Winning HGTV’s annual million-dollar dream home giveaway is like the lottery.
There are many entries, few winners, and two options when accepting a prize.
In 2023, HGTV’s prize package had an estimated value of over $2.7 million.

This is because according to past lucky recipients, that just might be the better deal.
Is anyone living the dream?
HGTV’s million-dollar dream home giveaway dates all the way back to 1997.

However, not everyone with a million-dollar home gifted to them experienced such a bitter end.
The dream is what happens after you sell the house," per thePittsburgh Post-Gazette.
HGTV spokeswoman Emily Yarborough agreed.

We’ll skip the nightmare and just take the cash, thanks!