New HGTV shows focus on housing values nationwide

The real-estate market is booming this month on HGTV, with the debut of three shows about national and local trends.

Guess you could call that realty reality TV.

HGTV has been known for years as the home design and decorating channel, but lately it's been expanding into the realm of real estate, with such hits as "Designed to Sell," "House Hunters" and "Curb Appeal."

And now, these new listings:

Wanna be on TV?

A new HGTV show called "My House is Worth What?" is coming to Seattle to find folks who'd like a free home evaluation — and a TV appearance. Here's what they're looking for:

Energetic homeowners who are:

• Planning to move or refinance.

• Wondering how much value a recent renovation has added.

• Willing to submit a photo of their families, along with their home's exterior and interior.

• Considering using equity to finance a wedding, college education or other milestones.

• Considering major renovations.

If that's you, fill out the application at www.pietown.tv/shows/whatsMyHouseclientreqs_
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"Property Buzz," Sunday, 9 p.m. This quarterly special analyzes the country's housing trends, from "green" building, to prefab construction, to modern furniture.

"Hot Zips," Monday, 10 p.m. This special looks at the hottest neighborhoods in the country, and what makes them so popular. (Oh — now we get the title. They mean "ZIPs," as in ZIP codes. Probably.)

"National Open House," sneak peek Sunday, May 21, at 9 p.m., and premiere Monday, May 29, 10:30 p.m. Curious what kind of house your Seattle salary could buy you in, say, Detroit? (You maybe could afford the entire city.) This series will check out the cost of living in cities and towns across the country so you can compare your real-estate budget to everyone else's.

Sandy Dunham, Seattle Times desk editor

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