What kind of lawyer was Karen from Good Bones?

Prior Career
Some viewers might be surprised to learn that before she was replacing walls on Good Bones, Laine was a defense attorney who spent most of her time in the courtroom. She set that job aside in 2007 to start Two Chicks and a Hammer, Inc.
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Is Karen from Good Bones a practicing lawyer?

“I am still a practicing lawyer,” she told POPSUGAR. “I am sorta on sabbatical. I've gotten rid of most of my clients, but I still have a few left.”
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What did Karen from Good Bones do before the show?

Laine worked in criminal defense, alongside family law and mediation, and provided guardian ad litem services. Laine was even a deputy prosecutor for the Marion County Prosecutor's Office at one stage. In 2017, the "Good Bones" star confirmed to PopSugar that she is still a practicing lawyer.
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Is Karen or Mina a lawyer?

Mother/daughter home renovation and flipping duo Karen E Laine and Mina Starsiak Hawk star in the HGTV series Good Bones. Daughter Mina, a real estate agent, and mom Karen, a former lawyer, own an Indianapolis-based home renovation business with a mission to revitalize their favorite neighborhoods one house at a time.
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What did Karen on Good Bones do for a living?

Before starting Two Chicks and a Hammer with her daughter, Karen worked as an attorney. She didn't give up her profession after starting the company, either. "I am still a practicing lawyer, I am sorta on sabbatical," Karen told PopSugar in 2017. "I've gotten rid of most of my clients but I still have a few left."
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The Truth About Good Bones Star Karen Laine



What does Mina's husband do for a living?

According to Steve's Instagram bio, he is an account executive with CoStar Group, a commercial property company. In his spare time, he is a successful competitive eater, which he has chronicled on his Instagram page. If you live in Indy and need a special cake made please hit up our girl at @moistcakeco.
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How much does Karen make on Good Bones?

This is exactly how much the acclaimed HGTV star is worth

Now, television personality Karen Laine is estimated to be worth $1.5 million with an annual salary of $200,000 (via Legit). This money, of course, comes from both HGTV and her law career.
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How does Mina and Karen make money?

Mina Starsiak Hawk has a net worth of $2 million, according to Gossip Gist. Her income mostly comes from her work on HGTV, as well as her renovation projects for Two Chicks and a Hammer.
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Why did Karen quit Good Bones?

As a previous Instagram post reveals, Karen has retired from the show to spend more time engaging in her favorite pastime activities — which include hanging out with her husband, Roger, sailing, and looking after her chickens. Season 5 of Good Bones is slated to premiere on June 9, 2019 on HGTV.
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Is Cory on Good Bones related to Mina?

Although many of the stars of "Good Bones" are related, notes Distractify, Cory Miller is an outsider. But he's treated just like family, thanks to his close relationship with Tad Starsiak and his sister/co-host Mina Starsia-Hawk; according to Screen Rant, Miller has known the family since high school.
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Who died in Mina's family?

Mina Starsiak Hawk is reflecting on a challenging 2020, the year she welcomed her second child after the loss of her sister-in-law. The Good Bones star, 33, mourned the unexpected death of her husband's sister Stefanie Hawk in March 2020.
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What happened to Mina's mom on Good Bones?

Though Karen announced she was stepping back from the business in 2019, she is still very much a part of Good Bones. More free time through retirement has allowed Karen the opportunity to do more of what she loves outside of revamping Indianapolis neighborhoods.
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How many times has Mina's dad been married?

But here are the basics: Karen married Mina's dad Casey, had three kids, and then they divorced. Casey married a woman named Cheryl, who had previously been married to Lenny.
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Do Mina and Karen actually do the work on Good Bones?

With Karen retiring from the business in 2019, Mina now works on renovating homes full time and is able to complete around 14 houses a year! They are now in the process of filming the fifth season of Good Bones which will be on HGTV in early 2020.
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What is Karen's tattoo on Good Bones?

While Karen did not discuss the tattoo at the time of the episode, she did mention it back in 2018, telling Marketplace Events (via House Beautiful) that "Most people are surprised to find that I have a tattoo that goes from the nape of my neck, covers my back, and extends down the backs of my thighs."
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How much are Mina and Karen Worth?

As per The Celeb Closet, Mina's net worth is around $2 million. It does not come as a surprise as the Good Bones star has stretched her hands into various professions. The reality star has appeared on six-season of Good Bones and taken up countless projects.
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Did Karen on Good Bones dye her hair?

The HGTV star has shared a few candid photos of her red hair and new golden tresses over the years, setting her appearance apart from her daughter Mina Starsiak Hawk's gorgeous red hair, but the mother-daughter renovation duo is still a knockout on TV and on social media. Retirement looks to be treating Laine well.
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Is Mina starsiak a licensed contractor?

The following year, their business, Two Chicks and a Hammer, was born, and Starsiak became a licensed real estate agent in the process.
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Do they sell the houses furnished on Good Bones?

The home buyer has the option of buying the furniture Starsiak and Laine used to style each room, but they don't have to, according to Two Chicks And A Hammer's website.
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How much are the napiers worth?

After finding success with their incredible home improvement and design skills, Erin and Ben have a pretty impressive net worth. Erin and Ben have a combined estimated net worth of $5 million, according to Exact Net Worth. The couple met in college when Erin was the design editor of the yearbook.
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How much did Mina's forever home cost?

After graduating from Indiana University, Mina wasn't sure what she wanted to do, so while she figured it out, she worked as a waitress to pay the bills. But she wanted to make a bigger leap and decided to buy a house for $37,500.
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