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Episode 46: Under the Roof – Time, Family, and Home Insights

By Lana Kopsala | Dec 17, 2025

Episode 46: Under the Roof – Time, Family, and Home Insights In this episode of Bricks, Bucks & Buying Power, we slow things down and talk about something that often gets overlooked in real estate conversations: what life actually looks like once you’re under the roof of a home. Buying or selling a home is […]

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Episode 45: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) – What You Need To Know Before You Build

By Lana Kopsala | Dec 3, 2025

Episode 45: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): What You Need to Know Before You Build Accessory Dwelling Units – better known as ADUs – have been popping up across Massachusetts and beyond, offering homeowners incredible flexibility in how they use their property. From creating space for aging parents to generating passive income or expanding housing options […]

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Episode 44: Creepy Crawlers & Curious Critters: What Homeowners Should Know

By Lana Kopsala | Nov 19, 2025

Episode 44: Creepy Crawlers & Curious Critters – What Every Homeowner Should Know Whether you’re a seasoned homeowner or preparing to buy your first property, there’s one universal truth: pests can create headaches, hazards, and costly surprises if you don’t know what to look for. In Episode 44 of Bricks, Bucks & Buying Power, we […]

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Episode 43: Small Lender, Big Impact — The Loan Daddy Difference

By Lana Kopsala | Nov 13, 2025

Episode 43 – Small Lender Big Impact: The Loan Daddy Difference This week on Real Estate Tips with S & L, hosts Sherri & Lana sit down with Nate Bartlett of Loan Daddy, a boutique mortgage lender that’s proving you don’t need to be huge to make a big difference. From personal service to flexible programs, Nate shares what […]

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Episode 42: Wachusett Weekends: Fall Wrap-Up & Ski Season Countown

By Lana Kopsala | Nov 13, 2025

Episode 42 – Wachusett Weekends: Fall Wrap-Up & Ski Season Countdown In Episode 42 of Real Estate Tips with S & L, Sherri & Lana chat with Chris from Wachusett Mountain about the end-of-fall season, upcoming winter fun, and what’s new at the resort. From autumn foliage to the first snow of the season, this episode is a […]

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Episode 41: Launch Space

By Lana Kopsala | Nov 13, 2025

Episode 41 – Launch Space: How Creative Hubs Can Boost Neighborhood Value In Episode 41 of Real Estate Tips with S & L, Sherri & Lana sit down with Brianna, co-founder of Launch Space, a creative makerspace in Orange (with plans in Athol). While the episode focuses on creativity-sewing, woodworking, 3D printing, and more-there’s an important connection to […]

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Episode 40: More Than Apples: Red Apple Farm Through Every Season

By Lana Kopsala | Sep 24, 2025

Episode 40 – More Than Apples: Red Apple Farm Through Every Season Farms are more than fields and harvests-they’re places where community, tradition, and connection come together. In this episode of Bricks, Bucks & Buying Power, we take you behind the scenes of Red Apple Farm, a true New England treasure that offers far more […]

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Episode 39: Mindset, Mistakes, and Magic: A Chat with Sara & Lana

By Lana Kopsala | Sep 16, 2025

Episode 39 – Mindset, Mistakes, and Magic: A Chat with Sara & Lana Every successful real estate journey is shaped by a blend of mindset, lessons learned, and a little bit of magic along the way. In this episode of Bricks, Bucks & Buying Power, I sit down with two powerhouse guests-Sara and Lana-to explore […]

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Episode 38: Fire, Flood & Falling Trees: Are You Protected?

By Lana Kopsala | Jul 9, 2025

Episode 38: Fire, Flood, and Falling Trees – Are You Protected? Natural disasters aren’t something we like to think about-until they happen. And by then, it’s too late to protect your home, your investment, or your peace of mind. In this episode of Bricks, Bucks & Buying Power, we’re digging into the less glamorous (but […]

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