Episodes

  • Is the Dining Room Dead? Where Carpet Should Not Be, Why Price Reductions Matter
    May 16 2026
    Would we rather have a huge garage or huge kitchen? Do homeowners want formal dining rooms anymore? How to know when a home is overpriced. Is there a lowering demand for carpet in homes? The most underrated suburb in the metro. Why sewer inspections are so important. What should first time homebuyers avoid? Is staging a home worth the price? Any questions ask Ryan O'Neil and Scott Wollmering of Re/Max Advantage Plus. You can reach them at 612-294-6949 and call Mike Ouverson with Luminate Bank at 612-202-8321 and Brad Sanford from Farmers Insurance at 651-690-2076. Help the O’Neill Foundation of Hope at oneillhope.org.
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    41 mins
  • New Listings on the Rise, Weirdest Things Found in a Home Showing, Best Selling Feature in a House
    May 9 2026
    There is a growing number of new listings in the Twin Cities. Most interesting thing seen in a home showing. Home features we wish we could have in our house. What home features help with a sale? Where is the best place to live in Minnesota? Some good qualities needed for a realtor. Any questions ask Ryan O'Neil and Scott Wollmering of Re/Max Advantage Plus. You can reach them at 612-294-6949 and call Mike Ouverson with Luminate Bank at 612-202-8321. Help the O’Neill Foundation of Hope at oneillhope.org.
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    41 mins
  • The Number of Days a Home is on the Market, Guaranteed Sale Questions, Finding Value in a Business
    May 2 2026
    The average day a home sits on the market is slowly growing. What to know about the guaranteed sale that some realtors offer to homeowners. How to determine the value of a business. How to best handle a multiple offer situation. Any questions ask Ryan O'Neil and Scott Wollmering of Re/Max Advantage Plus. You can reach them at 612-294-6949 and call Mike Ouverson with Luminate Bank at 612-202-8321. Help the O’Neill Foundation of Hope at oneillhope.org.
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    41 mins
  • The Basics of VA Loans, Home Inspection Impact on Homes, Make Your First Offer the Best
    Apr 25 2026
    How to stay competitive in the real estate market this year. What to know about VA loans and how they help veterans get a home. Why a home inspection can make a big impact on a sale. Are lenders getting more strict? Why some sellers do not give counter offers? Finding signs of bugs and critters in a home. How to best handle multiple offers. Any questions ask Ryan O'Neil and Scott Wollmering of Re/Max Advantage Plus. You can reach them at 612-294-6949 and call Mike Ouverson with Luminate Bank at 612-202-8321. And call Steve Stalock of WIN Home Inspections at 952-891-4455. Help the O’Neill Foundation of Hope at oneillhope.org.
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    40 mins
  • Cryptocurrency and Real Estate, Defining a Twin Home, A Building Moratorium
    Apr 18 2026
    Will cryptocurrency be able to be used in real estate transactions in the future? What is the difference between a twin home, a townhome, and a duplex? What is investment discretion and why it can be helpful for your personal finances. When a reverse mortgage is right for you. Why the city of Lakeville is considering a moratorium on building new homes. Any questions ask Ryan O'Neil and Scott Wollmering of Re/Max Advantage Plus. You can reach them at 612-294-6949 and call Mike Ouverson with luminate home loans at 612-202-8321. And call Kam Siemers from Midwest Money Management at 952-895-1055. Help the O’Neill Foundation of Hope at oneillhope.org.
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    41 mins
  • The Best Week to Sell a Home, Increase in Repossessed Homes, Navigating Zillow
    Apr 11 2026
    Why this week in April is historically the best week to sell a home. The biggest mistake a seller can make. Often overlooked issues when inheriting land. What to know if you are considering building a home. Is there an increase in repossessed homes? How much does it cost a bank to repossess a property? How to best navigate Zillow. Tax day is coming. Any questions ask Ryan O'Neil and Scott Wollmering of Re/Max Advantage Plus. You can reach them at 612-294-6949 and call Mike Ouverson with luminate home loans at 612-202-8321. Help the O’Neill Foundation of Hope at oneillhope.org.
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    39 mins
  • Uncertainty Could Bring Opportunity for Buyers, Preventing Housefires, Be Aware of HOA Boards
    Apr 4 2026
    The war in Iran continues to bring more uncertainty to the market but it could create a buying opportunity. How to best prevent a fire from starting in your home. What to know before signing on to an HOA. Problems that could come to a home that was built in a certain year. Japan is betting on the American real estate market. We play two truths and a lie. Any questions ask Ryan O'Neil and Scott Wollmering of Re/Max Advantage Plus. You can reach them at 612-294-6949 and call Mike Ouverson with luminate home loans at 612-202-8321. And call Steve Stalock of WIN Home Inspections at 952-891-4455. Help the O’Neill Foundation of Hope at oneillhope.org.
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    41 mins
  • The Cost of Renting vs. Homeownership, Water Testing Basics, Scott's Dog Needs a Home
    Mar 28 2026
    Price reductions are being seen on homes across the state. New data shows renting is becoming more expensive than home ownership. Do new apartment buildings have an impact on property tax? Why water quality can make a big impact on a home and on your health. Scott is looking for a new home for his dog. Any questions ask Ryan O'Neil and Scott Wollmering of Re/Max Advantage Plus. You can reach them at 612-294-6949 and call Mike Ouverson with luminate home loans at 612-202-8321. Help the O’Neill Foundation of Hope at oneillhope.org.
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    41 mins