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The Boom Goes On for Real Estate Reality TV

By Glenn Roberts, Jr., Wednesday, June 6, 2007.
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Realdeal A USA Today article notes that there is no shortage of reality shows focusing on real estate, despite a downturn in the market. Consumers still apparently have quite an appetite for all things real estate, even if there are more looky-loos, window shoppers and armchair enthusiasts these days.

The article includes a sampling of the programming, such as A&E TV's "Flip This House," and "Sell This House,"  DIY Network's "Sweat Equity" and Bravo's "Flipping Out."

Home & Garden Television (HGTV) has a huge lineup of real estate reality shows, including "Bought & Sold," which takes a look at the challenges of real estate agents (see Inman News article).

Other HGTV shows include: "Buy Me," "Designed to Sell,"  "Get It Sold," "House Hunters," "National Open House," "Secrets That Sell," and "My House Is Worth What?"

The Learning Channel (TLC) has its share of real estate shows, too, including: "Flip That House," "My First Home," "Property Ladder," and "The Real Deal" (cast for this show is pictured at left).

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Submitted by Anonymous on June 17, 2007 - 9:39pm.

There is no doubt that real estate related shows have skyrocketed in popularity in the past few years. Most of them are so-so, I personally like Property Ladder as it shows the good AND the bad deals.

But like all reality TV you're never quite sure if you can believe what you're watching is the truth. Just ask our good buddy Sam Leccima from Flip This House..

http://www.propertycrossroads.com/flip-this-house-scandal-reality-tv-bec...

 
Submitted by Anonymous on August 10, 2007 - 1:25am.

Another buzzing reality tv show from Bravo TV. You gotta watch "Tori" the psychic on the show. I’d watch more of her, but not the rest of these fakes.