December Newsletter 2017
Congrats Homeowners!
We’re Up 7%
Yup, home prices are up 7% from last year. In large part, we can attribute this to a pretty significant lack of supply of homes for sale all across the nation. This rings true especially for areas like Omaha in which both existing and new home inventory hasn’t kept up with the demand of buyers.
Boys Town 100th Anniversary
This fantastic picture captures the “first five”. These boys are rumored to be the first five (or among the first) boys at Father Flanagan’s boy’s home. Records weren’t kept in the early days of Boys Town, so it’s not known with complete certainty. Boys Town opened 12/12/17 in a run-down Victorian mansion at 25th and Dodge.
Read More here.
The Cost of Not Owning
The numbers aren’t cut and dry. People figure that renting eliminates the costs of repairs and taxes, but we must realize that all the expenses the landlord pays are already built into the rent payment, along with a profit margin. In fact, a recent study found that buying a home is 35% cheaper than renting one. Read more about the advantages of homeownership here
Have You Been to My New Site?
It’s pretty fantastic! You can check out local listings with user-friendly search capabilities, explore some of my favorite content geared toward home owners and home seekers, and more.
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3 Reasons to Sell this Winter
Demand is strong, especially in Omaha. There is no slowing down for this market!
There is less competition. Inventory is still low, so your listing will get great activity.
The process will be quicker. Because of the high demand in this market, just about everyone is pre-approved.
1016 S 38 St Now priced at $399,000 in Field Club
Designed by famous Omaha architect Thomas Kimball in 1906 this 5 bedroom, 5 baths, manor house in the Field Club neighborhood showcases the charm and detail of a genuine historic Omaha home. Details of thoughtful craftsmanship and design can be found throughout the manor in delicate stained glass windows, unique woodwork, built-in bookcases, and multiple fireplaces.
7916 S 193 Ave Now priced at $372,000 in Gretn
Fall in love with this custom built two-story home. All white kitchen with grey tiled backsplash, high ceilings, and jaw-dropping large windows. Four spacious bedrooms, second-floor laundry, and large master ensuite. Wind down your evening with beautiful sunsets under your large covered deck! Newly landscaped exterior accentuates this exquisite home’s curb appeal.
