House Hunters Reno vs Fixer Upper

[teller80]

House Hunters Renovation: ALWAYS over budget and took longer than expected.

Fixer Upper: NEVER mentions going over budget or taking longer than expected.

What do you think?

 

[gwynne]

I think those shows are hilarious. Most of the purchasers are terrified of popcorn ceilings, carpet and neighbors that are "too close". Hello. You just drove into a subdivision....

 

[asta]

I like Fixer Upper but at the end houses are always shown professionally decorated with none of the homeowners' clutter. Like a model home. I have noticed that at the end they make a big production of Joanna being left alone that last night to put the finishing touches on the house. But if you watch closely they sometimes show a crew in the background doing the actual work.

 

[MouseMomx2]

All of those shows are semi-scripted. Any that have regular issues (House Hunters Renovation, Love it or List it, etc.) have that built into the storyline of the show.

 

[Disneybuckeye]

I can't stand either of those shows, but for some reason I am ok with Flip or Flop. Maybe because it is only 30 minutes.

 

[gwynne]

I can't stand either of those shows, but for some reason I am ok with Flip or Flop. Maybe because it is only 30 minutes.

Israel is the brains of that operation. He usually manages to have the most competitive bid.

 

[asta]

I can't stand either of those shows, but for some reason I am ok with Flip or Flop. Maybe because it is only 30 minutes.

Is that the one with the ex football player and the fake blonde? That is the one I don't like. The lady doesn't seem to contribute much except to react to the horror of the houses they win in the bidding.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

House Hunters Renovation: ALWAYS over budget and took longer than expected.

Fixer Upper: NEVER mentions going over budget or taking longer than expected.

What do you think?

The latter has emergencies come up often that require going to the homeowner to ask for more money or make a cut. Chip and Joanna are professionals making all remodeling and design choices for the most part.

The former is usually inexperienced homeowners not knowing what they are doing or whose dreams exceed their budget and they throw caution to the wind.

 

[cabanafrau]

I like Fixer Upper but at the end houses are always shown professionally decorated with none of the homeowners' clutter. Like a model home. I have noticed that at the end they make a big production of Joanna being left alone that last night to put the finishing touches on the house. But if you watch closely they sometimes show a crew in the background doing the actual work.

I'm always dying to see the Fixer Upper houses when the owner brings in their furnishings to live there. They may keep a piece or two here and there out of what is shown on TV, but for the most part the furnishings are not kept by the homeowners.

 

[nkereina]

On House Hunters, the actual home is purchased well before filming begins. When they show the three houses the owners are considering, one of them is the house they've already purchased and two of them are other random houses that may not even be for sale. Production finds them to use on the show. I suspect Fixer Upper may be done the same way. There are too many complications in the home buying process that could affect the buyer not getting their first choice house, so it almost would have to be finalized in advance to move forward with the show.

Another thing I've noticed is that Chip and Joanna never mention negotiating the asking price down. They always say the asking price and the total leftover in their budget that they can use on the reno. On Property Brothers, they will sometimes mention trying to negotiate the asking price down to make more room in their reno budget which sometimes appeals to the buyers.

I also think it's funny that Joanna & crew stage the home, yet the ending sequence shows the people living there with relatives over amongst all the staged décor and furniture. I wonder, though, how much the owners actually get to keep. I am guessing only the customized pieces Joanna has done for them.

 

[teller80]

I think those shows are hilarious. Most of the purchasers are terrified of popcorn ceilings, carpet and neighbors that are "too close". Hello. You just drove into a subdivision....

Heaven forbid the paint color is not to their liking! (I realize it's scripted, but still, you'd think the writers could come up with something different.

I like Fixer Upper but at the end houses are always shown professionally decorated with none of the homeowners' clutter. Like a model home. I have noticed that at the end they make a big production of Joanna being left alone that last night to put the finishing touches on the house. But if you watch closely they sometimes show a crew in the background doing the actual work.

I never noticed that, I'll have to watch.

Is that the one with the ex football player and the fake blonde? That is the one I don't like. The lady doesn't seem to contribute much except to react to the horror of the houses they win in the bidding.

yea, not a fan of that show either.

The latter has emergencies come up often that require going to the homeowner to ask for more money or make a cut. Chip and Joanna are professionals making all remodeling and design choices for the most part.

