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Now would be a fantastic time to take full advantage of shopping for your first home. The Goverment deadline for qualifying for your Federal Housing Tax Credit requires you to be under an accepted purchase agreement by April 30, 2010 and closed by June 30, 2010. FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS receive up to $8,000 in tax credit. These funds [...]

Tagged Under : 6500 tax credit, 8000 tax credit, Buying Houses

At CBSHOME, it’s no secret that we have the best real estate professionals to manage the needs of the Omaha’s relocating clientele.  While its not hard, it comes with it’s own unique challenges that requires a certain finesse when specializing in this niche.  Be resourceful, solutions-oriented, truthful, genuine and well-versed.  At CBSHOME, we focus on trying to help our clients obtain [...]

The Worldwide Employee Relocation Council is the leading authority on global and domestic mobility.  Previously called the Employee Relocation Council, ERC for short, they changed their name a few years ago to include “worldwide” and emphasize their concentration on global mobility issues.  Thankfully, they continue to maintain their domestic focus too.  In a recent publication, U.S. Domestic Mobility Trends:  [...]

Tagged Under : relocating to omaha

When the technology era boomed a couple of decades ago, Southern California was the place to be.  The lure of it’s prime weather and vacation-like living was all the rage.  Today, as technology continues to push the envelope, the Heartland is the new “hot” spot for companies going back to the basics.  Dubbed, Silicon Prairie, for our forward thinking, technologically [...]

 
Top 5 Best Bang For The Buck Cities
1. Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA Metro Area
2. Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR Metro Area
3. Jackson, MS Metro Area
4. Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA Metro Area
5. Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC Metro Area

To find the cities that offer the most bang for the buck, Forbes looked at the country’s 100 largest Metropolitan [...]

Tagged Under : active living, Buying Houses, Omaha Market Update, relocating to omaha

Omaha, NE   Relocation is a word often used, but rarely do most understand the true significance of what the term entails.  Its more than just moving your belongings, finding a home or starting a new position.  It is an unwavering commitment on behalf of the employee, the employer and the countless providers that make it all [...]

Tagged Under : relocating to omaha

Omaha, NE Whether you are moving across town or across the country, for a career or personal reasons, it is never easy, nor inexpensive, to make a move.  Historically, many companies have provided some form of relocation benefits for those transferring for their profession, but with limited budgets, those benefits have been revamped as well.  With [...]

Tagged Under : omaha, relocating to omaha, Relocation

Omaha, NE   Growing up in Omaha we tend to forget all of the great amenities that Omaha has to offer it’s residents.  From our award winning Henry Doorly Zoo  to being home of the College World Series to great schools, affordable housing, shopping and entertainment, we really do have it all!  No wonder some of the world’s leading [...]

Tagged Under : Community News, omaha, Omaha Events, relocating to omaha

Omaha, NE Just a few short days ago, the weather was a beautiful, sunny 70 degrees.  Today, it’s a little different as the first signs of winter blow in.  The joke in Omaha remains, if you don’t like the weather, wait 10 minutes and it will change.  Unlike the weather, the economy in the Omaha [...]

Tagged Under : omaha

Ok – we all know about it, we may even be tired of hearing and reading about it, but let’s face it, if you know someone who would benefit from the $8000 tax credit,  now is the time to act.  We have been chanting the mantra about  the tax credit since 2008 and now is [...]

Tagged Under : Buying Houses, financing a home, first-time buyers, Mortgage

Omaha, NE,   Visitors who are considering making the move to the Omaha-metro area will typically ask – so what does Omaha have to offer me?  Whether the move is due to a job transfer or for personal reasons, the response is – EVERYTHING! Omaha has received many accolades from various sources across the country.  Some of [...]

Tagged Under : Community News, Nebraska, omaha, relocating to omaha

Pet Licensing issues in the Omaha metro
Pet licensing ordinances need to be of major concern if you are a pet owner shopping for a new home anywhere in the Douglas or Sarpy County Omaha metro area. In particular, if you own multiple pets, you need to be familiar with the licensing requirements in the area [...]

Tagged Under : Choosing an agent, Homes and Pets, relocating to omaha

In the world of relocation, I get questions all the time from my transferees about what the van line will pack and load on the truck, and what things will not be able to be transported with the rest of their furniture.  During the summer months, especially, people are concerned about moving their lawn equipment.  [...]

Tagged Under : relocating to omaha

Thanks for viewing my blog. So your moving to Blair, Nebraska. Lets tour the City, Schools, Parks, Entertainment Venues, Subdivisions and anything else you would like to learn about before moving to Blair. I can show and sell you any home in and around Washington County Nebraska whether it’s listed by my Company or not. [...]

Tagged Under : Choosing an agent, Relocation, Selling Houses

Omaha, NE   Whether you never go on a vacation or you travel regularly for your job, leaving your home, and possibly your family, alone can be a worrisom event.  During my time in Phoenix, I learned to not watch the news – it was too upsetting to learn of the violence that takes place.  Growing [...]

Tagged Under : Buying Houses, home safety, relocating to omaha

Omaha, NE In a world full of texting and email, its important to stop and remember the good feelings of sending and receiving a personal note.  It can be simple, yet impactful.  In a world whizzing by us – especially for those relocating – it can be whizzing by at dizzying speeds!  I really like the [...]

Tagged Under : relocating to omaha, Relocation

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 [...]

Tagged Under : relocating to omaha, Relocation

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 [...]

Tagged Under : relocating to omaha, Relocation

Omaha, Nebraska – it’s more than just corn and the Cornhuskers!  You’ll be surprised to learn that the growth in Omaha continues to surpass the national average.  With technology, banking, and insurance firms coming to Omaha, the job market and economy has quickly outperformed other areas around the country.  Take a quick peak at our [...]

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