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HGTV Cans "Flip It Forward" Show Whose Stars Really Really, & We Mean Really, Hate Gays, Muslims & Abortions!

5/7/2014

HGTV has decided not to move forward with the Benham Brothers' series.
— HGTV (@hgtv) May 7, 2014

HGTV has been on a casting streak for casting good looking, strapping hetero hunks like Property Brothers & Holmes on Homes. I guess they know their demographic well (lots of straight women & gays) ....but maybe they don't know. Because how could they have cast these 2 guys who are major haters?! In this age of social media and google search, did HGTV just think audiences would be blinded by man eye candy and ignore that they are anti-abortion, anti-gay, anti-Muslim extremists?! You won't believe what the Benham brothers have said and done!

My NOBE Bungalow "Before & After" Makeover on HGTV's FrontDoor

9/14/2013

HGTV Herman Chan Front Door Realtor NOBE Oakland Bungalow

I just got some amazing press for my cute Bungalow for sale on 804-57th St, NOBE. HGTV's Front Door interviews me about how I transformed this plain jane property into a gem with just some quick and easy tips.

I teamed up with my fabulous stager Cora Sue Anthony, Star of Real Estate Intervention to work our magic! She is the only one who has a bigger personality than me. LOL!

Excerpt is below. Or read the full article. But you MUST check out the dramatical before and after photos!

For this home, he and Cora brightened the walls. "Gray is very hot now, so is off-white: it brightened the space." The previous owners had used different colors throughout, which "compartmentalized everything," says Chan. "When you have too many blocks of color, it's like a dress with horizontal stripes. It does a small space no favors."

The single, light color created a flow, "creating a unified space," says Chan. "And there are tons of windows, more than the average bungalow. So we left them naked, open, capitalized on the light coming in." Finally, they used sparse but impactful furnishings that "lets the buyer understand that with the right furniture, you can live here, too."

Priced just under $400K, it's an affordable option in this cray-cray market. Sometimes the right staging is just what a bungalow needs.

herman chan cora sue anthony design decor makeover oakland SF

Did You Catch My Cameo on HGTV's Power Brokers Tonight!?

7/23/2013

As I mentioned a few months ago, I got my fabulous buyers a free renovation on a new HGTV show called Power Brokers. It stars Mike Aubrey (Real Estate Intervention) & Juan Barbieri (The Bachelorette). It finally aired tonight. Hope you enjoyed my little appearance!

My Dinnerware Setting Tips for USA TODAY Home Magazine

1/3/2013

In case you missed it last month, I'm in USA Today's Home Magazine. Finally, I got my hands on the tearsheets today so I'm happy to share with you guys! Tips are about holiday settings but my tips still hold true through out the year. I dunno how to cook but I know how to make table look pretty! Happy 2013!

Casting All American Home for HGTV Commercial (There's PAY)

9/19/2012

My TV producer friend Avelino Pombo is casting a San Francisco Bay Area house for a HGTV Commercial!

Looking for a nice home in the Bay Area for a commercial shoot (all American classic design prefer)
Commercial is for Scripps Networks (ie: HGTV) and SC Johnson
Filming on Nov. 7 and 8th
House needs to have: Updated and large kitchen, nice bathroom, patio area, garage
Location fee is up to $1000 for the 2 days (depending if house has all the elements)

Send info/pix to apombo@JOHLT.com. Break a leg, y'all! Tell him Hermanity sent ya!

HGTV's House Hunters Int'l Spotlights Gay Couple Exiled Abroad Due to USA's Unfair Immigration/Gay Marriage Policy

8/8/2012

Marvel Comic's NorthStar got hitched w/ his partner this summer! If

Kudos to HGTV for featuring Ivan & Devin's plight. This DC gay couple was forced to go abroad because U.S. immigration law does not allow LGBTQ Americans to sponsor their foreign-born spouses for residency.

The episode will air at 10 p.m. ET on Monday, August 13, on HGTV and again at 1:30 a.m. ET

Yet Another House Hunters "Exposé" ...Yawn

6/17/2012

A few times a year another House Hunters expose surfaces. It's the same complaint; it's staged, it's phony, it's scripted. (But honey, 70%-80% of reality TV is fake! Just ask the Bachelor creator!) For some reason this latest complaint first seen on Hooked on Houses got picked up by lots of media outlets. This is gettin' old, folks! Let's revisit my prior post from Jan 29, 2012: So Tired of These "Is House Hunters Real or Fake" Articles! It's HGTV, Not PBS!

Real Estate TV's New Power Couple? Nah, it's just Cora Sue Anthony & Herman Chan!

4/27/2012

Aren't we cute as a button?

I had an absolute blast tonite with my gal pal & stager extraordinaire Cora Sue Anthony. She just finished staging a $1.5M mid-century property by Janette Licata for Better Homes & Garden Real Estate. My old friend and HGTV hottie Ahmed Hassan did his landscaping magic. There is so much TV star power behind this listing, LOL! Best memory of the party: Cora Sue & me belting out a duet to Diana Ross' Love Hangover!

Cora Sue is the unforgettable sassy star of Real Estate Intervention on HGTV. Catch her show Wednesdays 10:30am. Her decor tips are also plastered all over HGTV's monthly magazine. And on top of all that, she still has a thriving staging business at AnthonyStaging.com. Work it, girl!

586 Mountain Ave, Piedmont, CA

586 Mountain Ave, Piedmont CA

Get Your Listing Featured on HGTV's Doory Awards!

3/22/2012

Frontdoor.com & HGTV is running a national contest where viewers vote for their favorite listing. The Doory Awards have categories like best hi-tech home, tiny home, celeb home & more! Nominate your listing before 3/31/12. Even if you don't win, the exposure is worth millions! Deets here

Good luck guys!

So Tired of These "Is House Hunters Real or Fake" Articles! It's HGTV, Not PBS!

1/29/2012

Last week, MSN.com posted an article called "What's wrong with House Hunters." It's the same old complaints: too fast, too fake, too blah blah blah. Um, hello... it's TV! Don't take it so seriously, folks. It's HGTV, not PBS! Of course, no one buys a house in 25 minutes. That's the beauty of TV. Rachel Ray miraculously whips up a soufflé in 10 minutes & nobody screams Bloody Mary! Why do real estate shows get called into question?

How Much For That Igloo? HGTV's House Hunters International Goes to the Arctic!

1/10/2012

For the first time ever, House Hunters International is heading to the Arctic Circle. I can't wait to see the real estate agent chauffeur clients on a toboggan! This show is an spin-off of HGTV's #1 show House Hunters (which I've been on more than once! haha!). Now that they can cross off the North Pole, what is next? House Hunters Under the Sea? House Hunters Intergalactic? What frontier would you like to see?

CASTING HomeBuyers For New HGTV Show in San Francisco East Bay! Apply Now!

12/9/2011

Happy Friday Guys! I have a treat for you: A casting notice for a brand new HGTV Show. The producers at Johlt (Dina's Party, Curb Appeal, Color Splash & more) asked me to spread the word. If you are a fun outgoing homebuyer with 20% downpayment aggressively looking to close escrow anytime from now til Spring 2012 in the San Francisco East Bay, please apply! Tell 'em Hermanity sent ya!

For more info & submission instructions about this exciting chance, click Read More below.

Herman Trolls for Condos in SF for HGTV House Hunters

10/17/2011

I really enjoyed this episode of HGTV's #1 rate show House Hunters. I got to help my friend & her hubby find a new home in San Francisco. Not only did we go to high school together, she and I also studied abroad together in France! Mon Dieu, I was a hot mess back then! I'm glad she didn't hold that against me. LOL!

So pleased these 2 snagged a fabulous tri-level condo in the uber cool DogPatch District. (Check out my favorite restaurant there called Serpentine.) Congrats you two!

If you are looking for a home in San Francisco Bay Area and want to be on House Hunters with me, please pop me a note!

The new host for Real Estate Invention on HGTV is.....

9/15/2011

....none other than my gal pal Cora Sue Anthony! This ball of sunshine is a San Francisco Bay Area based stager extraordinaire and this could not have happened to a better person.

Here we both are at her recent Viewing Party for her show. It was a smash hit! Everyone loved it. In attendance were some HGTV production company people, her contracting/design team, furniture company Sitcom, and tons of fans!

Congrats Cora Sue!

PS: Don't we look so cute in this pic? :-)

Casting Notice: Apply for Home Makeover for HOME MADE SIMPLE on OWN Network

7/15/2011

I met my fabulous Casting Director friend Susan when she was casting The Outdoor Room on HGTV. Her past shows include P. Diddy's Making The Band on MTV, Inked on A&E, Remixed on BET...and now she is seeking people for the show Home Made Simple on Oprah's OWN Network. Please apply & tell her Herman sent ya!

Speaking as someone who is no stranger to being on TV, when submitting yourself, be upbeat, animated and memorable. Remember it is about E.S.P (Energy Smile Personality). No one wants to watch a bump on a log, especially on the boob tube.

Read this article How to get your home a TV makeover via Market Watch and watch HGTV's Vern Vip below for more tips on getting a TV home makeover.

I am rooting for all my Hermanity fans to book this! I'll feature you on my vlog!

Twitter Contest for $50 Visa Gift Card. Can you ID this famous curve?

6/21/2011

Who can identify this famous curve from my House Hunters show last nite? For chance to win $50 VISA gift card, follow me on twitter.com/hermanity and direct message me the answer (must be 18yrs+ old & and US Resident). I will randomly select the winner from my twitter DM's. Good luck guys!

Thanks for watching! I enjoyed all your tweets during the show

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7 days til my hot new House Hunters Episode airs on HGTV!

6/13/2011

Got a note from Producers today!
Greetings:
Your airdate is scheduled for June 20 @ 9:30PM.
Check out the link here:
I strongly suggest you check your local listings, and keep an eye on them for any possible late changes...

LET'S MAKE THE RATINGS SOAR! PLEASE FORWARD TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS & FAMILY. I SOOOO APPRECIATE IT!

TO INCENTIVIZE VIEWERSHIP, I'M GOING TO TWEET A CONTEST QUESTION ABOUT THE EPISODE AFTER IT AIRS. FOLLOW ME ON WWW.TWITTER.COM/HERMANITY TO WIN A $50 VISA GIFT CARD!

For old time's sake, the above clips was my last episode.

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EXCLUSIVE! Hermans new HGTV House Hunters Episode in June!

5/5/2011

JUNE 20, 2011 9:30pm e/p
JUNE 20, 2011 12:30am e/p
Check back on the link often because programming can change.

Today HGTV producer wrote me,"You seriously come off great on camera! You should have your own show, interested?? Selling San Francisco! Or another name :)" That totally made my day!

What would be a good name for my real estate TV show? I'm taking suggestions!

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Herman on HGTV again

5/10/2010

Here I am with Kendra Todd (winner of Celebrity Apprentice) assessing a $1.2M property on "My House is Worth What?"

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Herman on HGTVs #1 Show House Hunters

4/20/2010

I had a blast filming this episode! My clients were telegenic and HGTV crew was loads of fun!

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