10 Best House Flipping Shows, Ranked

The era of house flipping shows has continued to grow and evolve.With the crusade led by HGTV, audiences can't get enough of these shows. With the general concept of buying a dilapidated house, renovating it, and then selling it at a profit, television has become filled with this concept as an escape for audiences. What makes them work? The personalities!

With dozens and dozens of home improvement programs and real estate-based programs on the market, selecting the best of the best can be difficult. To find out which are the best shows at home, criteria include the hosts, uniqueness and educational elements the show offers. It's one thing to see the action happen, but it's important to understand the behind-the-scenes of the process. Of course, the people who make the show and how they come up with their projects are important. Sometimes a perfect match isn't always the winning formula. Here are ten of the best home exchange programs of all time.

10 'good bones'

HGTV, 2016-2023

Facing the Borough of Indianapolis, Indiana, good bones follow the mother-daughter team Mine Starsiak Hawk i Karen E. Laine since they rehabilitate old houses in the area. Highlighting the business the two originally founded, Two Chicks and a Hammer, good bones he incorporated personal and artisanal touches into the dilapidated and dilapidated properties.

The show became a family friend as Mina's half-brother, Tad Starsiakand childhood friend, Corey Miller, joined the action. Mina's testy yet instructive approach was a refreshing aura for the network and a stark contrast to other house swapping shows. But good bones it is also known for the off-camera feud between Mina and most of the show's supporting personalities. Fans are eager to see Mina back on their screens after eight successful seasons.

9 “Holmes on Men”

HGTV Canada, 2003-2008

Originally aired on HGTV in Canada, Holmes in the houses chronicle of the host's work Mike Holmes as it helped the owners after unsatisfactory work by the hired contractors. Set primarily in the Toronto, Canada area, Mike Holmes would walk viewers through why the original project wasn't followed through, while fixing the mess.

Of course, like many programs of this nature, small problems turn into disasters that Mike and his crew must save. The show served as a warning to viewers with a “buyer beware” mentality about how to hire the right contractor in the first place. His experience in renovation shines brightly, com Holmes in the houses it became the highest-rated show on the original network.

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8 'stayed here'

Netflix, 2018

Following the legendary interior designer Genevieve Gorder and real estate broker Peter Lorimer, stayed here they helped landlords as they transformed their short-term rental homes into profitable businesses. From a houseboat to a fire station, The unique Netflix show gave viewers a chance to see the potential of making money with their own short-term rental homes.

For those looking for a getaway, stayed here fans were granted eight future places to rent. Of the eight rental homes presented, only five are still available for rent. Unfortunately, Netflix did not renew stayed here for a second season despite the rise of the short-term rental obsession in the country.

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7 'Fixer to Fabulous'

HGTV, 2019-Current

HGTV loves happy couples who flip or renovate homes into cozy places. In 2019 it was presented to the public Jenny and Dave Marrshosts of Fixer of Fabulous. Based in Bentonville, Arkansas, the married couple of eighteen years use their skills to renovate and transform historic homes that were in desperate need of an update.

These homes will eventually become dream homes for future owners. Like many network personalities, Jenny and Dave have experienced some personal issues behind the scenes. But that doesn't stop fans from tuning in!

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6 “fix my flip”

HGTV, 2022-Present

Real estate agent page turner comes to the rescue Fix my Flip while helping house flippers who are stuck, losing money and in over their heads in the Los Angeles, California area. In exchange for a partnership and a share in the profits of the final project, Page and his team help bring the projects back to life.

With over 110 houses under his belt, Page's experience and guidance have become a boon to flippers everywhere. Page has stated that she wants to serve as a mentor for the show, as she never had one when she started. Fix my Flip became an instant hit on HGTV because of its unique premisehelping Page become one of the network's next fan favorites.

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5 “bargain block”

HGTV, 2021-present

Run by couple Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas, Bargain Block addresses the buying, renovation and design needs of homes in the heart of Detroit, Michigan.

Often living in homes that are being flipped, Keith and Evan were inspired to flip homes by seeing the success of the business. Unlike many of the Southern couples in warm places on HGTV, Keith and Evan brave the cold to make their projects a reality.The show has been greenlit for a fourth season, as well as a new spin-off set in New Orleans.

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4 “Hometown”

HGTV, 2016-Present

As one of the most beloved couples in the HGTV universe, hometown carry on Ben and Erin Napier as they relive their hometown of Laurel, Mississippi. Like their counterparts Fixer of FabulousThe Napiers focus on restoring and reviving historic homes.

To kick off the show, the couple shows prospective homeowners a few options before they finally select their future dream home. The owners are not involved in the renovation, which allows it to become a surprise reveal in the end. Although Ben and Erin have had a hard time filming, they are also ambitious Hometown acquisition where they revive an entire municipality.

3 'Rock the Block'

HGTV, 2019-Current

Unlike any other program on this list, Rock the Block it is the only competition show. The show, led by the legendary Ty Penningtonwatch as four HGTV All Star couples design four identical properties as they compete to create the home with the greatest earning potential.

Featuring a rotating surprise guest judge, a new cast each season and a brand new location, Rock the Block brings out the best in fan favorite personalities as audiences see their competitive edge. With five seasons completed, fans have voiced their opinions on the court and how sometimes the show's results don't reflect reality, with some of the properties they've lost selling first.

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2 'Flip or Flop'

HGTV, 2013-2022

As one of the most important programs that triggered the house revolution was Flip or Flop. Organized by Tarek El Moussa i Christina Hall, Flip or Flop took the Los Angeles, California region by storm. On the show, Tarek would buy up-and-coming houses and Christina would design them, as they both hoped to make a massive profit in the end.

The show ran for ten seasons and 155 episodes, despite all the off-screen drama between the pair.Fans couldn't get enough of Tarek and Christina when the show ended, so HGTV gave them both their own projects. In 2025, the couple and their new spouses will participate in a new show called The Flip Off as they compete to buy, renovate and sell a house for the biggest income. Oh, and bragging rights.

1 'Top Fixer'

HGTV, 2013-2018

Putting Waco, Texas back on the map, Chip and Joanna Gaines took HGTV by storm with massive impact Upper fastener. Bringing mas chic to the masses, Chip and Joanna work with clients as they buy and remodel homes. With a bit of history attached to the various options the Gaines show prospective owners, the show has been a feel-good show that audiences couldn't get enough of.

The sickly sweet show gave Chip and Joanna an afterlife Upper fastener. Although the original show only lasted five seasons, his legacy has gone beyond the show. The pair launched Magnolia, a must-see destination for fans of the show, as well as the Magnolia Network, where they oversee its programming.

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