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Happy May, y'all! On this episode we discuss the celebrity drama on everyone's lips these days: Jay Cutler and Kristin Cavallari's divorce. How does this relate to real estate, you ask? The former NFL quarterback and his soon-to-be ex-wife have been trying to sell their nearly $5 million Nashville home for two years but nary a buyer has come forth. That brings up a whole mess of questions like: will this divorce news stir up interest in the home? Who will bank the money if the house does sell? What's going to happen to their other large property in Nashville?Other topics we talk about: Tom Brady accidentally walking into a random dude's house ... on accident Coronavirus myths you should stop believing now Bill and Melinda Gates' recent purchase of a $43M luxury beach house and, if money was no object, what U.S. cities we'd want to have homes in This week's celebrity real estate winner and loser Ready to listen? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And please: Throw us a five-star rating if you like what you hear. The more good ratings and reviews we have, the easier it is for people to find us. Want to chime in? Have your own crazy home-related story you’re dying to share? We’re all ears, eagerly waiting to discuss all of your burning real estate questions on “The Mailbox” segment. Email us at [email protected], follow us on Facebook, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we decided to take a walk down memory lane and rewatch the very first episode of "Fixer Upper" the iconic HGTV show that made Chip and Joanna Gaines household names. The decor was ... questionable at best. But we also had some realizations about what was probably happening behind the scenes. Were the houses pre-selected? Was the homeowners' "all-in budget" only a fraction of the money that actually went into the renovation? We talk all about it on this week's episode of "House Party."Other topics we discuss: Busy body neighbors in the age of coronavirus and the 911 dispatcher who was shamed for not staying home The most popular home items on Amazon right now The most '80s mansion we've ever seen This week's celebrity real estate winner and loser Ready to listen? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And please: Throw us a five-star rating if you like what you hear. The more good ratings and reviews we have, the easier it is for people to find us. Want to chime in? Have your own crazy home-related story you’re dying to share? We’re all ears, eagerly waiting to discuss all of your burning real estate questions on “The Mailbox” segment. Email us at [email protected], follow us on Facebook, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For those of us fortunate enough to still be collecting a paycheck, being in quarantine might seem like an optimal time to save some dough. After all, we’re not commuting, or dropping wads of cash at restaurants or on exotic vacations. But as some spending areas decrease during self-isolation, others can creep up. None of us planned for the increased utility bills from staying home all day, or the extra fees and tips that come with getting everything delivered. How can you make smart financial decisions in the middle of a pandemic? This week we had the opportunity to talk with Bola Sokunbi, host of the “Clever Girls Know” podcast, about how to budget during this time—whether you’re just trying to keep your monthly costs in check or you’re saving for something big, like a home. Tune in to hear our conversation. Other topics we cover: New streaming platform Quibi just launched—and with it, a brand-new reality show called “Murder House Flip.” The three of us watched, and offer up a brutally honest review. (Spoiler: This is not the content Erik came here for.) Speaking of streaming sensations, we’re still talking about Netflix’s “Tiger King.” In fact, we’re so obsessed with Joe Exotic that we went looking for listings that feature their very own zoo. And, well, we found something. And, as always, we have our week’s celebrity real estate winner and loser. Ready to listen? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And please: Throw us a five-star rating if you like what you hear. The more good ratings and reviews we have, the easier it is for people to find us. Want to chime in? Have your own crazy home-related story you’re dying to share? We’re all ears, eagerly waiting to discuss all of your burning real estate questions on “The Mailbox” segment. Email us at [email protected], follow us on Facebook, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever since we've been self-quarantining, we've noticed a few changes at home—namely in the appliances we're using. More cooking has caused us to run the dishwasher more often. Surprisingly, Erik has used his washing machine less. And Rachel has discovered the wonders of her combo toaster oven-air fryer. It's interesting what staying indoors full-time will teach you about your space. Speaking of interior spaces, we explore how COVID-19 and sheltering in place is heralding the end of minimalist design. Because, right now, no one wants to live in a home that feels cold, stark, and uncomfortable. Other topics we cover: Clorox products sold out everywhere? Use these smart household hacks with supplies you likely have in your pantry. A Miami penthouse that comes with a DJ booth and dance floor And, as always, we have our celebrity real estate winners and loser of the week. Ready to listen? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And please: Throw us a five-star rating if you like what you hear. The more good ratings and reviews we have, the easier it is for people to find us. Want to chime in? Have your own crazy home-related story you’re dying to share? We’re all ears, eagerly waiting to discuss all of your burning real estate questions on “The Mailbox” segment. Email us at [email protected], follow us on Facebook, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For a while we've been wondering what it would be like to live inside the same home with someone who has COVID-19. What type of precautions would you have to take to make sure your family or roommates don’t get sick? How does your cleaning regimen change? And what type of effect does it have on your life going forward? This week we had the opportunity to talk to Amy and Tony Mogck of Manitou Springs, CO. Amy is presumed COVID-19 positive. And her family, which includes the couple’s 8-year-old son, have been quarantined inside their home, for over two weeks. Tune in to hear their story. For more details, check out Amy's articles on Medium: 10 Days with COVID: Symptoms & Survival Love in the Time of Corona Other topics we cover: Meghan and Harry secretly moved to Los Angeles at the height of a global pandemic—what were they thinking?! The not-so-royal couple might be making moves, but we're staying put, with a lot of Netflix. So of course we had to offer up our take on the documentary d'jour: "Tiger King" Are all your delivered packages and groceries bringing germs inside your home? We have the answer. We found the ideal home to ride out this quarantine—the ultimate zen vibes will help you chill out in no time. And, as always, our week's celebrity real estate winner and loser. Want to chime in? Have your own crazy home-related story you’re dying to share? Email us at [email protected], follow us on Facebook, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your favorite podcast hosts are practicing social distancing, so we wanted to share how we're passing the time while working from home. We found three potential Florida homes for Tom Brady and Giselle now that the Super Bowl champ has decided to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Plus, Shel Silverstein's houseboat is for sale. And we were shocked at how classy Ed Hardy designer Christian Audigier's LA home is. And, as always, this week's celebrity winner and loser. Want to chime in? Have your own crazy home-related story you’re dying to share? Email us at [email protected], follow us on Facebook, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As many of us (including your favorite podcasters!) practice social distancing, Coronavirus is top of mind. And because buying and selling a house is such a contact sport, we couldn't help but wonder how the house hunting process has changed since we've been told to stay at home and limit our social interactions. To get the scoop, we spoke to a real estate agent and our fellow editor at realtor.com, Judy Dutton.And we balance our coronavirus coverage with some juicy celebrity home stories: how the Duggar family sold their massive Arkansas flip, and why it took so long for Adam Lambert's bachelor pad to sell. Plus, this week's celebrity real estate winners and losers.Want to chime in? Have your own crazy home-related story you’re dying to share? Email us at [email protected], follow us on Facebook, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Erik got a real life text from a random person wanting to buy his house. Did it work or was it over the line? Dr. Phil's bizarre LA home was purchased by a socialite who is planning on gifting the house to her son, a twenty-something "cannabis aficionado" with a $500,000 collection of ... glassware. We discuss a home with the strangest open bathroom situation we've ever seen. Also, a discussion on prepping for Coronavirus and some tips on how to store all those extra supplies. And we look inside a former church in Wisconsin for sale; it's a major fixer upper with a lot of potential. Plus, this week's celebrity real estate winner and loser.Want to chime in? Have your own crazy home-related story you’re dying to share? Email us at [email protected], follow us on Facebook, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are Meghan and Harry moving to this unexpected city? We go inside the house the formerly royal couple are supposedly eyeing. We also discuss how America is undoubtedly losing the toilet race, bad omens that could curse your home, and how one man's Michigan house takes collecting and fandom to an extreme level. Plus, this week's celebrity winners and losers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bed Bath and Beyond has announced they're decluttering their stores, but that still won't be enough for Rachel and Erik to start shopping there. Jon Bon Jovi's French Chateau-style (?) home is on the market for an undisclosed price. Is this tactic genius or annoying? A San Diego condo is bursting with colorful, and pristine, '70s decor. Would you buy this time capsule home for the modest price of $375,000? We have mixed feelings.All this and more on a brand new episode of House Party!Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And please: Throw us a five-star rating if you like what you hear. The more good ratings and reviews we have, the easier it’ll be for people to find us. Want to chime in? Have your own crazy home-related story you’re dying to share? Email us at [email protected], follow us on Facebook, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For our 50th episode (!!!) our colleague Clare Trapasso, realtor.com's deputy news editor, breaks down how even the US housing market is starting to be affected by the coronavirus. We reveal our true feelings (and don't hold back) about "she sheds" and "man caves." Also, we introduce our new segment, "The Mailbox," in which we read and answer listener letters from our inbox. And a Valentine's Day-appropriate discussion on Jack and Jill sinks (are they really worth it?). All this and, of course, our weekly real estate winners and losers, on a milestone episode of "House Party." