As winter drags on with its snow and gray skies, it’s a season for comfort food and comfort TV.

One of the most comforting shows around is HGTV’s “House Hunters,” the viewing equivalent of macaroni and cheese — pleasing, hearty, dependable.

Given the housing market slump, you might think that a program themed to buying and selling houses would be a bummer or, at least, feel out of touch. A concept like “House Stayers,” where renters and homeowners sit tight with what they’ve got and hope for better days, sounds more appropriate.

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