The HGTV Dream Home 2016 Giveaway started 3 weeks ago and thousands of people across the country have already participated for a chance to win this amazing waterfront retreat located in Merritt Island, Florida, valued at over $1.5 Million.

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Since we have to wait until April 1, 2016 to know the name of the Grand Prize Winner, we did some research about the giveaway and we learned a lot of interesting facts. Read on for 6 things you didn’t know about the HGTV Dream Home Giveaway.

120 Years Of HGTV Dream Home

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In 2016, HGTV is celebrating 20 years of HGTV Dream Home. The adventure started back in 1997 with a rustic dream home located in Jackson Hole, WY. Michele Rambo of Tulsa, OK, was the winner of this very first HGTV Dream Home. Source: HGTV

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