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House Party
by realtor.com
A podcast about the intersection of home and pop culture from the editors of realtor.com. Join Rachel Stults and Natalie Way as they dish on the latest home trends, celebrity real estate, reality TV, and much, much more.
Episodes
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159. Behind the Scenes of 'Rock the Block' with the Winners of Season 4
This week, season 4 of "Rock the Block" came to a close and a new winning team was crowned. After six grueling weeks of construction and creativity, the fireworks flew and one duo of HGTV stars learned they had designed the best home on the block. Their win solidifies that good, authentic design...
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158. 'Rock the Block' Season 4, Episode 5 Recap: Designing for the Great Outdoors
On the penultimate episode of "Rock the Block" Season 4, the teams set their sights and renovation budgets on their home exteriors. This week, they're tasked with overhauling the house siding, landscaping, backyard, and patio. But, host Ty Pennington throws the HGTV stars a curveball—and an extra...
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157. 'Rock the Block' Season 4 Episode 4: High Praise for This Week's Lower Level Renovations
Imagine having 1,500 square feet of walkout basement space to design to your heart's content. Would it be dedicated to family time, entertaining guests, or cultivating your physical and mental health? That was the big decision the four teams of HGTV designers had to make on this week's episode of...
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156. 'Rock the Block' Season 4 Episode 3 Recap: Which Team Has the Sweetest Main Suite?
When designing (or dreaming about) the ideal main suite of a home, the goal is to cultivate a space that is comfortable and functional. On this week's episode of "Rock the Block," all four teams passed this test with flying colors. Every main suite included a relaxing bedroom, a spa-like…
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155. ‘Rock the Block’ Season 4 Episode 2 Recap: Living Room Looks and Too Many Books
How does living room design add value to a home? That's the question the HGTV star designers are tasked with solving on this week's episode of "Rock the Block." For this competition, host Ty Pennington challenges the teams to renovate the entry area, living room, and guest powder room in their...
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154. Rock the Block Season 4 Recap: Are Two Kitchens Better Than One?
“House Party” is the official Realtor.com® podcast about the overlapping worlds of home and pop culture, hosted by Rachel Stults and Natalie Way. Click the player above to hear our take on this week’s hot topics. We're all in on season four of "Rock the Block," the home renovation competition…
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153. HGTV's Controversial New Show 'Down Home Fab,' the Gas Stoves Culture War, Tom Brady: Landlord?
As any loyal listener of "House Party" knows, when a new HGTV show premieres we can't help but check it out. So when we caught wind of "Down Home Fab," the new home renovation series starring former "Teen Mom 2" star Chelsea DeBoer and her husband Cole, we had to jump in. Join us as we recap...
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152. Lisa Marie Presley and the Fate of Graceland, How to Comb Facebook Marketplace Like a Pro, and More
On this brand new episode we cover a number of trending topics including the passing of Lisa Marie Presley and the legacy of Graceland, the iconic home that belonged to her father, Elvis Presley. Lisa Marie inherited the Memphis, TN, property at the time of her father's death, but now the keys...
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151. Why Harry and Meghan Might Be Moving, the Fate of the Idaho Murder House, and More
We kick off the first podcast episode of 2023 with a discussion of hot topics as of late: the California storms (parade of tornadoes!), the Idaho college student murders (what will happen to the house?), Prince Harry's memoir "Spare" and the Sussex's discontent with their current home (rumor has…
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150. Why Mark Wahlberg Dropped The Price of His Estate, Ryan Seacrest Sells in Beverly Hills, Selling the OC Episode 8
On this episode of "House Party" podcast, we get into why Mark Wahlberg dropped the price of his Beverly Hills estate and why Ryan Seacrest took way less than the original asking price of his hillside Beverly Hills mansion. Then, we continue (and conclude) our recap of season one of "Selling the...
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149. Lena Dunham's Luxury Tiny Home, Trevor Noah's Penthouse, 'Selling the OC' episode 7 Recap
We kick off this week's episode of "House Party" with a lively discussion about two buzzy topics in celebrity real estate news. The first: writer, director, and millennial antihero Lena Dunham's beautifully designed luxury tiny home that she built in her parents' backyard. The über successful...
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148. Truth Behind the Homes on 'Selling the OC' Episode 6, Plus, Is Kylie Jenner's Mansion Actually Worth $22M?
Over the years we've seen plenty of celebrities buy and sell second homes in the same city as their primary residence. Lebron James has simultaneously owned homes in the tony Los Angeles enclaves of Brentwood and Beverly Hills. Leonardo DiCaprio has a long history of doing real estate deals all...
