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CASTING 1st TIME HOME BUYERS W/ A MAJOR "FIXER-UPPER" HOUSE

Did you buy the worst house in the best neighborhood with plans of doing a big renovation? Are you looking at fixer-uppers with the intention of renovating once you close escrow? Would you like some help with that project?

Relativity Television, the creator of Food Network's "The Great Food Truck Race," MTV's "Catfish" and "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" is teaming up with a major cable network to bring you a unique home makeover series.

We’re looking for first time homeowners with at least $20,000 to put toward a major renovation of their new home. With the help of our skilled contractor, his innovative designer “side-kick,” and some extra $$$ from our piggy bank, we’ll help you turn that money pit into your dream home. And we’ll do it all in ONE WEEK!

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To apply, drop us an email at UnlivableHouse@RTVShows.com

Please include the following information:

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-  Your name, age and the names & ages of everyone living in the home and a current photo of all of you together

- Your daytime phone number

- A brief description of why you chose or are considering this house, what you want to do to make it your dream home, and how much you have budgeted to spend on the renovations

- If possible, we’d love to see pictures of the house

We can’t wait to hear from you!

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