Welcome to our new website, DotDotDot - where we invite you to participate in the discussion about everything real estate! In our Agent News section you will find many articles written by the best Realtors in the Omaha and Council Bluffs market. We are clearly the leaders in the real estate market and without a doubt, one of the key reasons is due to our most knowledgeable, professional and personable team of agents. Get to know our agents better and find out the latest market information here in the Agent News section.

Six Guests

March 12 2010

had a “great experience” at our Career Night held on 3/11/10. We are excited about this group of people that may be succeeding with us in the future! If YOU would like to succeed with us in the future, give me a call at 964-4601 or email me at monica.humpal@cbshome.com and we’ll make you a reservation for [...]

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Can a Bank Come After You For Their Loss After a Foreclosure or Short Sale?

February 09 2010

Many short sale and foreclosure clients believe that their ordeal is over after the sale, until the day they get the letter or phone call asking for the debt to be repaid. Sometimes a deficiency judgment will surface against a borrower whose sale did not produce sufficient funds to pay the mortgage in full. For [...]

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SOLD! 1632 Nebraska Street, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1 car garage in Blair Nebraska. Kevin Kermeen CBSHOME Real Estate

January 07 2010

SOLD! 1632 Nebraska Street. Affordable 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car garage. Didn’t take long to sell this one! Do you know someone looking to buy or sell real estate? Call Kevin Kermeen, there IS a difference! (402) 426-8250. Visit my website www.KevinKermeen.com

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SOLD, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom, 1 car garage, Blair Nebraska. Perfect step up home…

January 07 2010

SOLD! 1477 Butler Street, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, updated kitchen and bathroom with full basement. Looking to buy or sell? Call Kevin Kermeen, There Is A Difference! (402) 426-8250 Visit my website: www.KevinKermeen.com

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Fort Calhoun Acreage in the Blair School District! Reduced over $95,000. Now is the time to buy this 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom beauty with large outbuilding, shop. 10 acres with an unbelievable view!

December 28 2009

7161 CR 39 ACREAGE!. Price reduced to $519,900. This one won’t last long now. Call Kevin today for your private showing.
Kevin Kermeen ~ REALTOR
(402) 426-8250
 

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SOLD! 1929 Grant Street, Blair Nebraska, 4 bedroom home with lots of charm!

December 28 2009

I was the list agent on this gorgeous home! Are you ready to buy or sell? Call Kevin Kermeen, There is a difference!

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Waiting To Buy Your Next Home?

December 28 2009

Don’t Let Opportunities Slip By…

If your current home no longer suits your lifestyle, there are two reasons why this may be a great time to make a move.

Mortgage rates are still historically low
It’s a buyers market in most areas

Don’t let concerns about selling your current home for less than you could have in a previous [...]

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How Long Should It Last?

December 21 2009

Average life expectancy in years of a thermostat and a compactor, respectively the longest-lived and shortest-lived appliances in the American home, according to the
National Association of Home Builders/Bank of America Home Equity Study of Life Expectancy of Home Components.

Here is a list of the life expectancy (years) of some everyday appliances:

Air Conditioners (room)10
Air Conditioners [...]

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Should I invest in rental property?

November 18 2009

Should I invest in rental properties? House, duplex, or apartment?
There are plenty of real estate investment opportunities in the greater Omaha area. As Will Rogers said: “Buy land, they ain’t making any more of it.” Income producing property can be a path to security, tax savings, and wealth building. It can also be a source [...]

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New Homebuyer Tax Credit – FAQs (from NAR)

November 05 2009

 
NAR Frequently Asked Questions
Homebuyer Tax Credit Changes
National Association of REALTORS® Government Affairs Division
500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington DC, 20001
 
Question: Existing homeowner credit: Must the new house cost more than the old house?
Answer: No. Thus, for example, individuals who move from a high cost area to a lower cost area who meet all eligibility requirements [...]

