House Hunters

[Chris Ehlers]

It's fake. Often times the couple has already closed on the house and the other two they supposedly are going to choose from are just thrown in. They are on the market though. At least that is real. In at least one case, the couple had already lived in their house a year before they filmed them supposedly choosing between 3.

I still watch though. It's funny when they dead pan a house only to pick it.

Yes, it's totally Fake, I have friends here in Charleston, that had lived in their house for 6 months and then they did the whole 2 house fake tour thing.

 

[Robber Baron]

Yes, it's totally Fake, I have friends here in Charleston, that had lived in their house for 6 months and then they did the whole 2 house fake tour thing.

I don't mind that it's fake. They are just creating a story to make it more interesting.

I like looking at different houses, and I think a lot of people do.

"House Hunters" is good, but I probably would have never watched if it was called "Look at 3 random houses."

 

[disneychick0412]

I don't mind that its fake either. I enjoy seeing other places, what you get for the money, and so on.
I prefer the international version. Discovery + has more episodes than I can probably ever watch as I don't watch very often.

 

[focusondisney]

That show is good because you want to get a nice reno done, but even for that show, there's shenanigans - they shoot a Love It AND a List It ending, and decide which one to use while editing the episode.

I didn’t know that. I knew it had to be filmed after the homeowners had already decided. Coz who would make a decision like that on the spot in just minutes. But I did think what they showed was what the homeowners really decided.

 

[tcufrog]

Yes, DW and I like to have a slow weekend breakfast and watch a few episodes of House Hunters International.

I always expect the realtor to throw up his/her hands and walk out of the initial meeting. "I want a house in the city center." "Well, I want a house out away from the city." CAN'T YOU PEOPLE FIGURE THIS OUT BEFORE YOU SIT DOWN WITH YOUR REALTOR?

We also like to watch Escape To The Country--kind of the BBC equivalent.

I also don't understand how clueless the HHI people are about the real estate market is in the country they're moving to. We may be moving to another country and I've been doing a lot of research into the real estate market there so I can be prepared if we do move.

 

[_19disnA]

I also don't understand how clueless the HHI people are about the real estate market is in the country they're moving to.

I agree and perhaps that is also scripted to either make them appear unorganized or add 'drama' to the house hunting effort. Honestly, what couple goes shopping for a house without ever having thought about what they can afford, where they want to be located, what they like/dislike and what the general home prices are in various areas?

 

[Robber Baron]

I agree and perhaps that is also scripted to either make them appear unorganized or add 'drama' to the house hunting effort. Honestly, what couple goes shopping for a house without ever having thought about what they can afford, where they want to be located, what they like/dislike and what the general home prices are in various areas?

Once again, they have already bought or rented the house.

They have these discussions about money, locations, likes/dislikes only for the viewers benefit.

 

[Music City Mama]

That show is good because you want to get a nice reno done, but even for that show, there's shenanigans - they shoot a Love It AND a List It ending, and decide which one to use while editing the episode.

If David shows them a house that they love but the reno takes months to complete, the house they wanted wouldn't still be available in most markets, so the decision has been made WAY in advance of them seeing their renovated home. And like you, I've also read about filming both endings (love it AND list it) and sometimes they show the opposite of what they even really decided.

Yes, it's totally Fake, I have friends here in Charleston, that had lived in their house for 6 months and then they did the whole 2 house fake tour thing.

I had an acquaintance whose daughter's family was on HH and it was the same situation for them.

Even if they're all contrived, though, I still enjoy watching them.

 

[klmall]

While I have watched all the house hunting series mentioned earlier I've gotten into binge watching Tiny House Hunters this week and as someone else said I NEVER pick the right one . I do enjoy watching the people disagree over what's too small and what's required to survive (compost toilet vs toilet and loft vs. bedroom etc.). It also makes me really rethink all the stuff we have accumulated in our present house and lives!

 

[AnnaS]

I like to watch My Lottery Dream Home too.

Wish some of these stories had updates a few years later. I would also love to hear more how much are HOA fees on some of the condos they show. Some have so many amenities. They are at the top of their budget already - add fees.

