.-= Jessica Singletarys last blog ..My Love of Beadboard =-. https://www.hgtv.com/shows/house-hunters/house-hunters-full-episodes-videos I always thought it was a little ridiculous to choose from just three houses. Hmmph. Watching one now where they have a big 130,000 to spend)and they are so freekin picky about the homes theyre looking at. Why international?? I rarely watch this show but what you say sounds interesting. Im shocked that people go to that much trouble for so little money. Thanks for info! 2021-05-07 20:00:00 2021-05-07 21:00:00 Mix-er & Mingle RTL returns, this time in Tommy's hometown of Houston, TX! Narrowing their search to the quaint city of Issaquah, the couple hopes to find a home with enough room for their family of five. Well they put the dishwasher in wrong and it almost started a fire in the house and did several other mistakes that the couple had to fix after the show was over. Ill still watch but I really am disappointed that HGTV is being dishonest I guess theyre as bad as all the other reality shows/stations. I did a blog post awhile back on my HGTV experiences, HGTV- Friend or Foe?, if anyones interested: https://bit.ly/b59s4t House Hunters follows individuals, couples, or families relocating to a new country and searching for a new home, with the assistance of a local real estate agent. It Dont Matter To Me- At All =-. I understand that if you earned the money you have every right to have things exactly so. Grrrrrrrrrrr. 21 min | TV-G. A cash-strapped single mom looks to buy her first home in Zion, Illinois. Oh well, I still like the show. I enjoy seeing the different houses but I guess I could do the same on a real estate site. Honestly, who uses budget in their vocabulary as often as they do on House Hunters. .-= Janell Bealss last blog ..Can The Room Be Nearly Done?! I want to see redesigns not people acting. I would think most people do it just to be on tv, so theyd prolly do it for free. Id much rather see people not buy a house than fake it. Might make a good show to revisit some of those families. Im with some of your other commenters. You never lose that special touch and constantly come up w/ great ideas what a blessing you are to home-lovers on every budget!! House Hunters is an HGTV reality show about homeowners looking for a new place to live. Removing hostess shaves time and $ from production. I doubt it. She stood her ground. LUV IT. Just look at all the awards this lady receives. I guess I realized this was probably the case after watching celebrity house hunters. Im kind of glad they dont do it the way they show it on tv, because I couldnt see couples choosing from three homes. I didnt know that about Whang. You cant fake or copy that, and the voice-over lady just doesnt cut it. Select a Time Zone. I knew these were somewhat staged but this is just complete falsehood. -Julia. That seems like a lot of work. DIY Network; Food Network; Cooking Channel; Food.com; Travel Channel; HGTV Poland 2021 Discovery or its subsidiaries and affiliates. Ever notice how the house the participants choose is almost always EMPTY when they walk through it on the show for that first time and the other two are still furnished? It makes sense from a production point of view. Download the Watch OWN app and access OWN anytime, anywhere. Wow, talk about stretching the truth! I was on the show House Hunters International as a renter in Gent, Belgium. They explained how it works in an article at Associated Content: For quicker turn-around, producers sometimes choose buyers who are already in escrow with one of the three locations shown. It was very realistic. I did not know this, but I guess I am not surprised. They use your electricity, your house, your everything and pay you $500???? Drives me batty. According to that same article, the participants get only $500 for being on the show. :s Personally, Id rather watch a show where something happens then watch Selling New York, which should be called Not Selling New York since nothing ever gets bought or sold or Hidden Potential where you knew no one ever bought one of those places, let alone did the renovations to them. However, I did not know that 2 of them were total fakes! It doesnt bother me too much that the house hunting is faked, but it does bother me that the house prices arnt real. =-. Remember When Hildi Glued Straw to the Walls? So, to answer your question, Im not at all bothered by the contrived setup and Im actually quite impressed with the acting abilities of these non-actors! What really drives me crazy is the constant use of the words It needs updating. That is because they have already closed on the home they choose and just havent moved into it yet. Marylin That said, $500K is about the minimum Im interested in looking at below that the homes are mostly dumps. I always assumed that the people on house hunters really narrowed down there own three choices from what they had seen. Wow, I did not know this! Hi Julia, Many years ago, when House Hunters first went on the air, my buyer clients and I were asked to participate. O_O The show concludes by revisiting the buyers in their new home a few weeks or months later, where they describe the changes they've made and the effect the new home has on their life. .-= Michelles last blog ..Wednesday =-. Staged or not- enough! Love, When did we forget that television is for entertainment purposes? But Ill still watch it because Im addicted to real estate porn. I watch every episode and it has surprised me at the consistency of prices in most large cities in the world. I miss Suzanne Wang greatly. Her husbands family already owned it! =-. I kind of knew it but please please dont tell us that Property brothers or love it or listed are fake those are my favorite shows right now. .