<p id=”par-1_35″>Who’s the top flipper of all time? In their new <a href=”https://cheatsheet.com/tag/hgtv”>HGTV</a> show <em>The Flip Off, </em>exes <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/hgtv-star-christina-haack-tells-tarek-el-moussa-kids-said-josh-hall-not-nice.html/”>Christina Haack and Tarek El Moussa</a> go head-to-head in a competition to see who can create the better flip. </p>
<p id=”par-2_106″>Christina will put her renovation and design skills to the test as she fights to beat Tarek and <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/heather-rae-el-moussa-explains-difference-raising-son-tareks-kids-christina-hall.html/”>his new wife Heather Rae El Moussa</a> at their own game. Each team has purchased a home in Southern California to flip. The person who gets the biggest ROI on their investment will win bragging rights, plus a vacation on the loser’s dime. We’ll find out the winner in the series finale, but in the meantime, we did a little digging to get more info on the houses featured on the show and what they sold for after the renovations. (Warning: Potential spoilers for <em>The Flip Off </em>ahead.)</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-christina-faces-off-against-tarek-and-heather-in-the-flip-off”>Christina faces off against Tarek and Heather in ‘The Flip Off’</h2>
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<p id=”par-3_73″>In the Jan. 29 series premiere, Tarek and Christina each searched for the perfect flip. Each acknowledged that the real estate market has changed significantly since the early years of <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/christina-haack-tarek-el-moussa-doing-after-flip-or-flop-end-hgtv.html/”><em>Flip or Flop</em></a><em>. </em>Prices are high and inventory is limited. That makes finding a house that can be flipped for a significant profit more challenging, especially since the rules of <em>The Flip Off </em>challenge gave them just a week to close the deal. </p>
<p id=”par-4_53″>Tarek and Heather settled on a three-bedroom, two-bath home in Long Beach for $710,000. The house had a lot of potential, including plenty of space for a family and a backyard pool area that could be perfect for entertaining. But its location directly under a flight path could be a turnoff to buyers. </p>
<p id=”par-5_63″>Christina initially thought she’d struck gold with a three-bedroom house in Westminster for $590,000. But when that deal fell through, she had to scramble to find something to buy before the deadline. She ended up with a four-bedroom, two-bath home in Carson. The $605,000 selling price was attractive. But the house, which had recently been occupied by squatters, needed a lot of work. </p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-christina-s-flip-off-house-recently-sold-for-1-125-million”>Christina’s ‘Flip Off’ house recently sold for $1.125 million</h2>
<p id=”par-6_75″>In the first episode of <em>The Flip Off, </em>both teams embarked on a renovation of their home’s kitchens and dining areas. Tarek and Heather gave this key area of their home a luxe (and pricey) makeover with massive eye-catching cabinets for displaying wine, a large island with a built-in banquette, and a separate prep area. Christina added stylish new appliances and plenty of cabinet and counter space, along with designer touches like a striking backsplash. </p>
<p id=”par-7_54″>Zillow listings for each home offer a peek at what to expect in future episodes. Christina’s completely transformed flip includes a sliding door in the kitchen/family room that opens onto a generously sized backyard with an in-ground pool. A master bathroom features checkerboard tile and gold fixtures, and one bedroom has a built-in vanity. </p>
<p id=”par-8_46″>Tarek and Heather’s house has a formal dining room and family room with large floor-to-ceiling windows that open to the backyard. There’s also a spa-like master bath with a double vanity. The master bedroom has a built-in wardrobe and a slider that opens to the backyard. </p>
<p id=”par-9_55″>So, whose flip came out on top? It’s hard to say. Christina’s house was <a href=”https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/204-E-211th-St-Carson-CA-90745/21258446_zpid/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>listed for sale in December 2024</a> at just under $1 million and sold in early January 2025 for $1.125 million. Tarek and Heather’s house was also <a href=”https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3977-Gardenia-Ave-Long-Beach-CA-90807/21160021_zpid/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>listed in December</a>. As of mid-January 2025, it was pending sale at $1.499 million.</p>
<p id=”par-10_92″>Tarek and Heather seem to have gotten a higher price for their flip, despite its smaller size. But that doesn’t mean they won <em>The Flip Off. </em>In episode 1, Christina made it clear she was keeping a close eye on the budget. She also paid less for her flip. Meanwhile, Heather and Tarek struggled to balance her high-end style with his desire to keep costs in check. Redoing the kitchen alone cost $100,000. If they spent too much overall, they may have lost to Christina, even though their house is worth more. </p>
<p id=”par-11_11″><em>The Flip Off </em>airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on HGTV. </p>
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