SOCAL BOYS SHOWING US HOW TO GET IT DONE!
by joel martens
Joshua Altman and Geoffrey Taft (Josh, left in photo and Geoff, right in photo) are no strangers to success and difficult challenges, both have had each in their young lives. A couple who met at a business conven- tion in NYC , their relationship, both personally and as business partners would take them far. Most recently and over the last six years, their real estate collaboration flipping properties would lead them to their
current challenge as television’s newest renovation mavens. Currently featured on A&E’s just launched network, FYI, the show pits them against two other teams in television’s latest designer challenge, Rowhouse Showdown.
The object? To transform dilapidated homes in a distressed Cincinnati, Ohio neighborhood. The catch? Living in those run-down properties while executing the renovations...Did we mention dilapidated? The goal? Whomever is most successful at increasing the appeal of their property goes home with the grand prize of $50,000, with their home renovation featured on Dwell magazine’s website. The show is hosted by renovation expert Carter Oosterhouse, who undoubtedly knows his way around a toolbelt, along with
Designer, Kathy Kuo, and Cincinnati-based house flipper Jim Bronzie, the two “in house” judges tasked with assessing each team’s renovations.
Josh was born and raised in Daytona Beach, Florida and moved to Northern Cali-
fornia to attend U.C. Berkeley. After graduation, he managed to find a great deal of success, being involved in Silicon Valley start-ups, as many do in that part of the world. Playing on that success, he moved into real estate, purchasing properties, renovating and designing them on the side… and that is where he found his true passion. As he says, “After many successful renovations I migrated to real estate and design full time; I now specialize in the creation of daring, elegant and luxurious residences. ‘Coastal Elegance’ is the key to my designs, I incorporate influences from the Hamptons, Malibu and Southern California. I am known for blending fine art, reclaimed and organic materials, which result in soothing elegant environments.”
Geoff was introduced to buying and selling properties through his role at a
nationally acclaimed publishing house, it gave him the experience and qualifica- tions necessary to fuel his eventual success in real estate. He acquired his brokers license and began to focus all of his time and energy acquiring, renovating and selling properties in Southern California. Invaluable experience when it came to Rowhouse Showdown, “One of my most recent projects was an abandoned foreclosure in Mission Hills [San Diego], California. The home was previously a neglected ranch-style home that was transformed into a Spanish masterpiece. I love taking the ugliest house on the street and transforming it into a true show- stopper.” A perfect attitude to have for what was to come…
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