What is Nicole Curtis' Net Worth?
Nicole Curtis is a licensed realtor, interior designer, and reality television personality who has a net worth of $8 million. She gained fame as the host, co-executive producer, and consulting producer of the DIY Network/HGTV reality series "Rehab Addict" (2010–2018), which showcased her expertise in remodeling and restoring old houses in Detroit and Minneapolis. Nicole's passion lies in transforming neglected properties back to their original splendor using cost-effective methods, sourcing materials from discount stores and flea markets.
Besides her television career, Nicole is the owner of Nicole Curtis Design, a licensed realtor with Keller Williams, and the author of the "New York Times" best-seller, "Better Than New: Lessons I've Learned from Saving Old Homes." She launched a new series, "Rehab Addict Rescue," in 2021.
Early Life
Born Nicole Lynn Curtis on August 20, 1976, in Lake Orion, Michigan, Nicole grew up with a brother, Ryan, and parents Joan and Rod, who ran a garbage business in Detroit. She developed a love for classic American mansions while taking weekend trips to neighboring cities. Curtis graduated from Lake Orion High School in 1994 and initially aimed to study law but later switched to education. During college, she juggled jobs at IHOP and Hooters and started her own cleaning business.
Career
Nicole's journey into property restoration began in the late 1990s, focusing on homes slated for demolition. Her initial projects were in Minneapolis, Tampa, Atlanta, and Los Angeles. Her real estate expertise caught the eye of the production company behind "Rehab Addict," leading to the show's premiere on October 14, 2010, on DIY Network, moving later to HGTV. The eight-season series featured 113 episodes, and Nicole stepped away in 2018, expressing burnout from the intense work schedule. She made a comeback in 2021 with "Rehab Addict Rescue," serving as the executive producer.
Nicole launched Nicole Curtis Home in 2015, offering home renovation tools and decorative items. She co-hosted HGTV's "Beach Flip" and appeared on musician Daryl Hall's DIY Network show, "Daryl's Restoration Over-Hall," in 2014.
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Personal Life
Nicole became a mother in 1996 to son Ethan, whose father Steve Cimini was in prison for DUI manslaughter at the time. A 15-year legal battle ensued between Nicole and Steve over Ethan's custody. Ethan eventually moved to California with his father. In 2015, Nicole had another son, Harper, with Shane Maguire, leading to another custody dispute. Eventually, they agreed to share equal responsibility for Harper.
In 2018, Nicole started dating Ryan Sawtelle, founder of the White Heart Foundation. She encountered legal issues in 2016 when her mother sought a restraining order against her, which was denied. In 2017, Nicole bought a Detroit home that turned out to be owned by the Detroit Land Bank Authority, leading to a legal battle for reimbursement or ownership.
Nicole donated over a foot of her hair in 2019 to Children With Hair Loss in memory of Tessa Prothero, who died of cancer at age 9.
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