Most Discussed Articles
Welcome to our new website, DotDotDot - where we invite you to participate in the discussion about everything real estate! In our Most Discussed Articles section, you will find many news articles that are, well, you guessed it - most discussed and most commented! These ones are hot - so be careful out there. And most of all, enjoy your visit! Feel free to ask questions and leave even more comments. Get to know us as we get to know you!
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My *!#&!! Knee & MeGuess I rode at least 200 miles on my road bike this past week before having knee surgery for a torn medial meniscus yesterday (Aug. 6th). Don’t know how I got the injury; it had nothing to do with running or biking. I was somewhat “comforted” when Dr. Pat Clare told me not to feel [...]
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Don't take a fake wife to your real estate closing!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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Omaha Real Estate ReboundThe Omaha housing market is improving. With the federal tax credit available, now is a great time for first time home buyers and others that may qualify. Buyers are looking for the best house, on the best lot, for the best price, with the best features. Current incentives make home buying even more attractive.
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Omaha Real Estate Market UpdateWelcome to my first blog post! I am excited about our new website so we can communicate what’s happening in the market directly to you.
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I plan to provide regular video and written updates on what is going on in the Omaha Metropolitan area real estate scene. I hope you find my updates helpful so you can [...]
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Does Landscaping Play a Role in the Sale of Your Home?I recently had the opportunity to represent my mom as a buyer; who was looking for a new home after living in her current home for 35+ years. She had a great inventory to choose from. But after weeks of looking, she kept coming back to the same house (and ended up buying it). Main [...]
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How long will it last?
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
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Air Conditioners [...]
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The Residential GreenER Building Plan: Start from the Inside Out with New Construction to Ensure Sustainability & Energy Efficiency
When it comes to having a new home built, the process most people are familiar with starts with seeing model homes, where they can look at an example of what the builder will provide, where they can open cabinets, look at flooring & finishes, & in general, “kick the tires” as they try to make the [...]
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Shopping for your perfect pet propertyAnd a few considerations for the people, too!
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You are ready to start shopping for your new home, your perfect pet property. Start with finding a real estate agent to assist with your search. There are thousands of properties for sale just in the Omaha metro area. How do you narrow down your search? Your agent [...]
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Do you have a "Zombie Escape Plan"?
Drivers in Austin Texas making their morning commute were in for a surprise when two road signs on a busy stretch of road were taken over by hackers. “Even though this may seem amusing to a lot of people, this is really serious, and it is a crime,” said Austin Public Works spokesperson Sara Hartley. [...]
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DON'T MISS THE $8000 TAX CREDITIf you are thinking about purchasing a home anytime in the near future and qualify for the $8000 Tax Credit, DO IT NOW. To be able to get the $8000Tax Credit, the home you are purchasing must be CLOSED on or before Nov 30, 2009, no exceptions. This is what the law reads as of [...]
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Omaha Real Estate Market Update 7/2009What a difference a year makes. I was just reviewing the stats from the Trendgraphic Reports on the Omaha real estate market. In July of 2008 there were 6327 homes on the market in the Omaha area. In July of 2009 there were 5384. That’s 943 homes difference. What does that mean to the [...]
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Introducing BuildWithCBSHOME.com - A Lots / Development WebsiteCBSHOME Real Estate is excited to introduce our latest website – BuildWithCBSHOME.com!
Use Google Mapping to view lot availability or model homes for sale! Just one of the useful features on this new website!This site also features CBSHOME Developments, Builders and Sales Associates – all of whom are able to help you with the [...]
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Why is my home not selling in Blair Nebraska? Kevin Kermeen can help...The homes that are selling in todays market are: clean inside and out, decluttered, minimal furniture, great curb appeal, low maintenance. If your home has not sold, it most likely one of the above reasons it hasn’t or maybe it is over priced.
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Maybe your neighbors home was listed at $200,000 and it sold, what your neighbor [...]
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FREAKY FRIDAY... AT AGENT SERVICES!Halloween comes but once a year and at Agent Services it has come a day early! Stop by the office today and bring your trick or treaters for some candy and laughter. There will be treat stops throughout the office from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. today. Whether you’ll see a slumber party, an 80’s blast from the [...]
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The Fixer House- Finding the right propertyRefer to previous posts for Steps 1,2, 3
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Step 4 is go shopping- find the right house. Ideally, you’ll find something in an area that has seen steady appreciation. Look for the “dog” of the block- a home that you can buy for less than the neighborhood average price. Your real estate agent can provide you [...]
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Moving stinks, but we all must do it sometime!
Several years ago, Craig and I decided to leave our home in Arizona and head back closer to our families in the good ol’ midwest. An overwhelming feeling of anxiety hit me as I began to create our list of what ALL must be done! It wasn’t just a move across town, we were moving across [...]
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Selling Real Estate at Auction in OmahaAuctioning a home as a way to sell is becoming more and more common in Omaha today. CBSHOME Auction services was introduced in June, 2008 and since then we have had some roaring successes and some that we did not sell. Many times I talk with people who askme”is my home a good home to [...]
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Choosing a Real Estate agentChoosing a real estate agent, whether in Omaha or elsewhere in the USA, is not always as easy as looking through the paper or calling the name on the sign. Sometimes other people’s personal experience is the best reference for choosing an agent.
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When choosing a real estate agent, what should you look for? According to [...]
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Does the Thought of Relocating to Omaha Make You Feel Like Dancing?
Have you ever thought about a previous relocation exprience or an upcoming one and you feel like dancing? At CBSHOME Relocation Services we love the opportunity to help you make the relocation process a smooth one, but also a fun one! Take a look for some good laughs and maybe you’ll learn a few new [...]
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Preparing your pet lived in house to sell
Help! I have pets, and I need to sell my house! Preparing your pet lived in house to sell.
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You have multiple pets, and you need or want to sell your house. This will make a little more work for you, but you can sell your house. First, find a real estate agent who [...]
