House Hunters on HGTV

codeman671 · 09-05-2012, 09:06 PM

I just happened to turn the channel and caught the beginning of an episode with a family looking at homes on Winnipesaukee. Rather cool!

NHKathy · 09-05-2012, 09:09 PM

Cool! I'm watching it! Thanks for sharing!

Red apple · 09-05-2012, 09:33 PM

Great show. Looks like the house that was purchased is to the left of Shep Browns.

Jeanzb1 · 09-06-2012, 06:36 AM

Really? How cool is that? Was this a re-run, do you know?

tis · 09-06-2012, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by codeman671

I just happened to turn the channel and caught the beginning of an episode with a family looking at homes on Winnipesaukee. Rather cool!

Oh darn. I love that show. I wish I had known.

winnipiseogee · 09-06-2012, 07:10 AM

From the water its actually just to the left of the Meredith Marina. Loved seeing our beautiful lake on TV!!

codeman671 · 09-06-2012, 07:57 AM

This is the one that they bought:

Sell Price $901,777
18 Bay Shore Drive Meredith, New Hampshire 03253
Sold on: 05/04/12MLS #:4134112
Type:Residential
Bedrooms:4Baths:5.00
Water Body:Winnipesaukee
Selling Firm:
Lakes Region Realty Group
Listing Firm:
RE/MAX Bayside

On Nicole's website today there is mention of the show being aired.

http://www.lakesregionrealestate.com/

NHKathy · 09-06-2012, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeanzb1

Really? How cool is that? Was this a re-run, do you know?

According to my cable guide, it was a new airing. Last night, I looked ahead to see when they will replay it so i can see it in its entirety and it played again overnight; but unfortunately I don't see it airing again now...

barefootbay · 09-06-2012, 08:47 AM

Loved the multiple references to the" upscale town of Alton''.

Hermit Cover · 09-06-2012, 10:30 AM

If you are lucky enough to be on Lake Winni....all the towns are UP scale!

CateP · 09-06-2012, 10:33 AM

I used to watch House Hunters all the time...until I bought my house in Wolfeboro this year. After doing all my OWN house hunting I just didn't feel like watching others hunt anymore. (BUT I learned a lot from watching the show)

That said, I did look into going on the show during my search and found out you get about $500 to let them film and you have to be very close to a closing date on a house. I think they show people looking at other houses just so it seems like they are making a choice.

If anyone has a link to the episode that would be cool to see.

codeman671 · 09-06-2012, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CateP

I used to watch House Hunters all the time...until I bought my house in Wolfeboro this year. After doing all my OWN house hunting I just didn't feel like watching others hunt anymore. (BUT I learned a lot from watching the show)

That said, I did look into going on the show during my search and found out you get about $500 to let them film and you have to be very close to a closing date on a house. I think they show people looking at other houses just so it seems like they are making a choice.

If anyone has a link to the episode that would be cool to see.

I have heard that you basically have to be under contract already on the house you decide on, as Cate mentioned you need to be basically ready to close on it. Its already a done deal and they film backwards in time.

Regarding the one in Alton, it was listed by Blue Water, switched to Nicole Watkins for a very short period, then back to Blue Water. Probably had something to do with this.

meredith weekender · 09-06-2012, 04:36 PM

Unfortunately the whole story about the other houses is false

. The buyers had never even looked at the Alton house or the Tuftonborough house until after they had closed on the Meredith house. All filming is done about 3 to 4 weeks after you own the house.

jkjoshuatree · 09-06-2012, 04:52 PM

I'd love to see it!!

Thank you!!

Pricestavern · 09-06-2012, 09:08 PM

My wife and I have always thought it would be a great episode if they did a show with a couple purchasing an island cottage, perhaps in the $350-400K range. They are all so unique and have such history!

ITD · 09-06-2012, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by NHKathy

According to my cable guide, it was a new airing. Last night, I looked ahead to see when they will replay it so i can see it in its entirety and it played again overnight; but unfortunately I don't see it airing again now...

If you have a cable box, you should be able to do on-demand to watch the show, that's what we did down here in Mass. this morning.

GTO · 09-07-2012, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by barefootbay

Loved the multiple references to the" upscale town of Alton''.

They showed the couple eating at the Town Docks making their final decision. And it was funny too....Alton, Upscale......good sense of humor

Gatto Nero · 09-07-2012, 10:19 AM

We rented a house in Belize that was part of the House Hunters International show. It turned out that it was all a marketing ploy to that was sponsored by the developer of the property. Total BS.

Dave M · 09-07-2012, 11:27 AM

Can I assume that the real estate agent selling these houses is not real either.

