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Whether you have been in your house for two years or two decades, there comes a point where things start to feel stale and you may even catch yourself daydreaming about a different, newer home. Unless you have the budget (and patience) for a home renovation, you may be wondering how you can breathe new life into your current home. 

In today’s blog we are going to be covering five ways for you to fall back in love with your home all over again through a couple of simple changes. Let’s dive in:

-Getting organized is a great way to revitalize your space and make your home feel larger and more alive. Spend some time getting rid of junk, clutter and items that you don’t need/use in areas such as drawers, shelves, closets, countertops, etc. With the items that are remaining utilize organizers such as boxes, bins and holders to make your rooms feel new and manageable. 

-A fresh coat of paint is a great and cost effective way to completely transform the look and feel of your home. You can express your style and personality with a fun accent wall color or go crazy with funky color in the spare bedroom. You will be amazed how much paint can transform your space and make your home feel fresher, newer and brighter.

-Lighting is another feature of a home that can drastically impact the feel of any room.  Updating light fixtures, incorporating lamps and even cleaning windows can bring more light in and brighten up your entire space. 

-Adding an area rug is a relatively small change that can make a big impact on a room. Utilizing a larger rug can make a room can appear larger and add warmth, color and texture to any space. 

-Lastly, rearranging furniture has transformative powers to when it comes to changing the way you feel about your home. You can make a space feel brand new by moving existing furnishings around and even adding in new pieces here and there. You will feel like you are vacationing in your own home!

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If you are looking for events to fill your calendar over the next few weeks, you are in the right place! Below we have listed all the can't-miss events and adventures happening in and around our beautiful city of Omaha! You will find everything from farmers markets and children's events, to comedy shows, a pirate festival, group fitness classes, First Friday celebrations and more! 

What: Moon to Mars at Omaha Children’s Museum 
When: August 24th - December 4th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Dinosaur Revolution
When: August 24th - September 2nd
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Fashion Week
When: August 24th - 28th
Where: Omaha Design Center | 1502 Cuming Street Omaha, NE

What: Namaste India at Omaha Children’s Museum
When: August 24th - September 4th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Orchid at Millwork Commons
When: August 24th - 31st
Where: 1111 North 13th Street Omaha, NE

What: Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
When: August 24th - September 9th
Where: One Arena Way Council Bluffs, IA

What: Backline Open Mic
When: August 24th - December 2nd
Where: The Backline Comedy Theatre | 1618 Harney Street Omaha, NE

What: The Great Gnome Escape
When: August 24th - September 5th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Kids FunFare at Regency
When: August 25th
Where: Regency | 120 Regency Pkwy Omaha, NE

What: Sunny & Chair Art Exhibit at Turner Park
When: August 24th - 31st
Where: Turner Park | 3110 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Friday Night Concert Series
When: August 26th
Where: Rockbrook Village Shopping Center | 2800 S 110th Ct Omaha, NE

What: Biscuits Improv Comedy
When: August 26th - November 25th
Where: 902 N 95th Plz 4 Omaha, NE

What: Aquarium Backstage Experience
When: August 27th
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: River City Star Happy Hour Cruise
When: August 26th - September 9th
Where: River City Star Riverboat | 151 Freedom Park Road Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Farmers Market: Old Market
When: August 27th - October 15th
Where: Old Market | 511 S 11th Street Omaha, NE

What: Millwork Moves: Yoga with Anne
When: August 27th - September 24th
Where: 1229 Millwork Avenue Omaha, NE

What: Saturdays at Stinson Park
When: August 27th
Where: Stinson Park | 2285 S 67th Street Omaha, NE

What: Village Pointe Farmers Market
When: August 27th - October 1st
Where: Village Pointe Shopping Center | 17305 Davenport Suite 203 Omaha, NE

What: The Midwest Pirate Festival
When: August 27th & 28th
Where: Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch | 11001 S 48th Street Papillion, NE

What: The Peter Max Experience
When: August 27th & 28th
Where: Roberta & Bob Rogers Gallery | 1806 Vinton Street Omaha, NE

What: Florence Mill Farmers Market
When: August 28th - September 25th
Where: Florence Mill | 9102 N 30th Street Omaha, NE

What: Fitness in the Park
When: August 28th - October 30th
Where: Aksarben Village | 67th and Center Street Omaha, NE

What: Giraffe Backstage Experience
When: August 28th
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Sunset Hike
When: September 1st - 29th
Where: Fontenelle Forest | 1111 N Bellevue Blvd. 

