Non-Bank Mortgages on the Rise

Did you know that six of the 10 biggest U.S. mortgage lenders today are not banks? Big names like Citigroup Inc or Bank of America are being overshadowed by “little

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Omaha in Search of New Housing Authority CEO

After just two and a half years, Judith Carlin has resigned as the Omaha Housing Authority CEO. Since Carlin’s departure, board members have praised her efforts in leading the department

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Bipartisan Mortgage Access for Self-Employed Borrowers

The Senate is in discussion to expand mortgage access to self-employed borrowers and other credit-worthy individuals who do not work the normal 9-5 work schedule. This will allow these specific

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3 Ways Real Estate Can Give Your Retirement a Boost

REITS – Publicly traded real estate investment trusts are like mutual funds that own commercial, residential or industrial property, or mortgage securities, instead of stocks and bonds. REITS are easy

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A Vital Resource for Low-Income, Elderly Homeowners

Have you heard of Project Houseworks? It’s a fantastic program that allows homeowners to stay in their homes by providing critical plumbing and electrical repairs, roof replacement and other renovations

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Omaha Could Be in the Top 40 Largest Cities in the US

The annexation of twelve districts and thousands of people could bump Omaha into the list of America’s largest cities. As these things usually go, some property owners are all for

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Let’s Talk About this Eminent Domain Thing…

You may have heard this term brought up lately in the local news. The owner of a building in downtown Omaha, located on 18th and Howard is being forced to

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I Got a New Certification!

I just completed another designation of CDLP, Certified Divorce Lending Professional. This certification is designed to prepare me to become an integral member of my clients’ professional divorce team. I

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Quick Financial Fact: ROI of Home Projects

The ROI (return on investment) will be different for every upgrade or renovation you choose for your home. Not surprisingly, major renovations will almost always yield a much lower ROI

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The First Steps To Buying A Home

Many of our clients are right on the cusp of deciding to buy a home when they come to us. They’re interested in homeownership, but aren’t quite sure if they’re

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