 

[Hopscotch]

Few things I find strange on these shows:

This is strange to me but seems to be common in other parts of the country, the first-floor master bedroom. I just don't understand that layout with kids. People seem to want it for "privacy" (isn't that what a bedroom door is for?) but I just don't get this, especially babies or young kids. Who wants to get up in the middle of the night and have to go upstairs to feed a baby? Or when toddlers are wandering around at night looking for mommy when they have a tummyache? Even with my teens, I like to hear what they are up to when they arrive home at midnight.

Also, I don't understand why so many people don't want stairs. I get it for older folks but these young couples who think stairs are just too much work makes no sense. I personally love the separation between bedrooms and living space. Plus my bedrooms are often a mess and I don't need guests walking into that.

My final issue is why everyone wants a totally open floor plan. Does the whole family have to be staring at each other at all times? How do you get anything done if one kid is doing homework, someone is watching TV, and I'm cooking dinner, all in one big space? It's just too noisy. And often times my family members just want to walk into another room to get away from each other. It's good for entertaining but I live in my house way more than I entertain in my house.

 

[CdnCarrie]

Few things I find strange on these shows:

This is strange to me but seems to be common in other parts of the country, the first-floor master bedroom. I just don't understand that layout with kids. People seem to want it for "privacy" (isn't that what a bedroom door is for?) but I just don't get this, especially babies or young kids. Who wants to get up in the middle of the night and have to go upstairs to feed a baby? Or when toddlers are wandering around at night looking for mommy when they have a tummyache? Even with my teens, I like to hear what they are up to when they arrive home at midnight.

Also, I don't understand why so many people don't want stairs. I get it for older folks but these young couples who think stairs are just too much work makes no sense. I personally love the separation between bedrooms and living space. Plus my bedrooms are often a mess and I don't need guests walking into that.

My final issue is why everyone wants a totally open floor plan. Does the whole family have to be staring at each other at all times? How do you get anything done if one kid is doing homework, someone is watching TV, and I'm cooking dinner, all in one big space? It's just too noisy. And often times my family members just want to walk into another room to get away from each other. It's good for entertaining but I live in my house way more than I entertain in my house.

And they all need their guests to see them cook!

 

[tvguy]

Few things I find strange on these shows:

This is strange to me but seems to be common in other parts of the country, the first-floor master bedroom. I just don't understand that layout with kids. People seem to want it for "privacy" (isn't that what a bedroom door is for?) but I just don't get this, especially babies or young kids. Who wants to get up in the middle of the night and have to go upstairs to feed a baby? Or when toddlers are wandering around at night looking for mommy when they have a tummyache? Even with my teens, I like to hear what they are up to when they arrive home at midnight.

Also, I don't understand why so many people don't want stairs. I get it for older folks but these young couples who think stairs are just too much work makes no sense. I personally love the separation between bedrooms and living space. Plus my bedrooms are often a mess and I don't need guests walking into that.

My final issue is why everyone wants a totally open floor plan. Does the whole family have to be staring at each other at all times? How do you get anything done if one kid is doing homework, someone is watching TV, and I'm cooking dinner, all in one big space? It's just too noisy. And often times my family members just want to walk into another room to get away from each other. It's good for entertaining but I live in my house way more than I entertain in my house.

LOL. I expect EVERYTHING to be on the first and only floor. I live between two 2 story houses and both were sold because the residents could no longer deal with stairs. Well, one house it was because their elderly parents moved in with them and the parents couldn't handle the stairs.
We bought our house 40 years ago as our forever home and while we did have to add on, that was so much cheaper than moving to a different bigger house.

 

[tcufrog]

Few things I find strange on these shows:

This is strange to me but seems to be common in other parts of the country, the first-floor master bedroom. I just don't understand that layout with kids. People seem to want it for "privacy" (isn't that what a bedroom door is for?) but I just don't get this, especially babies or young kids. Who wants to get up in the middle of the night and have to go upstairs to feed a baby? Or when toddlers are wandering around at night looking for mommy when they have a tummyache? Even with my teens, I like to hear what they are up to when they arrive home at midnight.

Also, I don't understand why so many people don't want stairs. I get it for older folks but these young couples who think stairs are just too much work makes no sense. I personally love the separation between bedrooms and living space. Plus my bedrooms are often a mess and I don't need guests walking into that.

