Are You Asking The Right Questions During Your Home Search?

When you start to search for a home, should you enter the process with a clear vision for what you want, or should you keep an open mind about what will be on the market? Some people begin looking for a home with more set ideas about what they want than others, but the process can be faster and easier when you know what appeals to you. Knowing what you want is important, but you should also be ready to ask the right questions to make sure that a property will keep you happy. We have experience helping connect families with wonderful homes in the Omaha area, and we can help you find and purchase the property that truly suits you. (more…)

These Tips Can Help You Highlight Your Home’s Best Features

What features stood out to you when your purchased your current home? A living space can attract people thanks to its size, features like hardwood floor or renovated counters, or even its surrounding neighborhood features. When you decide to put your home on the market, take time to think about why you originally chose it, and make sure these features stand out to others. Your Omaha, NE real estate group can help you secure a sale by helping you make the best case for your property, and by helping you market it to potential buyers.
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Tips For Finding The Right Living Space If You Have Kids

Your views on what the “right” living space looks like can change when you are preparing to start a family. In addition to finding a place that feels stylish and comfortable, you also need to focus on somewhere that is safe…and easy to clean. Your Omaha real estate group can help you identify features that work well for families, and help you discover the right home for a growing family. While some of these features can be included in the design of the home, there are also additions and renovations that can make a space more family-friendly. (more…)

Keeping Your Home Comfortable In Different Seasons

If you want to create an ideal living space, comfort is obviously a priority. How can you make sure your home is pleasant at any time of year as the seasons change? This is a question homeowners should ask themselves, but it can also be important to know what features to look for if you are searching for a new property. Creating a comfortable living space year-round means more than just having the right heating and air conditioning in place. There are additional steps that can and should be taken to help keep your indoors temperate no matter what the weather is like outside. Your Omaha real estate group is here to help if you ever have questions about what can make a new home right for you. We can also help you make sure your property is as attractive as possible to buyers! (more…)

Easy Home Improvement Tasks You Can Take On

If you are contemplating putting your home on the market, or if you just want to do more with your space, home improvement tasks can be beneficial. With that said, you may not be eager to tackle a larger project at the moment. Can you make meaningful changes to your home without a costly investment, and without having to bring in people or resources? Relatively small improvement projects can make a big difference to how you feel in your home. They also give you a task that you can take on without having to hire experts or make purchases. A modest investment of your time and effort can lead to some welcome changes, and make you feel more comfortable in your surroundings. (more…)

3 Fun, Pragmatic Stay-at-Home Activities

This is the ultimate test of how resourceful you are when it comes to entertaining yourself. For many people right now, they’re not just entertaining themselves, but they’re also responsible for entertaining one or more kiddos too. You can burn through TV shows and video games pretty fast. Then what? It’s nice to have some pragmatic stay-at-home activities that don’t require any extra parts. We’ve already covered some options for virtual tours, and we’ve got some more pragmatic activities for you today. Here are 3 productive things you can do to entertain yourself and others while staying home. (more…)

More Ways to Stay Entertained at Home

Whether you’re at home by yourself, or you’ve been thrust into the role of primary caregiver to multiple children each day, self quarantining presents many new challenges. One of the main challenges is staying mentally stimulated with an abundance of inside time. You can only watch so much TV, and it’s nice to have a variety of entertainment options that stimulate your brain in a variety of ways. Earlier this week, we posted about virtual museum tours, which are a great educational option during quarantine. Today, we’ve got virtual farm tours from the American Dairy Association! (more…)

At-Home Museum Tours During Social Distancing

A self-imposed quarantine is something new for everyone, and each day requires new adjustments. You’ve probably already started to burn yourself out on binge watching streaming services, so how about something a little more mentally stimulating? There are actually a number of world-renowned museums that offer virtual tours of their works. This is a great way to shake up your quarantine routine and try something new while you’re staying at home. It’s going to take a lot of different activities to stay busy, so here’s a start. (more…)

What Kind of First Impression Does Your Home Make?

Never underestimate the power of a first impression. They say it takes six or seven impressions to erase an initial first impression, and while that’s important to know when it comes to people, it’s invaluable when it comes to houses. When you decide to sell your home, you will eventually put it on the market for everyone to see. Make the wrong first impression, and there won’t be another six or seven — there won’t even be a second. Do you know what kind of first impression your home is making on potential buyers? (more…)

Are You Joining a Homeowner’s Association?

Finding the right home is about the neighborhood fit, just as much as it is about the house itself. It’s important that you find a place that suits your lifestyle and is convenient for you. You’ll also want to know what kind of expectations you’ll need to manage as a homeowner. If your home is part of a homeowner’s association, it can come with some guidelines, fees, and obligations that you’ll have to keep up with. You definitely want to know about those things before you buy. So here’s a brief guide on homeowner’s associations and questions you should ask before making a purchase. (more…)