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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

If you polled a thousand landlords and asked them what the number one headache in owning rental property was, you would most likely get one of three answers…

1) Getting the rent ON TIME

2) Property damage or unreported maintenance issues

Tagged Under : Buying Houses, Choosing an agent, home ownership, Rent vs Buy

Renovating, repairing or painting a home, child care facility or school containing lead-based paint??
On April 22, 2010, each painter or contractor will be required to be certified in order to do contract painting and renovating of homes that were built before 1978.  Federal law will require that contractors performing renovation, repair and painting projects that [...]

Tagged Under : home remodeling, lead-based paint

Hey, Bill Black here! Whether you’re a home buyer or seller, safety should be one of your primary concerns when it comes to putting a property on the market or visiting such a property. Let me explain…
Let’s assume you’re a home seller and, of course, are going to have prospective buyers come to your property.
You [...]

Tagged Under : Buying Houses, Choosing an agent, home safety, Home Selling Tips, Homes and Pets, Selling Houses

         I was just reading a great article from the Realtor Magazine about “short sales” and what type of options that  you might have as a troubled home owner if you are facing a short sale. It looks like there is going to be some help from “Uncle Sam” . On April 5th of this year [...]

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 [...]

Welcome to the newly redesigned Listing Detail Page on CBSHOME.com!
Here are just a few of the great new features available today:

Overall a better design that creates a better user experience!
You can view more photos per listing with five thumbnail photos displaying and quick links to virtual tours and guided tours.
Easily Request Information, Schedule a Showing, [...]

Tagged Under : Buying Houses, Selling Houses, Website Features

OK, well maybe you won’t actually be purchasing a house on your next shopping excursion but if your travels take you to the Oak View Mall, you can stop in at the CBSHome office for any and all of your real estate needs. We want to be your convenient real estate location.

Tagged Under : 6500 tax credit, 8000 tax credit, Buying Houses, Choosing an agent, financing a home

Picture a walkable neighborhood. You lose weight each time you walk to the grocery store. You stumble home from last call without waiting for a cab. You spend less money on your car—or you don’t own a car. When you shop, you support your local economy. You talk to your neighbors.

Tagged Under : Buying Houses, Choosing an agent, Community News

So how in the world can 40% of the nation’s homeowners NOT make an on-time mortgage payment last month? Well, it’s simple. What I haven’t mentioned yet is that according to the US Census Bureau’s American Housing Survey released in late 2008, approximately 34% of American Homeowners own their home “free and clear” with no mortgage payment due… Hmmm.

Tagged Under : Buying Houses, home ownership, Omaha Market Update, tax credit

THIS MIGHT BE THE VERY BEST TIME TO BUY OR SELL REAL ESTATE PROPERTY IN HISTORY!!
Why?
Significant government stimulus practices will be running out soon and could negatively affect interest rates, so time is quickly running out to get into the game!
By now you have heard the $8000 First Time Home Buyer and the $6500 Existing Home [...]

Tagged Under : Buying Houses, Mortgage, Mortgage Interest Rates

In adversity there is opportunity. As some borrowers find themselves overextended, hit by bad luck, or out of work, they are walking away from their homes and leaving their lender to deal with the property.

Tagged Under : Buying Houses, Choosing an agent, Real Estate Owned (REO)

Here we are in February already! Where did January go?  Many buyers out there that qualify for the extended and new existing home buyer tax credit are probably thinking they have plenty of time to shop for and purchase a home before the deadline hits.  But home buying is a process that involves a lot [...]

Tagged Under : Buying Houses

According to current FHA guidelines, if you want to utilize FHA Financing, you are prohibited from doing so if the property you are purchasing has not been in title for 90 days with the current seller.
In my opinion, if a property is sound, meets all inspections, and appraises at or above purchase price any FHA [...]

Tagged Under : Mortgage

Where is the money made in real estate? In the renovation, in the marketing, in the sale of the property? These things are all important, these things are all a little beyond your control, the one thing you can control is the purchase price.

Tagged Under : Buying Houses, home remodeling

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.

If you can do it all, great! It’s harder to profit if you have to hire someone to do the little jobs. If you can afford to hire it all done, mind the details.

SOLD! 1632 Nebraska Street. Affordable 2 bed, 1 bath, 1 car garage. Didn’t take long to sell this one! Do you know someone looking to buy or sell real estate? Call Kevin Kermeen, there IS a difference! (402) 426-8250. Visit my website www.KevinKermeen.com

Tagged Under : Blair NE listings

SOLD! 1477 Butler Street, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, updated kitchen and bathroom with full basement. Looking to buy or sell? Call Kevin Kermeen, There Is A Difference! (402) 426-8250 Visit my website: www.KevinKermeen.com

You’ve heard the expression “Get ‘er done” – I think it comes from Larry the Cable Guy. This “get ‘er done” attitude is what it takes- keep plowing ahead, know your budget, don’t underdo or overdo it.