Olivia VanOrsdale - Realtor

08/31/2026

Clients, friends, and clients that have turned into friends! Please RSVP for my annual Fall Fest. This year it will be hosted at my new Stillwater office! Looking forward to seeing you there! We'll have a professional photographer and a cutie fall backdrop so you can get your holiday card photos taken care of :)

Professional family photos, pumpkins, snacks, activities and more! Co-Hosted with Ellie Breitbach with Guild Mortgage.

07/28/2026

Guidance for First-Time Homebuyers in Stillwater, MN

What Does Buying a Home in Stillwater, MN Usually Involve? First-time buyers in Stillwater, MN typically move through several steps: determining readiness, setting a budget, searching for homes, making an...

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What Does Buying a Home in Stillwater, MN Usually Involve? First-time buyers in Stillwater, MN typically move through several steps: determining readiness, sett

07/21/2026

Understanding the Home Inspection Process in Stillwater, MN

What Is a Home Inspection and Why Does It Matter? A home inspection in Stillwater, MN is a detailed review of a property’s major systems and structures.

Read more: https://realestateexpertinstillwatermn.org/understanding-the-home-inspection-process-in-stillwater-mn-2/

07/14/2026

A Step-by-Step Guide to the Home Buying Process for Stillwater, MN Residents

What Does the Home Buying Process Involve in Stillwater, MN? Buying a home in Stillwater, MN involves more than touring properties and making an offer. The journey includes planning finances,...

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What Does the Home Buying Process Involve in Stillwater, MN? Buying a home in Stillwater, MN involves more than touring properties and making an offer. The jour

05/25/2026

My sister? Oh, she’s a therapist in LA 💅🏼🥂So insanely proud of you for going after your passion. You’re incredible.

🎓M.A. Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate University.

05/20/2026

SAVE THIS: Your unofficial Twin Cities farmers market guide, organized by day because I care about your produce planning. 🫶🏼🥬🥖

If I missed one, please let me know below!

05/11/2026

May 11, 2026 → May 13, 2021

Swipe to see nearly the exact same photo, five years apart. 🥺

Back in 2021, this couple, who I knew from my synchro days, reached out ready to buy their first home. In the middle of the COVID market chaos and record-low interest rates, we were able to secure them an off-market home.

Fast forward almost exactly five years later, and while prepping that same home for listing photos, someone happened to drive by and ask if they were selling. They had family in the neighborhood and had been searching for a home nearby for a long time.

Everything aligned beautifully. The buyers offered the sellers their ideal price and closing timeline, and now here we are at pre-signing as they head into their next chapter in Michigan.

Moments like this make me pause for a second. Getting to walk alongside people through such meaningful seasons of life is something I’ll never take lightly.

So grateful to have been a small part of their story. ❤️🏡

05/11/2026

Aren’t you surprised I didn’t mention Stillwater? Which, btw, that swap would be Marine on Saint Croix, duh.

Everyone talks about the obvious Twin Cities neighborhoods.

But sometimes the better fit is the quieter counterpart nearby. The best neighborhood for you usually isn’t just about commute or square footage. It’s about lifestyle, pace, and the feeling you want your day-to-day life to have.

Anyone have one swap to add? 👀
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05/06/2026

Can we hear a little commotion for the details of this house 📻🗝️🕺🏻👏🏼

Share with a friend who you could see living here!

https://www.compass.com/listing/2085622671784833145/view?agent_id=67d483ff548c7100019196c0

05/04/2026

1920s bungalow with the kind of charm you can feel ✨

Refinished hardwoods, original millwork, and sun-filled spaces
Upper level primary suite with room to unwind or work
Finished lower level with fireplace, guest space, and w**e cellar

Big updates already handled
New roof, updated mechanicals, clean TISH + COA issued

Private backyard is fully fenced with deck, patio, and mature trees
All in a walkable South Minneapolis pocket near parks + coffee ☕

OPEN HOUSES:
• Thursday, May 7th @ 4pm–5:30pm
• Saturday, May 9th @ 11am–12:30pm

More info: https://www.compass.com/listing/2097972310147963657/view?agent_id=67d483ff548c7100019196c0