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's the real reason Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli listed their Bel-Air mansion? What should you do when your real estate agent shows you a bunch of listings that miss the mark? Would you buy a $130,000 home even if it came with ghosts? These are just some of the questions we answer on this week's episode of House Party.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And please: Throw us a five-star rating if you like what you hear. The more good ratings and reviews we have, the easier it’ll be for people to find us. Want to chime in? Have your own crazy home-related story you’re dying to share? Email us at [email protected], follow us on Facebook, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel gives us a rundown of the good, the bad, and the ugly home trends she saw at the International Builders Show in Las Vegas. We discuss the bizarre—and possibly scandalous—history of an historical row house in Baltimore with what looks to be an indoor pool built in the center. We also go over the list of remodeling projects that'll give you the best—and worst—return on your investment. Slight spoiler: 9 out of 10 of them are outdoor upgrades. And, as always, we choose our real estate winner and loser of the week.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And please: Throw us a five-star rating if you like what you hear. The more good ratings and reviews we have, the easier it’ll be for people to find us. Want to chime in? Have your own crazy home-related story you’re dying to share? Email us at [email protected], follow us on Facebook, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

House Party regulars know that we've explored the design world's obsession with "colors of the year," but we recently caught wind of (what we believe to be) the first scent of the year and, naturally, we had to discuss. Yankee Candle recently released "Awaken," a candle that's supposed to provide "a bright vision for the New Year with a sparkling fragrance of unique mineral and soft wood notes." That all sounds great, but it raises the question: Would you buy a candle for your home without smelling it first?" Does the "... of the year" strategy only work if it's something like colors that you can see right away? We ponder these questions, and chat about our own candle fragrance likes and dislikes, on this week's episode.Other topics we cover include: Two new decommissioned missile silos that are currently being sold as residential properties. Would you live 35 feet underground? Home design trends that are falling out of style This week's winners and losers—with a never-before-heard twist! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And please: Throw us a five-star rating if you like what you hear. The more good ratings and reviews we have, the easier it’ll be for people to find us. Want to chime in? Have your own crazy home-related story you’re dying to share? Email us at [email protected], follow us on Facebook, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy 2020! On this week's episode Erik, Natalie, and Rachel discuss: The buzzy and controversial "grandmillennial" interior design style The decor—previously described as "Tim Burton threw up on a canvas"—inside Dr. Phil's Beverly Hills home The energy-saving practices many of us do around the home that may actually be doing more harm than good Plus, we also crown the first real estate winners and losers of the new decade.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And please: Throw us a five-star rating if you like what you hear. The more good ratings and reviews we have, the easier it’ll be for people to find us. Want to chime in? Have your own crazy home-related story you’re dying to share? Email us at [email protected], follow us on Facebook, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode we discuss the interior design trends bound to be hot in 2020, and 2019's biggest real estate winners and loser (sad.). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When the Instant Pot came on the scene a few years ago, it was the hot kitchen appliance everyone had to have. Since then, the over-hyped pressure cooker has fallen out of favor with some people who say that its cons vastly outweigh its pros. We give our honest opinions on the Instant Pot and whether it's actually as life-changing as it's said to be.This week, we also discuss: The most ridiculous items on Marie Kondo's new e-commerce site. Yes, the next branch of the decluttering queen's brand is an online shop where you can buy stuff—most of which will not help you get organized. A puzzling real estate listing featuring an open-concept bathroom. We get that open-concept kitchens are popular, but a bathroom with a lack of walls or doors might not be everyone's cup of tea. Joe Pesci's New Jersey home which is on sale and, in the words of Rachel, "fugly." Plus, this week's celebrity winners and losers.