Welcome to my blog and thank you for visiting! I have a software development and consulting background. I wrote custom software for 13 years before taking a position at CBSHOME as I.T. Director nearly 5 years ago - wow time flies! I still write code - my passion. But I do so now with a sense of purpose to serve our agents. I strive to give them every competitive advantage possible - to put the latest and greatest tools in their hands. But great technology means nothing unless proper training is provided. Without question, our training is 2nd to none at CBSHOME!
Joe Valenti discusses our commitment to customers and agents – you are working with the Best! CBSHOME Real Estate will help get the transaction closed. Our agents and full services teams will be there to help navigate the complex phases of buying or selling a home!
We are in the spirit of Halloween today. None more than Le Ann Nieto at the front desk. She typically goes all out as this is one of her favorite holidays. She is the ultimate Bag Lady today 
We expect to see many kiddos in costume this afternoon as we host our annual festivities passing out candy from our desks.
Have a wonderful and safe Halloween!
Our front desk Bag Lady Le Ann
CBSHOME Real Estate would like to congratulate Joe Gehrki, Sales Manager of the West Dodge Office, on his recent appointment as the 2012 State Association President for the Nebraska REALTORS® Association.
Gehrki joined the company in 1987 after graduating from the University of Nebraska at Omaha where he majored in real estate and land use economics. He has managed the West Dodge Office since May 2007. Gehrki was a participant in Leadership Omaha Class 33, a program of the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce that develops effective local leaders who will strengthen and transform the community. He previously served as President of the Omaha Area Board of REALTORS® (OABR) in 2009, was OABR Realtor of the Year in 2008 and was an OABR Director in 2001.
Gehrki is in his 6th term as Federal Political Coordinator for Congressman Lee Terry. He has served two terms on the Douglas County Zoning Board of Adjustment and has been on the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
CBSHOME Real Estate would like to congratulate JoAnn Grennan, Bill Swanson and Deda Myhre on their awards and appointments recognized at the 126th Inaugural of the Omaha Area Board of REALTORS® (OABR) on September 15, 2011.
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JoAnn Grennan, Sales Manager of the Pacific Street Office, was recognized as the recipient of the Outstanding Service to the Nebraska Realtors Association (NRA) Award. This award is given annually to one Realtor throughout the State of Nebraska for their outstanding service to the state association.
Grennan received her real estate license in 1977 and has been managing the Pacific Street Office since 1991. She has earned the CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) and CRB (Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager) designations and is a Buffini Mentor. Grennan is a past President and Director of the OABR and has been a chairperson or member of numerous local and state realtor committees. She is currently a Director of the Nebraska REALTORS® Association.
Bill Swanson, Sales Associate at the West Dodge Office, was recognized as the recipient of the Outstanding Service to the Omaha Area Board of REALTORS®. This award is given annually to one Realtor at OABR that stands head and shoulders above the rest with regards to service and work for the board office. We see this service to others on a regular basis at CBSHOME as Bill is always willing to share his technology tips and tricks with fellow realtors. Well done, and well deserved!
Swanson received his real estate license in 1986 and has been with the company since becoming licensed. He has earned the GRI (Graduate, REALTOR® Institute) designation. Swanson has served on multiple local and state realtor committees and headed the first annual OABR Coats 4 Kids drive which collected more than 2000 articles of clothing. He is currently serving on the CBSHOME Agent Council and is a member of the new agent training group.
Deda Myhre, Assistant Sales Manager of the Northwest Office, was installed as Secretary/Treasurer of the Omaha Area Board of REALTORS®.
Myhre received her real estate license in 2001 and has been an Assistant Manager since 2009. She is a past Director of the OABR and past President of the Women’s Council of REALTORS®. Myhre has been a member of several local and state realtor committees and is currently serving on the License Law Committee for the state association. She is also a member of the Omaha Chamber of Commerce and the Millard Business Association.
CBSHOME Real Estate proudly announces our new market update powered by the CBSHOME Research Center. So why did we embark on this project? Joe Valenti, CEO and President of CBSHOME Real Estate explains “With CBSHOME being the leading real estate company in our community, we felt it important to provide the best possible local housing information for our customers!! The housing economy in Omaha is much better than what you read on a national basis and we want our customers to be able to see and understand the local real estate market. This information source will accomplish that goal!! We can also drill down to more specific information for neighborhoods in order to help our customers make their best possible housing decisions.”
The Housing Report produced 4 times each year visit now
The Housing Reports are printable reports produced on a quarterly basis for the Metro Omaha area including Douglas, Sarpy, and Pottawattamie county. Each report shows market activity for the last 15 months. In addition, four Omaha Metro quadrants will be reported defined as Northeast, Northwest, Southeast, and Southwest. Each report will include housing trends such as properties for sale, under contract, and sold.
CBSHOME’s Director of Business Development, Henry Kammandel adds “These reports will continue to support the fact that the Omaha Metro Market is not depressed as national reporting has tended to make everyone feel. Every market is different and CBSHOME is providing local reports that will be refined down to certain sub markets within our community as we progress.”