My final issue is why everyone wants a totally open floor plan. Does the whole family have to be staring at each other at all times? How do you get anything done if one kid is doing homework, someone is watching TV, and I'm cooking dinner, all in one big space? It's just too noisy. And often times my family members just want to walk into another room to get away from each other. It's good for entertaining but I live in my house way more than I entertain in my house.

Our first house was 2 story and all of the bedrooms were on the top floor. The main bedroom was at one end of the hallway and the nursery was at the other end so it took a while to get to the nursery. In our second house, the main bedroom was at the bottom of the stairs and the nursery was at the top of the stairs. It took the same time to get to the nursery from the main bedroom in both houses. I was glad to have a 1st-floor main bedroom when we lived in our second house because I injured my knee and ended up having to have major surgery.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Disneybuckeye, that would be an unique experience to see your former home on HH. I hope you and your family did so from the comfort of your new

I also, at this place in my life, would always prefer single story/1 apartment floor living. I could see the possible advantage of perhaps 1 1/2 floors just to give some additional space. But then, I would prefer to just have that room added onto the one floor. Blessed with the apartment that my dad and I are in.

 

[AnnaS]

A two story - is great - separate the bedrooms from the main living area. Kids can be upstairs sleeping - less noise for them to hear. It is great for the younger generation. If I were to buy a home at a certain age, I would definitely think about it. I probably would not think that thought if I was in my 20s/30s.

For a forever home, for the elderly, retired, handicap, a master or bedroom in general on the first floor is a huge plus if and when possible. Sometimes even younger years, we can have accidents, the stairs are no good. A full bathroom/walk in shower is also a must. If there is no bedroom, perhaps there is an extra room/office/family room that can be converted into a bedroom if needed is great too. One does not realize this unless they have gone through with it with their parents or had an accident.

 

[DLgal]

Do people actually get ready in the bathroom at the same time? So many comments about that!

Yes! If you have a large enough bathroom. We have our walk in closet inside our bathroom. My husband and I are very frequently using the bathroom/closet at the same time to get ready. Not sure why that would seem to be an uncommon occurrence.

We also have 2 sons that share a bathroom with dual sinks. They each have a side, and they are frequently brushing teeth, shaving, etc at the same time. It's very efficient.

 

[RedAngie]

And they all need their guests to see them cook!

The show says it’s necessary to “entertain.”

 

[Tink3815]

We have a 3 bedroom 1 full bath home- 1 sink in a raised ranch. We raised 2 boys and both worked without bathroom issues. I would love to make the tub into a really nice walk in shower, but am worried what it would do to resale. We have not used the tub for baths in years. We were a shower family even when my kids were little.

 

[bjscheel]

Few things I find strange on these shows:

This is strange to me but seems to be common in other parts of the country, the first-floor master bedroom. I just don't understand that layout with kids. People seem to want it for "privacy" (isn't that what a bedroom door is for?) but I just don't get this, especially babies or young kids. Who wants to get up in the middle of the night and have to go upstairs to feed a baby? Or when toddlers are wandering around at night looking for mommy when they have a tummyache? Even with my teens, I like to hear what they are up to when they arrive home at midnight.

Also, I don't understand why so many people don't want stairs. I get it for older folks but these young couples who think stairs are just too much work makes no sense. I personally love the separation between bedrooms and living space. Plus my bedrooms are often a mess and I don't need guests walking into that.

My final issue is why everyone wants a totally open floor plan. Does the whole family have to be staring at each other at all times? How do you get anything done if one kid is doing homework, someone is watching TV, and I'm cooking dinner, all in one big space? It's just too noisy. And often times my family members just want to walk into another room to get away from each other. It's good for entertaining but I live in my house way more than I entertain in my house.

We had an ideal setup where when our kids were small, we were all upstairs in very close rooms. Definitely no need for baby monitors, everyone was few steps away. As the girls became teens it was a bit too close. We added on a main floor bedroom/bath for us. Then turned the small central bedroom upstairs into two large closets. Perfect second floor haven for teen sisters, who didn't have any closets previously.

I also like how our downstairs is not open concept (but also not completely closed off). Separation between kitchen and living is fine with me.

Also I do like watching House Hunters, but it seems like they are often choosing the "least bad" like none of them are quite what they want.