BEFORE & AFTER: Why Improvements & Staging Make a Difference!

Have you ever wondered why some homes sit on the market for months, while others sell quickly with multiple offers?! It’s all in the PRESENTATION.

When a home is prepared for sale – painted a neutral color, necessary updates made, and staged to show how the space could be used – buyers react positively. They feel good in the home and can envision themselves living there.

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Lauren Kolazas
Buying a Rental Property 101

Have you ever thought about owning an investment property? Then this series is for you! I’m covering everything to know when it comes to investing in real estate, including the different options out there and how to make it happen.

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Lauren Kolazas
The Benefits of an Investment Property

This week you’ll learn about why turning your home into an investment property could make sense, depending on the home, it’s location, and your financial situation.

Myth: If I’m not going to live in the property for a long time, it doesn’t make sense to buy.

Truth: Buying a home and living in it for a few years can lead to a great investment property.

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Lauren Kolazas
Renting vs Buying – Your Break Even Point Is Sooner Than You Think

Myth:  My life is in flux so I shouldn’t buy.  I’m not sure if I’ll be in this location for long. What if I meet someone, get a different job, and my life changes? It’s better if I wait to figure all that out first.

Truth: You don’t have to live in your first home forever for it to still be a good idea. You can still get the benefits of owning a home—tax deductions and equity instead of throwing your money away in rent.

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Lauren Kolazas
What to Know About Investing In Real Estate

Have you ever thought about owning an investment property? Then this series is for you!  I’m covering everything to know when it comes to investing in real estate, including the different options out there and how to make it happen.

You’ll also get a complete rundown on why investing in a rental property can boost your finances, the tax benefits, plus what you need to know about being a landlord, how you can best flip the right property for a profit, an investment strategy for move-up homeowners…

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Lauren Kolazas
How to Buy and Sell at the Same Time

When you sell your home, most likely need to find a home to move into too! That’s why this bonus article is a must-read in the series, Love Selling Your Home: Minimize Your Stress, Maximize Your Profit. It’s a step-by-step walk through the entire home-selling process, and here’s how you can love selling and buying at the same time!

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Lauren Kolazas
How to Make Settlement Day a Success

The big day is finally here! You are going to officially sell your home and hand over the keys to the new owners.

It’s not unusual to experience a wave of anticipation and excitement leading up to this day. But no one wants the transaction to be sidetracked by any surprises. Unfortunately, that can happen.

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Lauren Kolazas
How to Buy a Home Even with Student Loan Debt

Myth: I can’t buy a home; I have too much student loan debt.

Truth: You can buy a home even with student loan debt and there are even special types of loans for people like doctors who have way more school debt than most of us. Let’s find out how!

Is student loan debt holding you back from being a homeowner?

You’re not alone.

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Lauren Kolazas