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  • 79. Why The Rock Damaged His Own House, Ty Pennington Returns to Reality TV, 2021 Colors of the Year

    In an extremely on-brand move, actor and former WWE star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson inflicted some serious pain on the gate of his rented Atlanta mansion. He's filming a movie there and has been living in an eight-bedroom, 8.5-bathroom Southern Colonial estate. But why, pray tell, did he go "Fast and Furious" on the front gate? We get into it on this week's episode.

    Other topics we discuss:

    • Ty Pennington's triumphant return as host of a new HGTV show, "Ty Breaker"
    • The colors of the year, according to several paint companies
    • A "Star Trek"–themed house that you can rent for $200,000 a month
    • This week's celebrity real estate winner and loser

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      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 and Instagram, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter.

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      35 min
    • 78. The Most Dramatic HGTV Show Ever? Plus, How To Stay in 'The Fresh Prince' Mansion, and Derek Jeter's $29M Estate for Sale

      With so many feel-good home improvement shows out there, we have to admit we're kind of relishing the train wreck that is "Windy City Rehab," HGTV's embattled reality series about flipping houses in Chicago. The show, in its sophomore season, is hosted by designer Alison Victoria and contractor Donovan Eckhardt—who made headlines this summer with their mountain of legal troubles.

      The tension between the two in the series' Season 2 premiere is palpable—and we're kind of here for it. We do a deep dive on all the drama, and discuss whether the show can survive another season.

      Other segments this week:

      • "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" mansion is on Airbnb (for a shockingly low price)! We discuss what you have to do to stay there.
      • Poor Bella Thorne keeps giving us pod fod—the actress just dropped the price of her Sherman Oaks house again. We have a feeling we know why.
      • Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have officially sold their Malibu, CA, beach home—so did they take a loss?
      • Derek Jeter lists his $29 million Florida mansion that's currently occupied by Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen. As we took a sneak peek inside, we found ourselves wondering: Who on Earth needs 16 bathrooms?!
      • Plus, this week's real estate winner and loser

        • Want more “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 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 and Instagram, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter.

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        42 min
      • 77. This Weird Cleaning Trend is Kind of Genius; Our Honest Review of ‘Get Organized With The Home Edit’

        This week's episode of "House Party" is all about tidying up. As promised, we discuss Netflix's buzzy organizing show, "Get Organized With The Home Edit." Did we love it? Did we hate it? Did it influence us to tackle the clutter in our own homes? Take a listen and hear our no-holds-barred review.

        Other topics we discuss this week:

        • People are watching other people clean on YouTube. Huh? Dubbed "motivational cleaning videos," they're supposed to inspire you to get off the couch and clean your own home. Is this trend weird or inspiring? We have thoughts.
        • An update on J. Lo and A-Rod's Malibu, CA, beach house for sale
        • Tyler Perry's latest addition to his Atlanta estate
        • Justin and Hailey Bieber buy a mansion in Beverly Hills, CA—but we have to say, we kind of liked their old place better!
        • Rainn Wilson may have found a buyer for his suburban farm.
        • Plus, this week's celebrity real estate winner and loser

          • Want more “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 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 and Instagram, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter.

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          37 min
        • 76. Chrissy Teigen vs. 'Selling Sunset': We Are Here for This Throwdown

          Netflix's real estate reality juggernaut "Selling Sunset" has been dominating headlines recently, thanks to a boatload of behind-the-scenes drama with its stars. The latest pop-the-popcorn moment? Chrissy Teigen called out the women on Twitter, casting doubt on whether they're actually real estate agents at all—and the cast is clapping back.

          Other topics we discuss this week:

          • The inside scoop on Star Island, the Miami Beach celebrity enclave where J. Lo and A-Rod just bought a $40 million waterfront estate
          • The rise of "cottagecore," the design trend that's peaking because of COVID-19 and Taylor Swift
          • After entering pending status just a couple of weeks ago, Bella Thorne's house is active again—with a price cut
          • The former sheriff's home in Missouri with nine jail cells that we just discussed last week is suddenly off the market. What gives?
          • Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler finally sell their Nashville estate—at an enormous loss
          • This week's real estate winner and loser

            • Want more “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 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 and Instagram, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter.

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            40 min
          • 75. Is Bradley Cooper Secretly Living in This Sleepy Suburb? Plus, the Unassuming House With 9 Jail Cells

            In terms of crazy real estate listings, we thought we'd seen it all. From hobbit houses to converted churches, we have been privy to some truly baffling properties.

            But the latest house to make us go "huh?" is a former sheriff's home in Fayette, MO. The two-bedroom, 2,465-square-feet home was on the market (but has since been pulled off the market) for $350,000. Listing photos 1 to 32 depict a perfectly modest midwestern place, but once you reach photo 33 things start to get a little bizarre. It is revealed that the home is attached to nine jail cells!

            Once this strange (and slightly disturbing-looking) property went viral, we knew we had to get the inside scoop. Why does a fully functional jail exist on this property? What use does a homeowner have for this unique amenity? We answer these questions and more on this episode of "House Party."

            Other topics we discuss:

            • Bradley Cooper fans in Fairfield, CT were devastated to learn that the A-list celebrity is not living in the most expensive home in town.
            • "Get Organized With The Home Edit," a new home organizing show coming to Netflix
            • This week's real estate winner and loser

              •  Want more “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 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 and Instagram, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter.

