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As temperatures begin to drop and Fall settles in, now is the perfect time to join in on all the fun events and adventures happening in and around our beautiful city of Omaha, NE. Below we have listed some can’t-miss events taking place over the next two weeks. You will find everything from First Friday events and Camping at the Zoo, to Junkstock, farmer’s markets, yoga in the forest, dog events at Lauritzen Gardens, night golf, a food truck extravaganza and much more! Enjoy! *Please observe social distancing guidelines. 

What: Bug Squad
When: September 30th 2020 - April 11th 2021 | Wednesday - Sunday
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

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

What: Family Safari Tent Camping at The Zoo
When: October 2nd
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: First Friday Old Market 
When: October 2nd
Where: Old Market | Harney to Jackson Streets & 10th - 13th Streets Omaha, NE

What: Junkstock: Harvest Edition
When: October 2nd - 11th
Where: 1150 River Road Drive Waterloo, NE

What: Omaha Farmers Market: Old Market
When: October 3rd & 10th 
Where: 1011 Jackson Street Omaha, NE

What: Snoozing Under the Sea: A Family Overnight Safari
When: October 3rd - December 30th
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Village Pointe Farmers Market
When: October 3rd & 10th
Where: Village Pointe Shopping Center | 17101 Davenport Street Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Farmers Market: Baxter Arena
When: October 4th & 11th
Where: Baxter Arena | 2425 S 67th Street Lot 26 Omaha, NE

What: Sunday Afternoon Music at Soaring Wings Vineyard
When: October 4th & 11th
Where: 17111 S 138th Street Springfield, NE

What: Wicked Omaha Walking Tour
When: October 4th - 18th
Where: History Walks LLC | 10th & Farnam Omaha, NE

What: Yoga at the Forest
When: October 4th & 11th
Where: Fontenelle Forest | 1111 N Bellevue Blvd. 

What: Leashes at Lauritzen
When: October 5th - 12th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Yoga at the Malcolm X Center
When: October 5th & 12th
Where: Malcolm X Birthsite | 3448 Evans Street NE

What: Latin American Graphics
When: September 28th 2020 - January 30th 2021
Where: El Museo Latino | 4701 S 25th Street Omaha, NE

What: Molas: The Art of Panama
When: September 28th - December 31st
Where: El Museo Latino | 4701 S 25th Street Omaha, NE

What: Joslyn Castle Public Tours
When: October 1st & 8th
Where: Joslyn Castle | 3902 Davenport Street Omaha, NE

What: Safari Tent Camp: 21+ Safari at the Zoo
When: October 9th - 17th
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Sunday Trekking in the Forest
When: October 4th & 11th
Where: Fontenelle Forest | 1111 N Bellevue Blvd. 

What: Night Golf Play at Elkhorn Ridge Golf Course
When: October 9th
Where: Elkhorn Ridge Public Golf Course | 20033 Elkhorn Ridge Dr. 

What: 2020 Food Truck World Tour
When: October 11th
Where: 1111 N. 13th Street Omaha, NE

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With this week marking the first days of Fall, there is no better time to start transitioning your home from the warm, sunny summer months to the coming cozy days of Autumn. Below we have outlined a few tips and tricks on the best ways to prepare your home for the cooler weeks ahead. Let’s dive right in!

-Prepare your fireplace: Nothing is more welcoming in the cold winter months than walking into a home with a roaring, cozy fire. Make sure to sweep or vacuum away last season’s ashes and dispose of them safely. Also, make sure your tools are in good working condition and check that you are stocked up on wood and starter.

-Switch out pillows and other decorative items: Swap out summer colors in items such as pillows and blankets throughout your home with richer, warmer tones such as browns, greys, deep blues, beiges and oranges. You will be amazed at how this simple trick can completely transform the feel of any room. 

-Buy seasonal fruits: A quick trip to the grocery store is all you need to help to make the transition to fall in your kitchen. Place a bowl of seasonal fruit such as pears, apples and clementines for family and guests to much on. 

-Add seasonal plants: Seasonal plants such as hydrangeas, marigolds and mums are the perfect way to spruce up your mantel and/or entryway for fall. 

