All posts by Jason Opland

Selling a House with Pets

Americans Love Their Pets According to the American Veterinary Medical Association over 43 million American households own a dog, and over 36 million own at least one cat. While it’s uncertain how many of these households are owner-occupied and how many rented, since 65.5% of Americans own their homes, it’s probably safe to say that many pet […]



Ryan Homes

Perfecting the Craft of Homebuilding What began in 1948 as a small, family-run business in Pittsburgh has evolved into one of the top five home builders in the nation. Today, Ryan Homes builds new homes in twenty-seven metropolitan areas in fourteen states and the District of Columbia. Ryan Homes is a proud member of the NVR family, […]


Columbus Ohio’s Most Expensive Homes for Sale – Q1 2015

Here we’ve compile a list of the most expensive million dollar homes on the market and available for sale in Columbus and Central Ohio. Some luxury homes never officially hit the market — their owners choose to shop quietly for qualified buyers through well-connected brokers. Buyers interested in considering any of the properties included below, as well as unlisted properties (pocket listings) are […]



Tips on Maintaining Your Home – Common Mistakes Made by New Homeowners

For most people, a home is the largest purchases they will make in their lifetimes, and an investment in their family’s future. Regrettably, sometimes costly mistakes are made by various parties of the transaction – builders, remodeling contractors, or even the new homeowners, themselves. Knowing a few of the common mistakes homeowners make can prevent future snafus from […]


How to Sell Your Home Fast and For Top Dollar

When you’re trying to understand or influence human behavior—as you might do when, say, listing and marketing a home for sale—it’s important to respect the distinction between what people should do, and what they actually do do. This is the difference between economics and behavioral economics. Classical economics theory is based on the belief that […]


How to Choose the Right Real Estate Agent

Buying and selling real estate is complex, and it’s imperative to select a competent, honest agent who will skillfully represent your best interests throughout the entire process of selecting, negotiating and closing on your property. Here are several things to look for and consider when selecting the real estate professional to represent you in a […]


What is a Good Faith Estimate (GFE)

A Good Faith Estimate (GFE) is a form that lists basic information about the terms of a mortgage loan for which you’ve applied. The GFE includes the estimated costs you’ll have to pay for the home loan. The Good Faith Estimate provides you with basic information about the loan including the Annual Percentage Rate (APR), […]