U.S. Home Talk
U.S. Home Talk is your resource to the real estate market, mortgages and home improvements. U.S. Home Talk will cover a variety of related topics that will prove educational, informative, and entertaining, including New Construction, Investing in Real Estate, Selling in Today's Market, Mortgage and Credit Scores, Financing, Luxury Homes, and more. Jason Walgrave with The Minnesota Real Estate Team and RE/MAX Advantage Plus will provide the “insiders” perspective on real estate topics that are headlining the news, and relevant to our listeners. Jason and his Team have developed an extensive network of industry specialists that will join the show to address specific topics each week. Mike Ouverson will present a mortgage market update each week. Listeners are welcome to call in live and ask the experts what you want to know about real estate and related topics. You are also encouraged to send us questions or comments via e-mail. All questions that are asked will be answered.
Episodes
158 episodes
First-Time Home Seller Checklist (part 1)
Take Down The Naked Painting And Wash The Siding!Most sellers think the big wins come from granite and gadgets. We think the real wins happen earlier, when a buyer walks in and instantly feels two things: this home is cared for, and mov...
Fix it or List it?
You can spend a fortune “fixing everything” and still wonder why your sale price didn’t jump the same amount. That frustration is exactly what we tackle as we answer a question we hear constantly from homeowners getting ready to list: what home...
The Listing Fixes That Get You Offers Fast
Your home is on the market, the photos look fine, and yet… no offers. That’s not “bad luck” when buyers are out there paying $50,000 over asking. We get real about the uncomfortable truth: if a listing isn’t moving in a competitive real estate ...
New Construction Or Existing Home Pros And Cons
New build or existing home? That one choice can change your monthly payment, your weekends, and even how you feel when you pull into the driveway. We talk through the real pros and cons of new construction vs existing homes, using what we’re se...
When A Tweet Impacts Your Rates
Mortgage rates swing on headlines, but the real story is how those swings change buyer behavior and competition. We map out why a brief jump into the mid-6% range can create a short window where your offer has a better shot at getting accepted....
Greener Grass Fast!
The lawn is a lawn and a lawn is needed when you want a lawn so it should be green? What about a lawn that is a lawn and isn't green? That's bad. So green lawn. The lawn is a lawn and a lawn is needed when you want a lawn so it should be green?...
Part-Time Agent, Full-Time Headache
Hiring a realtor isn’t a formality—it’s a high-stakes decision that shapes your money, timeline, and stress level. We break down the exact questions that separate seasoned pros from well-meaning amateurs, starting with the biggest filter of all...
The Best One Two Punch in Real Estate is...
These things are some of the keys to success in the market right now.
How to buy in a TIGHT Market!
What are some tricks you can employ to get the house you want in a market that is moving fast!?
Home inspections! Worth skipping?
here are the reasons you always want a home inspection.
Buyer's Market Today, Seller's Market Tomorrow
When will things turn from a buyers market to a sellers market? What will that look like?
Benefits of Building a new Home
Why should you want to build instead of buy an existing home?
Hot New Trends in Your Area!
You won't believe what home trends are on the way out, and what new things are on the way in!
Fed Policy Impact on Home Loans
How does the Federal Reserve Bank policies impact your home loan rate anyway?
Credit! Everything you Need to Know
Jeremy Deysach from Credilife joins us to educate on how credit scores work.
Top Tips for new Real Estate Investors
Thinking about starting a real estate side to your portfolio? Here are some tips!
Rising Foreclosures in 2026?
Foreclosures are possibly rising. Is there any reason to be concerned?This is our last show for 2025! Have a great Christmas and New Years holidays! See you in 2026!
Interest Rate Forecasts for 2026 (and the cost of waiting)
What do you stand to gain by waiting to buy? Do you gain anything?
Worst Home Design Trends of 2025
What's on the way out as we end the year?
Who Bought and Sold Homes in 2025? (Part 2)
Last week had a bunch of interesting insights and stats... This week there's even more mind benders.
Who Bought and Sold homes in 2025?
There are some stats in this episode that will absolutely blow your mind.