Tarek El Moussa Biography
Tarek El Moussa is a well-known real estate investor and TV personality. He gained fame as the co-host of HGTV’s Flip or Flop, where he worked alongside his ex-wife, Christina Haack. The duo made a name for themselves by flipping houses, a savvy move that turned out to be more profitable than traditional real estate sales, especially during the tough times of the 2008 economic downturn.
Tarek El Moussa Age
How old is Tarek? He is 44 years old as of 2026. He was born on 21 August 1981 in Long Beach, California, United States.
Tarek El Moussa Nationality
Moussa is an American national and citizen by birth. She was born in Long Beach, California, United State of America. He is of mixed ethnicity/heritage/ancestry.
Tarek El Moussa Family | Parents
Moussa was born in Long Beach, California, the son of a Lebanese Catholic father whose family immigrated to Egypt and a Belgian mother.
Tarek El Moussa Wife | Son
Tarek El Moussa is happily married to Heather Rae Young, who works as a real estate agent and was once a Playboy Playmate. They started dating in 2019 and exchanged vows on October 23, 2021, at the beautiful Rosewood Miramar Beach. Their special day was even showcased in a Discovery+ special called Tarek and Heather: The Big I Do. In January 2023, Tarek took to Instagram to announce the arrival of their son, sharing the joyful news with fans.
Before tying the knot with Heather, Tarek was married to Christina Haack. They got hitched in May 2009 after meeting at a real estate office, where they also teamed up as business partners. Unfortunately, their marriage came to an end in 2018.
Tarek El Moussa Wedding
Tarek and his new wife, Heather Rae Young, said their “I do’s” on October 23, 2021, at the beautiful Miramar Beach in Montecito. Their special day was even showcased in the Discovery+ documentary titled “Tarek and Heather: The Big I Do.”
Tarek El Moussa Children
From his first marriage he was blessed with kids, Taylor Reese El Moussa, their first child, was born on September 22, 2010. Brayden El Moussa, their second child, was born on August 19, 2015.
Tarek El Moussa Cancer
In 2013, Tarek was diagnosed with cancer. Nurse Ryan Reade, a Flip or Flop viewer, noticed Tarek had a lump on his throat at specific angles and times and informed producers. Since 2014, Tarek has been cancer-free. After being diagnosed, El Moussa had his thyroid removed, but he soon discovered that the disease had spread to his lymph nodes. The remaining cancer was then treated with radioactive iodine. He also discovered that he had testicular cancer in addition to thyroid cancer. He eventually decided on removal surgery with an implant replacing the damaged testicle.
Tarek El Moussa’s Net Worth
How rich is Tarek? He has an estimated net worth of $15 million.
Tarek El Moussa Career
What does he do for a living? El Moussa obtained his real estate license in 2002 at the age of 21. His real estate career was successful until the 2008 economic downturn, when the company he co-owned with his then-wife, Christina Haack, began to falter. At the time, the couple had no choice but to give up their $6,000-per-month home and relocate to a $700-per-month apartment. The couple then experimented with a new real estate strategy: house flipping. During their first flip, El Moussa submitted an audition film to HGTV that documented the pair’s process of flipping a house. Season 10 of the show, which had a successful 10-season run, will premiere on HGTV in December 2021.
Despite their divorce, Tarek and Christina continue to work together on Flip or Flop, with Tarek telling People, “HGTV has offered Christina and me amazing support from the beginning, and we are anxious to get out there and flip many more houses for Flip or Flop.” El Moussa debuted a second HGTV show, Flipping 101 with Tarek El Moussa, in 2020, in which he acts as a guide to inexperienced house-flippers.
