An overgrown, collapsing house sat untouched for 15 years until Mike Lovelace decided to do something about it. In this episode, you'll learn how one determined agent used old-school tools, a petition, and a builder’s mindset to restore value and dignity to a forgotten neighborhood. The payoff? A heart-wrenching story of lost memories found again. Tune in, and you might just be inspired to take action in your own community!

Key takeaways to listen for

• How one neighbor’s frustration turned into a community-led effort to restore property value and safety
• Why Mike chose an old-school petition to get attention from county officials finally
• The surprising ripple effects a neglected property in a neighborhood has on home value
• Ways Mike leveraged real estate tools, relationships, and sheer persistence to create solutions beyond a transaction
• Why advocacy might be the most important part of the job of a REALTOR®

About Mike Lovelace
Mike is a North Carolina-based REALTOR® with a deep background in tech, finance, and public service. A former trading systems administrator for major firms, Mike brings precision, integrity, and a heart for community to every real estate transaction.

Licensed originally in New Jersey and now serving Eastern North Carolina, he’s known for going above and beyond, whether it’s helping clients navigate tricky deals or spearheading neighborhood-changing efforts like abandoned property restorations.

Connect with Mike

• Facebook: Mike Lovelace, Realtor at United Real Estate East Carolina
• X: @mikesellsenc
• Email: mikesellsenc@gmail.com

Connect with Leigh
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