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And please: Throw us a five-star rating if you like what you hear. The more good ratings and reviews we have, the easier it’ll be for people to find us. Want to chime in? Have your own crazy home-related story you’re dying to share? We’re all ears, eagerly waiting to discuss all your burning real estate questions. Email us at [email protected], follow us on Facebook, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here on House Party we tend to talk about members of the Kardashian-West-Jenner family on a semi-regular basis for the simple fact that they are constantly making real estate moves. Love 'em or hate 'em, you can't deny that they've amassed quite a property portfolio. Well, the time has come, once again, to discuss the latest house to be scooped up by none other than Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West. This week we learned that they purchased the ranch-style home right next door to their $20-million behemoth of a home in Hidden Hills, CA. This now brings their parcel of land up to an impressive 8 acres. How much did they pay? Are they slowly amassing a compound by buying up all the property around them a la rapper Drake? What about this property caught their eye? We answer all these questions and more on this week's episode.We also dive deep into football player Antonio Brown's real estate portfolio in an attempt to get to the bottom of why he put his two mansions up for sale just one day apart.And we discuss what each exterior door color might indicate about a homeowner, according to a psychologist.Plus, this week's celebrity winners and losers.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And please: Throw us a five-star rating if you like what you hear. The more good ratings and reviews we have, the easier it’ll be for people to find us. Want to chime in? Have your own crazy home-related story you’re dying to share? We’re all ears, eagerly waiting to discuss all your burning real estate questions. Email us at [email protected], follow us on Facebook, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We bring the creepy on this week's episode of House Party! An Iowa family walks down to their basement to find it's flooded ... with blood Serial killer John Wayne Gacy's property (where he buried many of his victims) is up for sale The most popular Halloween decorations A NY house with a replica of the Oval Office Plus, this week's real estate winner and loser.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And please: Throw us a five-star rating if you like what you hear. The more good ratings and reviews we have, the easier it’ll be for people to find us. Want to chime in? Have your own crazy home-related story you’re dying to share? We’re all ears, eagerly waiting to discuss all your burning real estate questions. Email us at [email protected], follow us on Facebook, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They (who are "they," anyway?!) say you should never paint your bedroom walls black, however, Drew Scott of HGTV's "Property Brothers" decided to go against the grain in his newly remodeled home and prove that black can be relaxing. Is he crazy or a secret genius? We discuss it all on this week's episode.Other topics we cover: Sitcom houses HGTV stars should remake next Bunk beds are renting for $1,000 Home remodeling projects that'll give you the most bang for your buck This week's celebrity winner and loser Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And please: Throw us a five-star rating if you like what you hear. The more good ratings and reviews we have, the easier it’ll be for people to find us. Want to chime in? Have your own crazy home-related story you’re dying to share? We’re all ears, eagerly waiting to discuss all your burning real estate questions. Email us at [email protected], follow us on Facebook, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of House Party, we discuss: A Very Brady Renovation Swimply (the Airbnb of pools?) Sister Wives stars Kody and Robyn (who just bought a house in Flagstaff, AZ) San Francisco's least expensive house currently on the market (spoiler alert: it's $599K) Sleep divorces—for or against? Plus, this week's real estate winners and losers.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And please: Throw us a five-star rating if you like what you hear. The more good ratings and reviews we have, the easier it’ll be for people to find us. Want to chime in? Have your own crazy home-related story you’re dying to share? We’re all ears, eagerly waiting to discuss all your burning real estate questions. Email us at [email protected], follow us on Facebook, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most of us can safely say that we’ve had a horrible houseguest at one time or another—you know, that person you smile at through gritted teeth as you secretly long for the guest room to be vacated? We’re not naming names, but in this week’s episode we discuss the most offensive behaviors in a houseguest—and how you can avoid being the one whom everybody’s hoping will skedaddle sooner rather than later. Also, did Kanye West just make his craziest home purchase yet? You’ll never believe where the superstar and his wife, Kim Kardashian West, bought their latest property—although it is Instagram-worthy. Other topics we touch on: Home upgrades millennials couldn’t care less about. (Your resident millennial co-hosts have some differing opinions here) A Kansas megamansion where you can literally scuba dive underneath. (This is, in our humble opinion, the absolute craziest property we’ve ever come across on realtor.com—you’ve seriously got to see it to believe it.) And, of course, our celebrity real estate winners and losers. Our loser definitely didn’t have a home run with his home sale, but our winner hit the right note with her latest purchase—which is pretty sharp, if you ask us. So what are you waiting for? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And please: Throw us a five-star rating if you like what you hear. The more good ratings and reviews we have, the easier it’ll be for people to find us. Want to chime in? Have your own crazy home-related story you’re dying to share? We’re all ears, eagerly waiting to discuss all your burning real estate questions. Email us at [email protected], follow us on Facebook, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. ——— Stories we discussed on ‘House Party’ this week: 5 of the Worst Houseguest Behaviors—and How to Avoid Driving Your Hosts Nuts Did Kanye West Buy This Ranch? Why It’s the ‘Last Property You’d Want to Buy’ 5 Home Upgrades Millennials Couldn’t Care Less About Dive Into This $11.8M Kansas Megamansion With Subterranean Scuba Tunnels Loser: Strike Three! Alex Rodriguez Sells His Hollywood Home for a $400K Loss Winner: Alicia Keys Is the Buyer Behind $20.8 Million Razor House Sale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's one of the biggest real estate stories of the year: Barack and Michelle Obama are in the process of buying an estate on Martha's Vineyard. After years of vacationing on the island as renters, they finally found a property they'd like to make their own—and it's a bonafide fixer upper. Don't believe us? Take a look at the listing photos! The 7,000-square-foot estate has good bones, and the architecture is typical of a New England seaside estate (white coffered ceilings, expansive windows, exterior shingles, etc.). Plus, it's on 29 acres of land, so there's plenty of room to build out their compound. But the decor is begging to be overhauled. This week on "House Party," we discuss the ins and outs of the former president's palatial new pad including its location on the island (it's not close to their beloved Chilmark) and whether or not it's actually worth the $14.8M price tag. On this new episode we also cover: Lunar real estate (yes, we do mean buying property on the moon) The real-life haunting at 'The Conjuring' house Paint company Behr's color of the year This week's celebrity real estate winner and loser So click play on the player above! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And please: Throw us a five-star rating if you like what you hear. The more good ratings and reviews we have, the easier it’ll be for people to find us. Want to chime in? Have your own crazy home-related story you’re dying to share? We’re all ears, eagerly waiting to discuss all your burning real estate questions. Email us at [email protected], follow us on Facebook, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The LaBianca house, one of the sites of the gruesome Manson Family murders, recently sold to none other than ‘Ghost Adventures’ reality TV star Zak Bagans. Is there anyone better suited to buy this notorious murder house? Probably not. Bagans is a paranormal fanatic and collector of haunted artifacts, so it makes perfect sense why he’d want to own a piece of the Manson Family history. And that’s why we had to talk about it on this week’s episode of House Party. This episode, you’ll also hear us talk about these topics: Homes with private discos Hockey star Phil Kessel’s house goes viral thanks to the sad media room Yacht houses, a.k.a. luxury condos on the water This week’s real estate winners and losers Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Want to chime in? Have your own crazy home-related story you’re dying to share? We’re all ears, eagerly waiting to discuss all your burning real estate questions. Email us at [email protected], follow us on Facebook, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter.Stories we discussed on ‘House Party’ this week: Disco Inferno! Dance On Into These 12 Homes With Private Discos NHL Star Phil Kessel’s Weird and Viral Pittsburgh House Is Week’s Most Popular Listing 50 Years Later: Manson Murder House in Los Feliz Hits Market at $2M A Yacht House? Life on the Water Just Got a Whole Lot More Luxurious Discounted Duggar Mansion in Arkansas Is This Week’s Most Popular Home Refreshed and Renovated, Aretha Franklin’s Michigan Home Is Relisted for $1.2M Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're one of the nearly three million people interested in storming Area 51 to "see them aliens" we've got good news: We can make your close encounter even closer—we found homes for sale within driving distance of the highly classified Air Force facility. What's the most popular interior design style in your state? We discuss the surprising results of a recent study. (Alaska and Nebraska, you confuse us!)Other topics in this episode include: Ed Sheeran stirring up trouble with his neighbors in the weirdest way possible Kid Rock selling his Detroit mansion—and you won't believe what it looks like on the inside This week's real estate winners and losers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After going months without a buyer for her Hollywood Hills home, pop star, fashion and beauty mogul, and overall A-lister, Rihanna, is renting out her home to the tune of $35,000 a month. And this isn't even the first house she's failed to sell and subsequently decided to rent! This week on House Party we go inside RiRi's current real estate ordeal including this gorgeous 7,000-square-foot home she is currently trying to lease.Other topics in this episode include: Mercury retrograde and how it can come into play if you planning on buying, selling, or renting The sale of the iconic Spelling mansion in LA's ritzy Holmby Hills Cleaning myths we busted big time This week's real estate winners and losers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A viral tweet led to a heated debate on whether or not swimming counts as showering. We have thoughts ... many thoughts. Channing