Lori Alvarez’s Real Estate with Soul
Real Estate with Soul is hosted by Lori Alvarez — Founder / Owner and Agent of Real Estate REsolved, and believer that real estate is about more than property… it’s about purpose.
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My Spouse Died—What Do I Do With the House? A Guide for Surviving Spouses | Ep. 225 (opens the original)
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Your spouse died. Now what happens to the house? In the middle of grief, surviving spouses are often suddenly faced with questions they never expected to answer: Do I stay in our home or sell it? Can I afford the mortgage on my own? Whose name is on the title? What happens to the mortgage after my spouse dies? Do I need probate? Should I downsize? And how am I supposed to make such a huge decision when I’m still grieving? In Episode 225 of Real Estate with Soul , Lori Alvarez talks about what ha
Mom Wants to Stay in Her House: Aging in Place, Downsizing & When to Have “The Talk” | Ep. 224 (opens the original)
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What do you do when Mom says, “I’m not leaving my house”—and the family is starting to worry? For many adult children, talking with an aging parent about their home is one of the hardest family conversations they’ll ever have. Should Mom continue aging in place ? Is it time to downsize ? Would moving closer to family make life easier? And how do you even begin talking about selling a parent’s home without making them feel like you’re taking away their independence? In Episode 224 of Real Estate
When Brothers and Sisters Don’t Agree About Mom’s House: Navigating Family Conflict During an Estate or Downsizing | Ep. 223 (opens the original)
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One of the hardest real estate decisions a family will ever face often has very little to do with the house. It has everything to do with the people. In this episode of Real Estate with Soul, Lori Alvarez explores what happens when brothers and sisters don’t agree about Mom’s house. Whether you’re navigating an inheritance, helping aging parents downsize, or making difficult estate decisions after the loss of a loved one, family dynamics can quickly become more overwhelming than the real estate
7 Home Upgrades That Increase Home Value Before You Sell | Renovations That Actually Pay Off | Ep. 222 (opens the original)
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Should you renovate your home before selling? The answer might surprise you. Every week, homeowners ask me the same questions: Should I remodel my kitchen before I sell? Is replacing the flooring worth the investment? Do I need to renovate my bathrooms? Which home improvements actually increase my home’s value? In Episode 222 of Real Estate with Soul , Lori Alvarez shares the seven home upgrades that consistently deliver the best return on investment—and the costly renovations that often don’t.
Sell an Inherited House for More: Concierge Real Estate Tips for Probate & Estate Sales | Ep. 221 (opens the original)
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Most people inherit more than a house—they inherit stress, memories, deferred maintenance, and one big question: Should we sell it as-is or fix it up first? In Episode 221 of Real Estate with Soul , Lori Alvarez shares how the REsolved Concierge Program is helping families maximize the value of inherited homes, probate properties, trust sales, and outdated houses—often without paying renovation costs upfront. After helping hundreds of families navigate life-changing real estate decisions, Lori e
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