Lauren Schultz - Real Estate & Design

01/13/2022

Once again, KW Domain is the #1 brokerage in Michigan! ❤🏡

01/12/2022

Way to go Ferndale! I agree it's a great city for first time buyers. Reach out if a new home is on your bucket list for 2022 😊

FOX 2 Detroit: Ferndale named in top-10 best markets for first-time homebuyers in 2022.

First-time homebuyers in their 20s and 30s could do a lot worse than making their first purchase in the Oakland County-based city.

11/26/2021

Happy holiday season! Please join us next Friday December 3rd at KW Domain in downtown Birmingham as we kick off the annual tree lighting ceremony! There's something for everyone to enjoy- From cocktail, hors d'oeuvres, and pictures with Santa at KW Domain, to the Winter Markt and tree lighting in Shain Park. Feel free to bring along friends and family!

11/02/2021

🗓 What a great way to start a new week and a new month! Yesterday I closed on my largest sale in real estate so far!

We listed this gorgeous home on October 4th (my bday 🥳) and had it under contract in just *four* days, for over asking price. 💫

We were able to close in less than 30 days, hand over the keys to a lovely new owner, and send my seller off to her new beginning.

I couldn't have done it without the best client and my awesome coach.

I'm motivated to keep going and ready for the next one!

Let's chat! 🏡

10/03/2021

📣 Just Listed! 📣 Gorgeous, meticulous Bloomfield Hills Cape Cod with built in pool and lake access! No detail has been missed on this cozy, character-filled home.

5 total bedrooms
4 baths
3,300 sq ft
Plus finished basement
Huge yard with pool and hot tub
3 fireplaces

An entertainer's dream!

This is one unique home that you won't want to miss.

Showings start today, reach out to schedule a time!

09/13/2021

In the real estate world, we've been seeing things cooling off just a bit. This means houses are staying on the market a little bit longer, we're seeing some price reductions, and the bidding wars aren't as intense as they were earlier this year. That doesn't mean its still not a great time to buy or sell! Homes are still selling quickly for sellers, and interest rates are still at a record low for buyers! Even if prices do go down in the future, interest rates will likely go up, and actually cost you more monthly!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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08/22/2021

It's no secret it's been tough out there in the world of real estate, ESPECIALLY for 1st time home buyers. And I'm so happy that the sweetest young couple I had the pleasure of working with finally have a lovely place to call their own. With clear goals and determination, we were able to find them the the perfect home in under 30 days, and even had the clear to close a week early! 👊 Reports do show that the real estate market is easing up a bit while interest rates still remain low so if you have been thinking about making a move, now could be the perfect time!

06/13/2021

Don't touch that tile!!

When you're getting ready to sell your home, you may be tempted to do some quick and cheap cover-ups in order to make your home appeal to buyers. However some things may actually do more harm than good...

Like painting over retro colored tiles 😱.

Believe it or not, it's easy for buyers to spot and in their mind they only see the very near future problems. Peeling, chipping, looking worse in no time, then an added cost of having to remove the paint or remodel the entire bathroom.

If you have a retro colored bathroom that you do not plan to renovate before selling (that's ok!), just embrace it and make it work.

👌 Clean the grout
👍 Repaint the walls
✌ Update the fixtures
👊 Style and stage it

Then buyers can choose to embrace it too or remodel the way they choose.

By the way... lots of people actually LOVE these midcentury colored bathrooms 😊

04/14/2021

✔Do's and Don'ts❌ - Everyone knows one of the best home renovation investments is the kitchen. Whether you plan on staying in your home and enjoying the space for years to come, or if you're getting ready to sell, the kitchen is a great place to focus. Being in the business of real estate and design I've seen kitchens of all shapes, sizes and conditions. Here are my top Do's and Don'ts of kitchen remodeling.

1. If your cabinets are in good shape or you can't afford to replace them, painting IS an option. My biggest recommendation here is DO NOT do it yourself. It is well worth the investment to have them professionally prepped and sprayed to ensure clean and long lasting results.

2. Stick to classic/timeless colors and materials. Especially if you plan to sell, but even if its just for you, keeping this major investment simple and beautiful is more likely to keep you loving it for many years to come.

3. Don't do a quick "cover up" (like a stick-on backsplash, roll out vinyl flooring, or the worst of all IMO... paint your laminate countertops) These things look cheap to buyers who will likely re-do them anyway, and they don't last which means you'll have to fix them sooner than later.

Clearly this is just the tip of the iceberg of kitchen remodel tips. Reach out to chat or with any questions!

04/12/2021

I've had this question come up a few times recently and wanted to share.

Question: Are hardwood floors worth refinishing or should I just install carpet?

Answer: Hardwood is 100% worth it!!! Whether refinishing or installing new. And honestly is not that much more costly in the long run.

Why choose wood?
1. Hardwood is classic, timeless, and long lasting
2. Hardwood adds value to your home (buyers look for it)
3. Wood can be more eco friendly (if sourced correctly)
4. Wood floors are healthier and easier to clean
5. Carpet traps dust, dander, odors, bacteria, and even mold 😨
6. Most carpets are made with toxic chemicals that pollute the earth and off-gas into your home
7. Carpet creates more waste because it has a more limited life span and ends up in land fills

So what about you? Are you team carpet or team hardwood?

03/20/2021

📢 Calling all investors, downsizers, upsizers, empty nesters, and remote workers! Now is the time to maximize the sale of your property! Comment or shoot me a DM to see how you can take advantage of this historic housing market.
Maximum selling prices paired with low interest rates make for a great time to make that move 💰

03/05/2021

Have you ever thought about getting into real estate? Or curious about what another brokerage has to offer? Come check out Career Night with KW Domain on Wednesday March 10th! Online and completely free :)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kw-domain-career-night-seminar-tickets-142922058725?fbclid=IwAR0oCXbXW3bJAAmqh9diP6mcDn1YR7YX6ZZSHdK6D768pBbOdh15BjpOqB0

Please join us to learn more about the opportunities that await you in real estate and at Keller Williams!