Omaha Announced As One of the Coolest Midwest Cities

January 30 2013

Today’s World Herald beat me to it.  Omaha was announced as one of “The Coolest cities in the Midwest” by MSN.  The news service calls Omaha “the land of steak and corn” and extols its “great dining scene.”  Those of us who make Omaha our home are well aware of the diversity and quality of local restaurants.  It’s one of the reasons Omaha is such a terrific place to live.

 

The service cited Nebraska’s low unemployment rate, great work culture

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How To Paint Your Home’s Exterior Walls

January 30 2013

When preparing to sell a home, few things improve its curb appeal more than a fresh coat of exterior paint.

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Announcing CBSHOME’s New Mobile App!

January 29 2013

 

Available Now. Our new App.

CBSHOME’s Mobile App.  A new mobile app that will change the home search experience.

CBSHOME Real Estate is the Omaha Metro areas BEST real estate resource.  Now you can use our cutting edge technology on your iPad, iPhone, or Android device.

 

The CBSHOME Omaha Real Estate Search app provides you instant access to all listings in the Omaha and Council Bluffs MLS areas.
Quickly locate homes using our exclusive Home Scan feature; a …

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Pending Home Sales Post 20th Consecutive Month Of Annual Gains

January 29 2013

The annual rate at which contracts for a home purchase were drawn increased 6.9 percent from one year ago.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : January 28, 2013

January 28 2013

Mortgage rates rose last week as investors gained confidence in the global economy

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EEEEUUWWWWW. WHAT’S THAT SMELL?

January 25 2013

Nothing chases Buyers away faster than a bad smell in a house.  Let’s face it, whether or not you’re listing your house, people judge you harshly if your house has a “bad” smell.  Winter months make the situation worse because you just can’t fling open the window when it’s frigidly cold. 

 

The first step in eliminating any odor is to locate the source.  Sometimes that is easier said than done.  Unpleasant smells in the kitchen usually comes from the garbage

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Band Build Habitat For Humanity Benefit

January 25 2013

Most musicians are far better with a guitar than they are with a hammer, so when it comes to lending a hand to Habitat For Humanity, Omaha’s songsmiths help out with their music, which is what they’ve done for the past three years of Band Build.  The annual event is hosted by  Omaha’s Young Professionals, with all proceeds going to help Habitat build houses for families in need. The organization built 31 homes in 2012 with an assist of …

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Reasons To Attend Your Own Home Inspection

January 25 2013

When you commission a home inspection, you should be present for it. Here are 3 reasons why.

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Existing Homes For Sale At Lowest Point In 11 Years

January 24 2013

Home sales dropped last month, but not because demand was lacking. There are fewer homes for sale than at any time in the last 11 years.

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Buying A Home In A Golf Community

January 23 2013

Home sales in golf communities are strong like in the rest of the country.

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