Dave M

riverat · 09-09-2012, 07:47 AM

Here is the short version of the episode found on HGTV site. Don't know when the complete episode will re-air though.

http://www.hgtv.com/video/lake-house...deo/index.html

tis · 09-09-2012, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by riverat

Here is the short version of the episode found on HGTV site. Don't know when the complete episode will re-air though.

http://www.hgtv.com/video/lake-house...deo/index.html

Thanks for posting. Are they are Shibley's? I didn't know you could take dogs there, does anyone, or was this for tv?

Janet · 09-09-2012, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by tis

Thanks for posting. Are they are Shibley's? I didn't know you could take dogs there, does anyone, or was this for tv?

Look's like the Town Dock's in Meredith.

upthesaukee · 09-09-2012, 09:44 AM

I watched the episode and they docked at the dock at the town dock's restaurant. I have a sound in my head going dock dock dock....

jerseyonbear · 09-09-2012, 07:54 PM

One of our local real estate agents here in NJ was on one of the shows. It is real with a real agent but with some extras added. They keep replaying the same shows over so hope I can see the Lake one some day soon

Merrymeeting · 09-09-2012, 07:56 PM

Proving once again...different strokes for different folks. The lush, green, lawn would be a major turn-off for me. Not looking for suburbia on the shores of the lake.

MAXUM · 09-09-2012, 11:20 PM

I hope those folks understand that nice green lawn is what is killing the water quality and feeding the milfoil problem!

Looking at that place just makes me appreciate so much more my nice little cozy island cabin built in the 40's!

tis · 09-10-2012, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by upthesaukee

I watched the episode and they docked at the dock at the town dock's restaurant. I have a sound in my head going dock dock dock....

Is there are restaurant there named town dock's restaurant or do you mean it was Shibley's? Sorry, I couldn't understand.

SIKSUKR · 09-10-2012, 06:40 AM

The Town Docks Restaraunt in Meredith.

upthesaukee · 09-10-2012, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by tis

Is there are restaurant there named town dock's restaurant or do you mean it was Shibley's? Sorry, I couldn't understand.

Like Siksukr said

.

Rusty · 09-10-2012, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by tis

Is there are restaurant there named town dock's restaurant or do you mean it was Shibley's? Sorry, I couldn't understand.

The Town Dock's Restaurant is a proud member of the Common Man Family Restaurants.

http://www.thecman.com/restaurants/town-docks/

tis · 09-10-2012, 12:42 PM

OK, thanks all for straightening me out. I thought they were in Alton. I went back and looked and somehow missed the part when they were pulling into the restaurant.

Steveo · 09-11-2012, 12:00 PM

Can anyone tell me where the house in Alton was located. I've never seen it from the lake

codeman671 · 09-11-2012, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Steveo

Can anyone tell me where the house in Alton was located. I've never seen it from the lake

It is on Olive street, a small dead end dirt road. It is a bit north of west Alton marina/sandbar. It looks across between diamond and rattlesnake. I believe that puts it around the corner from smith point.

Seaplane Pilot · 09-12-2012, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

The Town Dock's Restaurant is a proud member of the Common Man Family Restaurants.

http://www.thecman.com/restaurants/town-docks/

Guess who's not in that picture....that would be me!

(But thanks for the info, Rusty)

Jamesmardis · 09-21-2012, 10:20 PM

For "direct scoup" information on the HGTV Winnipesaukee episode, Nicole Watkins of Lakes Region Realty Group was the agent who appeared in the show. Her website is www.NicoleWatkins.com.

Jamesmardis · 11-16-2012, 07:43 PM

Hi All, for those who missed it the first time around, HGTV will be re-airing their episode of “House Hunters” filmed on Lake Winnipesaukee tomorrow night (Saturday November 17) at 10:00p ET. The episode features local REALTOR Nicole Watkins, of Lakes Region Realty Group, as well as several waterfront homes built by local builders including Blue Water Construction and Cargill Blake construction.

Cheers,
Jim

Lakes Region Realty Group – www.LakesRegionRealEstate.com

Nicole Watkins – www.NicoleWatkins.com

ghfromaltonbay · 11-24-2012, 07:35 PM

After spending 53 summers there I was amazed to find out from the show that Alton is one of the upscale towns on the lake.

It was great to see the back bay in Alton and some of the older homes along 28A. I would have gone with the house in Tuftonboro myself. Can't understand those folks obsession with a green lawn. The place they chose looked more like it belonged in Bedford than a Lake Winni vacation spot. No trees, either, but then again the wife complained that the trees in Tuftonboro blocked her view. Different strokes for different folks I guess.

SIKSUKR · 11-26-2012, 08:55 AM

If you saw my lawn in Bedford you wouldn't think that.

SunsetPointWentworth · 12-16-2013, 10:35 PM

Nationally televised, Home and Garden Television, followed a couple around the lake as they looked for a summer house. The name of the show is House Hunters.

fatlazyless · 12-17-2013, 05:08 AM

...oh buoy....I am waiting for them to come knock on the door of my cozy little mongrel cottage....maybe they will give me some money for this photographic opportunity or perhaps they could help me with shoveling some snow u-know?

