When Crystal and Jorge Javier outgrew their tiny attic apartment in New Jersey, buying a home felt like a natural next step. After all, they’d just gotten a cushy tax refund, and Jorge had earned a raise at work. Jorge is a general manager for a real estate company and Crystal is a stay-at-home mom of a 1.5-year-old and 2-month-old, with a third baby on the way. The couple wanted parking, on-site laundry and more square footage. Their goal was to be within driving distance of both his work in New York City and their church in New Jersey. Early into their homebuying journey, the couple got an intriguing offer: Did they want to be on TV? Jorge’s stepbrother’s girlfriend had a connection to a spin-off of the beloved “This Old House” show, titled “This First House” , which aired on April 27, 2026, on Roku. Show hosts Camille and Zack Dettmore would walk young couples through buying and fixing up a home, while footing the bill for the renovations.…