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              33 min
            • 74. Viola Davis’ Real Estate Snafu, and How the Internet Got This Story So, So Wrong

              Leave it to the incomparable Viola Davis to cause quite the internet kerfuffle. Last week, on her birthday, the Oscar winner tweeted a photo of the ramshackle home she grew up in, along with text that read, "The above is the house where I was born August 11, 1965. It is the birthplace of my story. Today on my 55th year of life....I own it....all of it."

              The internet went wild for this powerful story of Davis reclaiming her childhood home.

              Except none of it was true.

              We set the record straight on this week's episode—but how did news outlets get it so very wrong?

              Other topics we discuss in this episode:

              • The last remaining Blockbuster video store (in Bend, OR) is being rented out on Airbnb. If you could spend the night in this nostalgia palace, which '90s movies would you watch? We rank our top rewatchables.
              • You'd have to be living under a rock to not have heard about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's home purchase in Santa Barbara, CA. But was it really that surprising?
              • Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are also reportedly house shopping in Santa Barbara, looking at massive estates where they can make room for baby.
              • And, of course, our week's celebrity real estate winner and loser.

                • Want more "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 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 and Instagram, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter.

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                31 min
              • 73. Rachael Ray's House Fire; Did Joanna Gaines Decorate J. Lo and A-Rod's Home? Plus, the Instagram Account Where You Can Find Houses for Dirt Cheap

                We usually don't start each episode of "House Party" discussing our picks for the week's celebrity real estate winner or loser, but this week we changed it up. Why? We had planned on naming chef and businesswoman Rachael Ray our loser (for purely numbers reasons), but the recent news of her house fire gave us pause.

                Thankfully, Ray, her husband, John Cusimano, and their dog all escaped safely, but their house suffered severe damage. Therefore, it seemed cruel to dub her our loser of the week.

                In addition to the news about Ray's home, there were other real estate topics we discuss:

                • Why Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez are selling their Malibu "fixer-upper" after owning it for only a little over a year
                • An update on Shia LaBeouf's home sale
                • Swimply and the recent trend of renting out pools for the day
                • Nick Kroll's gorgeous new Spanish-style mansion 

                  • Want more "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 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.

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                  37 min
                • 72. BONUS: HGTV’s Orlando Soria Dishes on ‘Build Me Up,’ the Feel-Good TV Show We All Need Right Now

                  If you’re a listener of this podcast, you know how we love our HGTV shows. And our newest obsession is one that we can pretty much guarantee will make you laugh, cry ... basically, you'll feel all the feels. The show is called “Build Me Up” with host and design guru Orlando Soria. On each episode, he works with homeowners undergoing big life changes and uses the power of interior design to help them make a fresh start.

                  We got the inside scoop from Soria about how the show came to be, his favorite design tricks—and the ones he hates—and much, much more. Tune in to our interview now (by clicking the player above), and then make sure to catch “Build Me Up” on Wednesdays at 9 PM ET on HGTV.

                  Want more "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 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.

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                  28 min
                • 71. A Raw Review of Martha Stewart's New HGTV Show; Inside Stars' Homes on Emmys Night; Lori Loughlin, Shia LaBeouf Latest Moves

                  Martha Stewart is back on our TVs, y'all! Her new HGTV show, "Martha Knows Best," premiered on July 31 and focuses on all things gardening and landscaping, complete with (virtual) celebrity guest appearances from the likes of Snoop Dogg, "Queer Eye" chef Antoni Porowski, comedian Jay Leno, and actor Richard Gere.

                  What's our verdict on this show, shot entirely during quarantine? We have some strong opinions.

                  Other topics we discuss in this episode:

                  • The Emmys will be held virtually this year. How will celebs prepare their homes for the big night?
                  • We introduce our newest segment, "Making Moves," where we close the loop on celebrity home sales we've previously discussed. First up: Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli finally sold their enormous estate—to a Tinder co-founder for $18.75 million. And "Transformers" star Shia LeBeouf lists his midcentury modern retreat in Sherman Oaks, CA, for just a bit more than he bought it for in 2009.
                  • We also introduce this week's celebrity real estate winner and loser.

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                    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.

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                    29 min
                  • 70. The Property Brothers' Most Expensive House Yet; Gigi Hadid and Bella Thorne's Shared Love of Wild Decor

                    Drew and Jonathan Scott, aka the Property Brothers, have bought and flipped their fair share of homes throughout the country at varying prices. Some are modest single-family homes in need of a design-minded expert, and some are multimillion-dollar mansions lacking in the up-to-date features many luxury buyers crave.

                    But their most recent real estate purchase, a $9.5 million estate in Los Angeles' tony Brentwood neighborhood, proved to be the most expensive property they've ever held in their portfolio.

                    The house itself is a sight to behold, with many original architectural touches from the 1930s intact. Still, we couldn't help but wonder if any big changes really need to be made. So we dig into all the details on this episode of "House Party."

                    Other topics we discuss:

                    • Model Gigi Hadid's $5.82 million condo renovation full of pop art and color
                    • Actress Bella Thorne's eclectic, colorful L.A. mansion, which is for sale
                    • Reality TV filming postpandemic: what "Property Brothers: Forever Home" has planned
                    • 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.

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                      33 min

                    About House Party

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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,…