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. High Hopes, Modest Means
Aired 6 July 2009 • 30 min
Globetrotting Natalie and Kareem are ready to buy a home suitable for building a family. However, these first-time buyers have five-star expectations and a more modest budget.
2. Courage to Commit
Aired 17 August 2009 • 30 min
3. Best Laid Plans
Aired 3 August 2009 • 30 min
4. On the House
Aired 31 August 2009 • 30 min
5. Crib for the Canine Companion
Aired 27 July 2009 • 30 min
For Julie and Phil, their house didn't feel like a home until they got their dog, Edie. Now, they want to put down roots and give their canine companion a luxurious home in a prime neighborhood, but it comes down to making a choice between the ideal house and the ideal location.
6. Finding the Perfect Ten
Aired 10 August 2009 • 30 min
Newlyweds Ed and Courtney want to buy a home where they can settle down with their new dog and someday start a family. They have a long wish list and their very own home-ranking system in the hopes of finding a perfect ten.
7. Reality Check
Aired 13 July 2009 • 30 min
Tired of their long commutes and desperate for privacy and more space, J.P. and Crystal want to move out of his parents' place and into a home of their own. Their challenge is find a property that suits both their lifestyle and their budget.
8. Opposites Attract
Aired 20 July 2009 • 30 min
Britney and Guthrie hope to buy a new home with a monthly payment less than their current rental. However, Guthrie dreams of a fixer-upper with a spacious garage, while Britney has other ideas.
9. Lofty Lone Star Dreams
Aired 24 August 2009 • 30 min
Thomas and Runi hope to find a spacious home of their dreams in Austin, Texas. Host Sandra Rinomato helps them find them a move-in ready property with a big backyard, but they may have to compromise on their Texas-sized expectations.
10. Once Losing, Now Acquiring
Aired 23 September 2009 • 30 min
Karen and Cliff are goal setters and achievers. They went on a weight loss journey together and lost a combined 205 pounds. Their next goal is to stop paying rent and invest in their first home. Now, they're not sure what's tougher: losing weight or acquiring real estate.
11. Buyer and Landlord at Once
Aired 30 September 2009 • 30 min
12. After the Honeymoon, Reality
Aired 7 October 2009 • 30 min
High school sweethearts Karina and Justin are about to be married. They're still living with their parents and would love to come back from their honeymoon to a new home. They've had it easy living at home, and when host Sandra Rinomato sees their wish list and budget, she needs to take them on a trip to Reality Street.
13. Searching and Sacrificing
Aired 7 September 2009 • 30 min
After years of renting, Heather and Kristian want to buy a home in their upscale Toronto neighborhood. Host Sandra Rinomato promises to find them a property that fits the bill, but they may have to sacrifice location to get the house they want.