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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 bathroom, a walk-in closet, and a private washer and dryer. But one team of HGTV stars used their experience designing luxurious homes to rise above and be crowned the winners of the main suite challenge. On an all new episode of "House Party" podcast, we chat about the most recent episode of "Rock the Block" including all of the fancy-schmancy design details, that "design surprise," and (of course) host Ty Pennington—in chaps. Be sure to subscribe to “House Party” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts so you have access to new episodes right when they publish. And please: Throw us a five-star rating if you like what you hear. Want to chime in? Email us at podcast@realtor.com, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 respective houses. Guest judges Mina Starsiak Hawk of "Good Bones" and Jenn Todryck of "No Demo Reno" stop by to evaluate the designers' work and determine who added the most appraised value to their home. The winning team harnesses the beauty of the Colorado landscape while also curating a feeling of luxury and comfort in their living room. So which duo comes out on top? Listen now to find out, and hear us discuss what we loved and loathed about the designs this week. Be sure to subscribe to “House Party” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts so you have access to new episodes right when they publish. 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? Email us at podcast@realtor.com, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“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 that pits teams of HGTV stars against one another to build a house from scratch and add as much value to the property as possible. This time around, the showdown takes place in the idyllic mountain town of Berthoud, CO, and the designers are tasked with overhauling 5,000-square-foot mansions using a budget of $250,000. It's "Rock the Block": luxury edition, and we couldn't be more excited to recap the season and watch the drama unfold. This week is technically kitchens week, but the designers are also tasked with renovating the dining room, pantry, and mudroom. On top of that, host Ty Pennington sends the HGTV stars on a hot air balloon design challenge that takes the competition to new heights. Jenny and Dave Marrs, stars of "Fixer to Fabulous," are brought in to judge the final designs and choose a winning team based on their decision to build not one but two kitchens. Which design duo comes out on top? We discuss it all on this week's episode of "House Party." Watch "Rock the Block" on HGTV or Discovery+ Be sure to subscribe to “House Party” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts so you have access to new episodes right when they publish. 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? Email us at podcast@realtor.com, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 episode one and give our honest thoughts on the DeBoer's controversial 'South Dakota glam' design style. Other topics we discuss on this episode: You can rent Tom Brady's Florida home for $60K a month TikTok users are deleting the dating apps and seeking love in the aisles of Home Depot Why the conversation about gas stoves is heating up This week's real estate winner of the week Be sure to subscribe to “House Party” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts so you have access to new episodes right when they publish. 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? Email us at podcast@realtor.com, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 belong to someone else. We also discuss tips for navigating secondhand sales websites and how one person claims they saved $10,000 on home furnishings by shopping on Facebook Marketplace. Then, we announce this week's celebrity real estate winners and loser. The winners are real estate moguls who recently sold a ritzy Montecito, CA, ranch to the CEO of Bumble, and the loser is a prolific actor and Broadway performer who many millennials will remember as Seth Cohen's dad on "The OC." Other stories mentioned in this episode: Property Brother Drew Scott strips on "The Drew Barrymore Show" Three homes from HGTV's "Battle on the Beach" season 2 offered as a package deal   Be sure to subscribe to “House Party” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts so you have access to new episodes right when they publish. 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? Email us at podcast@realtor.com, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 it they’re not happy in their Montecito, CA, mansion and want to move). (Montecito estate where they filmed their Neflix show.) Then, we crown the first celebrity real estate winner and loser of the year. The winner starred in the first season of "The White Lotus" and the loser played a beloved paper salesman on "The Office." Be sure to subscribe to “House Party” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts so you have access to new episodes right when they publish. 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? Email us at podcast@realtor.com, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 OC." The drama comes to a head and the Oppenheim Group agents duel it out during a yacht party. Who comes out on top? Pop a bottle of champagne, press play on the player above, and join us as we discuss it all. Be sure to subscribe to “House Party” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts so you have access to new episodes right when they publish. 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? Email us at podcast@realtor.com, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Dunham could presumably live just about anywhere, but she opted to design and move into a one-and-a-half-bedroom "forever home" that's 10 feet from her parents' house. So we have to wonder if Dunham's latest real estate move is indicative of a larger trend for millennials and Gen Zers. Is designing and living in an accessory dwelling unit the next hot housing trend for young would-be homebuyers who don’t mind sharing a yard with their family? Then, we chat about Trevor Noah's gorgeously designed New York City penthouse that hit the market for $13 million. With 3,600 square feet of space, 15-foot ceilings, and a private terrace with a plunge pool, could this be the best deal in the Big Apple? And we finish out the episode with a recap of "Selling the OC" episode 7. The penultimate episode of the season is full of petty drama and pretty homes, including a modern Mediterranean in Newport Beach, CA, and a renovated midcentury home in San Clemente, CA. Be sure to subscribe to “House Party” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts so you have access to new episodes right when they publish. 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? Email us at podcast@realtor.com, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 over LA, from Malibu to Los Feliz. Now, Kylie Jenner is the latest A-lister to put her "spare" LA home up for sale. Jenner and her partner Travis Scott reportedly listed their Beverly Hills home for $22M. The curious part? They bought the home in 2018 for $13.4 million, far less than the current listing price. Does the 9,680-square-foot estate warrant such a high price tag? Will they get their price? We discuss it all on a new episode of "House Party" podcast. This week we also discuss Reese Witherspoon's latest real estate win: flipping (one of) her Nashville homes for $7.4 million. And we finish out the episode with a recap of "Selling the OC" episode six, titled "Co-listing Chaos." As the agents at The Oppenheim Group Newport Beach are dealing with the fallout of the "Kayla-Tyler drama," we are treated to an inside look at two gorgeous properties. The first is "Gio's house," a 3,817-square-foot home on Newport Bay, and the second is "Tyler's listing" in Dana Point, a mansion that was on the market for $10M. Want the inside scoop on these luxury homes? Listen to our latest episode in the player above! Be sure to subscribe to “House Party” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts so you have access to new episodes right when they publish. 