All posts by Jason Opland


5 Tips To Prepare for an Estate Sale

Selling everything in a home is no simple task, and just the thought can leave folks feeling completely overwhelmed. Enter the estate sale. An estate sale or estate liquidation is a sale or auction to dispose of a substantial portion of the belongings/property owned by a person who must dispose of their personal property to […]



Renovate Today, Pay When You Sell

A local startup named Improvio wants to help homeowners sell for more by improving their properties before they go to market. The twist is that the homeowner doesn’t have to pay for the renovations until settlement, meaning cash on hand isn’t an issue. The Problem Improvio Wants to Solve Say you want to sell your […]


Is the Housing Market Heading for a Crash?

The housing market has been one of the strongest parts of the U.S. economy during the coronavirus pandemic but are rapidly rising home prices a warning sign of a real estate bubble? Could the U.S. housing market collapse as it did 14 years ago, triggering a severe recession? Talk to almost any real estate agent or housing […]





Homes with Pools are Selling at a Premium

Potential buyers of homes with in-ground swimming pools typically view them as either a relaxing oasis, social hub, and prime way to exercise—or just another maintenance hassle. Homes with pools have become a target of buyer envy in the era of COVID. Pool additions are soaring, and more house hunters say they want one, this […]


How Home Buyers Can Compete with All-Cash Offers

Homebuyers are doing all kinds of things to make their offers stand out in this low inventory seller’s market, including removing remedy and or inspection contingencies to bidding well over the asking price with appraisal gap coverage. One tried and true technique for making a competitive offer remains popular and that’s the all-cash offer. If you’re planning to finance your […]