Reality TV Shows That Are Totally Scripted

The HGTV Dream Home Giveaway

This one is more real than you’d expect. HGTV does give away a big home for free but doesn’t help out with the high property tax. You owe almost half of the value to the IRS, so many of the winners are forced to sell. This seems like something that should be thought of before the giveaway...

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