All posts by Jason Opland

Selling a Vacant Home

Great job opportunities, moving for school, finally finding the perfect property elsewhere … there are lots of reasons why homeowners move and leave behind a home to sell, whether planned or unplanned. If this is you, take heart. You won’t be bothered by last-minute showings, keeping the house immaculate all the time and dealing with […]




Agency Helps Consumers Resolve Credit Report Issues

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced that it is now accepting consumer complaints about credit reporting and will work to help resolve individual credit reporting issues. “Credit reporting touches the financial lives of nearly each and every American,” writes Scott Pluta, CFPB’s assistant director for the Office of Consumer Response. “Credit reports affect whether or […]



What is the Difference Between the Types of Title Insurance Policies

  What is the difference between the various types of owner’s title insurance policies? There are three types of owner’s policies; Standard, Extended, and ALTA Homeowner’s. It’s important to note that the ALTA Homeowner’s Policy is specified by default on the CBR Purchase Contract (Columbus Board of Realtors). Title Insurance Choices Why would the ALTA Homeowner’s […]


Should You Update Before You Sell?

Thinking of selling your home and know your carpet, appliances, counter tops, etc. could benefit from updating and wondering if it’s best to do it now or to give an allowance on the selling price for these upgrades? This is an age-old question faced by sellers: update or credit? There are dozens of ways to weigh the pros and cons of […]


The Not So Obvious Benefits of Buying New

Prospective home buyers have the choice of new or existing construction. Home buyers planning to buy a brand-new house or condominium often cite energy-efficiency, open layout, a warranty, lower insurance costs and being able to select appliances, flooring, paint colors and other design elements as factors driving their choice. But builders say that buyers can […]


Resolving Problems with a New Home

The typical house contains more than 3,000 different parts. These components must be assembled with skill to form the new product you will call home. It would be unrealistic to expect your new home to be perfect. Even the best built homes are likely to need a few adjustments. Most problems are routinely corrected by […]