If they come back when the weather is a lot warmer, then maybe they could help me with painting the shingles outside, too ....ho-ho-ho?

Merrymeeting · 12-17-2013, 07:52 AM

This one's been on many times over the past few years, and there is another thread on it already.

"No manicured lawn"...as a primary criterion. Look in the suburbs instead!

SIKSUKR · 12-17-2013, 11:25 AM

Here's an older thread

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...=house+hunters

SunsetPointWentworth · 12-17-2013, 06:41 PM

Not the first time I've been a Johnny come lately on this site and I'm sure not the last

Can one of the administrators add this to the other post and delete this post? Thanks.

winnipiseogee · 04-24-2015, 04:49 AM

Looks like the househunters family didn't like their purchase on the lake.

They have listed the house for sale

http://www.beangroup.com/homes/NH/Me...ve/2134415741/

MeredithMan · 04-24-2015, 09:52 AM

not necessarily because they didn't like the place. Family situation, kids get bored with it, need the money....who knows? Not anyone's business but theirs.

I remember when that place sold in 2012...somewhere in the low 900's, I believe. New sticker price is 1,399....50% price increase? Good for them if they can get it!!

09-05-2012, 09:06 PM	#1
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,481 Thanks: 221 Thanked 810 Times in 486 Posts	House Hunters on HGTV I just happened to turn the channel and caught the beginning of an episode with a family looking at homes on Winnipesaukee. Rather cool!

09-06-2012, 10:30 AM	#10
Hermit Cover Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hermit Cove Posts: 354 Thanks: 20 Thanked 68 Times in 40 Posts	Upscale...Alton and all... If you are lucky enough to be on Lake Winni....all the towns are UP scale!

09-06-2012, 04:52 PM	#14
jkjoshuatree Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 642 Thanks: 349 Thanked 145 Times in 77 Posts	Will Someone Let Me Know If/When It Airs Again?? I'd love to see it!! Thank you!! __________________ Dream out loud.

09-06-2012, 09:08 PM	#15
Pricestavern Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Valencia, Spain (formerly Rattlesnake Isle) Posts: 388 Thanks: 135 Thanked 142 Times in 82 Posts	Island Cottage My wife and I have always thought it would be a great episode if they did a show with a couple purchasing an island cottage, perhaps in the $350-400K range. They are all so unique and have such history!

09-07-2012, 10:19 AM	#18
Gatto Nero Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Isola Gatto Nero Posts: 697 Thanks: 162 Thanked 263 Times in 81 Posts	We rented a house in Belize that was part of the House Hunters International show. It turned out that it was all a marketing ploy to that was sponsored by the developer of the property. Total BS. __________________ La vita è buona su Isola Gatto Nero

09-05-2012, 09:09 PM	#2
NHKathy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Moultonborough when I can / RI Posts: 699 Thanks: 180 Thanked 38 Times in 22 Posts	Cool! I'm watching it! Thanks for sharing!

09-05-2012, 09:33 PM	#3
Red apple Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Laconia Posts: 109 Thanks: 65 Thanked 18 Times in 16 Posts	Great show. Looks like the house that was purchased is to the left of Shep Browns.

09-06-2012, 06:36 AM	#4
Jeanzb1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gilford Posts: 552 Thanks: 628 Thanked 176 Times in 95 Posts	Really? How cool is that? Was this a re-run, do you know?

09-06-2012, 07:10 AM	#6
winnipiseogee Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 297 Thanks: 67 Thanked 152 Times in 79 Posts	From the water its actually just to the left of the Meredith Marina. Loved seeing our beautiful lake on TV!!

09-06-2012, 07:57 AM	#7
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,481 Thanks: 221 Thanked 810 Times in 486 Posts	This is the one that they bought: Sell Price $901,777 18 Bay Shore Drive Meredith, New Hampshire 03253 Sold on: 05/04/12MLS #:4134112 Type:Residential Bedrooms:4Baths:5.00 Water Body:Winnipesaukee Selling Firm: Lakes Region Realty Group Listing Firm: RE/MAX Bayside On Nicole's website today there is mention of the show being aired. http://www.lakesregionrealestate.com/

09-06-2012, 08:47 AM	#9
barefootbay Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 383 Thanks: 69 Thanked 97 Times in 70 Posts	Loved the multiple references to the" upscale town of Alton''.

