Homes for Sale in Eureka, CA with Fixer Upper | realtor.com® (2024)

FAQs

Do fixer upper clients sell their homes? ›

It's one of the most controversial aspects of Fixer Upper: Rather than live happily ever after in their shiplap-filled farmhouses, some of Chip and Joanna's former clients have turned right around to resell or rent them out, seemingly capitalizing on the HGTV show's popularity and increased tourism to Waco.

To make sure the fixer-upper house is worth the money, you need to look at comparable homes in the neighborhood. Then, you will add your estimated cost of renovations to that purchasing price. If you are making a profit on the house, then it is a good investment.

They did not enlist Clint to return to his role as a carpenter. Instead, they gave him his own show called Restoration Road in 2021. He is incredibly grateful to the pair for helping him land new opportunities and still remains friends with them.

Homeowners on the show must have a home with a purchase price under $200,000 and they require at least $30,000 worth of renovations. HGTV does not fund the renovations, but they do cover the cost of one bonus item and pay a talent fee to Chip & Joanna.

Money is tight

On top of that, inflation, concerns about job security and high construction loan rates are also making buyers shy away from fixer-uppers. Instead, many home improvement projects become wish list items for a few years down the road once they have the cash.

A fixer-upper is a property available at a lower purchase price because it requires major maintenance work once you buy the house. While you can sometimes still live in a fixer-upper, you'll need to spend a lot of time and money on structural and/or cosmetic improvements.

According to The Kitchn, Joanna shared on her Magnolia blog that the furniture and decor are there to help new homeowners visualize their space. If they like it, they can buy it, but those finishing touches aren't included in the renovation budget.

Surprisingly, the answer is no. The couple (or person) is responsible for paying for their own renovations, but that doesn't mean they walk away totally empty handed.

The Making of an HGTV Show

"But what happens really is real. The producers might have you repeat things a few times, and they might film things multiple times from different angles, but the reactions and conversations are real. The hard thing is remembering what you said before when asked to repeat it."

Do people stay in Fixer Upper homes? ›

Flipping through the book, I saw that guests from all over the country had stayed in the Shotgun House over the years. Some were fans of "Fixer Upper," while others simply complimented the comfy digs and convenient location.