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147. Timothee Chalamet's New Mansion, Tom Brady's Home for Sale Amid Divorce, 'Selling the OC' Episode 5 Recap
Hello, friends! We begin this all new episode of House Party with a discussion about the buzziest real estate news stories as of late. Between marital strife and a not-so-stellar start to the football season, Tom Brady has a lot on his plate. But the latest news about the superstar quarterback is...
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146. 'Selling the OC' Episode 4; Rihanna Buys Again in Beverly Hills
Hi friends! This week we continue our recap of "Selling the OC" with episode four, titled "Not So Happy Hour." While the drama between the agents at the Oppenheim Group is heating up, one agent sells a $3.2 million house and makes her biggest commission to date. Several properties are featured on...
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145. 'Selling the OC' Episode 3; America's Coolest Cities With Andrew Tyree, Host of 'Beyond the Block'
Welcome back to the show! This week, we continue our recap of "Selling the OC" with episode three titled "Testing the Waters". The agents at the Oppenheim Group hustle to get listings and find buyers for a variety of properties including a hillside Laguna Beach, CA, home, a 6,000-square-foot...
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144. 'Selling the OC' Episode 2, Jennifer Lawrence is Selling Her NYC Loft, Adele's Beverly Hills Abode
This week we continue our recap of "Selling the OC". On episode two we see some major rifts forming: Kayla vs. Alexandra Rose. Gio vs. Alex Hall. Everyone vs. The Alexandras. In addition to the awkward confrontations and over-the-top drama, we also see three properties featured on this episode: a...
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143. 'Selling the OC' Recap; Johnny Cash House Sells to a Fan; The Story Behind Derek Jeter's Tampa Mansion
We're back with a jam-packed episode of "House Party"! This week Realtor.com celebrity news writer Claudine Zap joins Natalie to dive head-first into the premiere episode of "Selling the OC," the buzzy spinoff of the real estate reality show, "Selling Sunset."Then, Claudine and Natalie chat about...
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142. Shea and Syd McGee Share Their Favorite Moments From Season 3 of 'Dream Home Makeover'
We're back with an all-new episode of "House Party" and it feels so good!On this episode of "House Party," we're thrilled to share our interview with Shea and Syd McGee, the stars of Netflix's "Dream Home Makeover" and owners of the successful and aspirational interior design company Studio…
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141. Chip and Jo's Emmy Nom. A 'Selling Sunset' Baby? Plus, 'Battle on the Beach' Crowns a Winner
We were pretty shocked to hear that Chip and Joanna Gaines had never won an Emmy for their juggernaut renovation show "Fixer Upper." Since the duo were never producers on that show, though, they were never eligible.But now, as owners of Magnolia Network and executive producers of "Fixer Upper:...
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140. Chatting With the Host of Netflix’s ‘How To Build a Sex Room’. Plus, Guest Room Renos on 'Battle on the Beach'
Netflix’s series “How To Build a Sex Room” doesn’t require viewers to guess about its subject matter. It’s all there in the title!Throughout the years, we’ve seen more homeowners construct sex rooms and BDSM basements inside their homes, but this is the first time this trend has been packaged in...
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139. This Might Be The Worst-Designed Room in ‘Battle on the Beach’ History. Plus, Noteworthy Homes on TV
Hi friends! On this week's episode of "House Party," Natalie lets everyone in on the Netflix press junket she attended where she interviewed the reality TV stars of "Selling the OC," "Dream Home Makeover," and more.Then, Rachel and Natalie realize they're both currently watching TV shows with...
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138. Food Delivery Fails, 'Battle on the Beach' Episode 3, 'Yassified' Songs on HGTV
If you could design the living room in your ultimate beach house, what would it look like? That's the question the teams on "Battle on the Beach" had to ponder this week. Of course, being a part of this design competition means they have to stick to a strict budget and a limited timeline, but…
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137. Alison Victoria's Questionable Design Decision on 'Battle on the Beach'. Plus, Boomer Decor Stereotypes
We're back and continuing with our recap of season two of "Battle on the Beach," the shoreside design competition where HGTV stars and novice house flipping teams renovate old beach houses. The team who adds the most value back into the property wins the ultimate prize of $50,000.This week, the...
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136. Ty Pennington Reveals One Design Choice That Makes Him Want to Cry; Plus, a Peek at Tom Cruise's Real Estate
Summer is closer than ever, and on HGTV that means a return to the shore for another season of "Battle on the Beach." We thoroughly enjoyed the first season of this home renovation competition show, and we weren't alone. Last year, it was watched by more than 13 million viewers. So you can only...
