HGTV Smart Home 2022 Winner Announcement (2024)

Congratulations to Leah Nadorff of Columbia, South Carolina; she is the winner of the HGTV® Smart Home 2022 sweepstakes, a grand prize package valued at over $1.2 million dollars.

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Leah Nadorff

"It’s a whirlwind. Totally surreal. It’s crazy I won this," Leah said about learning that she was the winner of the brand-new waterside home, a Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV and $100,000 cash.

Leah, an eighth-grade science teacher, grew up in Hartsville, South Carolina, but now lives with her husband Nick, their two small kids, cats and a dog in Columbia, South Carolina a short three-hour drive from HGTV Smart Home 2022 in Wilmington, North Carolina. "I saw a post about the house on social media and loved how close it was," said Leah. Even though she hadn't tried her hand at HGTV sweepstakes in years, she signed up for email reminders and entered almost every day for a chance to win HGTV Smart Home 2022. She thought, "What do I have to lose?"

The Reveal

HGTV producers lured Leah and her family to the house by telling them that, although she didn't win the grand prize, she and 20 other lucky families did win an all-expenses-paid weekend trip to Wilmington to see the sites and tour HGTV Smart Home 2022.

When the family arrived for the tour, designer Tiffany Brooks was waiting in the backyard to break the exciting news. "They did a great job keeping up the ruse," said Leah. "It didn’t fully click that I'd won until about 30 minutes later. It was an out-of-body experience."

Watch the smile-inducing surprise here:

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Surprising the Winner

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Tiffany Brooks lays out her plan for surprising the winner of this year's stylish, teched-out retreat in Wilmington, North Carolina.

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About the Home

Featuring three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms, the brand-new, two-story modern farmhouse is filled with gorgeous coastal cottage furnishings and top-of-the-line smart features by designer Tiffany Brooks. Just steps from the Cape Fear River, the waterside home is a quick drive to world-famous surfing, diving and fishing as well as the best-in-class dining, gorgeous shops and local entertainment found in downtown Wilmington, North Carolina.

"I love the kitchen," said Leah of the open-concept cook space. "I love that everything is so open, so you could be cooking and talk to people and watch TV all from one spot." But the kids' favorite spot? The fully-stocked playroom, of course. "My three-year-old didn’t want to leave. She kept saying 5 more minutes!"

Congratulations to Leah and the whole Nadorff family!

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FAQs

Who won HGTV Smart House 2022? ›

Congratulations to Regina Richardson of Pittsboro, NC; she is the winner of the HGTV Urban Oasis® 2022 sweepstakes, a grand prize package valued at over $1.3 million!

Who won the latest HGTV smart home? ›

Meet the lucky winner of HGTV Dream Home 2023 in Morrison, CO. Congratulations to Marie Davis of Rock Hill, SC! She is the winner of the HGTV® Dream Home 2023 sweepstakes, a grand prize package valued at over $2.7 million.

Who won HGTV Smart Home 2922? ›

The 2022 HGTV Smart Home has found its new owner! Interior designer Tiffany Brooks surprised winner Leah Nadorff and her family with the live-altering gift — a 3,000-square-foot home decorated by the HGTV host herself.

How do you know if you won the HGTV home? ›

How will you know if you've won? HGTV typically surprises their winners with an "ambush". They recruit friends and family to help set up a surprise announcement, and film the winners' reactions.

Who won HGTV Smart Home 2023? ›

Meet the Winner of HGTV Dream Home 2023

Congratulations to Marie Davis of Rock Hill, SC! Marie is the lucky winner of the HGTV® Dream Home 2023 sweepstakes, a grand prize package valued at over $2.7 million.

Where is the HGTV Smart Home 2023? ›

See every stunning space from HGTV Smart Home 2023, a grand desert escape packed with clever design and located in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Has the HGTV Smart Home winner been chosen? ›

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - HGTV announced Aug. 31 that the winner of the HGTV Smart Home 2022 contest has been chosen. Per the announcement, Leah Nadorff of Columbia, S.C. has won the $1.2 million prize package, which consisted of: A 3,000-square-foot home.

Do HGTV smart home winners keep the house? ›

Given the seriously steep price tag on the HGTV dream homes — and the equally pricy tax bill that comes along with winning one — it likely comes as no surprise that most winners opt to sell the house after winning.

