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who are the property brothers

The Property Brothers are Canadian twin brothers Drew Scott and Jonathan Scott , best known as the hosts of the HGTV‑style home‑renovation franchise Property Brothers.

Who they are

  • Drew is the real‑estate expert who scouts and negotiates the purchase of neglected houses.
  • Jonathan is the licensed contractor and designer who leads the renovations to turn those fixer‑uppers into dream homes.
  • Together they help families buy, renovate, and move into new houses on a tight timeline and budget, which is the core format of the original Property Brothers show.

Background and rise to fame

  • The twins were born and raised in Vancouver, Canada , grew up on a family ranch, and later attended the University of Calgary.
  • As teenagers they bought and flipped their first house at age 18, making a $50,000 profit , which helped launch their early real‑estate and construction careers.
  • In 2004 they founded Scott Real Estate, Inc. , a company that handled residential and commercial projects in cities like Vancouver, Calgary, and Las Vegas.

TV career and franchise

  • Their flagship series, Property Brothers , debuted in 2011 and airs on HGTV in the U.S. and W Network in Canada , reaching more than 150 countries.
  • The franchise has expanded to include spin‑offs such as Property Brothers: At Home , Property Brothers: Forever Home , Buying and Selling , and Brother vs. Brother.
  • The brothers also appear with their older brother J.D. Scott in several shows, adding a family‑business angle to the brand.

Business empire and public image

  • Beyond TV, they run Scott Brothers Entertainment , a production company, and the Scott Living home‑goods brand, which sells furniture and decor inspired by their design style.
  • They’re known for a “function‑first” design philosophy , emphasizing livable spaces over purely aesthetic choices, and for engaging heavily with fans via social media.

Quick snapshot table

Aspect| Detail
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Names| Drew Scott and Jonathan Scott 11
Roles| Drew: real‑estate expert; Jonathan: contractor/designer 11
Origin| Vancouver, Canada 13
First major show| Property Brothers (2011) 11
Main networks| HGTV (U.S.), W Network (Canada) 1119
Extra family member on screen| Older brother J.D. Scott 19

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