Real Estate in Omaha Nebraska

The most-overlooked financial planning tool that's free to everyone   What did you do with that envelope that used to arrive once a year with estimates of your future Social Security benefits? You might have reviewed the information. You may have even filed the statement away as a reference. Now...

Survey Reveals Success of REALTORS vs. FSBOs Home sellers are more than twice as likely to get their homes sold if they use a REALTOR, rather than trying to sell their home on their own, according to a new survey conducted by HomeGain of 400 home owners nationwide from July 31 to Aug. 10. Sevent...

Buying a fixer-upper? How to make the most of your remodel   With home prices and interest rates still low across the country, and inventories high, it's a great time to be in the market for a fixer-upper. By buying a house that needs some work, you can achieve your dream home for less than you w...

2012 homes will mix old and new designs under one (smaller) roof   Today's consumer mindset is steeped in common sense and careful decisions. When making a purchase, individuals aren't looking to accumulate "stuff." They're looking to buy an experience. That experiential purchasing behavior is es...

Myth and fact: What you need to know about credit scores   For all of the discussion around the importance of credit scores, it's hard to know what's true, what's fiction, and what lies in between. While there are misperceptions and misunderstandings still lingering in the marketplace, the good n...

Decorative painting: How to transform a room with a few simple strokes   Paint can do more than change the color of a room - it can add texture, pattern and visual interest. Today's decorative painting techniques are simple and sophisticated alternatives to wallpaper, and a far cry from the dated...

  Enjoy outdoor activities while keeping ticks and mosquitos away Posted 1 day ago by Don & Valerie Keeton to donkeeton's Space While warmer weather brings many opportunities to enjoy outdoor living spaces, it also ushers in unwanted pests like ticks and mosquitos. A mild winter often triggers an...

Can Banks Re-Negotiate Your Commission on a Short Sale I keep hearing that the government passed a law/rule stating that banks/mortgage companies can't re-negotiate your commission.  I typically charge a 6% commission, and when they ask I say no because of the extra work. However, I've heard that...

Should You Buy a Home or Should You Wait? by Don Keeton Broker/Owner RE/MAX The Producers The housing supply is expected to stablize in two to four years. Household formation is a reflection of population growth and housing affordability which has drastically dropped since 2007, reaching about 30...

FHA Raises Mortgage Insurance Fees-Omaha Real Estate Experts Home buyers looking to finance their new home backed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will see a rise in fees in April 2012. FHA is raising its fees in an effort to try to regain some of its lost reserves that were paid due t...