About this season
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 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. The program originated on HGTV Canada in March 2006 and expanded to HGTV in the United States in its second season. The program was hosted by Sandra Rinomato, a Toronto-based real estate expert, from its inception until 2011, and is now hosted by Egypt Sherrod. Rinomato subsequently launched a new HGTV series, Buy Herself, in April 2012.
Episodes (13)
1. A Large Budget for First Time Buyers
Aired 29 June 2009 • 30 min
Amy and Dave fell in love during college, and after years of saving and hard work, they're ready to buy their first home. As far as most first-time buyers go, they have a huge budget, so they're hopeful it's enough to secure their dream home.
2. A Woman Takes the Plunge and Moves Out of Her Family's Home
Aired 4 May 2009 • 30 min
A strong and independent woman with a big budget, Rubina wants to move out of her family's home and into a home of her own. Expert Sandra Rinomato promises to help her find a detached home complete with a dressing room and income potential but wonders whether Rubina is actually ready to take the plunge.
3. Leaving the Nest
Aired 8 June 2009 • 30 min
James is a happy-go-lucky, young professional who's grown tired of his daily, three-hour commute. He's ready to move out of his parents' suburban home and gearing up to enter the real estate market for the first time.
4. A Toronto Man Considers Whether to Spend a Large Inheritance on a New Home
Aired 6 April 2009 • 30 min
Josh wants to buy his first property, but he's cautious about spending his inheritance. He has enough to make a $400,000 down payment which will secure a very comfortable Toronto home. However, host Sandra Rinomato wonders if he is truly ready to take the plunge.
5. A Seller's Second Thoughts
Aired 15 June 2009 • 30 min
Ready to start a family, newlyweds Lindsay and David want to buy their first home. They instantly fall in love with the first property they visit, but the home's seller may not be willing to part with it after all
6. A Family With a Second Child on the Way Is Ready to Find a Home of Their Own
Aired 20 April 2009 • 30 min
Kathy and Ryan are living in her mother's basement with a toddler and five birds. After five years of saving their money, they're ready to find a home of their own - especially so since baby number two is on its way. Real estate expert Sandra Rinomato is there to help them seal the deal.
7. A Couple Teams Up With a Friend to Buy a New Home for the Three of Them
Aired 18 May 2009 • 30 min
Lindsay and Jason's family has outgrown their one-bedroom rental. However, since they can't afford to buy a home on their own, they're partnering with their long-time bachelor friend Wes and have turned to real estate expert Sandra Rinomato to find a property that suits them all.
8. Looking for a First Home in an Upscale Neighborhood
Aired 22 June 2009 • 30 min
With their first baby on the way, newlyweds Ryan and Eve are quickly outgrowing their one-bedroom condo. They'd like to move to the upscale lakeside neighborhood that they grew up in, but the prices there will force them to make some compromises.
9. Richmond Newlyweds Prepare for Life in the Country
Aired 13 April 2009 • 30 min
Newlyweds Dan and Leigh are ready to give up their rental apartment in the city of Richmond, Virginia in favor of a home of their own in the country. Real estate expert Sandra Rinomato walks them through some of the sacrifices they'll make in leaving the city and asks them whether they're really prepared for country living.
10. A House-Hunting Couple Can't Agree on Neighborhoods
Aired 11 May 2009 • 30 min
Robert and Dawn are ready to invest in their first home, but they can't seem to agree on the neighborhood. Can real estate expert Sandra Rinomato help these property virgins narrow down their options and find common ground?
11. At 50, A Woman Realizes Her Dreams of Buying Her First Home
Aired 27 April 2009 • 30 min
Fabulous at fifty, Brenda is ready to buy her first property. She's been dreaming about it for years, but had to pay off big debts before she could make it happen. Now, real estate expert Sandra Rinomato plans to help this late-bloomer find her dream home.
12. A First-Time Buyer Wants a Home That His Girlfriend Will Also Love
Aired 15 July 2009 • 30 min
Andy is ready to buy his first home and, although he'll be alone on the mortgage papers, he'll be sharing the property with his girlfriend. Enter real estate expert Sandra Rinomato who will help find them a property that suits both their tastes.
13. Great Expecations for a First Home in Richmond
Aired 1 June 2009 • 30 min
With her recent promotion, Nicole has moved back to Richmond, Virginia, and she's ready to buy her first home. After living in Manhattan, she has many expectations about what she can afford down South, but she may need a reality check.