Tatum had a squatter living in his house for 10 days. Kanye is supposedly building affordable housing modeled after homes in Star Wars. A massive $78 million Colorado mountain retreat. This week's celebrity real estate winners and losers. Email us! [email protected] us on Twitter and join our Facebook group! @housepartypod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week organizing guru Marie Kondo was accused of stealing her folding method by a woman who calls herself The Beverly Hills Organizer. Is her charge legitimate or ridiculous? We have opinions. Khloe Kardashian's fridge is color-coordinated and very organized, but can she (or anyone) really keep it that clean? Spoiler alert: Chip and Jo are still the most popular home design stars and the duo people would most like to hire for a home renovation. Buuuut, a bunch of random A-list celebrities with zero design experience also made the list including Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Also, we check in on the zany Detroit house that broke the internet and why it still hasn't sold. And, as always, this week's celebrity winners and losers.Be sure to rate and review in Apple Podcasts!Say hello: [email protected] us: @housepartypodJoin our Facebook group and chat with us: House Party Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a bit of a hiatus, we're back! This week, we discuss Gwyneth Paltrow and her husband Brad Falchuk's separate houses; Michael Douglas' latest voice-over project—the listing video for his Spanish estate; how to rent Madeline Martha Mackenzie's house from "Big Little Lies;" the smartest cleaning hacks for those of us who loathe tidying up; and our latest batch of celebrity real estate winners and losers.Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@housepartypod) and Facebook (House Party Pod). Email us: [email protected]. Like and subscribe for more episodes delivered straight to you the moment they're live! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The infamous Los Feliz murder house is for sale once again. Would you consider buying it or is its sinister history enough to keep you away? This week we also pull back the curtain on the viral $7,000 Amazon tiny house that sold out in record time. A word to the wise: if it seems too good to be true it probably is. And home sellers, if you plan on hosting an open house soon, you’ll want to tune in to our segment on things in your bedroom that are freaking out buyers. As always, we’ve got the week’s real estate winners and losers. Our losers ruled the pop music charts in the early 2000s, but selling their home has been a little “Complicated.” And our winner is rock and roll royalty who just made a small fortune on a house she bought over four decades ago. So what are you waiting for? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And please: Throw us a five-star rating if you like what you hear. The more good ratings and reviews we have, the easier it’ll be for people to find us. Want to chime in? Have your own crazy home-related story you’re dying to share? We’re all ears, eagerly waiting to discuss all your burning real estate questions. Email us at [email protected], or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The former apartment of alleged scammer Elizabeth Holmes is currently for rent—and it's shockingly modest. Listing photos featuring a pregnant lady in a bikini surfaced on social media. Will they help sell the home? The Vermont inn featured in the Hallmark Channel Christmas movie "Moonlight and Mistletoe" is on sale For $470,000. Erik and Rachel go head to head in a game unofficially called Candace, Lacey, or Lori? Guess the Leading Lady in the Hallmark Christmas Movie. Plus, celebrity winners and losers.Subscribe to get future episodes delivered right to your phone, and throw us a five-star rating if you like what you hear. Say hello: [email protected]. @housepartypod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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We've got the inside scoop about the "Brady Bunch" home restoration. Plus, Erik and Rachel get quizzed about their laundry knowledge, and it throws them into a spin cycle. Then, are florals in again? Designers say this is *the* look of the year, but we're still deciding if we want this look to blossom. And, as always, our celeb real estate winners and losers. Our loser’s home-selling saga might make her want to “take a Xanax,” while our winner bagged an honestly fast sale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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On this week's episode of House Party, we go over everything we know about Chip and Joanna Gaines' forthcoming TV network including the new details that broke this week and the surprising connection to Oprah. Plus, the one home feature millennials are most likely to prioritize, the strangest vacation rental house rules we've ever heard, and—of course—our celebrity winners and losers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After 12 years, rapper 50 Cent has sold his Connecticut home. We investigate why it took so long. "Full House" creator Jeff Franklin is planning on putting the iconic San Francisco house featured in the opening credits back on the market next month. He had big plans for the property but they were derailed in a major way. And this week the term "death cleaning" was added to the dictionary. What does it mean and is it really as morbid as it sounds? Press play on this episode of House Party! