Cortney Novogratz Net Worth

What is Cortney Novogratz's Net Worth?

Cortney Novogratz is an American reality television star, home designer, and author who has a net worth of $30 million. Cortney and her husband Robert's design team is based in New York City, and in 2011, they began starring on the HGTV design show "Home by Novogratz." Cortney met Robert in Charlotte, North Carolina. They eventually decided to move to New York City to work in real estate but soon pivoted to home and interior design. The couple scours the world for interesting pieces to bring a unique flavor to various projects. Cortney and Robert have been profiled in publications such as The New York Times, Italian Vogue Casa, Family Circle, Elle, and Architectural Digest. Their career began when they decided to purchase run-down properties in Manhattan, New York and renovate them. Their first reality show, "9 By Design," premiered on Bravo in 2010 and followed their hectic lives as they raised seven children in Manhattan while running a design company. The show ran for one season. The couple has also published several books, including "Downtown Chic: Designing Your Dream Home: From Wreck to Ravishing" (2009), "Home by Novogratz" (2012), "Novogratz Design Fix: Chic and Stylish Tips for Every Decorating Scenario" (2020), and "The Novogratz Chronicles: Lessons Learned from Twenty-Five Years of Buying and Renovating" (2024).

Early Life

Cortney was born on September 8, 1971, in Georgia. She attended Hardaway High School in Columbus, Georgia, and Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida.

Career

Cortney and Robert are the owners of The Novogratz Studio, which is located in New York City's SoHo neighborhood. According to the official website, "The Novogratz Studio serves as the creative hub where visionary designs come to life. With three decades of experience, our headquarters is a bustling center of innovation and collaboration. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including interior design and architecture, all tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients." Cortney has also launched a furniture line, which offers "great style and real function for families of all kinds." In 2010, Bravo gave Cortney and Robert their first show, "9 by Design," and they followed it with "Home by Novogratz" on HGTV in 2011. The couple has also appeared on "Rachael Ray," "The Wendy Williams Show," "Today," and "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen." They have released several books, and their 2024 book "The Novogratz Chronicles: Lessons Learned from Twenty-Five Years of Buying and Renovating" has been described as "their most intimate and personal book to date, taking readers on their journey from their first house renovation project in Chelsea in the 1990s to their latest home in Greenwich Village and projects in Los Angeles, Brazil, and the Berkshires."

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Personal Life

Cortney and Robert are the parents of seven kids: Wolfgang, twins Bellamy and Tallulah, Breaker, twins Five and Holleder, and Major. Both Cortney and her husband are from large families and both had parents who were decorating enthusiasts. Robert's brother, Mike Novogratz, is a billionaire hedge fund manager. Mike made his first fortune working at Fortress Investment Group. He then launched Galaxy Investment Partners, which holds large positions in Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Personal Real Estate

In 25 years of real estate investing, Cortney and Rob have flipped more than a dozen personal properties. For example, in 2018, they paid $4.5 million for a Spanish-style home in Los Angeles. After tearing the existing structure to the ground, they built a new Spanish-style home spanning 7,500 square feet. In late October 2021, they put this home on the market for a little under $18 million.

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