Category: Buying

What Are You Looking for in Your Omaha Neighborhood?

When searching for a home, you have to consider budget, commute to work, and a number of other important logistical factors. However, what can’t get lost in these practical concerns is your fit within the home and neighborhood you choose. There are some incredible neighborhoods throughout Omaha, and each one has its own set of… Read more »

What Do You Want from Your Real Estate Agent?

If you’re buying or selling your home, you’ll probably want to work with a real estate agent during the process. During the massive undertaking that is buying or selling a home, it can be easy to forget that selecting your real estate agent should be exciting. Your real estate agent is your partner during the… Read more »

Do You Have a Home Inspection Lined Up?

Home inspections sound tedious, but they’re actually a vital part of the process for selling or buying a home. If you’re looking to purchase a particular home, you’ll want to have it inspected by a professional beforehand. The home inspection process can reveal any potential hazards or deficiencies within the home. If your inspection uncovers… Read more »

Why You Should Call Omaha Home

As metropolitan populations continue to grow around the country, the cost of living has risen steadily. Large markets are more expensive than ever, while the job opportunities in these places no longer outpace those in other areas. Value is important when you’re searching for a house, and more importantly, a place to call home. There… Read more »

Are You the “Perfect” Homebuyer?

If you’ve never purchased a home before, you probably have a lot of questions and expectations. You may have heard numbers thrown around in regards to the credit score and need and the percentage of a down payment that you need to get started. While your credit score and down payment do play a role… Read more »

Never Bought a House Before? That’s Okay

Many people who actually want to begin the homebuying process don’t do so because they’re intimidated by the whole thing. It’s understandable. The homebuying process for first-time buyers can feel complex, exhausting, and frustrating. (It can feel that way for veteran buyers too.) If you need a roadmap to help you get started, that’s perfectly… Read more »

Determining Your Homeowner Wants vs. Needs

One of life’s great struggles is accurately differentiating between your wants and needs. In any given situation, you probably have a list of things you absolutely need, and a much longer list of things that you want. Being able to distinguish between the two is vital during the home search. Any feature that your prospective… Read more »

What Features Will You Actually Use in a Home?

The homebuying process is at both times a wonderful, open-ended experience, and a tedious search for a needle in a haystack. In theory, you’ll get to choose the perfect home of your dreams that comes in under budget. In practice, you’ll likely have to compromise, and the process can be long. It’s important that as… Read more »

Why Are Homes Selling So Fast in Omaha?

If you’re an Omaha local, or you’ve searched for a home in this housing market, you already know that Omaha is one of the fastest selling real estate markets in the entire country. In fact, an Omaha World Herald article points to this market as being the fastest. That’s good news for both buyers and… Read more »

Make Sure Your Real Estate Agent Has These Qualities

If you’ve never purchased a home before, the entire process can feel overwhelming. There are so many steps to the homebuying process in addition to actually finding a home that you want to purchase. The totality of the experience can bog you down and leave you feeling hesitant to take action. That’s where your real… Read more »