HGTV and Real Estate Basics

HGTV isn't just about landscaping, home improvement and decorating your house. It's also a great source for tips and advice on real estate, covering all aspects of the home buying and selling process.

Real Estate
HGTV.com is a great source for real estate basics. Whether you're buying or selling, the real estate section on HGTV.com is the place to start. The section features several articles on mortgages, buying, selling, building and personal finance. There are also several streaming videos with ideas and strategies for getting your home in tiptop shape to sell, including how to refresh your home's look, how to revive an outdated house and how to make rooms appear larger. There also are nearly 100 home repair project demonstrations to watch, as well as hundreds of ideas for enhancing a home's curb appeal. There are even quizzes to find out whether you're a savvy seller or you're ready to buy that home.

HGTV Shows
Two popular HGTV shows also follow the steps of the real estate process. Designed to Sell shows homeowners how to turn their tired houses into showplaces buyers will love, while House Hunters takes viewers behind the scenes as individuals, couples and families learn what to look for when house hunting. The show focuses on the emotional experience of finding and purchasing a new home, and follows a prospective buyer and real estate agent through the home-buying process, from start to finish.