Plot Synopsis

Nicole Curtis, Josh Temple and David Bromstad act as hosts, judges and mentors to four rival teams as they compete to renovate rundown waterfront bungalows with outdated decor, loud wall colors and awkward layouts into spectacular properties in just eight weeks. The team with the highest increase in property value -- as determined by the region's top appraisers -- wins the $50,000 grand prize and a spread in HGTV Magazine. Armed with a $40,000 budget, the teams must manage their time and money to renovate their assigned two bedroom/two bathroom property from top to bottom. In addition, the teams vie to win additional funds by competing in weekly challenges, including a full kitchen reno, a complete living room redesign, a guest room makeover based on chosen inspirational pieces and the addition of a multifunctional office/den space. The four teams include: long-time sweethearts from Chicago, wealth management expert Martha Montross and experienced builder Alex Borre; a long-distance couple, Melissa Llewellyn from Los Angeles and Mahdi Alston from Philadelphia, who are in the process of flipping their first house; married duo Sarah Roussos-Karakaian, the professional organizer, and Nick Karakaian, a handyman with a background in architecture, from Astoria, NY; and longtime best friends Lucy Farmer, a designer, and Daphney Massey, a real estate agent, from Birmingham, AL.