get to know me

Laura Castagna built her career on a simple belief: buying or building a home should feel empowering, not overwhelming. With nearly a decade of real estate experience and a natural ability to guide people through big decisions, Laura has become a trusted New Home Specialist with Creative Homes, proudly representing the Evanswood community in Maple Grove, Minnesota.

A graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Laura earned a double major in Real Estate and Economics — a combination that gave her the perfect blend of market insight, financial understanding, and industry fundamentals. Those skills shaped the way she works today: analytical when needed, strategic when it matters, and always grounded in clarity and transparency.

Her career began on the commercial side of real estate, where she learned how to analyze deals, understand market cycles, and advocate for clients with confidence. But it was residential — helping real families make real moves — that felt like home. Over the years, she’s worked with first-time buyers, experienced movers, relocating families, and high-end clients seeking custom builds, always bringing the same approach: clear communication, honest guidance, and a genuine investment in each person’s story.

Today, Laura specializes in new-construction homes, where her blend of market knowledge, design insight, and process-driven thinking shines. At Creative Homes, she helps buyers compare floor plans, navigate pricing with full transparency, understand incentives, evaluate lots, and move smoothly through the entire build journey — from the first model tour to Orientation Day. She’s known for leveling with clients, breaking down complex steps into something simple and exciting, and advocating for them with a mix of professionalism, warmth, and humor.

Her work is relationship-first, detail-oriented, and future-focused. Whether she’s walking a homesite in the mud, customizing a structural option sheet, or celebrating a family stepping into their finished home for the first time, Laura brings the same energy: thoughtful guidance, genuine care, and a commitment to making sure every buyer feels confident, informed, and excited.

Outside of the model home, you’ll find her doing DIY projects, exploring design trends, flipping houses, hanging out with her dog Luna, or diving into psychological thrillers. But professionally, her passion is clear — helping families build a home that feels like them, and creating an experience they’ll remember long after the keys are handed over.