About House Hunters

'House Hunters' is a popular American unscripted television series that premiered in 1999 on HGTV. The show follows individuals, couples, or families searching for a new home, with the assistance of a realtor. Each episode shows the buyers narrowing down their choices to three potential options and ultimately choosing one.

Making / Production

The series is produced by Pie Town Productions. It's presented in a reality format, but there have been discussions about how much staging goes into each episode. Regardless, the program has been a mainstay on HGTV due to its popularity and engaging format.

Actors

• Suzanne Whang (1999-2007) - She served as the host and narrator of the show, providing a steady and insightful commentary throughout episodes.
• Colette Whitaker (2008-2009) - Taken over from Suzanne, Colette served as the narrator of the series for a brief period.
• Andromeda Dunker (2009-present) - The current narrator of the series who accentuates the drama and excitement of each property hunt.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The buyers in 'House Hunters' have already closed on a house prior to filming.
• There is a successful spin-off series called 'House Hunters International' which follows house hunters looking for homes abroad.
• As of 2022, over 2100 episodes have been produced.

Awards

Despite its popularity and long runtime, 'House Hunters' has not won any major awards. However, the engagement and loyalty of its viewers speaks volumes about its success.

Quotes

• "It's just a little over our budget."
• "I like this one, but it doesn’t have the open concept kitchen."
• "This is the master suite I could see myself living in!"

Music, Soundtrack

The music for House Hunters is primarily made up of original composed scores that set the mood for each home visit and add drama during decision-making scenes. Specific song listings, however, are not made public.