Since potential homebuyers already own the home they end up choosing on "House Hunters," they still have to go through the motions of looking at different houses that reflect their style for the entertainment aspect of the show. But where do the potential houses come from? A former participant of the show, Elizabeth Newcamp, explained to Slate that in her experience, the small town they were looking at buying a home in had few homes for sale. It did, however, have homes for rent.

With the audience being none the wiser, Elizabeth said she and her husband toured rental homes on Airbnb as potential winners. She did explain that the rental homes had a similar style to what they were looking for, but in reality, they had already bought their house.

Even funnier, their friend and neighbor acted as the couple's "relocation expert" instead of hiring a local real estate agent. While these tidbits may upset longtime fans, production needs to have every aspect secure, or it's a waste of resources.