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? Email us at podcast@realtor.com, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 that his Tampa, FL, home is on the market for $12.5M. We have the scoop on the house, plus details about Brady's most recent real estate ordeal. Then, we chat about heartthrob actor Timothee Chalamet's $11M purchase in Beverly Hills, CA. It's a gorgeous spread with quite a history of celebrity owners. And we finish out the episode with a recap of "Selling the OC" episode five. Editor's note: At the time of recording Tom Brady's divorce was still rumored. Recent reports indicate that Giselle Bundchen has filed for divorce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 this episode including a $4.5 million hillside home in Laguna Beach and a massive Laguna Beach mansion. Then, we discuss two recent real estate stories of note: Melissa McCarthy's purchase of a NYC penthouse (as well as her real estate portfolio) and Rihanna's second Beverly Hills buy. Be sure to subscribe to “House Party” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts so you have access to new episodes right when they publish. 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? Email us at podcast@realtor.com, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 mansion in Irvine, CA, and a $21-million Dana Point, CA, estate. But the drama really heats up when the agents hit the beach, pop some champagne, and reveal their true feelings for each other. Then, Natalie and Rachel Stults chat with Andrew Tyree, host of the show "Beyond the Block" on Tastemade, and Joey Lucas, "Beyond the Block" showrunner. The show is currently in its third season, and Andrew and Joey stop by "House Party" to give us the scoop on what it's like producing a TV show that's "part travel, part real estate." Each episode, Andrew guides homebuyers through potential neighborhoods in cities all around the country so they can find not only their dream house but also their dream locale. Be sure to subscribe to “House Party” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts so you have access to new episodes right when they publish. 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? Email us at podcast@realtor.com, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 $28-million mansion in Newport Beach, CA, a beachfront Laguna Beach, CA, getaway, and a family-friendly house in Laguna Niguel, CA. Then, we chat about two of the most interesting real estate stories as of late: Jennifer Lawrence selling her Tribeca loft, and Adele selling one of her Beverly Hills homes. She has so many! Be sure to subscribe to “House Party” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts so you have access to new episodes right when they publish. 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. Be sure to subscribe to “House Party” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts so you have access to new episodes right when they publish. 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? Email us at podcast@realtor.com, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 two of the most interesting real estate stories as of late: the fate of Johnny Cash's Ventura, CA, home and the reason why Derek Jeter's Tampa, FL, mansion is getting demolished.Be sure to subscribe to “House Party” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts so you have access to new episodes right when they publish. 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? Email us at podcast@realtor.com, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 McGee. With the recent premiere of the third season of their popular Netflix show, we couldn't wait to chat with them about their favorite moments, best advice for anyone struggling to find their design style, and more. We also discuss Natalie's shockingly close connection to the tragic Anne Heche car crash. And we crown this week's celebrity real estate winner and loser.Be sure to subscribe to “House Party” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts so you have access to new episodes right when they publish. 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? Email us at podcast@realtor.com, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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: Welcome Home," Chip and Jo have the opportunity to win gold. Last week, we learned that "Fixer Upper: Welcome Home" was nominated for Outstanding Structured Reality Program. The Emmys are scheduled for September 12, and we'll be waiting with bated breath to see if they come out on top.In other reality TV news, Tarek and Heather Rae El Moussa announced they're having a baby. And one team reigned supreme on the season finale of "Battle on the Beach." Which team and mentor were victorious? We cover it all on this episode of "House Party."Be sure to subscribe to “House Party” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts so you have access to new episodes right when they publish. 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? Email us at podcast@realtor.com, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the form of a renovation reality show.So we jumped at the chance to sit down with luxury interior designer and series host Melanie Rose, aka the “Mary Poppins” of sex rooms, to learn more about her racy new show and the work she does. It turns out, there’s a lot more to her job than simply working whips and chains into home decor. Then, we continue our recap of season two of "Battle on the Beach". This week, teams take on the guest bedroom and bathroom.Be sure to subscribe to “House Party” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts so you have access to new episodes right when they publish. 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? Email us at podcast@realtor.com, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 remarkable real estate.And the "Battle on the Beach" recaps continue on with a rundown of this week's episode in which the teams of rookie designers and HGTV mentors renovate the kid's room. Mid-way through construction, the teams are forced to put down their tools and compete in a puzzle challenge. When it comes to final judging, all the teams struggle with safety issues in their rooms, and one team churns out what might very well be the worst-designed room we've ever seen on "Battle on the Beach." Period.Be sure to subscribe to “House Party” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts so you have access to new episodes right when they publish. 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? Email us at podcast@realtor.com, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 that doesn't mean they could slack off on putting unique, creative touches on their spaces. To impress the judges and take home the top prize this week, the teams had to add an architectural detail and antique nautical decor to their living rooms. Which team reigned supreme? We break it all down on this week’s episode of “House Party.” And, after a brief hiatus, Winners and Losers is back! In this segment, we take a look at what celebrities have been up to in the world of real estate. We crown one winner who made some cash on a recent home sale and one loser who wasn't so lucky. Be sure to subscribe to “House Party” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts so you have access to new episodes right when they publish. 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? Email us at podcast@realtor.com, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 teams are tasked with overhauling the main suite in their home. While everyone is concerned with making their spaces luxurious and stylish, one team takes their creativity a little too far and makes a questionable design decision.Press play and hear us break it all down on this week's episode of "House Party."Be sure to subscribe to “House Party” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts so you have access to new episodes right when they publish. 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? Email us at podcast@realtor.com, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, or tweet us @housepartypod on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices