First time homebuyers have been told for years that the standard down payment on a home is 20%. Well, for today’s homebuyers, that simply isn’t an option. With the rising
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Many hopeful buyers are having a hard time finding the right home due to lack of inventory, a problem that doesn’t seem to be going away. So, we’ve seen an
Spring has historically been a very busy time in the housing market. Once the weather starts warming up, more homes pop up on the market and buyers come out in
One of the most common questions we get asked is what factors into the mortgage interest rate we present clients. There are quite a few factors, some in the client’s
A recently released study from RealtyHop reports that 16 of the top 20 metro areas for millennials are in the Midwest. And it came as no surprise to us that
Any seller is elated to receive multiple offers on their home. But did you know there is often more to consider than just the price? We know what you’re thinking,
The best option for handling your mortgage during a divorce depends on many factors including the loan itself and whether you or your spouse plan to live in your marital
Lately I’ve been hearing a lot about neighborhood theft -lawnmowers, packages, and even pets. I have a few recommendations to help keep your items and family safe from porch pirates.
As you may have very recently read, an apartment complex owner in North Omaha has made the news for receiving more than 1,000 code violations for unsafe and unsanitary conditions,
Like those of the cheese and spinach variety, this “dip” is good! The slow, recent decrease in pending home sales means the market will be shifting from a seller’s market
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
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
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
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
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
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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