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are preparing for their baby, they're also waiting with bated breath for their home renovation to be complete. But apparently the project is delayed—and word on the street is it's all their fault! What did the royal duo do to cause the slowdown? How long is the delay? What will come first: move in day or baby? We dive into it on this week's episode of "House Party." We also discuss Melissa McCarthy, Kevin Costner, and other A-list celebrities who rent out their homes; Pantone's 2019 Color of the Year and how to decorate with this polarizing shade; plus, the latest celebrity real estate winners and losers. Who scored and who struck out this week? Listen up and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And, please, please, please: Throw us a five-star rating if you like what you hear. The more good ratings and reviews we have, the easier it’ll be for people to find us. Want to tell us where you side on these neighbor disputes? Or do you have your own crazy home-related story you’re dying to share? We’re all ears, eagerly waiting to discuss all your burning real estate questions. Reach us at [email protected], or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On one of the weirdest episodes of House Party ever, we go into the complete saga of the Flintstones House and why it's making headlines again (0:31). We also discuss why a homeowner trolled his neighbors with a nude mannequin display in his front yard (08:07). And for those of us who like to look to the stars for guidance, we asked an astrologer to recommend the best throwback home decor trends based on zodiac signs (13:18). Hear which trends we're digging from the 70s, 80s, and beyond, and visit realtor.com/news to see which retro revamp you should take on in your pad. Plus, our celeb real estate winner and loser of the week. Say hello at [email protected], follow us on Twitter @housepartypod, and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's our 20th episode! This week we discuss the West Elm x Rent the Runway partnership and ask the question 'Would you rent bed sheets, pillows, and blankets?' We also go inside a technicolor '60s time capsule home in Palm Springs that was featured on the Netflix show "Stay Here." And did you know that both Bill Gates and Bob Dylan have trampolines on their properties? Do we smell a new design trend? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this exciting week of "House Party," we discuss all the details of Chip and Joanna Gaines' latest endeavor: fixing up a century-old castle! Rachel gives us a full breakdown of the New American Home she toured in Las Vegas including the things she loved and the things she hated. We also talk about our newest feature story on the most expensive neighborhoods in every state (to see the full list, visit https://www.realtor.com/news/trends/2019-most-expensive-neighborhoods-in-every-state/). Plus, celeb real estate winners and losers—who will we crown this week? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Viva Las Vegas takes on a whole new meaning this week with Rachel coming to us live from the National Association of Home Builders’ Show in the heart of Sin City. Between touring the The New American Home and chatting with the decor experts at Houzz and Sherwin-Williams (among others), let’s just say she acquired a wealth of knowledge that we discussed on this week’s episode of “House Party.” We also chatted about a familiar topic, “Fixer Upper,” and shared our honest opinions on Joanna Gaines‘ new home decor collection with Anthropologie. And we turned our attention from modern farmhouse to midcentury modern to explore a highly unique Frank Lloyd Wright original in Cincinnati. The home was sold in just one day for under one million dollars. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. And, by all means, throw us a five-star rating if you like what you hear. The more good ratings and reviews we have, the easier it’ll be for people to find us. Have a question or comment about “House Party”? Or do have your own crazy home-related story you’re dying to share? We’re all ears, eagerly waiting to discuss all your burning real estate questions. Reach us at [email protected], or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. Stories we discussed on ‘House Party’ this week: 3 Things We Love About the 2019 New American Home—and 3 We Could Live Without 2019’s Top Must-Have Home Features and Interior Design Trends 6 Gorgeous Picks From Joanna Gaines’ New Anthropologie Line Frank Lloyd Wright’s Boulter House in Cincinnati Sold in One Day Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez Snag a Beachfront Bargain in Malibu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We got the inside scoop on the suburban sex dungeon that went viral. Listing agent Melissa Leonard spills the deets on how she came across the house, the owner's intentions for the sale (equipment included!), and what it's been like repping a property that took the internet by storm.Also, the secret to domestic bliss, and—of course—this week's real estate winners (yes, there are two!) and loser.Enjoy this week's episode of House Party, and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review!Email: [email protected]: @housepartypod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you love most about your home? It seemed like an appropriate question to ask just days ahead of Valentine's Day. House love is a thing, too! That's why we decided to discuss the amenities in our homes that we genuinely have heart eyes for.Speaking of homes with swoon-worthy interiors, we couldn't get over the designs of two unique converted homes: an old firehouse in Chicago and a vintage train station in Hinsdale, NH. The former is a modernized gem with jaw-dropping architecture, and the latter