Tarek El Moussa is an American real estate investor and television personality, widely recognized for his role as co-host of HGTV's "Flip or Flop" with his former wife, Christina Haack. He transitioned to house flipping after the 2008 economic downturn impacted his real estate sales business. El Moussa gained fame through the show's success, showcasing his expertise in buying, renovating, and selling properties for profit, establishing himself as a prominent figure in the home renovation and reality TV landscape.
August 21, 1981: Tarek El Moussa Born
On August 21, 1981, Tarek El Moussa was born. He is an American real estate investor and TV personality.
2000: Graduated High School
In 2000, Tarek El Moussa graduated from Sunny Hills High School in Fullerton, California.
2002: Real Estate License
In 2002, at the age of 21, Tarek El Moussa obtained his real estate license.
2008: Business Struggles
In 2008, Tarek El Moussa's real estate business, shared with Christina Haack, began to struggle due to the economic crisis, leading to a shift in their real estate strategy.
2008: Economic Crisis Impacts Business
In 2008, the economic crisis negatively impacted Tarek El Moussa's real estate business, leading him to explore house flipping.
May 2009: Marriage to Christina Haack
In May 2009, Tarek El Moussa married Christina Haack.
September 22, 2010: Daughter Born
On September 22, 2010, Tarek and Christina welcomed their daughter.
2013: Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis
In 2013, Tarek El Moussa was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, which was discovered by a Flip or Flop viewer.
2014: Cancer Remission
In 2014, Tarek El Moussa went into remission from thyroid cancer.
August 20, 2015: Son Born
On August 20, 2015, Tarek and Christina's son was born.
2018: Divorce from Christina Haack
In 2018, Tarek El Moussa and Christina Haack divorced.
2019: Began Dating Heather Rae Young
In 2019, Tarek El Moussa began dating Heather Rae Young.
2020: Flipping 101 Premieres
In 2020, Tarek El Moussa launched a second HGTV show, Flipping 101 with Tarek El Moussa, where he mentors novice house-flippers.
October 23, 2021: Marriage to Heather Rae Young
On October 23, 2021, Tarek El Moussa married Heather Rae Young at the Rosewood Miramar Beach Hotel in Montecito.
December 2021: Flip or Flop Season 10 Premieres
In December 2021, season 10 of Flip or Flop premiered on HGTV.
December 2, 2022: First Look at The Flipping El Moussas
On December 2, 2022, Tarek El Moussa and his wife Heather Rae shared a first look at their new show, The Flipping El Moussas.
January 31, 2023: Son's Birth Announced
On January 31, 2023, Tarek El Moussa announced the birth of his son with Heather Rae Young on Instagram.
March 2, 2023: The Flipping El Moussas Premieres
On March 2, 2023, The Flipping El Moussas premiered.
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