Mike Holmes was born on 3 August 1963, in Halton Hills, Ontario, Canada is a famous Canadian television host and has hosted many famous TV shows. Mike Holmes is not only a TV host, but is also a renowned Canadian residential home improvement contractor. He has learned his skills from his father, who started teaching him construction work when he was only six years old. The family was relatively poor, encouraging Mike Holmes to learn the art of doing things right, including his first renovation to create his own room, which later on helped him in becoming a famous General Contractor.
So just how rich is Mike Holmes? Sources estimate that Mike’s net worth stands at an impressive $25 million. One of the main reasons behind his whopping net worth is his tremendous hard work and determination, both as a general contractor and television host, and he has enjoyed phenomenal success in both departments. He even runs his own show “Holmes on Homes” which has given him considerable success as a television host. He has also hosted some of the famous Canadian TV shows such as “Holmes Inspection”; “Holmes Makes it Right” and many more.
Mike Holmes Net Worth $25 Million
Holmes has also judged a TV show named ‘Handyman Challenge Franchise’. Apart from hosting television shows, he also runs two construction companies, which have grossed him millions of dollars.
Mike Holmes used to share a bedroom with his brother in his childhood. He was not happy with this lack of space, and his father allowed him to renovate it to create a separate space, which was his first building project. When he turned 19, he started a new construction company with 13 employees. Later on he founded a new renovation company at the age of 21.
Now, he successfully runs these two companies and his major source of income comes from these companies. In the year 2001, he started his own ‘Holmes on Homes’ on TV which received a tremendous appreciation from the audience. Later on he hosted many other television shows which have proven to be a great success, a big boost in his career, and therefore his net worth.
At the age of 19, Mike Holmes married Alexandra Lorex. He shared an apparently strong relationship with his wife for a decade, and they have three children, but then divorced at the age of 30. He has not married again, but is in a relationship with his girlfriend Anna Zapia who is a famous showroom model. Mike owns a mansion in Georgetown and lives with his family.
Mike Holmes is a great person and in his personal life he is well known for his charity work, supporting many foundations. He has never been involved in any controversies. He also loves to write books, and has written two including the national bestseller ‘Home Renovation with Canada’s Most Trusted Contractor’. Mike Holmes is also a pet lover and apparently has a polar bear, cobra and many other pets living with him.
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