is an adorable locomotive that was refurbished to its former glory.We also took a peek inside the newly redecorated homes of Kylie Jenner and her mom, Kris. No matter how you feel about the "Keeping Up With the Kardashian" stars, we dare you to not drool over the interior decor inside their pristine Southern California homes. Are we Kardashian/Jenner fans? Nope. But did we appreciate the decor choices they made? Surprisingly, yes! Put on your headphones and press that play button to hear why.In addition to these topics, you can expect to hear much more on this week's episode of "House Party" including a segment on the phenomenon known as "nose-blindness," as well as our picks for real estate winner and loser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this stellar episode of House Party, your hosts Natalie, Erik, and Rachel discuss the four “Sister Wives” stars selling their four Las Vegas homes; our unfiltered feelings on open shelving (spoiler alert: yeah, that’s gonna be a no from us); the four (yes, four!) types of clutter; and an underground house in Las Vegas. As always, we name our celebrity real estate winner and loser of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Rachel, Natalie, and Erik talk design tips for bringing Tuscan-style decor into this decade, the 2018 HGTV Dream Home (almost) home sale, off-limits questions your real estate agent will be hesitant—or refuse—to answer, a rustic Hobbit house in Wisconsin, and this week's real estate winner and loser. If you like what you hear, we'd really appreciate it if you left us a rating and review. Subscribe for new episodes every week. Questions, comments, crazy real estate stories? Email us at [email protected]. Follow along on Twitter @housepartypod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, news broke that HGTV will be rebooting “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” and we couldn’t wait to discuss it on this week’s episode of “House Party.” Do we need another home-renovation show? What will make “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” special? Is Ty Pennington attached to the project?!Speaking of reality TV, the cast of Celebrity Big Brother 2 was announced, and it's a wild bunch. We name the cast members we'd be OK living in a house with for a month—and the one's we'd never survive an hour with. We also break down the major neighborhood red flags every home shopper should pay attention to. The telltale signs of a bad neighborhood might not be obvious, so If you’re looking at houses, you might want to give this one a listen. And lo and behold, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are back in the news—this time it’s all about their multi-million-dollar home renovation and the specific projects they plan on spending their (er … the Queen’s?) money on.All this, plus, this week's celebrity winners and losers in real estate.Have a wacky home-related story you’re dying to share? Wish you could finally get your real estate questions answered? We’re all ears. Reach us at [email protected], or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter.Stories we discussed this week: There Goes the Neighborhood: Watch Out for These 7 Red Flags When Buying a Home Inside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s $3.8M Renovation—and One Horrible Eyesore They’re Adding Justin Bieber Ditched His $100K-a-Month Rental for a Seriously Gross Reason Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez Just Listed This $17M Pad—Check It Out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Natalie and Rachel are big fans of "The Bachelor," but they were shocked to learn that the decor of the mansion changes with every new season. With the premiere of Colton Underwood's season on Monday, it felt like high time to discuss the inside of perhaps the most famous mansion on television. Spoiler alert: we're not impressed. We also dive deeper into the first three episodes of "Tidying Up With Marie Kondo," and we discuss the little things in your bedroom that may be stressing you out big time. In the category of bizarre news stories of the week, we discuss the Salinas doorbell licker. (At the time of recording he was still at large.) Plus beautiful jumbo bungalows and this week's real estate winners and losers. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, we got right into it with a no-holds-barred discussion about Marie Kondo and her buzzy new Netflix show, "Tidying Up with Marie Kondo." The series follows the Japanese organizing guru as she imparts her wisdom to families who desperately need help decluttering their homes. Natalie and Rachel share their honest feelings about the first two episodes of "Tidying Up," and how they feel about Kondo's methods—inspiring, or ridiculous? We also investigate why no one wants to buy Elvis Presley's honeymoon hideaway in Palm Springs, CA. The sprawling midcentury modern home that the King once shared with his bride, Priscilla Presley, has been on the market for years. But why hasn’t a buyer come around?! We close out our first episode of 2019 with our first celebrity real estate winner and loser of the year. Who made a slam-dunk deal and who threw a total air ball? Listen in to find out. Be sure to subscribe to get future episodes delivered right to your phone, and, by all means, throw us a five-star rating if you like what you hear. The more good ratings and reviews we have, the easier it’ll be for people to find us. Have a wacky home-related story you’re dying to share? Wish you could finally get your real estate questions answered? We’re all ears. Reach us at [email protected], or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices