HGTV, LeadingRE and Luxury Portfolio Join Forces for 2023 HGTV Ultimate House Hunt

Annual online awards features incredible homes for sale.

CHICAGO – June 27, 2023 – Luxury Portfolio International® and Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® announce the launch of the 2023 HGTV Ultimate House Hunt. This is the twelfth year HGTV has collaborated exclusively with Luxury Portfolio International® and Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® on the popular online promotion, which generated more than 1.12 million votes last year.

This year's Ultimate House Hunt, which runs through August 3 on HGTV.com, features stunning homes for sale in eight categories: Amazing Kitchens, Beachfront Homes, Countryside Retreats, Curb Appeal, Downtown Dwellings, Homes with a History, Outdoor Escapes and Waterside Homes.

All featured properties are represented by members of Luxury Portfolio International® and Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®.

People can tour the homes selected as finalists by viewing extensive photo galleries before voting for their favorite properties. A winner will be chosen in each category based on the highest number of votes received, and an overall favorite will be awarded for the listing receiving the most votes.

"We are excited to join forces with HGTV once again for the Ultimate House Hunt. We've curated an incredible collection of homes with gorgeous designs, stunning décor and breathtaking settings, which are sure to inspire HGTV's audience," said Paul Boomsma, President/CEO of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®.

This year's finalists include 84 homes represented by 36 real estate companies: @properties Christie's International Real Estate; Allen Tate Company; Allen Tate/Beverly-Hanks, Realtors; Ansley Real Estate; Baird & Warner; Beacham & Company, Realtors; Bluebird Real Estate; Brown Harris Stevens; Dave Perry Miller, an Ebby Halliday Company; deasy penner podley; Dickens Mitchener; Dunes Real Estate; Ebby Halliday Realtors; Harry Norman, Realtors®; Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers; Hilton & Hyland Real Estate; John L. Scott Real Estate; Lafffey Real Estate; Latter & Blum, Inc. Realtors; Lowcountry Real Estate; McEnearney Associates, Inc.; Michael Saunders & Company; Parks Realty; Pinnacle Estate Properties, Inc.; PureWest Real Estate; Reve | Realtors; Santa Fe Properties; Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate; Smith & Associates Real Estate; Vanguard Properties; Village Properties; Wallace Real Estate; William Raveis; Wilson Associates; Windermere Real Estate; and Windermere Real Estate – Utah.

In addition, a special Global Homes gallery features eight beautiful properties from outside of the U.S., represented by: CDR Bienes Raices San Miguel; Chas Everitt International Property Group; Island Living Collective; NATIVU Property Advisors; P.V. Realty, S.A. de C.V.; Richmont's; Smiths Gore Limited; and Strand Properties.

To view all homes and cast your vote, visit: HGTV.com/HouseHunt

About Luxury Portfolio International® (LPI)

Luxury Portfolio International (luxuryportfolio.com) is the world's leading collection of independently-run luxury real estate brokerages and their top agents, offering marketing and intelligence services across the globe. Marketing 50,000 luxury homes annually, Luxury Portfolio comprises 250-plus luxury brokerages in more than 35 countries. It is the luxury arm of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®, a global network of top independent real estate firms, with 550 companies and 138,000 sales associates in 70-plus countries. Well Connected.™

About Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®

Chicago-based Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE.com) is a global network of top independent real estate firms, with 550 companies and 138,000 sales associates in 70-plus countries. LeadingRE supports its members with powerful connections to other market leaders and access to innovative, performance-driven programs. Its online learning platform, LeadingRE Institute, was named to Training magazine's Top 10 Hall of Fame. Its international project marketing program, Destinations by LeadingRE, showcases prime developments worldwide. LeadingRE is also active in commercial real estate, with 200 firms in over 20 countries specializing in the commercial arena.