Local Housing Trends updated monthly online visit now
Monthly online updates will be posted around the 10th of each month to our new Local Housing Trends page on CBSHOME.com. This page will be “the source” for housing trend statistics in the Omaha Metro and surrounding areas. Many smaller segments of our community are available here.
The statistics are provided for small segments of Omaha as well as our entire market area including Council Bluffs. Both the Housing Report and Local Housing Trends are powered by Trendgraphix, Inc., a national company specializing in analyzing local MLS data.The data source is provided by Great Plains MLS and Southwest Iowa MLS, and is more current than information made public in county records.
Months of Inventory is part of both the Market Housing Report and the online Local Housing Trends. Henry Kammandel notes that “When we compare Months of Inventory using 6 months as a rule of thumb being the stable indicator and comparing August 2011 to August 2010 Douglas, Sarpy, and Pottawattamie counties have shown improvement. Douglas County in August 2010 was at 8.1 months and in this August 2011 is at 6.1 months. Sarpy County in August 2010 was at 6.7 and in August 2011 is 5.1 while Pottawattamie County August 2010 was at 10.8 and as of August 2011 is at 5.1 with 94 properties under contract for this month. We are very positive about the local conditions.”
Please welcome back Lisa and AJ Buschelman who were a previous Agents with us from January 2006 thru June of this year.
We are certainly glad to have them back here at CBSHOME and working out of the Pacific Sales office as a husband and wife team. Lisa has been in real estate business for 6 years, and AJ has 2 years in the real estate business.
They live in Millard Park South with Bailey, who is 12 years old. Lisa enjoys walking and working with computers. Welcome back to our CBSHOME family!
The latest housing report data shows some promise for Omaha’s new construction segment. Joe Valenti, CEO/President of CBSHOME Real Estate notes, “We are seeing good activity in the new construction area with buyers choosing to buy new versus existing even though there may be a price difference for the same square footage. Buyers are wanting the features’ which are available in new that are not always available in existing homes.”
New Construction for Omaha, Nebraska and Douglas County
A strong track record this past building season shows good overall health of the house market. This is great news for our local builder community. Joe Valenti also notes that “Inventory is down and most market experts feel the Omaha area could use more building of homes so as to give buyers more choices.”
Months of Inventory for Omaha's New Construction Homes
Are you looking to build a new home in the Omaha, Nebraska? CBSHOME Real Estate represents the finest agents and builders in the most popular developments. These are located throughout Douglas County including Gretna, Elkhorn, Bennington, Bellevue, Valley, and Plattsmouth.
If you are interested in building in a certain school district, our available lots and developments page may help you in your search for the perfect new construction neighborhood.
You will also find many links to of our featured developments that show available lots with Google Mapping in Omaha to give you a better idea of location with surrounding amenities.
CBSHOME Real Estate is now offering a new easy way to search for bank owned (REO) homes on the best Omaha real estate website, CBSHOME.com.
Check out this new page to search for bank owned homes for sale. Get started with quick searches by area of town or price range. Want to look at the newest listed bank owned homes for sale? You are a click away.
Find handy searches for some of Omaha metro’s most popular areas including Gretna, Millard, and Elkhorn. County and city searches are also available for both Nebraska and Iowa.
Get started today! http://www.cbshome.com/bank-owned-homes-for-sale-omaha-ne
Are you looking for a perfect new construction development to build your dream home? We are proud to introduce 3 new featured developments. Find your lot today on BuildWithCBSHOME.com… Build With Us!
We now have a total of 7 featured developments powered by Google Mapping. Preview a video of the development, find lot availability and pricing as well as builder and community information. Many of these lots are not in the MLS and featured exclusively on BuildWithCBSHOME.com.
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Glen Oaks is an acreage development located in Blair/Fort Calhoun area only 10 to 15 minutes from I-80. Most acreages range from 2-4 acres with some additional acreages of 10 to 18 acres giving you unlimited possibilities to build and enjoy a serene retreat unlike any other city development.Residents of Glen Oaks enjoy hard surface roads throughout, rolling wooded hills with walking trails, 2 ponds and wildlife to enjoy. Out-buildings are allowed and horses are welcome. You are allowed to work with any builder you choose. When you build here you are able to put more of the features you love into your home. |
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Deer Creek Highlands is one of Omaha’s Premiere neighborhoods. It offers amazing views, large lot sizes, golf course frontages, and beautiful landscaping. Deer Creek Highlands lies on the only Private 27 hole golf course exquisitely designed by Arnold Palmer called The Players Club.The Highlands are located on the Northwestern Part of Deer Creek. It is unique in terrain with a variety of trees, water features, wetlands, large hills, landscaping, & top of the line golf course. The Highlands can be easily accessed directly from 120th and State Street or from Deer Creek Dr. next to the clubhouse. |
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Spring Creek development is located 1/2 mile North of 25th Street and Cornhusker in the Bellevue, NE. Many walkouts are available in the $23,950-$33,950 price range. Homes are built in the $250,000+ range.
The development is close to shopping and many fine restaurants.Also, this development resides in the Bellevue School District and conveniently located near Bellevue University. It is only 2 minutes from the Kennedy Freeway and 5 minutes north of Offut AFB. |
Visit these fine new construction developments and others on BuildWithCBSHOME.com… Build With Us!
