All for Nothing? is a Canadian real estate and design television series that airs on the W Network. The series is produced by Mountain Road Productions and is based in Ottawa and its surrounding areas. The first season premiered on October 7, 2010, comprising 13 one-hour episodes and has since aired on Casa.
In early 2011 the series was renewed for a second season of 26 episodes and Mark Burnett International (MBI) obtained the worldwide distribution and format rights. The second season premiered on W Network January 3, 2012.
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Synopsis
A real estate and home renovation series for the ages, All for Nothing? is out to prove that you don't need to spend a dime to transform your home into a beautiful sale-ready property. Each week, two households strap on their tool belts and face off in a competition to fix up their design-deficient homes with zero budgets. The seller with the highest increase in value at the end of two weeks wins the commission-free listing services of expert realtor and host, Paul Rushforth. Luckily, homeowners get guidance from Paul and award-winning designer, Penny Southam, to help get them through the challenges and mishaps along the way.
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Host biographies
Rushforth is the resident real estate expert and co-host for All for Nothing?. He began his real estate career seven years ago on his own. He is now the CEO/owner of Paul Rushforth Real Estate, a group of 28 Members that sell over 450 homes a year. Following a 10-year professional hockey career in North America and Europe, Paul traded his hockey jersey for a suit and tie. Since 2007, The Paul Rushforth Team has ranked as the #1 real estate group in Ottawa. Paul was recently honoured at the Orleans Chamber business awards as New Business of the Year and Business Person of the year. In 2009, he received the distinction of one of the Top 40 Under 40 Business Professionals in Ottawa. Paul has an active community presence participating in and supporting numerous organizations and events such as The Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), The Weekend to End Breast Cancer, Tools for Schools, and the United Way Food Drive. Paul is also the host of a weekly radio show, "Open House - The Real Estate and Mortgage Show," advising listeners of current trends in the market. Paul makes his home in Ottawa with his wife and high school sweetheart Rhonda and their three children.
Penny Southam is the resident designer and co-host for All for Nothing?. She is a registered award-winning interior designer known for creating inner spaces with modern lines and classic elements with an emphasis on function, specializing in architecture and custom homes. Penny began her professional life modeling for the Ford Modeling Agency with an interest in acting, but her flair for design veered towards a career as a designer. Born in Montreal, Penny has lived and worked in Los Angeles, Hawaii and New York City until she finally settled down in Ottawa. With 18 years of experience under her belt and over 25 awards, including Top 40 Under 40 Business Professionals in Ottawa in 2005, Penny is the principal of Southam Design Inc. The Ottawa-based company opened its doors in 1992 and holds a client list that extends from Vancouver to New York City. In 2007, Penny won seven awards from the Greater Ottawa's Home Builder's Association for interior design, which is the most won by a single person in GOHBA's 25-year history. Penny has been a contributing writer for Style at Home, Canadian Architecture & Design and the Ottawa Citizen. She lives in Ottawa with her two wonderful children - Kaleigh and Morgan.
Episodes
Season 1
Season 2
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Awards
On August 4, 2011, All for Nothing? was nominated for a Gemini Award in the Best Reality Program or Series category, alongside Dragons' Den (Canada) (CBC), Conviction Kitchen (CityTV), CheF*OFF (Food Network Canada) and Best. Trip. Ever. (Discovery Channel). The series has also won awards two years running at the New York Festivals, having won a Bronze World Medal in 2012 and a Finalist Certificate in 2011, both in the Real Estate/Home Improvement category.
Most recently, All for Nothing? was nominated for a Golden Sheaf Award at the Yorkton Film Festival in the Lifestyle Programs category for Episode 1011 "Mother & Daughter vs. Husband & Wife".
See also
- Broken House Chronicles
- Me, My House & I
- Design U
- Be Real with JR Digs
- The Real Estate Adventures of Sandy & Maryse
- The Restaurant Adventures of Caroline & Dave
- Sheltered
- Totally Random (Website & TV Show)
References
External links
- All for Nothing? on W Network
- All for Nothing? (Prête à vendre) on CASA
- Official All for Nothing? Casting Information Site
- Official All for Nothing? YouTube Channel
- Official All for Nothing? Twitter
- Official All for Nothing? Facebook
- Production Company Website
- The Paul Rushforth Team
- Southam Design
- Mark Burnett International Picks Up 'All for Nothing?', The Hollywood Reporter
- Paul & Penny on CTV Morning Live (Ottawa), November 17, 2011
- Paul & Penny on Rogers / Your World This Week, February 17, 2012
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