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135. Is It Time to Put Modern Farmhouse Style Out to Pasture? (w/ Katie Holdefehr from Real Simple)
This week, Real Simple senior editor Katie Holdefehr joins us to deep dive on one of the most pervasive home design trends ever, modern farmhouse. It's currently a contentious topic—some people love it, some people hate it—and we're here to break it all down and ask the ultimate question: Is…
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134. What Happened to 'The Staircase' House? Plus, Erin Napier's Stranger Danger
On the heels of the new HBO drama series "The Staircase", we dive into the status of the Peterson house in Durham, NC, where Kathleen Peterson died. Who owns it? Does it still look the way it did in 2001 when the crime occurred?Plus, we discuss Erin Napier's terrifying ordeal with a stranger who...
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Lil Jon's New HGTV Show. Plus, a Real Estate Scam You Probably Haven't Heard Of
From "The Tinder Swindler" to the Elizabeth Holmes saga, our fascination with scammers knows no bounds. So, you can imagine how intrigued we were to learn about the brother-sister team who conned homebuyers out of $6 million in down payments. On a new episode of "House Party," we discuss this…
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132. 'Selling Sunset' Season 5: The Real Estate Wars Continue; Plus, a Grammy-Winning Duo Takes a Loss
"Selling Sunset"—the Netflix reality TV show that focuses on luxury homes in Los Angeles and the relationships between the agents who sell them—is about 10% real estate and 90% drama. Some people wish the beautiful properties were highlighted more, but frankly, it's just not that kind of show.…
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131. 'Christina in the Country' Has a Lot to Prove. Plus, What Happened to the 'Rock the Block' Homes?
Hi friends! This week we wrap up our "Rock the Block" talk with a discussion about the statuses of the houses designed on the show. Then, we get into Christina Hall's latest real estate coup and her new show, "Christina in the Country." We also talk about "Retro Plant Shop with Mikey and Jo,"…
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130. 'Rock the Block' Showrunner Shares Season 3 Secrets, Plus the HGTV Stars You'll Probably Never See on the Show
Frequent "House Party" listeners know that we love to nerd out on HGTV shows. So you can only imagine how excited we were to talk to Patrick Byrnes, the showrunner and executive producer of "Rock the Block." Byrnes has been helming the show for the past two seasons, so he has plenty of first-hand...
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129. Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson Reveal Their Secrets for Dominating on 'Rock the Block'
We're thrilled to welcome HGTV stars Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson to the pod! After following their progress on this season of "Rock the Block," we couldn't wait to chat about their most memorable renovations and how they delivered gorgeous designs week after week. Fun fact: Their infamous...
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128. What the Heck Is an Oyster Oven? This and Other Puzzling Backyard Design Choices on 'Rock the Block'
A pink house, an edible garden, and an oyster oven: These are all outdoor features we saw on this week's episode of "Rock the Block." The four teams of HGTV stars focused their efforts on the house exteriors, which they renovated to enhance the curb appeal and outdoor amenities. Host Ty…
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127. Dumpster Diving?! 'Rock the Block' Teams Push the Limits for a Win This Week
This week on "Rock the Block," the teams renovate the finished room over the garage (a.k.a. the F.R.O.G.) and the loft space. While most teams went the route of building an in-law unit or accessory dwelling unit, one team went in an entirely different direction and made a design choice that…
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126. Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas Dish on Funniest Moments and Constantly Losing on 'Rock the Block'
For weeks, we've been watching Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas compete on the HGTV renovation show "Rock the Block." But they're no strangers to transforming houses—the couple started their home-flipping business in Colorado, and several years ago, they decided to head to Detroit to focus on…
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125. Inside a 'Million-Dollar Bathroom' on 'Rock the Block': S3 E3 Recap
Our recap of 'Rock the Block' continues as the HGTV stars design and construct the main bedroom and bathroom of their respective homes. They're also hit with their first design challenge of the season! Host Ty Pennington reveals five design materials that are synonymous with South Carolina:...
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124. Page Turner Talks Her New HGTV Show—And Why She's Done With Modern Farmhouse
This week we sit down with real estate agent and HGTV star Page Turner to discuss her new show "Fix My Flip" (airing Thursdays at 9 PM on HGTV and Discovery+). Then, we get into this week's celebrity real estate winners and losers.Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you…
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123. A 'Trifecta Power Move' on 'Rock the Block': S3 E2 Recap
Hi friends! Our recap of "Rock the Block" continues, and this week the HGTV stars renovate the entry and living room in their respective houses. While all of the teams went big on this challenge, one team took it to another level and added square footage to their house. Talk about over-achievers!...
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122. HGTV Stars Leslie Davis and Lyndsay Lamb; Plus, Why Michael Jordan Hasn't Sold His Mansion in 10 Years
Last week we jumped head-first into the new season of "Rock the Block," and, to be quite honest, we're hooked! The home renovation competition gives four teams of HGTV stars mere weeks and a limited budget to design one of four identical homes in their signature style while also adding value to...