What: Benson First Friday
When: September 2nd
Where: Military Avenue & 60th Street Omaha, NE

What: Leashes at Lauritzen
When: September 5th - October 10th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Stand Up Comedy at Tiny House
When: August 25th
Where: Tiny House Bar | 1411 S 13th Street Omaha, NE

What: Friday Night Flicks: Encanto
When: August 26th
Where: 900 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: 125th Anniversary Summer Fete at Joslyn Castle
When: August 27th
Where: Joslyn Castle | 3902 Davenport Street Omaha, NE

What: September Birding Walk
When: September 3rd
Where: Fontenelle Forest | 1111 N Bellevue Blvd. 

What: LOVAM Jazz Festival
When: September 3rd
Where: Turner Park | 3110 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: HutchFest 2022
When: September 4th
Where: 1102 N 12th Street Omaha, NE

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If you are starting the journey of buying a new house the excitement of what’s to come can be all consuming. Everything from interior design to landscaping to paint colors - a whole new world is in your future. 

However, you have to remain practical and keep in mind that the first big step of the process is getting pre-approved for a mortgage, and your actions prior to the lender agreeing to fund the loan are important. Knowing this, we have listed five things you should avoid doing up until closing day. Let’s dive in:

-Because overusing credit can be a red flag, you want to make sure to keep your available credit as high as possible - which means keeping low balances on any lines of credit you have open. Essentially, you don’t want to buy all new furnishings for your new home before your loan closes.

-Making mysterious deposits or withdrawals is another action you want to avoid as the lender will keep a close eye on your bank statements during the pre-approval and underwriting process. There will need to be an explanation for unusual activity so it’s best to avoid large deposits or withdrawals that don’t normally take place. 

-Being late with bills before closing can really hurt you, and potentially even ruin your deal. Some lenders will require 12 months of consecutive on-time payments in order to qualify for a loan as roughly a third of your credit score is comprised of your payment history.

-It’s best to avoid co-signing a loan and making yourself financially liable for someone else’s debt during the loan process. Lenders will see this as another financial obligation which will be a factor when they determine your ability to take on a mortgage. 

-Changing jobs is another action you shouldn’t take during the approval process because lenders want to see reliable, stable income. Job-hoping can create hurdles for you and raise red flags. 

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Even though August marks the beginning of school and summer starting to wind down, the fun is still going strong around our beautiful city of Omaha! Below we have listed all the can’t-miss events and adventures happening over the next two weeks. You will find everything from comedy shows and music concerts, to farmers markets, fashion events, fitness classes, sightseeing cruises, festivals, and more!

What: Backline Open Mic
When: August 10th
Where: The Backline Comedy Theatre | 1618 Harney Street Omaha, NE

What: Moon to Mars at Omaha Children’s Museum
When: August 10th - December 22nd
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Dinosaur Revolution
When: August 10th - September 2nd
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Orchid at Millwork Commons
When: August 10th - 31st
Where: 1111 North 13th Street Omaha, NE

What: Paradise on Earth: The Art of Marcel Mouly
When: August 10th - 20th
Where: El Museo Latino | 4701 S 25th Street Omaha, NE

What: Namaste India at Omaha Children’s Museum
When: August 10th - September 4th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Sunny & Chair Art Exhibit at Turner Park
When: August 10th - August 31st
Where: Turner Park | 3110 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Pinnacle Bank Golf Championship
When: August 10th - August 14th
Where: Club at Indian Creek  | 3825 N 202nd Street Elkhorn, NE

