Who are Elizabeth and Ethan Finkelstein? 'Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House?' hosts' grandparents home inspires restoration journey
HUDSON VALLEY, NEW YORK: 'Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House?' hosts Elizabeth and Ethan Finkelstein love saving historic homes and transforming them into a stunning resident. The HGTV hosts purchase, preserve and restore the homes.
Elizabeth hails from Upstate New York and earned a Bachelor's degree in Communications from New York University in 2003. She also completed a Master's degree in Historic Preservation from Pratt Institute in 2008. Additionally, Elizabeth earned a year-long certified course in Interior Design from Milan's Istituto Europeo di Design.
Elizabeth has been passionate about saving old houses since childhood as she grew up in an 1850s home lovingly restored by her parents. Meanwhile, Ethan studied at Cherry Hill High School East in 2001. He has also earned a Bachelor's degree in Interactive Media from the Art Institute of Philadelphia.
The HGTV star then undertook numerous Graphic and Interactive Designer jobs before transitioning his career to renovation. Ethan's grandparent's house inspired him to restore the historic abodes. According to reports, Ethan's family decided to put his grandparents' old farmhouse in Deerfield on sale after his grandmother's death.
Ethan was devastated by his grandmother's death and decided to save the majestic property. He and Elizabeth purchased the property, preserved the antics and restored the house. Since then, the duo have started their own business.
How did HGTV hosts Elizabeth and Ethan Finkelstein meet?
'Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House?' renovators Elizabeth and Ethan Finkelstein have been together for almost two decades. However, it's unclear how the HGTV hosts actually met but their relationship has thrived throughout the years.
After dating for a few years, the HGTV hosts got married in Elizabeth's 1850s Greek revival family house in Queensbury, New York. Elizabeth and Ethan share a son Everett Finkelstein. The couple often share glimpses of their son on their social media.
Elizabeth and Ethan Finkelstein save historic houses under $100K
HGTV hosts Elizabeth and Ethan Finkelstein kicked off their restoration business, 'Cheap Old Houses' through a hugely successful Instagram handle of the same name. The duo save the historic abodes mostly under the budget of $100,000.
They have documented the affordable and beautiful old properties for sale on their social media handle and official website. However, the renovators have brought their concept to the upcoming HGTV show and will help the buyers find the perfect home. They will try to rescue, renovate and sell majestic yet low-priced old properties.
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How do Elizabeth and Ethan Finkelstein find cheap old homes?
'Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House?' hosts Elizabeth and Ethan Finkelstein use social media to find cheap and old homes to buy and renovate. However, they also take their followers help in finding the perfect abodes.
In a recent interview, the HGTV hosts explained their hunt process. They said, "We scour the internet every day to find the most beautiful houses for sale. And people send them to us, too! If you come across one, you can always email us the listing link at hello@cheapoldhouses.com."
'Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House?' will premiere on May 14, at 10 pm ET on HGTV
