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sues1 · 06-16-2008, 10:06 PM

Who likes that show? I can't get enough of it, but it annoys me. Does everyone on the planet have to have an "updated" kitchen with the latest appliances, also "crown molding", and "i can cook here and watch everyone in the living room". To funny.

Élan vital · 06-16-2008, 10:35 PM

I enjoy it although some of the potential buyers irk me. I enjoy just looking at the different homes and seeing architectural designs. The episodes that have people who are looking for a vacation home but they only have a budget of 1.1 million dollars really annoy me. It's like too much in your face with the money flaunting already. I most enjoy the ones in which first time home buyers are looking.
I do admit to chuckling over the ones who gush over stupid things like, "oh look honey-it has a window and it lets in light".......LOL......duh

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Originally Posted by sues1

Who likes that show? I can't get enough of it, but it annoys me. Does everyone on the planet have to have an "updated" kitchen with the latest appliances, also "crown molding", and "i can cook here and watch everyone in the living room". To funny.

Bostonredsock5 · 06-17-2008, 06:06 AM

I like the International Version, i think is cool to see what places look like around the world. Also A show they dont have on alot National Open house, intresting to see how much more or less you get for the same price in diffirent areas.

sues1 · 06-17-2008, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by DreamWeavin

I enjoy it although some of the potential buyers irk me. I enjoy just looking at the different homes and seeing architectural designs. The episodes that have people who are looking for a vacation home but they only have a budget of 1.1 million dollars really annoy me. It's like too much in your face with the money flaunting already. I most enjoy the ones in which first time home buyers are looking.
I do admit to chuckling over the ones who gush over stupid things like, "oh look honey-it has a window and it lets in light".......LOL......duh

Yea, if i could afford a vacation home, i'd be happy in a little cabin with a couple bedrooms and a little kitchen.

ElizNJ · 06-17-2008, 06:43 AM

I really like this show, but am getting so tired of the word "spacious" (especially when they use it in almost every room).

I'm a little amazed when people seem to get all of the updating finished within the first few months of moving in.

LML · 06-17-2008, 07:05 AM

I enjoy the show but do not like the "vacation home" ones. It is very eye opening when they show the older ones where it was a sellers market and people had to put in outrageous offers immediately or they'd "lose" the house. Wonder how many of those people wish now that they had not been so hasty. I too most enjoy the everyday people looking for a home in everyday towns. I guess because I can relate. I suppose there must be plenty of young couples out there who feel they are getting a "bargain" if they can buy a 2 bedroom house for 500k. I just don't know any of them.

TrippingJay · 06-17-2008, 07:40 AM

House Hunters used to be good when they showed houses with more character. But now it seems like the same famewhores whose three requirements are 1.) Granite countertops, 2.) Stainless Steel appliances and 3.) Hardwood floors. It's gotten to the point where it's just redundant.

Sorry, but when looking for a home I would concentrate on location, the floorplan of a house and the construction/quality of it. You can put granite, SS and hardwood in any home.

The international episodes are much more entertaining. It's refreshing not to see people whining about a house not have a walk in closet or a double sinks. It also gives a great insight in how people in other countries are able to make do with small spaces.

alicenevada · 06-17-2008, 08:18 AM

I prefer the International but I still have watched every episode of this show. I just watch it every day. It's so interesting to me and I feel that I've learned so much about what people are looking for and home prices in different parts of the country.

I am looking to move inthe next 8 mos or so myself so I'm really into it right now. The thing that bugs me is the 'ooo, it's great for entertaining' thing. I know this is a valid point but being a home-body who does little hosting, I always find myself rolling my eyes.

PG77 · 06-17-2008, 08:59 AM

I like the show but sometimes wonder what some of them do for a living to be able to afford some of these houses.

IBrakeforTailgaters · 06-17-2008, 10:01 AM

I'm with the consensus. I would love to know what kinds of jobs these folks have and how they got them...especially the 20-somethings, since I am one myself and probably wouldn't be able to afford a 6-figure home if I went out to look for one today! I do like the show, though. I would love to see Star Jones do another New York week...I really enjoyed that! House Hunters is one of my favorite shows, as well as National Open House, which has been mentioned.