-Incorporate a fall scent: Incorporating candles throughout your home is a wonderful way to play with the senses and add a warm aroma to any room. Look into burning rich fall scents such as tobacco, pumpkin spice, and amber. 

-Decorate with pumpkins: Pumpkins are in season and are the perfect accessory to transition any room in your home for fall. From Halloween to Thanksgiving - your pumpkin decor will carry you through the coming months! 

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As we pass the halfway mark of September (we can’t believe it either!), now is the perfect time to fill your calendars with all the fun events and adventures that are happening in and around our beautiful city of Omaha, NE over the next two weeks. You will find everything from farmers markets and yoga events, to castle tours, music concerts, soccer games, overnight Zoo events and much more! Enjoy! *Please observe social distancing guidelines. 

What: Omaha Farmers Market: Old Market
When: September 19th & 26th
Where: 1011 Jackson Street Omaha, NE

What: Safari Tent Camp: 21+ Safari at the Zoo
When: September 19th - October 17th
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Village Pointe Farmers Market
When: September 19th & 26th
Where: Village Pointe Shopping Center | 17101 Davenport Street Omaha, NE

What: Garden Yoga at Joslyn Art Museum 
When: September 20th & 27th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Farmers Market: Baxter Arena
When: September 20th & 27th
Where: Baxter Arena | 2425 S 67th Street Lot 26 Omaha, NE

What: Dreams in the Desert: A Family Overnight Safari
When: September 18th - November 14th
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Bug Squad
When: September 16th - 30th | Wednesday - Sunday
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Pulitzer Prize Photographs
When: September 16th - 19th | Tuesday - Saturday
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Sporty Women: The Desire to Compete 
When: September 16th - December 31st
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Don’t Stop Me Now: A Celebration of Rock Musicals
When: September 17th - 19th
Where: Omaha Community Playhouse | 6915 Cass Street Omaha, NE

What: Latin American Graphics
When: September 16th - 30th
Where: El Museo Latino | 4701 S 25th Street Omaha, NE

What: Joslyn Castle Public Tours
When: September 17th & 24th
Where: Joslyn Castle | 3902 Davenport Street Omaha, NE

What: Late Nights at the Zoo (21+ Event)
When: September 17th
Where: 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Virtual Gorilla Backstage Experience at Omaha’s Zoo
When: September 17th
Website: http://www.omahazoo.com/virtual-clases

What: German Day-Oktoberfest Celebration
When: September 18th & 19th
Where: 3717 S 120th Street Omaha, NE

What: Happy Hour Cruise
When: September 19th - 26th 
Where: River City Star Riverboat | 151 Freedom Park Road Omaha, NE

What: Sunday Afternoon Music at Soaring Wings Vineyard
When: September 20th & 27th
Where: 17111 S 138th Street Springfield, NE

What: Wicked Omaha Walking Tour
When: September 20th - October 18th
Where: History Walks LLC | 10th & Farnam Omaha, NE

What: Yoga at the Forest
When: September 20th & 27th
Where: Fontenelle Forest | 1111 Bellevue Blvd. Omaha, NE

What: 19th Annual Oktoberfest at Beer Corner USA
When: September 25th & 26th
Where: 3578 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Gem and Mineral Show
When: September 26th & 27th
Where: Ramada Plaza by Wyndham | 7287 N Road Omaha, NE

What: 45th Annual Omaha Marathon
When: September 20th
Where: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha, NE | 1200 Mike Fahey Street Omaha, NE

What: Union Omaha vs. New England Revolution II Professional Soccer Game
When: September 19th
Where: Werner Park | 12356 Ballpark Way Papillion, NE

What: Bring on the Bats! Campout at Wildlife Safari Park
When: September 26th
Where: 16406 N 292 Street Ashland, NE

What: Museum Insider: Aksarben Ball
When: September 26th
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Owl Pellet Dissection Program (Virtual Event)
When: September 26th
Where: Fontenelle Forest | Online Event 

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Before we jump into the main topic of today’s blog post, it is important to understand exactly what a foreclosure is. A foreclosure is a property that has been seized by the bank who originally gave the owner the loan. In each mortgage contract there is what’s called a ‘lien’ on the property which allows the bank to take control of the property in the event the borrower fails to make mortgage payments. 

What are the benefits of buying a foreclosure?

