Easy Ways to Refresh and Clean Your Home

Give yourself a well-deserved pat on the back if you are on top of your home’s maintenance. You make sure you’re checking off a wide range of to-do’s from your list regularly, whether it’s cleaning your gutters, having your HVAC system serviced each season, or upgrading your smoke alarms.

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Lauren Kolazas
Curb Appeal for Homeowners

As a homeowner, many of us tend to overlook flaws or get used to our home’s exterior appearance. Perhaps you’re not fully noticing a worn out doormat when standing on the front porch or the peeling paint on the front door when searching for keys.

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Lauren Kolazas
My Favorite Real Estate Investment Strategy

This week you’ll learn my two favorite real estate investing strategies. I hope they give you some ideas about how you could invest in real estate too.

I hope you’ve been enjoying this investing in real estate series. One of the reasons I became a real estate agent is because I believe in the wealth building power real estate can provide.

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Lauren Kolazas
Buying a Property to Fix Up and Flip

This week it’s all about properties to fix up and then sell for profit — what to look for, what you need to know, and how to find the right property.

Are you a fan of HGTV shows that focus on flipping homes for profit? If you’ve ever thought of undertaking such a venture yourself, you’ll find my tips and insights below helpful.

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Lauren Kolazas
What to Know About Being a Landlord

Last week this series covered how to buy a rental property -- Buying a Rental Property 101 -- and now we’ll focus on the steps you’ll need to take once you’re a landlord. And don’t miss the bonus guide on specific laws and regulations for landlords in the DC Metro area.

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Lauren Kolazas