Lauren Fours Blog

How to Stage Your Home for a Quick Sale, staged living room for sale
Sellers

How to Stage Your Home for a Quick Sale

When I met the Kool Family, they were excited, but a little overwhelmed. They were relocating to Georgia for work and needed to sell their home fast. “Do we repaint? Do we buy new furniture?

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55+ Communities

Smart Mortgage Moves for Seniors

If you’ve been wondering whether you can still qualify for a mortgage or tap into your home’s value after retirement, the short answer is: absolutely. Age doesn’t disqualify anyone from getting a home loan. That’s

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Divorce

10 Tips for Selling Your Home During a Divorce

Speaking from personal experience, I know that divorce is one of life’s most challenging transitions, both emotionally and practically. Selling your home fits into both of these categories, but with a little planning and the

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Market

5 North Carolina Housing Market Trends to Watch in 2025

If you’re thinking about buying or selling your home in North Carolina, 2025 could be your year. After the fast-paced (and sometimes unpredictable) housing market of the past few years, things are finally starting to

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General

Tips for Preparing Your Home for Winter

As the weather gets colder, it’s important to get your home ready for winter. This will help you keep your living space cozy and make sure everything works well. Whether you’re bracing for freezing temperatures

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General

Create a Home to Support Your Lifestyle Goals

In today’s busy world, your home should be more than just a roof over your head—it should be a haven that truly supports your lifestyle goals. Whether you’re juggling work, family, or just looking for