-Price: One of the most undeniable benefits of purchasing a foreclosed home is that they will almost always be at a lower price point than other properties in the surrounding area. This is because the property is being sold off by the lender, who is motivated to sell quickly as they only make a profit if the home is sold. This creates an opportunity for below market purchase price.  

-Affording your dream neighborhood: A foreclosed home could be a great path to your dream neighborhood in which otherwise you wouldn’t have been able to afford.  

-Renovations: Another great benefit to a foreclosed home is the potential for renovations due to the home being priced to sell and leftover money in your budget. Is the kitchen not big enough? The powder room not to your liking? You are now able to shift the feel and look of the home to be more in line with your aesthetic taste. 

-Fewer title concerns: If you were to purchase a property from a homeowner there is a chance you may not receive a clean title (which is the legal right to own a property) due to liens on the home, backed taxes, etc. These are just a few reasons which could force the sale to be canceled. In a foreclosure the bank clears the title for you, thus eliminating these concerns.

-Loan configurations: Even though when you buy a foreclosure there might be a slightly different  buying and bidding process, you still have options when it comes to loans. As long as the home is in living condition, you can get a FHA, VA or USDA loan. 

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Hello, September! 

As we welcome a new month (and hopefully cooler weather), we also get to enjoy the new activities and adventures that it brings in and around our beautiful city of Omaha, NE. We have listed them below for you to review. You will be pleased to find everything from First Friday events and farmer’s markets, to camping at the Zoo, bug events at the children’s museum, yoga in the forest, outdoor music concerts, and much more! Enjoy! 
*Please observe social distancing guidelines. 

What: Benson First Friday
When: September 4th
Where: Military Avenue & 60th Street Omaha, NE

What: Friday Night Playlist at Midtown Crossing
When: September 4th & 11th
Where: Midtown Crossing | 31st - 33rd & Farnam-Dodge Streets Omaha, NE

What: First Friday Old Market
When: September 4th
Where: Old Market | Harney to Jackson Streets & 10th to 13th Streets Omaha, NE

What: Family Safari Tent Camping at The Zoo
When: September 4th - October 2nd
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Farmers Market: Old Market
When: September 5th - October 10th | Saturday’s
Where: 1011 Jackson Street Omaha, NE

What: Bug Squad
When: September 5th, 2020 - April 11, 2021 | Sun, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Village Pointe Farmers Market
When: September 5th - October 3rd | Saturday’s
Where: Village Pointe Shopping Center | 17101 Davenport Street Omaha, NE

What: Garden Yoga at Joslyn Art Museum 
When: September 6th - 27th | Sunday’s
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Farmers Market: Baxter Arena
When: September 6th - October 11th | Sunday’s
Where: Baxter Arena | 2425 S 67th Street Lot 26 Omaha, NE

What: Yoga at the Forest
When: September 6th
Where: Fontenelle Forest | 1111 N Bellevue Blvd. 

What: Sunday Afternoon Music at Soaring Wings Vineyard
When: September 6th, 2020 - June 27th, 2021 | Sunday’s
Where: 17111 S 138th Street Springfield, NE

What: Leashes at Lauritzen
When: September 7th - October 12th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Late Nights at the Zoo (21+ event)
When: September 10th - 17th
Where: 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Joslyn Castle Public Tours
When: September 3rd & 10th
Where: Joslyn Castle | 3902 Davenport Street Omaha, NE

What: Virtual Gorilla Backstage Experience at Omaha’s Zoo
When: September 3rd - 17th
Website: http://www.omahazoo.com/virtual-clases

What: Pulitzer Prize Photographs
When: September 2nd - 19th | Tuesday’s - Saturday’s
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Sport Women: The Desire to Compete
When: September 2nd - 16th
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Farm to Table Supper in the Country
When: September 11th & 12th
Where: Nelson Produce Farm | 10505 N 234th Street Valley, NE

What: Snoozing Under the Sea: A Family Overnight Safari
When: September 12th - December 30th
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Sunday Trekking in the Forest
When: September 6th - December 13th
Where: Fontenelle Forest | 1111 N Bellevue Blvd.

What: Penguin Problems
When: September 11th - October 18th
Where: The Rose Theater | 2001 Farnam Omaha, NE

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