-= Traceys last blog ..Goodwill Chair Makeover =-. Hosted by Suzanne Whang, the show takes viewers behind the scenes as individuals, couples and families learn what to look for and decide whether or not a home is meant for them. The above newspaper article that says sometimes people are already in escrow or whatever, doesnt come close to taking it far enough. There is so many more great shows! For filming purposes House Hunters only films people that already have a property, otherwise it is too much of a liability for them to film because people may change their mind on what place to pick, or they may not even want a place in the end. Well, blech. Thats funny you would say that because I thought I was the only one that noticed that!!. and what about the show where the guy left and a woman replaced him but they look alike ! .-= Kelly, Arte Stylings last blog ..The Joys of Estate Sale Shopping =-. xxoo A reader went on House Hunters and toldus about it! The Discovery Family of Networks. What I HATE about this show..is when the buyers have this HUGE amount to spend (Im. Twenty years after its debut, House Hunters is HGTVs no-risk crown jewel. A couple debates turnkey versus a fixer-upper in Santa Clarita, California. Home hunters and their realtors check out all sorts of architectural styles and work through the quirks of buying real estate in other countries. Further proof that there is no reality in reality TV! A musician is searching for an oceanfront property with a pool in Maui, HI. The film crew from the UK was the best! But that doesnt stop me from watching. I just love these over sized closets that are selling for $250,000. get more realistic. She was fed a line that went something like this: Moving to Europe is such an adventure for me since Ive never really traveled much before. Shes only been a globe-trotter for years! Are they indeed the actual final 3 houses the couple has been looking at? If your not a Dr. or somebody with pockets full of money RFoadhouse or any lightweight real estate agent would never even know you. I usually only watch House Hunters International now b/c the American version bugs me- location people! Sally did you have Ben and Gordon come and film your episode? House Hunters Full Episodes - Spotlight: Atlanta, 20 Best-Life Secrets Beachfront Bargain Hunters Know, 17 Things Every Home Must Have, According to HGTV's 'House Hunters', 25 Amazing Room Makeovers from HGTV's House Hunters Renovation, HGTV Smart Home 2021: Enter the Sweepstakes. House Crashers Josh Temple: worth $1 million . Im not surprised (nor really all that upset) that theres fakeness going on, but Im always intrigued by what kinds of jobs the house-hunting folks have. However, we did conclude early on that these people probably already had chosen their home. But think of your adventure being recorded to share with family & friends. All rights reserved. My husband and I are related to a young woman who announced her engagement to all her relatives and friends. .-= Vanessa@decor happys last blog ..Catching up withMargot Austin =-. And dont even get me started on the man cave jokes. My mystery questions get answeredimmediate satisfaction! Good to be back! Download the Watch OWN app and access OWN anytime, anywhere. i used to live there and love it lots . Dont ever buy property in Costa Rico..He has his own happy hour but only rich pukes are invited..What a Phoeny POS. Never mindIgnore my previous commentI should have read all the comments before I replied. I guess if they have to fish for something negative to say about it that is one way to go, that always drove me crazy. Once is enough, but they dont need to say something witty about the closet in every episode. Are we really that spoiled? !, he must be some agent!!. Stay up to date Ok heres the new link: https://artestyling.blogspot.com/2010/06/hgtv-friend-or-foe.html. Awhile back I looked up the requirements for HH on the HGTV website, and they said that you must be in escrow to be considered. I didnt know people got paid to be on the show! While we were unable to attend, my husband and I sent gifts for both the showers and the wedding. I watch so much H & G TV and have often wondered about the production. This doesnt bother me in the leastits the only thing that makes sense production wise. .-= Lesley @ The Design Files last blog ..A sophisticated room for a teenager =-. She started out being a Shabby Chic designer and once she finished redecorating a room it looked worse than when she started. I would like to see a follow-up episode with some of these homeowners. House Hunters International. Having had multiple moves and realtors (transfers) I can say with authority this program, Property Virgins, Design to Sell are invaluable eye opening helps in Real Estate experiences. My favorite part is seeing what theyve done with the house after they move in. NEWSLETTERS. You cant buy anything on House Hunters International that you would live in for less than $400,000. just wanted to update the link: https://bit.ly/ahIIEv HH and HHI bore me to tears these days. However, at the very first house, it took the crew over an hour and a half to set up and get the shots they wanted. The whole episode is totally fabricated. I have to admit, Im a little disappointed. Better known by its popular acronym HGTV, the cable channel runs a number of addictive shows where perky hosts turn shit boxes into more habitable 11:30 PM. For one, shes already lived in the house she supposedly picked out on the show for several years. .