Jeff Lewis (real estate speculator) explained

Jeff Lewis
Birth Name:Jeffrey Thomas Lewis
Birth Date:24 March 1970
Birth Place:Orange County, California, U.S.
Education:Chapman University
Known For:Flipping Out
Interior Therapy
Property Envy
Hollywood Houselift
Children:1

Jeffrey Thomas Lewis (born March 24, 1970) is an American real estate speculator, interior designer, and television and radio personality. He is best known for his Bravo channel reality show Flipping Out and radio show Jeff Lewis Live.

Early life and education

Lewis was born in Orange County, California, the eldest of three sons of Tom Lewis, a real estate investor, and Cathe Lewis (Catherine Patricia Averett; 1949-1988), who died of cancer at age 39.[1] He attended Mater Dei High School.

Career

Real estate

After graduating from Chapman University in 1993, Lewis worked for a real estate broker as a licensed real estate salesperson in California. Lewis has flipped dozens of homes in Los Angeles, his latest being a 4,300 square foot contemporary home he listed in 2018 for $7,995,000.[2] In 2019, he re-listed the home for $6,995,000.[3] Lewis also owns the home next door that he acquired for $3,125,000 in 2016.[4]

Interior design

Lewis started his own design firm in 2009.[5] In 2010, he was asked by House Beautiful to design their "Kitchen of the Year", which was showcased at Rockefeller Center.[6] Since 2013, he has created lines of products for homes such as paints, rugs, tiles, and doors.[7]

Television

Flipping Out debuted on July 31, 2007.[8] The show focuses on Lewis' flip projects and his interior design business.[9] The tenth season premiered on August 17, 2017.[10] A spinoff, Interior Therapy with Jeff Lewis debuted on Bravo on March 14, 2012[11] and ran for two seasons. His series Hollywood Houselift with Jeff Lewis premiered on Freevee on June 10, 2022.[12] He was also a regular panelist on the show Property Envy.[13]

Radio

Lewis hosts a radio show, Jeff Lewis Live, on Andy Cohen's Sirius XM Radio Andy network. Jeff's followers are known as "Chumps."

On June 12, 2023, Sirius XM launched the Jeff Lewis Channel, a streaming channel found on the Sirius XM app.

Personal life

Lewis was in a relationship with his business manager, Gage Edward. They had a baby via surrogate, born on October 25, 2016.[14] They separated on 31 January 2019 after being together for ten years. They share custody of their daughter.[15] In March 2019, he started dating Scott Anderson, but announced on his radio show in September 2020 that they had broken up.

Lewis was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder in his twenties.[16]

External links

Notes and References

  1. “Flipping Out”, Season One, Episode Four
  2. Web site: Jeff Lewis of 'Flipping Out' unveils his latest project in the Hollywood Hills. Leitereg. Neal J.. Los Angeles Times. 18 October 2018. 2019-02-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20190225103129/https://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/hot-property/la-fi-hotprop-jeff-lewis-flipping-out-hollywood-20181018-story.html. 2019-02-25. live.
  3. Web site: Jeff Lewis of 'Flipping Out' looks to cut a deal for Hollywood Hills project. Leitereg. Neal J.. Los Angeles Times. February 2019. 2019-02-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20190225103133/https://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/hot-property/la-fi-hotprop-jeff-lewis-hollywood-home-relisted-20190201-story.html. 2019-02-25. live.
  4. Web site: https://www.zillow.com/captchaPerimeterX/?url=%2fhomedetails%2f8578-Hollywood-Blvd-Los-Angeles-CA-90069%2f20797367_zpid%2f&uuid=3c2d7fe0-38bd-11e9-821e-bb1fc39e73a7&vid=. www.zillow.com. 2019-02-25.
  5. News: Home Design- Bravo's Jeff Lewis - BELLA Los Angeles Magazine. 2015-10-03. BELLA Los Angeles Magazine. 2018-07-13. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20180713141750/http://bellalamag.com/home-design-bravos-jeff-lewis/. 2018-07-13. live.
  6. Web site: Home Design- Bravo's Jeff Lewis. April 23, 2017. Bella Los Angeles. October 3, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20170425023753/http://bellalamag.com/home-design-bravos-jeff-lewis/. April 25, 2017. live.
  7. Web site: Jeff Lewis Company. 2017-04-24. https://web.archive.org/web/20170425024552/http://jefflewiscompany.com/about. 2017-04-25. live.
  8. News: Bellafante. Ginia. July 31, 2007. A Los Angeles Speculator Sold on Himself. The New York Times. April 23, 2017.
  9. Bravo's Docu-Drama "Flipping Out" Delves Into High Stakes, High Drama World of Colorful Los Angeles Home Flipping Premieres, Tuesday, July 31st at 10pm ET/PT. The Futon Critic. June 28, 2007.
  10. Web site: 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,' 'Vanderpump Rules' Among Bravo Renewals. April 23, 2017. April 27, 2016. The Wrap. Linda. Ge. https://web.archive.org/web/20170225110512/https://www.thewrap.com/real-housewives-of-beverly-hills-vanderpump-rules-among-bravo-renewals/. February 25, 2017. live.
  11. Web site: Interior Therapy With Jeff Lewis Episode: "Almost Perfect". April 23, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170424181952/http://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/interior-therapy-with-jeff-lewis-2012/episode-1-season-1/almost-perfect/325000. April 24, 2017. live.
  12. News: Haring . Bruce . 'Hollywood Houselift With Jeff Lewis' Gives A Nip And Tuck To Celebrity Homes In New Series . 10 June 2022 . Deadline . 2 May 2022.
  13. Web site: Wagmeister. Elizabeth. Jeff Lewis Lands Another Bravo Show: Property Envy. TV Guide. April 24, 2017. April 4, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130814083806/http://www.tvguide.com/news/jeff-lewis-bravo-property-envy-1063601.aspx. August 14, 2013. live.
  14. Web site: Flipping Out: Jeff Lewis' Open House. April 23, 2017. October 26, 2016. US Magazine. Megan. French. https://web.archive.org/web/20170425024243/http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/jeff-lewis-gage-edward-welcome-a-baby-girl-w446838. April 25, 2017. live.
  15. Web site: Rosenfield . Laura . Here's How Gage Edward Reacted to Jeff Lewis Sharing the News of Their Separation Blog . Bravo TV Official Site . 14 February 2019 . 4 February 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190210083340/http://www.bravotv.com/the-daily-dish/jeff-lewis-separated-gage-edward-reacts . 10 February 2019 . live .
  16. Web site: Jeff Lewis on Living with OCPD. The Doctors. April 23, 2017. 2014-04-11. https://web.archive.org/web/20170424180808/http://www.thedoctorstv.com/videos/jeff-lewis-on-living-with-ocpd. April 24, 2017. live.