How YOU Can Afford a House in 2026!

About this episode

Vivian discusses home ownership and renovation tips with Elizabeth and Ethan Finkelstein, founders of Cheap Old Houses.

Vivian sat down with Elizabeth and Ethan Finkelstein, founders of "Cheap Old Houses," and hosts of HGTV's Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House, for a conversation about home ownership in the modern era. 1. How Ethan and Elizabeth turned a passion for affordable homes into a 2.9 million follower movement, and why they believe a cheap old house is actually a smarter financial move than a brand-new build. 2. The green flags and red flags to look for when buying a fixer-upper, how much money and time to realistically budget for a renovation, and which projects you can DIY versus when to call a pro. 3. How to find deals that never show up on Zillow, what resources exist to save money during renovation, and the secrets behind buying a house for $27K at auction. Keep up with the Finkelsteins' on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cheapoldhouses/, watch their HGTV show Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House, and grab a copy of their book at https://www.cheapoldhouses.com/book/. Follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok! Host: Vivian Tu Producer: Grace Rittenhouse Editor: Fringe PodcastsGot a financial question you want answered in a future episode? Email us at podcast@yourrichbff.com Learn…

People in this episode

Host: Vivian Tu

Guests: Elizabeth Finkelstein, Ethan Finkelstein

Topics covered

• home ownership
• affordable housing
• renovation tips
• real estate
• fixer-upper advice

Keywords

• affordable homes
• fixer-upper
• real estate deals
• renovation budget
• home buying tips

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cheap Old Houses, HGTV, Instagram, TikTok

Products: book

Books & works: Who's Afraid of a Cheap Old House

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