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Scott Brothers Tackle Housing Crisis with Budget Builds
27 Mar
Summary
- Scott brothers focused on affordable housing solutions this season.
- They helped families facing hardship, including fire victims.
- Zooey Deschanel's childhood home was destroyed in January 2025 fires.
In a March 2026 interview, Drew and Jonathan Scott revealed their latest season focuses on affordable housing solutions, acknowledging a nationwide crisis where many cannot afford to live where they work.
They emphasized taking on smaller budgets this season to assist individuals facing significant housing challenges. Drew noted the deeply heartwarming nature of each unique episode.
One such story involved helping a couple affected by the Los Angeles fires in January 2025. Jonathan shared that his fiancée, Zooey Deschanel, also experienced this loss, with her family's 42-year-old home and all their possessions being destroyed.
Jonathan is currently involved in rebuilding the home for his future in-laws, Mary Jo and Caleb Deschanel. Zooey Deschanel had previously shared on Instagram the loss of her cherished childhood home in the Palisades, describing it as a sanctuary filled with generations of memories.
