Episode
Flip or Flop: Lessons in Laguna Beach
Overview
Tarek and Christina get a lead on a house in an upscale neighborhood in Laguna Beach, CA. Even though the house is small, it has an ocean view, which means big money. Having never flipped in the area, they aren't sure what to offer for the house, so they visit another flip in the area and see that the house they want is overpriced. When they offer below asking price for the home, the seller is shocked. Will they be able to get a good deal on this beachside home or will they miss their chance to make big money in Laguna?
Details
- Series
- Flip or Flop
- Season
- Season 6
- Episode
- Episode 13
- Air date
- 2017-03-02
- Runtime
- 30 min
Episode context
Lessons in Laguna Beach is Episode 13 in Season 6 of Flip or Flop. It aired on 2017-03-02. The runtime is 30 min.
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Episode 12: Wishful Workshop
Tarek and Christina get a lead on a home in Garden Grove, California. They always do well in this neighborhood and see big potential with this house. When they go to check out the house there is a large workshop addition which could be a huge selling point for a buyer later on. Will this addition help sell this home once it's renovated or will permit issues bring down this wishful workshop
Episode 14: Diving Into a Flip
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Episode 17: Beaming With Potential
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