Can you sell the HGTV house if you win? ›

If the winner opts for the cash alternative, the Dream Home crew is usually able to sell the home in a month, sometimes in days. Though the new owners remain nameless, they purchase the homes at or around the price that HGTV deems the houses worth, but “ rarely at full value. ”

How much do you pay in taxes if you win HGTV dream home? ›

CNBC estimated the taxes on the 2019 Dream Home at $907,677. The annual property tax bill alone (about $12,60 for the 2019 winner) has proven too daunting for at least one winner.

What is the cash option for the HGTV Dream Home 2023? ›

In lieu of taking title to the HGTV® Dream Home 2023 (and the contents of the HGTV® Dream Home 2023), the Grand Prize Winner will have the option of receiving $750,000 in cash (the “Cash Option”).

How big is the HGTV Dream Home 2023? ›

The three-bedroom, three-bathroom home sits at approximately 4,360 square feet, resting on a secluded road against the backdrop of the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Leaning into the outdoor lifestyle of Morrison, the home provides an elevated take on rugged design with sophisticated luxury that greets visitors upon entry.

Who are the HGTV home winners? ›

Regina Richardson, a retiree living in Pittsboro with her husband of 42 years and high school sweetheart, took home this year's HGTV Urban Oasis Home prize package worth over $1.3 million. First Look: See Inside the 2022 HGTV Urban Oasis Home in Nashville — Plus, How to Win It!

Has anyone ever kept the HGTV dream home? ›

According to HGTV, only one of the first 10 Dream House winners has been able to hang on to their winnings. Just six of the first 21 winners actually lived in their new digs for more than a year. The longest “survivor,” the 1998 winner, kept her dream home in Florida for eight years before selling it.

Does HGTV pay for houses? ›

Does HGTV pay for the renovations? There's a common assumption that making it on a show comes with a free renovation, or at least discounted goods. On the contrary, homeowners have to come up with the money for the projects.

Where is the newest HGTV smart home? ›

NEW YORK, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HGTV, a member of the Warner Bros. Discovery family of brands, today opened the doors to the HGTV® Smart Home 2023, a newly built, fully furnished home located in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

What new shows are coming to HGTV in 2023? ›

Upcoming programming
  • Renovation Wild (May 15, 2023)
  • Revealed (2022–23 season)
  • Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge (2023)
  • Small Town Potential (2022–23 season)

Who is hosting HGTV Dream Home 2023? ›

Host Brian Patrick Flynn and designers Breegan Jane and Steve Ford create a sun-drenched, ruggedly elegant home in Morrison, Colorado.

What date is the HGTV smart home giveaway? ›

The home's interior design is by Tiffany Brooks. Viewers can tune-in to the one-hour special HGTV Smart Home 2023 on Friday, April 28, 2023 at 7 p.m. ET on HGTV and HGTV GO, also on discovery+ the same day.

How much is the HGTV Smart Home 2023 worth? ›

Enter twice daily – once on HGTV.com and once on FoodNetwork.com – for your chance to win HGTV® Smart Home 2023, a grand-prize package valued at over $2.2 million!

Who won the HGTV Smart Home in Wilmington NC? ›

Meet the lucky winner of HGTV Smart Home 2022 in Wilmington, NC. Congratulations to Leah Nadorff of Columbia, South Carolina; she is the winner of the HGTV® Smart Home 2022 sweepstakes, a grand prize package valued at over $1.2 million dollars. "It's a whirlwind. Totally surreal.

How many people enter HGTV Smart Home Giveaway? ›

How many people enter the HGTV giveaway? HGTV's annual sweepstakes began in 1997 with a house being given away in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Every year since its beginning, one lucky winner is chosen out of millions of entries. In 1998, there were 2.5 million entries; in 2016, there were approximately 127 million entries!

What is the grand prize for the HGTV smart home? ›

HGTV® Smart Home 2023 Sweepstakes

Now through June 9 at 5:00 p.m. ET, enter twice daily, once on HGTV.com and once on FoodNetwork.com, for your chance to win HGTV® Smart Home 2023, an all-new, all-electric EQE Sedan from Mercedes-Benz, and $100,000 cash!

How do I avoid paying taxes on prize winnings? ›

5 ways to avoid taxes on lottery winnings
  1. Consider lump-sum vs. annuity payments. ...
  2. Charitable donations. Donating some of the lottery money to charity will reduce your tax bill when you're a big winner. ...
  3. Gambling losses. ...
  4. Other deductions. ...
  5. Hire a tax professional.
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What are the taxes on 2 million dollars? ›

Once you make $2 million, average tax rates start to decrease. The average tax rate peaks at 25.1 percent for those making between $1.5 million and $2 million. After that it starts to go down, and falls to 20.7 percent for those making $10 million or more.

Can you airbnb a HGTV dream home? ›

Clearly there's no shortage of viewers hooked on nice houses. But here's a bit of information that the HGTV fans may not be aware of - many of the stylish homes appearing on the network's shows are available as vacation rentals through websites such as HomeAway, Airbnb and VRBO.

Do you keep the furniture in HGTV dream home? ›

Furniture not included

Betsy Ayala, the senior vice president of production & development for HGTV, explains, "Most if not all of our flipping shows are staged," meaning the furniture does not stay in the home after filming.

Is there a basem*nt in the HGTV Dream Home 2023? ›

Host Brian revealed that the "dreamy mountain giveaway" has a lower level that is a garage and a basem*nt, while up above it is a single-story living at its best. The house also has a massive central break room and an open kitchen with gorgeous cabinets along with a sprawling island.

Does the 2023 HGTV Dream Home have a hot tub? ›

Enjoy a deep relaxing soak in the bathroom's freestanding soaking tub.

How many bedrooms does the 2023 Dream home have? ›

Designed by Western Design Group and built by Mountain Plain Homes, the 4,360-square-foot property boasts three bedrooms and three bathrooms. HGTV decorator Brian Patrick Flynn, who helmed the house's interior design, spoke with PEOPLE about its unique style and one-of-a-kind features.

Which HGTV show is the most real? ›

Here, the two experts rank these eight shows on HGTV, from least realistic to most realistic, based on their professional experience.
  1. “My First Place”
  2. “Property Brothers” ...
  3. “Fixer Upper” ...
  4. “Love It Or List It” ...
  5. “Beachfront Bargain Hunt” ...
  6. “Flip or Flop” ...
  7. “Tiny Luxury” ...
  8. “House Hunters” ...
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Does Ben actually do the work on home town? ›

As for Ben, he explained to People, "We approach everything as a team." That may be true; however, they both have their own specific tasks when it comes to renovating and their own skillset. Indeed, Ben tends to take care of the wood-related work, which is why you might have assumed that he's a contractor or carpenter.

Why don t they show bathrooms on Home Town? ›

"People often ask us why we don't do bathrooms or why all the rooms aren't shown on the show," she wrote in a post on Instagram, "and the answer is easy: we design the rooms that our homeowners tell us matter most to them (usually common areas), what their budget will safely cover, and what we have time to do for ...

Who won the HGTV Urban Oasis in Nashville? ›

Regina Richardson, a Pittsboro resident, won the HGTV Urban Oasis Giveaway. The prize is valued at more than $1.3 million and includes a new furnished home in Nashville and a Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

Where is the HGTV Smart Home 2022? ›

HGTV unveils the newly built HGTV® Smart Home 2022 in Wilmington, NC.

Where is the 2022 HGTV smart home going to be? ›

See every stunning space from HGTV Smart Home 2022, a grand waterside escape packed with high-tech design and located in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Has the HGTV winner been notified? ›

Congratulations to Leah Nadorff of Columbia, South Carolina; she is the winner of the HGTV® Smart Home 2022 sweepstakes, a grand prize package valued at over $1.2 million dollars.

What happens if you win HGTV on Urban Oasis? ›

All federal, state, and local taxes on the Grand Prize are Grand Prize Winner's responsibility. The Grand Prize Winner will be issued a 1099 tax form for the actual value of the Grand Prize.

Who won Urban Oasis 2022? ›

NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HGTV, a member of the Warner Bros. Discovery family of brands, today announced the winner of the HGTV Urban Oasis® 2022 is Regina Richardson of Pittsboro, NC.

What are the odds of winning the HGTV Smart Home 2022? ›

200 in 136 million, or about 675,000 to one.

What is the lot size of the HGTV Smart Home 2022? ›

On a 12-acre lot in Warren is a newly constructed home built for HGTV's HGTV Dream Home 2022. Earlier this month HGTV unveiled the newly-built, fully-furnished HGTV Dream Home 2022 in Warren.

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