The former is usually inexperienced homeowners not knowing what they are doing or whose dreams exceed their budget and they throw caution to the wind.

I'm not sure, I thought most people on HHR used a designer. There was one episode in Chicago where the couple went massively (I mean we're talking MASSIVELY) overbudget but still weren't done because the city said the third floor was illegal and wanted the couple to tear it off, they were fighting it. I must live a sad life because I'm really hoping to find out the ending of that story.

 

[teller80]

On House Hunters, the actual home is purchased well before filming begins. When they show the three houses the owners are considering, one of them is the house they've already purchased and two of them are other random houses that may not even be for sale. Production finds them to use on the show. I suspect Fixer Upper may be done the same way. There are too many complications in the home buying process that could affect the buyer not getting their first choice house, so it almost would have to be finalized in advance to move forward with the show.

Another thing I've noticed is that Chip and Joanna never mention negotiating the asking price down. They always say the asking price and the total leftover in their budget that they can use on the reno. On Property Brothers, they will sometimes mention trying to negotiate the asking price down to make more room in their reno budget which sometimes appeals to the buyers.

I also think it's funny that Joanna & crew stage the home, yet the ending sequence shows the people living there with relatives over amongst all the staged décor and furniture. I wonder, though, how much the owners actually get to keep. I am guessing only the customized pieces Joanna has done for them.

Ha! - I actually learned that from the DisBoards a few years ago. I also learned to watch to see if the house is empty or not, the one's that are not won't be the one chosen (for the most part).

 

[Jaya]

What I love is the tiny house shows (Tiny House Nation, Tiny House Hunting, etc.). They want to simplify, they want to cut down, they WANT TO LIVE TINY, DARNIT!!! Then, when it gets down to the nitty gritty it's "What, no dishwasher? I was hoping for a bathtub..." And then they claim they're going to move the tiny house all over the country. Yeah, sure.... Those things aren't as easy to move as a trailer, even if they are on wheels. Besides, it's really hard to find somewhere to put them that doesn't run afoul of municipal codes. I would love to see a follow-up that shows how many people move out of these "tiny homes" after six months or so.

Or you have House Hunters International. They want to live like the "locals" and expose their children to local life, but once again it's, "What, no dishwasher? I was hoping for a bathtub! There's only one bathroom! My children will have to share a room! There's no fenced yard for the dog!"

 

[Disney Ella]

I'm interested in those things they don't tell you in the tiny house shows. What do you do with your gray water? Does dumping the compost from the composting toilet eventually overwhelm the yard? Why would you risk moving those houses frequently when moving them is going stress the drywall and other parts of the house? Can you get insurance on them so if you have an accident you won't lose all of your money? When you mooch electricity and water from your friends or family, do you pay them for it?

I read an article on a tiny house community in Washington, DC that disbanded in large part due to the whole toilet issues. The people got into arguments about where the other owners were putting the stuff from their toilets and the smell.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

Why don't they just call Tiny houses what they really are--glorified trailers.

 

[Patch'sD]

I have one word, shiplap. I have seen Fixer Upper go over budget. On flip or flop a viewer notice something on the male, Touric, she called the production company turned out he had some sort of cancer. I like all the shows.

 

[JessNewt]

I love Fixer Upper, but I really do wish they would show the home finished with the homeowners belongings. Staged homes are so beautiful but a little unrealistic for the families.

The first season was the best, you got to see Joanna being super creative on a budget. She gave tips on painting techniques and the proper way to "distress". As the seasons went on and the show becomes more popular, her role is mostly design and promoting sponsors. First season, all the finds were pieces from antique shops, thrift stores, flea markets.... now it all comes from HomeGoods or Wayfair

 

[RAD]

Don't any of these buyers get a home inspection before purchasing? DW and I try to guess what the problem will be, asbestos, electrical, plumbing, etc.

 

[FINFAN]

Don't any of these buyers get a home inspection before purchasing? DW and I try to guess what the problem will be, asbestos, electrical, plumbing, etc.

Love it or List it is the King of this ^ lol

 

[FINFAN]

there is a new one , GOOD BONES~ a mother /daughter team. They are really fun so far. They are on a mission to revitalize their town in Indianapolis one place at a time. Kinda how Fixer Upper helped Waco values