Ethan and Elizabeth Finkelstein, founders of the addictive social media phenomenon Cheap Old Houses that touts more than 1.4 million followers and counts A-list celebrities among its fans, will star in an eight-episode HGTV series of the same name slated to premiere in summer 2021. Each month, their uber popular Instagram feed racks up millions of views with images of surprising property bargains that are architecturally intact and available for under $150,000.

“When HGTV fans told us we needed a show with Ethan and Elizabeth, we listened because we understand how easy it is to fall into the rabbit hole of hunting for cheap old houses,” said Loren Ruch, group senior vice president, programming and development, HGTV. “Everyone will be astounded by the incredible, inexpensive property treasures that Ethan and Elizabeth find and they also may be inspired to buy a cheap old house of their own.”

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How Can I Apply To Be On Cheap Old Houses?

We are in the process of casting for our very first HGTV season! To be eligible, the homeowner(s) must:

• Own a Cheap Old House: purchase price under $150K, no newer than 1970 (the older, the better!)

• Have at least 3-5 main rooms fully restored & staged/decorated (as well as significant progress to the exterior!)

If you believe you meet the guidelines listed above, please send an email to [email protected]

For email subject line, put your location & identify if you are sending a SAVED Cheap Old House or FOR SALE Cheap Old House.

i.e.: Subject: Nyack, NY — SAVED Cheap Old House in your email, please also include:

• Name / Location

• Date Purchased / Purchase Price

• A few sentences about why you purchased the home

• A few sentences about the major restoration tasks completed

• Social media links or before / after photos