What: The Great Gnome Escape
When: August 10th - September 5th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Billy McGuigan’s Pop Rock Orchestra
When: August 11th - 13th
Where: 11691 S 108th Street Papillion, NE

What: Wednesday Workouts
When: August 10th 
Where: 31st Ave & Farnam Omaha, NE

What: Late Nights at The Zoo
When: August 11th - 18th
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Friday Night Concert Series
When: August 12th - August 26th
Where: Rockbrook Village Shopping Center | 2800 S 110th Ct. Omaha, NE

What: Full Moon Hike
When: August 12th - December 9th
Where: Fontenelle Forest | 1111 N Bellevue Blvd. 

What: Aquarium Backstage Experience
When: August 13th
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Meaningless at Omaha Fringe Festival
When: August 13th & 14th
Where: 3624 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Millwork Moves: Yoga with Anne
When: August 13th - September 24th
Where: 1229 Millwork Avenue Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Farmers Market: Old Market
When: August 13th
Where: Old Market | 511 S 11th Street Omaha, NE

What: River City Star Sightseeing Cruise
When: August 13th - August 28th
Where: River City Star Riverboat | 151 Freedom Park Road Omaha, NE

What: Saturdays at Stinson Park
When: August 13th - August 27th
Where: Stinson Park | 2285 S 67th Street Omaha, NE

What: Florence Mill Farmers Market
When: August 14th
Where: Florence Mill | 9102 N 30th Street Omaha, NE

What: Cirque Italia Water Circus
When: August 18th - August 21st
Where: Westroads Mall | 10000 California Street Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Farmers Market: Aksarben Village
When: August 14th - October 16th
Where: Aksarben Village | 2295 S 67th Street Omaha, NE

What: Nebraska Balloon & Wine Festival
When: August 19th & 20th
Where: Ta Ha Zouka Park | Elkhorn Drive

What: Omaha Greek Festival
When: August 19th - August 21st
Where: St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox | 602 Park Avenue Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Fashion Week
When: August 23rd - August 27th
Where: Omaha Design Center | 1502 Cuming Street Omaha, NE

What: Jazz on the Green: Lakecia Benjamin
When: August 11th
Where: Midtown Crossing | 3110 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Pitbull: Can’t Stop Us Now
When: August 17th
Where: Baxter Arena | 2425 S 67th Street Omaha, NE

What: Opera Outdoors at Turner Park
When: August 19th
Where: Turner Park | 3110 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Boxer 500 Run
When: August 21st
Where: Werner Park | 12356 Ballpark Way Papillion, NE

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If you are looking to sell your home, there are many benefits that come when you use an experienced, knowledgeable real estate agent. The home selling process can be tricky and emotional and having the right agent by your side is a must.

Below we have listed five benefits that come when working with the right agent - let’s dive in:
 
Listing Price. It’s crucial to ensure that your home is listed at the right price from the start, which is something that your agent can help asses. The last thing you want is for your home to sit on the market for too long, and price can play a huge role in this. Your agent will be able to assess the home, see the comps in the area and help you determine a listing price.
 
Guidance. A real estate agent will be able to help guide you on the best ways to present your home so that it will appeal to potential buyers. Tasks such as decluttering the master closet to rearranging furniture to updating the kitchen cabinets are areas that experienced agents will point out to you.
 
Exposure. More eyeballs on your home equals more potential offers. A good real estate agent will have a wide network and expansive knowledge on how to get your listing the exposure it needs to sell at top dollar.
 
Offers. Looking to receive multiple high offers on your home? Thats the goal. An agent gives you the best chances of these offers coming through the door.
 
Closing Time. A knowledgable and experienced real estate agent will aid in speeding up the time it takes to close the deal - which is great for all involved. It also ups your chances of the home selling at top dollar.

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