-= micahs last blog ..Cave-Dwellers Part 3: The Grand Finale =-. Then they pretend to deliberate and pretend to choose the house that they already own. It also bothers me that people cannot seem to purchase a home that needs updating. Bet the couple and the network are delighted to be done with each other though in some cases. Get DIRECTV 1-888-777-2454 . They walk from room-to-room, saying this is nice, this is nice. Its almost boring. ? That was my light bulb moment for House Hunters. I still like the International version best. The Property virgiins show filmed twice in our area , actually just down the street and the home buyers from the show still live in the house they selected on the show for REAL! Im so tired of hearing the Closet for me joke! Not surprised, but it does make it seem a little silly to watch. She weaves her way through the rooms with a condescending air, and then mercifully leaves. The other commet, do you think our dog Barfy will like it also makes me laugh! Inn Over Their Heads YesI remember learning that a few years ago when an online friend went through as a house hunter. NEW SEASON OF IYANLA: FIX MY LIFE PREMIERES SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 AT 9:00 PM ET/PT ON OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK Award-winning Series Launches with Four-Part House of Healing Episode Tackling the Myth of the Angry Black Woman August 17, 2016. Close. I am a single mother of 4 looking to purchase a house by March 2011. describe anything good. They followed people around L.A. as they looked at house after house. All I want is to see lots of different houses. I guess deep down we are all voyeurs and want to know the nitty gritty details. .-= beths last blog ..New open shelves + nothing to put on them = a good excuse to go shopping! I guess that they have already done their happy dance! Newsflash: EVERYTHING you see on television is fake. What a bunch of you know what. Property search; Find a local branch; Login; Value my property Login. All Channels; TV Shows ON AIR ; Eastern 03:49 AM CHANGE TIME ZONE. Hgtv did put drama in her show, which I think, stumpo was upset about. What really irks me is the Americans who invariably comment on how This isnt what we have in America. Well, so what, youre in a foreign country, so quit comparing everything to how its done in the United States. I was bummed, but still watch! 21:33, Inn Over Their Heads Mean all this offer over list and prices you know have come I always thought it odd they only featured 3 homes, but decided they must actually look at more and HGTV picked the 3 frontrunners. Once a week would be fine, but for Petes sake, I can predict before I even look it will HH or HHI! On one, there were several posts by a producer of House Hunters International, looking for people who have already purchased a new home in a foreign country, and would like to tell their story on the air. Have you noticed how many homes have bars on the windows? have you ever done an article on northside in cincy? Interesting! Enough! Also, she never even bought the house. It is easy to see which one they picked, almost always its the one without furniture. The entire thing is set up before. I find myself watching HGTV less and less these days. Someone out there has it way worse than you. I always wondered how staged these shows are. ?~(:-). I love seeing houses and imagining what I would do with them. LOL! Thanks for sharing this detailits interesting. But when it comes down to it you get to take a peek inside three differnt houses every show!! According to a statement that HGTV released to Entertainment Weekly in 2012, the people who are chosen to be on "House Hunters" are usually "pretty far along" in the home buying process sometimes so far along that they've already closed on their new house. Danielle from A Few of My Favorite Things says. Scripted or not, thats always fun!! .-= Kirstens last blog ..Radio Silence =-. Most reality shows are far more staged than you would ever guess, too. Ahhh I HATE the closet jokes! .-= Hollys last blog ..Shower Curtain Pillows =-. Her parents threw a big engagement party. Between HGTV and HGTV Canada, I think there is a lot of fantastic programming and its a shame that they repeat such a formulaic show so much. Oh well, I will still watch the show. Secondly, the time constraints that you mention would never allow the usual process which usually entails months and months or longer yet! Buyers today are looking at hundreds and hundreds of house over the course of sometimes years, before making a decision. Family Life in Florence. The next thing I read will probably say wrestling is not real either. What condition the house/yard are in. Forgot password? I do like to watch Designed to Sell but I cant figure out who this weird lady is who comes to scrutinize the house before the stagers take over. For example, the British couple w/ 3 kids in Sicily. There was no water, no drains, no planning permission. From the start, the fun of it for me has been guessing which house was actually theirs. Totally agree with js! Watch full episodes of HGTV shows, FREE with your TV subscription. Ready? I do NOT enjoy HHInternational and have stopped watching it. Thanks for the great post! Its the first time Ive heard of this, but honestly it doesnt bother me because first of all, it has always seemed ludicrous that people would find a home having seen only three. Oh well, Ill still watch it just for the snark factor. .-= the 7msn ranchs last blog ..Making something out of nothing =-. .-= Kelly Ds last blog ..Search Stats! Is it fake or staged at all?, Another reader wrote, Im surprised more people dont know how the showreally works. Then they moved her to doing some exterior and interior make-oversthen some silly competition shows. I dont understand why they feel a need to fake it. The show I dislike is the one (cant think of the name?) .