Shows about house hunting, renovating, and buying and selling luxury homes are all over our screens.

While there's clearly a market for them — what exactly are they selling us? Is it escapism, envy, voyeurism, or even the opportunity to get a bit judgy that draws us to shows like Selling Sunset, Luxe Listings, House Hunters and Grand Designs?

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