09-06-2012, 10:33 AM	#11
CateP Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wolfeboro Posts: 868 Thanks: 584 Thanked 540 Times in 210 Posts	I used to watch House Hunters all the time...until I bought my house in Wolfeboro this year. After doing all my OWN house hunting I just didn't feel like watching others hunt anymore. (BUT I learned a lot from watching the show) That said, I did look into going on the show during my search and found out you get about $500 to let them film and you have to be very close to a closing date on a house. I think they show people looking at other houses just so it seems like they are making a choice. If anyone has a link to the episode that would be cool to see.

09-06-2012, 04:36 PM	#13
meredith weekender Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Meredith / Manchester Posts: 373 Thanks: 87 Thanked 84 Times in 57 Posts	Unfortunately the whole story about the other houses is false . The buyers had never even looked at the Alton house or the Tuftonborough house until after they had closed on the Meredith house. All filming is done about 3 to 4 weeks after you own the house.

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09-07-2012, 11:27 AM	#19
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09-09-2012, 07:47 AM	#20
riverat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alton, NH Posts: 722 Thanks: 337 Thanked 280 Times in 123 Posts	Here is the short version of the episode found on HGTV site. Don't know when the complete episode will re-air though. http://www.hgtv.com/video/lake-house...deo/index.html __________________ Waking up in the morning is the greatest, everything after that is a bonus

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09-09-2012, 09:44 AM	#23
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,596 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,453 Thanked 1,979 Times in 1,080 Posts	it was the town dock restaurant I watched the episode and they docked at the dock at the town dock's restaurant. I have a sound in my head going dock dock dock.... __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

09-09-2012, 07:54 PM	#24
jerseyonbear Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 97 Thanks: 94 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	real agent One of our local real estate agents here in NJ was on one of the shows. It is real with a real agent but with some extras added. They keep replaying the same shows over so hope I can see the Lake one some day soon

09-09-2012, 07:56 PM	#25
Merrymeeting Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Merrymeeting Lake, New Durham Posts: 2,226 Thanks: 302 Thanked 800 Times in 368 Posts	Proving once again...different strokes for different folks. The lush, green, lawn would be a major turn-off for me. Not looking for suburbia on the shores of the lake.

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09-09-2012, 11:20 PM	#26
MAXUM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kuna ID Posts: 2,755 Thanks: 246 Thanked 1,942 Times in 802 Posts	I hope those folks understand that nice green lawn is what is killing the water quality and feeding the milfoil problem! Looking at that place just makes me appreciate so much more my nice little cozy island cabin built in the 40's!

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09-10-2012, 12:42 PM	#31
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,699 Thanks: 751 Thanked 1,452 Times in 1,009 Posts	OK, thanks all for straightening me out. I thought they were in Alton. I went back and looked and somehow missed the part when they were pulling into the restaurant.

09-11-2012, 12:00 PM	#32
Steveo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 523 Thanks: 47 Thanked 123 Times in 63 Posts	where in Alton Can anyone tell me where the house in Alton was located. I've never seen it from the lake

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09-21-2012, 10:20 PM	#35
Jamesmardis Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Nicole has the details For "direct scoup" information on the HGTV Winnipesaukee episode, Nicole Watkins of Lakes Region Realty Group was the agent who appeared in the show. Her website is www.NicoleWatkins.com.

11-16-2012, 07:43 PM	#36
Jamesmardis Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	HGTV to re-air Winnipesaukee Episode Hi All, for those who missed it the first time around, HGTV will be re-airing their episode of “House Hunters” filmed on Lake Winnipesaukee tomorrow night (Saturday November 17) at 10:00p ET. The episode features local REALTOR Nicole Watkins, of Lakes Region Realty Group, as well as several waterfront homes built by local builders including Blue Water Construction and Cargill Blake construction. Cheers, Jim Lakes Region Realty Group – www.LakesRegionRealEstate.com Nicole Watkins – www.NicoleWatkins.com

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11-24-2012, 07:35 PM	#37
ghfromaltonbay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clifton, NJ, Alton Bay Posts: 827 Thanks: 255 Thanked 225 Times in 131 Posts	Alton....upscale? After spending 53 summers there I was amazed to find out from the show that Alton is one of the upscale towns on the lake. It was great to see the back bay in Alton and some of the older homes along 28A. I would have gone with the house in Tuftonboro myself. Can't understand those folks obsession with a green lawn. The place they chose looked more like it belonged in Bedford than a Lake Winni vacation spot. No trees, either, but then again the wife complained that the trees in Tuftonboro blocked her view. Different strokes for different folks I guess.

11-26-2012, 08:55 AM	#38
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	If you saw my lawn in Bedford you wouldn't think that. __________________ SIKSUKR

12-16-2013, 10:35 PM	#39
SunsetPointWentworth Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: claremont/wolfeboro Posts: 155 Thanks: 114 Thanked 51 Times in 26 Posts	Lake Winni on House and Garden TV. Nationally televised, Home and Garden Television, followed a couple around the lake as they looked for a summer house. The name of the show is House Hunters.