The show seeks nominations to bring Ty Pennington, his crew and that famous bus to the First State.
Typically, the show focuses on families who already own a home, but it is branching out to those who are renting.
"With the economy now, people have lost their homes or can't afford to buy their first home," said Jackie Topacio, the show's casting producer. "We're hoping we could possibly get that family out of renting and into a home."
Topacio said she looks forward to casting a family in southern Delaware, not only to highlight a new area for the show, but also because of the abundant amount of beaches, nature and history.
"This would be great," she said. "Not everyone knows about southern Delaware; I've been doing research, and it looks great out there."
Not only has the popular show changed the lives of families around the country, but it has also had a large impact on the community surrounding the construction.
"We reach out to the city, mayor and the whole town to mobilize all of the volunteers," Topacio said. "Even strangers come out and say how neat and cool it is to be part of changing the family's life."
Topacio said producers are beginning their search now for the premiere of the eighth season, which is slated to air in the fall. The process of choosing a family, signing paperwork, beginning and ending construction will take anywhere between three months to a year, she said.
"We are looking for families of good people who always give back to their community," Topacio said. "They deserve an extreme makeover to their home."
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