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121. 'Rock the Block' Returns With a Kitchen Showdown: S3 E1 Recap
We love a good home renovation show—especially when that show pits HGTV stars against one another. So you can imagine how excited we are that the new season of "Rock the Block" has begun. For the next six weeks we'll watch some of our favorite design experts go head to head to maximize the value…
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120. Are Disney's New Planned Communities Heaven on Earth? Plus, The Manor is Back for $165 Million
Hi friends!Disney recently announced the launch of Storyliving by Disney, a series of residential master-planned communities where "the Disney touch is at the heart of it all." While the details are still vague, community members will apparently have access to curated experiences and…
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119. What Would You Sacrifice to Buy Your First Home? Plus, 2022's Hottest Design Trends
Hi friends! After a few months off we're back with a brand new episode of "House Party". This week, we dive head first into a whale of a topic: first-time home buying and the things that buyers these days are willing to sacrifice just to win a house in a competitive market. We also get into what...
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118. Exclusive: TV Ghost Hunters Offer True Tales of Scary Encounters
We've all probably entered a room at one time or another and felt a little off. Sometimes the hair on the back of your neck stands up. Sometimes your heart pounds a little faster. Either way, there's an energy there that we, mere mortals, can't seem to explain. That's why we were delighted to…
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117. Meghan Trainor's Tandem Toilets; HGTV's "House Haunters," and The Great Coffee Table Book Debate
It's October, so of course all things Halloween are taking over—and HGTV is no exception. The network recently debuted a new show called "House Haunters"—yes, you read that right—haunters, not hunters. Starring Anthony Anderson of "Black-ish" and his famous Mama Doris, "House Haunters" preys on...
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116. Tarek El Moussa's Big Scare, Surprises About Christina Haack's New Fiance, and More
After a brief hiatus, we're back on the airwaves with a supersized episode chock-full of the latest juicy news about our favorite celebrities, reality TV shows, and more. Plus, we're welcoming two new arrivals to our little podcast family: Natalie Way's baby boy (congratulations, Nat!) and…
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115. Is This Property Brothers Makeover a Diamond or a Dud? Plus, the New 'Status' Appliance—Do You Want One?
Do you currently own your forever home? Would having that forever home renovated by HGTV stars Drew and Jonathan Scott make you want to stay there, well, forever? Part of the appeal of "Property Brothers: Forever Home," which premiered in 2019, is that viewers can tune in with the expectation…
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114. Joanna Gaines' Rookie Mistake; a 'Love Island'-Themed Airbnb That's Worth Grafting For
When news that the Gorman House from "Fixer Upper" hit the market this week for $1.2 million we knew we had to recap the episode. The renovation was featured in season one, episode two, and the episode is a pretty iconic walk down memory lane because we are introduced to shiplap, Joanna's taste…
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113. Is Christina Haack Engaged Again? Plus, Behind the Scenes With 'Battle on the Beach' Winners Kerry and David Kersh
Christina Haack (formerly Christina Anstead, formerly Christina el Moussa) is famous for her HGTV show "Christina on the Coast." But she's arguably even more famous for her ever-changing relationship statuses. Now, she's lit the internet aflame once again with something of a scandal—involving a...
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112. Exclusive: The Producers Behind 'Fixer Upper' and 'Battle on the Beach' Spill Behind-the-Scenes Secrets
We're thrilled to welcome executive producers Michael Matsumoto and Rob Zimmerman to the podcast this week! They've masterminded some of our favorite TV shows including "Fixer Upper" and "Battle on the Beach," so we couldn't wait to pick their brains about creating home renovation shows, working...
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111. Behind the Scenes of HGTV's 'Battle on the Beach' With Contestants Sunjay and Darryl Williams
If you're a regular listener of this podcast, you'll know we've been following HGTV's "Battle on the Beach" since it first premiered last month. You'll also know that we've had a lot of questions about how things really went down on the show. That's why we were beyond thrilled this week to have…
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110. Would You Buy Cleaning Supplies From Kris Jenner? Plus, the Pressure Rises on 'Battle on the Beach'
Would you buy household cleaning supplies from Kris Jenner? The matriarch of the Kardashian clan announced last week that Safely, her line of "plant-powered" products designed to cleanse every surface of your home, is making its retail debut at Bed Bath & Beyond. The six-product line clearly…
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A podcast about the intersection of home and pop culture from the editors of realtor.com. Join Rachel Stults and Natalie Way as they dish on the latest home trends, celebrity real estate, reality TV, and much, much more.
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