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Real estate done with a conscience.

Fresh Start Home Solutions was built on a simple idea: when someone's in a hard spot with their home, they deserve honest help first — and a fair deal only if it's truly their best option.

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Our mission

Solve problems with creative solutions.

Most people meet a real estate investor at one of the most stressful moments of their life — facing a foreclosure, settling a parent's estate, ending a marriage, or just needing out from under a property that's become a burden. In those moments, what people need most isn't a pitch. It's someone who will sit down, tell them the truth, and help them see the whole board.

So that's what we do. We start every relationship by helping you understand your situation and all of your options — including the ones that don't make us a dime. Sometimes the right answer is selling your house to us. Sometimes it's a loan modification, listing with an agent, talking to an attorney, or simply waiting. We'll tell you what we'd do if we were in your shoes, and we mean it.

We're transparent that we're investors. It's how we keep the lights on and how we're able to offer fast, certain, as-is purchases when those are the best fit. But being an investor and being an advocate aren't at odds — and we've built our whole company to prove it.

Mike Lauer, founder of Fresh Start Home Solutions

Meet Mike Lauer

Founder, Fresh Start Home Solutions

Mike has been putting together creative real estate deals since 2016, working hand-in-hand with homeowners, attorneys, and agents across Wisconsin and Florida. He's known for being thorough, communicative, and relentlessly focused on creating a win for everyone at the table.

"My only priority is helping people understand their options so they can put a stressful situation behind them — with clarity and control."

What we stand for

Our values aren't just words on a wall

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Honesty first

We'll always tell you the truth about your options — even when it means we don't get the deal.

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People over properties

Behind every house is a person or a family going through something. We never lose sight of that.

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Total transparency

You'll always know who we are, how a deal works, and what happens next. No fine print, no games.

2016

Creating win-win deals since

100+
Homeowners helped
2
States served
5.0★
Average rating
$0
Fees to you
Our network

A trusted team behind every solution

No single person can solve every housing problem. That's why, over the years, we've built relationships with professionals who share our values — so when you need more than we can offer directly, you're never sent off to fend for yourself.

Probate attorneys Bankruptcy attorneys Realtors Title companies Contractors Lenders

Whether you need legal guidance, a market listing, repairs, or a fast purchase, we can point you to someone good — and stay in your corner throughout.

Get Connected

Let's find your fresh start.

Reach out for an honest, no-pressure conversation about your home and your options. We're here to help — whatever that ends up looking like.

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