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SOLD! 12041 CR 27 Acreage, Blair, Nebraska with 10 acres. 3 bedroom, 2 car garage. Sold by Kevin Kermeen

October 16 2009

I represented the buyer on this gorgeous 10 acre property. Washington County Real Estate Listed it and I sold it (I was the buyers agent).
Ready to buy or sell a home? Know someone that is talking about buying or selling their home? Let’s talk! I can show you any home listed by any real estate company. [...]

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SOLD! 2143 Washington Street, Blair, Nebraska by Kevin Kermeen

October 16 2009

Cute and affordable 2 bedroom, 1 car home listed by NP Dodge Real Estate and sold by me. I represented the buyer on this home. Another 1st time buyer that took advantage of the tax credit. Ready to buy or sell a home? Know someone that is talking about buying or selling their home? Let’s talk! [...]

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“A Good Introductory Overview!”

October 14 2009

is just one of the testimonial comments we received from a guest at our last Career Night event. Others include “Great!”, “I am excited to get started!” and “Informative”. It’s our goal to help anyone thinking about a real estate career make an informed decision. So, if a real estate career has crossed your mind and you [...]

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An Unbelievable Side Effect of the Foreclosure Glut

October 14 2009

There is a fascinating account of house hunting in the foreclosure-ridden market of Las Vegas. This is truly a head-shaking account of the current market in Las Vegas from CNBC Real Estate reporter Diane Olick. “Lunacy In Las Vegas Housing” Count your blessings, Middle America! Thankfully, the Omaha housing market is not in such an [...]

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CBSHOME is on the GROW!

September 14 2009

Our new BLOG has given us the opportunity to communicate, share, debate and celebrate! When we grow, we’ll let you know! Allow us to introduce those  agents that have partnered with CBSHOME in 2009 to date:

Kristine Benson
Northwest

Stephanie Mathis
Lakeside

Beka Rayer
Lakeside

Helen Barsell
Pacific St.

Gene Vancil
Bellevue

Josh Richardson
West Dodge

Anne Cohen
West Dodge

Ione Perry
Northwest

Dottie Smith
Downtown

Susan Maiwald
Downtown

Shelly Nikodym
West Dodge

AJ Buschelman
Pacific St.

Sarah Hehn
Pacific St.

Teena Beehner
Davenport

Kari [...]

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Blair Nebraska 5 Bedroom Home Just Reduced, $279,900. By Kevin Kermeen, 25 min from Omaha

September 06 2009

11290 Bridgeview, Blair, Nebraska. $279,900
25 Min To Omaha, Large Rooms W/Lots Of Windows, Fireplace, Country Kitchen with gorgeous panoramic views, 4176 FSF, 5 bedrooms (, 4 baths, formal living room and dining room, main floor laundry, exercise room, game room with custom wet bar (WOW), deck off master bedroom, 2 car garage. CUSTOM RANCH HOME [...]

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Thinking of selling? Is the security of your property worth fifty bucks to your agent?

September 01 2009

Is protecting the security of my clients worth the extra expense of an electronic lockbox? In my book, of course it is but there are still many agents in town that almost exclusively utilize the push button or combo lockboxes.
Think about this scenario: when an agent calls to make an appointment and the house has a combination lockbox, [...]

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CBSHOME Real Estate Knows How To Market Your Home

August 27 2009

With more homes on the market to compete with your home for sale, why not work with the Leading Real Estate Company in the Omaha Metro area who can give you a better opportunity to sell your home?  
CBSHOME’s Agents are equipped with a comprehensive library of marketing and advertising tools.  Ranging from internet advertising to print advertising; [...]

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REAL ESTATE Trickle Up

August 26 2009

Water doesn’t flow uphill, but the housing market may do just that.
As first-time buyers are recognizing the tremendous benefit of the $8,000 stimulus tax credit, the “starter” homes are beginning to fly off the market, so the home can be closed before the end of  November.  This allows the sellers of those homes to actually [...]

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Don’t take a fake wife to your real estate closing!

August 24 2009

There are oodles of “don’t do this” and “be sure to do that” lists available on the net for real estate advice but I thought I would rack my brain of 22+ years of real estate experience for a few ‘non-traditional’ pieces of advice. Everything you are about to read is true. SOME names, however, [...]

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