-= Carmens last blog ..Im a slacker! NOOOOO!!!!!! I mean, come on, no one just looks at 3 houses before deciding on one. Its just not possible. He was then just 25 years old and it was the first property hed ever owned. I judge TV, but I try not to judge those who watch whatever brings them pleasure, and it's very true even in my own family when I go visit that the TV is often on just for the noise, a lulling endless continuum of HGTV house-hunters and Food Network chefs. House Hunters is REALLY LAME AND OLDso many better shows..LET IT GO! The producers show them two other houses and they pretend to consider them. .-= Our Nifty Notebooks last blog ..CSN Stores Product Review: Carson zOrb =-. That is not realistic at all, has to be scripted and or coached. This is kind of depressing haha. Its true. These people cant be for real. it just seems more realistic. I watch because I like looking at different houses in different areas. Karena Her Own Place in Winston-Salem Hawaii. Menu Home; TV Guide; All TV Channels; TV on Air; Now Playing; Theaters; TV Schedule The Oprah Winfrey Network (West) for Today. It matters less because in fact they are all in the similar price range and wish list description. They were real professionals! .-= Angela (Cottage Magpie)s last blog ..Little Floral Prints =-. wish they would bring back spice up my kitchen,room by room, & that show where a crew comes in completely demolishes your house then they remoleded it & 1 homeowner helped while the other went on a retreat-loved it, would only be good with the original people!!!!!!! I wish HGTV would get back to like it was in the early/mid 90s more decorating and staging instead of all this House Hunters, House Hunters International. Oh, I loved Suzanne Whang, too! I knew there was some sort of fishy timeline going on, but whay not just tell us that? There was just something about her. The amateur actors make it seem sort of real. Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) is an American multinational basic cable channel jointly owned by Discovery Inc. and Harpo Studios that launched on January 1, 2011, replacing the Discovery Health Channel.. If it bothers them so much, stay in the United States. Thats just my opinion, though!! It was such a nightmare and the people who purchased the home did so on the upgrades the couple had done in other rooms that had nothing to do with the TV show fixing up the kitchen with paint and a new dishwasher and some shelves and drapes in the DR. Ive been on a bit of a blog break and havent been here in quite a while. Knowing the inside story will NOT cause me to stop watching. I HAVE missed her. Oh, and she was told to lie about all kinds of details. .-= Becky @ Farmgirl Paintss last blog ..Canopy of Dreams GIVEAWAY!! I am not a fan of many things that some have been brainwashed into believing that they need. When these people look at the house, they NEVER look at the furnace or the electricity. Yeah I know its fake and all participants have to be on escrow. After retiring and watching HGTV a lot, I want to vent please: Is it just me or arent there enough homes in the US to show? 21 min | TV-G. A family experiences life-changing events and moves to Florence, Italy. Plus they are castmeaning that people are selected for shows based on not just how well they qualify for the supposed activity in the show but how good the TV is theyll make, if you know what I mean. It would have been nice to see some normal house hunters. Bummer. So there you have ita few more insights into how one of HGTVs most popular series works. Such a highly rated show and they pay nothing. .-= anna sees last blog ..Game On =-. If there was a show that just went through houses for no reason at all, Id watch it. I really only like seeing the end of House Hunters where the show how theyve decorated the home since theyve moved in. i watch hgtv less and less these days- So much is scripted and coached. So disappointing. That made sense to me, since reality tv is much less expensive to produce, and having people on this show be that far into the process makes it that much quicker for everyone involved. ~Angela They would go back to the same houses and show us what they are worth post correction? in a week. We have always watched house hunters and house hunters international with our kids. I will not be watching anymore. A sign of the current economy, perhaps? Although that might explain why sometimes they dont pick a house based on something ridiculous like paint color in the bathroom. to me, whats so great about house hunters & property virgins is that we get to see a sample of the market in that area for that price range. It is amazing to see how much house you get in middle US vs lets say Tokio. Next came several showers and a huge wedding with numerous attendants. HGTV. I love your blogits neat that you shared this type of information with your readers. They use your time full days up to a week. I was a bit disappointed but I still love watching and guessing which one theyll pick! Daughter lives in Alexandria, VA and I live in Florida. So no, not much surprises me anymore. For filming purposes House Hunters only films people that already have a property, otherwise it is too much of a liability for them to film because people may change their mind on what place to pick, or they may not even want a place in the end. One of the most annoying things about the show is they dont tell you when it was filmed so its impossible to tell if it was a good purchase or not.