Deena Laugen

25/08/2026

Construction is going strong! These photos are from a few weeks ago before the work really got started. I’ll share more soon!

21/07/2026

IT HAPPENED.

I'm sitting here trying to write something coherent and honestly... I can't. Because we are FINALLY here.

Documents signed.

Permits in hand.

Construction starting.

Three things I have said out loud probably a thousand times over the last two years (to my husband, to my accountant, to anyone who would listen, to myself in the mirror at 5am) and now they're just... true. Not someday. Not "we're working on it." True.

I wish I could show you the spreadsheet from year one. The one where "loan closing" was just a hopeful little line item with a question mark next to it (a big question mark, let's be honest).

There were so many days this process felt like it would never end. Permits that took longer than I thought. Timelines that moved and moved again. Days I wondered if "early 2027" was ever going to stop being a someday and start being a date on a calendar.

And then... you just keep going. And one day you're signing your name on the dotted line, and the pen feels heavier than it should, and you realize this is it. This is the moment.

Eden Springs is no longer an idea. It's dirt and permits and paperwork and a whole lot of prayers that got answered.

We're building this thing. For real. Right now.

And I have never been more sure of what I'm building, or who I'm building it for.

10/06/2026

If you’re looking for a fun summer trip to the beach, this is the home base you need!

This is what your morning looks like when there's nothing on the agenda. ☀️

No alarm clock pulling you out of bed. No hotel buffet line. Just you, the ceiling fans, the palm trees, and a private pool that's been waiting all night for someone to jump in.

Summer mornings hit differently at Paradise by the Bay. Come feel it for yourself.
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28/11/2025

We recently celebrated a huge milestone with the groundbreaking of Eden Springs Assisted Living & Memory Care! This project means so much to me, and I’m truly thrilled to bring a warm, boutique, family-focused senior community to Chanhassen. Next up, we officially kick off construction and start bringing this intimate and thoughtfully designed home to life as we move closer to welcoming our first residents!

06/12/2024

Let’s overflow the sleigh! 🎁❤️

01/12/2024

Hello December ☃️🎄

18/11/2024

Half of the windows replaced and/or repaired + Fixed rotten window sills + Replaced non-functioning windows in Unit 1 sunroom

The windows were in rough shape. Not a single window in the Unit 1 sunroom fit the opening and none of them could close and lock properly. Several other windows throughout the house needed to be repaired or replaced, as well as some of the window sills. We replaced all of the windows in the Unit 1 sunroom and fixed up all the others. It turned out beautifully!

15/11/2024

Proper doors designed and installed for each bedroom + New shelving in all closets + New blinds installed throughout the bedrooms and bathrooms in both units

With this being an older home, the doors and openings are not the standard sizes we have today. This meant custom ordering doors to fit or redesigning the openings where we could. I tried to keep the original feel of the home throughout with the woodwork, which also made this process challenging. The hardest bedroom door to fix was for the larger bedroom in the upper unit. The previous owners had curtains in the opening, which was not going to work. We had to order a door and then case it in with a design that could look original. It was a challenge, but we made it work and it turned out beautifully! I also added new shelving in the closets and I always provide blinds in the bedrooms and bathrooms for privacy (usually white faux wood blinds).

Website:https://www.deenalaugen.com/

11/11/2024

🎧 Missed It? Re-Listen to "How to Convert a Single-Family Home into a Multifamily Property" 🎧 with Liz and Andresa!

👉 Listen again HERE: https://megaphone.link/BIGPOC6534748377

I will walk you through the step-by-step process I used to scale my business by transforming single-family homes into profitable multifamily properties. I’ll also share my insights on identifying the best opportunities for your unique business needs, strategies for working with city planning and zoning departments, top financial approaches for property conversions, and much more.