.

I think I'm out y'all. The writing has just been too uneven for me--I don't feel compelled to watch this week. Too bad, because this show has such promise.

And how amazing it would be to watch an adult black male come to terms with his toxic masculinity! RA annoys me too, but he's his own worst enemy, and I would like to see him turn it around. I think that is why people respond to Darla--she accepts her faults and works on them. But I don't forget what she did for a second (have my own personal baggage about that), and I have no problem with Violet being cold. That is part of accepting your faults, accepting the repercussions.

I like a thoughtful pace, but QS needs to amp it up! We've known all along that 1) Davis is a dog, and known for a while that 2) Nova and Remy got a thing going on. That said, I did feel Charley's pain at that added betrayal and appreciated the plot device throwing her in Landrieu's (or whatever his name is) way. I have not seen Remy and Nova together enough to determine if it makes sense. Sometimes people just starting looking at each other differently one day, so it could happen. But I sincerely hope it is not a plot device to thrown tension to Nova and Charley again--they can generate that a lot more naturally. Her looking at the same text all day was annoying. While it is depressing clear that there are people like those confederate-flag-waving kids, that was a little on the nose. I find Micah's struggles with his identity a much more compelling and complex story. The kind of story that Ralph Angel could also have if someone would pay attention to his anger issues and offer some tough love or help. He's not going to fix himself!

I'm loving this season--it is vastly superior to TWD, though I know that's not saying much. Morgan was just the injection the cast needed. I loved to hate Nick, but Nick and Morgan was gold. I love the cowboy (that actor seems to be everywhere and nowhere), and SWAT team girl is serving her purpose. Nick was utterly compelling when the series began, he just suffered from terrible writing like all of the others. I'm glad I got a genuine surprise for once!

Ah, Tuscan dreams. David and Toby were completely adorable, and I was completely on board with their dreams of a B&B and olive grove. I am actually surprised a house of that size, plus land, plus proximity to one of the most popular Tuscan villages, was only a million.

All true, but I still wanted to be there and take her place. I liked the homes--all had some potential in one way or another--and I totally got why the views sold the place. When are they going to get the memo that we want information!

Apologies if I missed previous discussion of the Atlanta to Abruzzo couple. I guessed the house grandma was born in was going to be it, but why not just show us the house as one of the choices?! I wanted to see more of those gorgeous floors. The husband was so nice and accommodating.

Last night's episode crystallized what I love so much about this show--three entirely reasonably priced and modest homes, all shown to have potential. I know a lot of people are annoyed by Chip and Jo, but they have done more to highlight the potential of old homes (especially ranch style homes) than anyone else. I had to laugh when she mentioned not being cheesy when highlighting a hobby--while shopping at the antique market. All I could think if was fake ginormous clocks. Other than those silly clocks, I think they both do really quality work.

Nairobi (er, apart?) to Rome. I figure if they can make a long-distance romance last five years they are probably okay. They sure were cute--a rare occurrence where the couple were as interesting as the locale. I really wanted to know if she had learned much Italian in that time.

I loved the cinematography and focus on "real people" versus the mythical stylized stereotype of Italian people (the beach scenes in particular). Having visited the region twice, something bugged me enormously. He made no critique of FF Coppola plopping a boutique hotel that few can afford into a tiny village, but he was dismissive of all of the locals who have opened b&bs in Matera. This was especially bothersome because as he was discussing this, the camera hovered on the sign of the b&b I stayed in both times. It was opened by a local who grew up in the sassi and lovingly restored the place, and now offers the rooms at a bargain. I wish the real issues of development were discussed in a more nuanced way -- like in the Madagascar episode, for example.

Hello Dr. Dubois, and Calvin who? The epidemiologist reminded me of Sterling K Brown, even cuter! As one of three siblings, it is painful to see the tension between Charley and RA. I hope they work through it.

Richard is whip smart and pays a lot of lip service (since we know the result has already been decided) to the needs and wants of the clients. I'd definitely hire him! Miss that Toby and his smarmy charm--and accent! I had a feeling mom had planted that garden months ago, but it was a cute house--and surprisingly affordable for that amount of space and the short commute. Venray couple was pretty terrible. I had to cut it off--that monster truck, rather those TWO monster trucks were so obnoxious. Where is he going to park the stupid thing if he goes anywhere? Revolting, really. And their needs were not mutually exclusive except in terms of location. If she wanted a big ol kitchen, it was definitely going to be in the suburbs there. I did not understand how the pond place did not have a backyard, as she kept inexplicably stating. Poor lady--I felt better when it showed them biking, like maybe they were not as bad as they came off. Worst Netherlands Episode Ever!

Wow, I thought Colorado couple's house was spectacular. I find Joanna's work amenable to any style, but I was really impressed by the modern look. And no fake clock, lol!

Amsterdam couple were great, which was surprising after my first impression. I usually just eye-roll people who whine about stairs, but I understand it with twin toddlers. I loved the wife mastering the bucket bike.

It would make a great blog--since the show is determined to stymie my dreams. Off to the internets to see if someone else is already doing the legwork I am too lazy to do!

Three good episodes in a row! (Well, I delete most of the non-European ones because they are so often a disappointment.) The Michael Fassbender lookalike redhead and his sweet stunning lady in Provence with a modest budget (crazy!), the Lucca town-vs.-country debate (I would have bought two places--with their budget, they almost could have!), and a Netherlands episode in the DVR. Delft is really lovely, so I can't wait to see that one.

I loved him! I did not, however, love the apartment. Who could live under a freeway like that? Rotterdam couple were the worst kind of HHI episode. It made no sense that they would move there with no job and drag three pets over for that silliness. I love Netherlands overall episodes though--one of the places I would like to live, though in a smaller town. It was neat to see that city as it is often overlooked--but a rich person looking at modern architecture would be a much more interesting peek.

I was hoping they would embrace the modern aspect of the house last night--I figured that was what the youngish couple liked about it. It definitely needed some kind of balance introduced, but I shudder to think what it costs to heat and cool that enormous space, above the living area.