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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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, are changed to protect the… the… less than smart.Don’t take a fake wife to closing. I had sold an investment property to this …
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An Unbelievable Side Effect of the Foreclosure Glut
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 unimaginable condition. While foreclosure is much more common in Omaha than it ever has been, the market has been relatively insulated from the highs …
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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 too bad, since he had just seen a teenage athlete with the same injury. This young guy told Dr. Pat that he got his injury …
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Larabee School of Real Estate Opens in Omaha
There are more choices for real estate education and pre-license courses in Omaha! Larabee School of Real Estate, headquartered out of Lincoln, is opening two locations for pre-license course work and education in Omaha. They are located at 14769 California Street and 16949 Lakeside Hills Plaza.Larabee School is a bonded private real estate school, licensed by the Nebraska Department of Education and accredited by the Nebraska Real Estate Commission and the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials …
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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.
For more information please contact me at 697-4272. …
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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.
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 determine when is the right time for you to make a move!
Please watch the video to learn more about the $8000 Tax …
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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 reason- the landscaping was great; which made her think the sellers must have really cared about this house both inside and out!If you’re trying …
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Your Home, Your Way: Removing buyer excuses for why they don’t want your homeBlog Post 2: August 22, 2012
When we live in a house, or for that matter, any room or space that we call home, we make it our own. As kids our rooms get covered in whatever sports team or pop star we are currently interested in. Some people almost create shrines to whatever hobby or interest they have. For example, I had a neighbor growing up whose main floor bathroom was covered completely in Nebraska football articles. There was …
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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:
Read More...- Air Conditioners (room)10
- Air Conditioners (central)15
- Boilers (gas)21
- Compactors6
- Dehumidifiers8
- Dishwashers9
- Dryers (electric and gas)13
- Freezers11
- Furnaces (electric warm air)15
- Furnaces (gas warm air)18
- Furnaces (oil
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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 decision to sign the paperwork to get construction on their own new home started. I know, because I’ve had 2 homes built for my …
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Shopping for your perfect pet propertyAnd a few considerations for the people, too!
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 will ask some questions to get an idea of what you are looking for.
When you have pets in the family, you probably have …
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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. “And you can be indicted for it, and we want to make sure our traffic on the roadways stays safe.”
Hartley said though it was …
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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 this posting. There are those who think the credit will be extended, but I wouldn’t wait to see if that happens and MISS OUT …
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Introducing BuildWithCBSHOME.com - A Lots / Development Website
CBSHOME 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 building process!
- Lot Information (Status, Price, School District, etc)
- Community and Builder Information
- Neighborhood Covenants for Pine Creek, Castle Creek, White Hawk and
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Omaha Real Estate Market Update 7/2009
What 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 Omaha market? It means that there is less competition for sellers. It also means that the market is changing and maybe getting better.I also …
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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 past crew, the Octomom, or our resident pet penguin – there is fun to be had. Come see all of the creative …
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The Fixer House- Finding the right property
Refer to previous posts for Steps 1,2, 3Step 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 with a Comparative Market Analysis- a snapshot view of what’s for sale and what’s sold in the area.
Be aware of the seller situation- …
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FHA : Monthly Mortgage Insurance Premiums To Rise April 18, 2011
For the third time in 12 months, the FHA is changing its mortgage insurance costs. Effective for all FHA case numbers assigned on, or after, April 18, 2011, annual mortgage insurance premiums (MIP) will increase 25 basis points.
The change will add $250 to an FHA-insured homeowner’s annual loan costs per $100,000 borrowed, and applies to all borrower’s equally. Current FHA borrowers are unaffected.
To understand the FHA is to understand why premiums are rising.
As an institution, the Federal …
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Introduce Yourself“Wonderful introduction!” . . . a nice quote from a guest at our last Career Night. Join us next time on Thursday, 5/13/10 to “introduce yourself” to a real estate career opportunity. If you are looking for work, income potential and deciding what your skills and knowledge are worth, consider a career in real estate sales! What could be more rewarding that helping others with their American Dream and generating revenue (so you can also live the American Dream) at …
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Bank Repossessions Drop To A 44-Month Low
Foreclosure activity continues to concentrate over just a few states.According to foreclosure-tracker RealtyTrac, November’s foreclosure filings fell 3 percent as compared to October, and 14 percent from November 2010.
“Foreclosure filing” is a catch-all term for the various “action steps” throughout the foreclosure process. The grouping comprises default notices, scheduled home auctions, and bank repossessions.
As in most months, though, foreclosure activity remains concentrated by state. More than half of last month’s bank repossessions can be traced to just 6 …
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