Wanna be on TV?
August 12th, 2008 | Published in remodeling, renovating | 3 Comments
Sure, the housing market has slowed down, but at least we can look forward to more home renovation TV programs focusing on fixing up flipping.
Shows such as TLC’s The Real Estate Pros (that follows agents as they do their jobs), Date My House (that follows the process of prepping a house for sale) and Flip That House (that follows those who buy to sell) have seen record-high ratings. These shows have been so influential that they’ve pushed the network to create a prime time, Saturday night line-up called House Calls, which features My First Home, for buyers ready to take the plunge from rent to mortgage, and Trading Spaces, the classic “what will my neighbor do to my home?” program. Canadian fixture Holmes on Homes is also part of the line-up, featuring heavyweight contractor Mike Holmes and his tireless mantra: buyer beware.
According to The New York Times, ratings on HGTV and TLC have shown that viewers tuning into home reno shows have climbed significantly in accordance with the plunging housing market. Why? I suppose it’s because homebuyers and sellers need any edge they can find, so tuning in certainly can’t hurt.
Actually, why not think about participating as well? After all, everyone deserves some fame, so here’s your chance to shine in the spotlight. If you’re looking to renovate, getting yourself on TV can often mean at least a bit of help with the products and services. With the increase in shows, surely producers are in need of new couples—gay, straight, dysfunctional, living in a dreamland; all are welcome—to strut their stuff on film.
August 30th, 2008 at 1:38 pm (#)
I am looking to submit a home for renovations. Home has been in the family for many years. Grandfather passed away in Sept. 07 and now the Granddaughter ( a single 30yr old) is purchasing the home that her father grew up in. House is very structurally sound but VERY outdated, a small addition was added a few years back of a bathroom/laundry room. I can send pics if there is interest. Thank you!
January 10th, 2009 at 8:10 pm (#)
We have been married for 8 years my husband is in the drywall business so the last thing he wants to do when he gets home is work on the house. The house was built in the 70′s and was not lived in for several years before he bought it. It is in desperate need of renovation. I try to help but ,we have no children and between the two of us we just can’t do everything that needs to be done.So I am submiting our house for renovation. I can send pictures if you need them. We live in Carrollton Ga. Thanks
May 22nd, 2010 at 10:04 am (#)
my husband retired and wanted to build a garage and remodle our home and bring the laundry room upsairs up for me as i’ve had both of my knees replaced.what was to be a happy thing turned into our worst nitemare. walls are crucked and the floors are not level, he used concret to straighten the levels of the floors and than laid the ceramic on top of that! the were so many things done wrong we really need you. please come to the midwest and help us.thank you christine borror