Lori Alvarez’s Real Estate with Soul

On this episode of Real Estate with Soul, we dive into the intricacies of real estate short sales and unveil the often lengthy and complex journey they entail. Discover the qualifications, regulations, and critical steps involved in this unique real estate transaction. Whether you're a buyer, seller, or just curious about real estate, this episode sheds light on the realities of navigating sho...

Join Your Favorite Real Estate Team in an eye-opening episode on California taxes that never say goodbye! Uncover the long-lasting impact of taxes as we delve into how they become a part of your financial journey. Lori shares valuable insight on navigating the ever-present California tax landscape. Tune in to understand why these taxes are here to stay! 

Tune in if you dare! In the spirit of the scary season, Lori and Hasina (our Buyers' Agent Realtor) dive into some scary real estate horror stories. From dark homes, and bloody red walls to haunted homes... EEK! 

We are living in a much different world today. From a housing crisis, an economic crisis, to a financial crisis… and somehow we are all trying to navigate it. On today’s episode, Lori shares the 7 Baby Steps to Build Your Wealth. Building your wealth is not about becoming wealthy, it is about how to set yourself up for success. Tune in to hear what those 7 steps are that could possibly change your...

On this episode of Real Estate with Soul, Lori dives in and shares a hyper-local market analysis of LA County. The market is still pretty crazy but what might that mean for you or anyone living or wanting to live in LA County? Even if you're not planning to live anywhere near LA, Lori also shares a couple of key takeaways for anyone trying to figure out their way in today’s crazy real estate m...

In this episode, Lori is sharing her seller strategies for today's Real Estate Market. These strategies: Traditional Seller, Market Ready Home Financing, Snap Offer, One Day Home Sale, and Buy First and then Sell, are strategies that can help any seller join the market today. These are just basic seller strategies but they mean any seller has options! Tune into the podcast to hear more.  

Dave Ramsey is not something new around here! Lori has talked about it numerous times and we have a few of those podcast episodes linked below. Today on the podcast, Lori Alvarez shares her thoughts and knowledge of buying and selling with a Dave Ramsey ELP (Endorsed Local Provider) and why it is such an amazing way to achieve your real estate goals EVEN in today’s crazy real estate market. The ma...

DING DING DING! What about boxing can you use outside the boxing ring? It is no secret Lori loves to box so naturally we have to have one of her boxing coaches on the podcast. Eric Garcia shares his knowledge and expertise on boxing and how it has shaped his life and others. It is inspiring to hear his personal story and what he has learned in and out of the ring. Tune in to hear it all!  Find Eri...

Lori and Amy are back at it with a great conversation about a Buyer’s Agent reality in the real estate world. If there is one word to describe a buyer’s agent it would be availability.  Buyers agents get to make homeownership dreams come true and Amy Cruz is one of Real Estate Resolved very own buyers agents. In today’s episode, she gets to share what it means to her and how she is successful at w...

We had the pleasure of having a very special guest on the Real Estate with Soul podcast today. Eric Paul is not new to the real estate world and shares some pretty insightful perspectives on investing in real estate in today’s market. We have been talking quite a bit about the market we are in and this is just the cherry on top. Something to really think about, there is NO reason NOT to buy right...

We have a great episode for you today! Amy and Lori are talking about the real estate news for you and all the interesting things currently happening today. One hot topic going around is the 10 slowest markets today. Not a huge surprise that California was not on this list, but did your state make it? Or could it be a place you might be interested in some property investments? Tune in for some tip...

Home starts with you and so does maintenance! There is an overwhelming amount of tasks and things to keep up with as a homeowner. So on today’s episode, Lori shares her tips on the really important home maintenance tasks that we all need to be practicing. Are you keeping up with some of these home maintenance projects? 

Let’s look into what the real estate market looks like these days in our challenging economy! To put it simply there just is not enough inventory right? Well, it’s a little more than that. In today’s episode, Lori dives in and breaks down what is happening in the market because it is NOT the same real estate market from a few months ago. Join us in today's conversation Don’t forget to follow u...

What is the ONE thing that can’t be changed in the real estate market? The purchase price! Right now the market is still pretty crazy but not impossible. So whether you are thinking about it, currently leasing, selling, or buying, join Lori and Amy and the conversation about this crazy real estate market and that there is hope if you’re getting ready to jump in. 

Did you know homes that have been staged are statistically known to sell faster and for more money? WOW! What is staging? Well, when staging a home, you are helping to enhance certain areas of the home but also the goal is to make it someone else’s space. There is so much that goes into staging; the particular rooms, the style, and even the techniques. Who knew?! So tune into today’s podcast with...

What does it look like when you’re thinking of buying a new home when you already own a home? Well, Lori shares some tips on what that transaction will look like. Equity is a huge part of these transactions but you don’t want to forget to get pre-approved! Tune into today’s episode to hear more! 

How do you go about asking a real estate agent to be... well, your agent? Lori dives into a great conversation and shares some tips on how to find a great agent but also how to properly ask them to represent you as a buyer, seller, or even both! So whether you are buying or selling your home, finding THE agent is such a crucial part of your real estate transaction!  Tune in to hear all about it. 

Celebrating our one-year anniversary with Real Estate Resolved! Lori and Amy do a little reflecting on their years of learning and growing and how they got to today. It has not been an easy road but reflecting the highs and the lows and looking forward to new goals with all of you! Tune in and celebrate with us today! 

Today we had the pleasure of having Dr. J. Lamar Gray on the podcast along with a great conversation around commercial real estate, business owners, especially the SMALL ones, and how things may have changed in the year 2023. Are things starting to go back to the way they were before? Well, tune in to hear how things have shifted and how they can benefit you and your business!  You can find Doctor...

Moving can take a toll on your emotional well being right?! Well on today’s episode we had the pleasure of talking to psychotherapist and author Pierre Brodeur on the podcast. We talk about how moving can be really hard especially on your mental health. There are signs to look out for and tips you can take to help with dealing with the emotions in general but also anxieties and depression associat...

Today on the Real Estate with Soul the Podcast Lori and Amy talk millions. Lori shares her BIG WHY in becoming a million dollar investor and the steps to take so  you can move your real estate goals forward to become the next millionaire real estate investor.  Want a copy of the book Lori and Amy share? The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller Find it here https://kellerink.com/products...

It's Q & A time on the podcast! Lori and Amy dive in and answer some questions you all have been asking! We got Questions about VA loans, how to prepare your home to sell, when to invest and so much more! So tune in!  Follow us over on the IG  @lorialvarezrealestateresolved  @amycruz_real_estate_resolved

On this episode, we had the pleasure of having Jonathan Clayton who is an attorney with extensive experience with HOA disputes. Living in an HOA community can have its challenges but do the challenges outweigh the benefits? An HOA can be a great thing for your community with plenty of benefits and tons of amenities or it can be a not so great thing and actually be hurtful to your community. Which...

Today on Real Estate with Soul, we are discussing the 10 steps of buying a new home. From step 1; saving for a down payment all the way to step 10, which is move in day! Woohoo! But what are the in between steps? What happens after you have your down payment? When do you get to go home shopping? As you can imagine it’s a pretty lengthy process to buy a new home, lots and lots of steps! So tune whi...

What does it REALLY cost to buy or sell real estate these days? One of THE most asked questions to realtors all around the world.  In today’s episode Lori and Amy get into some of the specifics of the cost to the buyer and sellers and what it looks like when it’s broken down. So if you have ever wondered what your closing costs look like after purchasing or selling a home, tune into today’s e...