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The weekend is right around the corner and we have listed all the fun that is happening in and around our beautiful city of Omaha, NE below for you to check out. You will find everything from LEGO events and walking food tours, to improv shows, art exhibits, children’s shows, history tours and so much more! So, grab your family and friends and head out to enjoy all our city has to offer this weekend. Enjoy! 

What: Nature Connects: Art with LEGO Bricks
When: January 24th – 26th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Diggin’ Dinos
When: January 24th – 26th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Blackstone Walking Food Tour
When: January 24th
Where: 3804 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Interrogated (Improv)
What: January 24th
Where: The Backline Comedy Theatre | 1618 Harney Street Omaha, NE 

What: Karaoke Friday Nights
When: January 24th
Where: 510 N. 33rd Street Omaha, NE

What: Jorge Nila feat. Lars Erickson, Joey Gulizia + Mark Luebbe
When: January 24th
Where: The Jewell | 1030 Capitol Avenue Omaha, NE 

What: ‘Winter’ and ‘Home Goods’ Exhibit
When: January 24th – 26th
Where: Hot Shops Art Center | 1301 Nicholas Street Omaha, NE 

What: A Raisin in the Sun
When: January 24th – 26th
Where: Omaha Community Playhouse | 6915 Cass Street Omaha, NE 

What: Backyard View: Omaha Through the Eyes of Judith Welk
When: January 24th & 25th
Where: Anderson O’Brien Fine Art Gallery | 3201 Farnam Street Suite 6109 Omaha, NE

What: INFLUENCE at KANEKO
When: January 24th & 25th
Where: 1111 Jones Street Omaha, NE

What: Greg Kosmicki Art Show: “They Don’t Get the Concept”
When: January 24th & 25th
Where: Apollon | 1801 Vinton Street Omaha, NE

What: Season of Lights at Midtown Crossing
When: January 24th – 26th
Where: Midtown Crossing | 34th & Farnam Omaha, NE

What: Behind the Scenes: Aquarium Backstage Pass
When: January 25th 
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Forever Young: Family & Children’s Series – Paddington 2
When: January 24th – 26th
Where: Film Streams at the Dundee Theater | 4952 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Old Market Walking Food Tour
When: January 25th
Where: 1002 Howard Street Omaha, NE

What: Old Market Walking History Tour
When: January 25th
Where: 1001 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: PHOTO ARK by National Geographic Photographer Joel Sartore
When: January 24th – 26th
Where: Gallery 1516 | 1516 Leavenworth Street Omaha, NE

What: Kathy Tyree at The Jewell
When: January 26th
Where: The Jewell | 1030 Capitol Avenue Omaha, NE

What: Is There a Doctor in The House?
When: January 26th
Where: 1200 Douglas Street Omaha, NE

What: Masters and Music with Watie White and Jocelyn Anderson
When: January 26th
Where: 6505 University Drive S Omaha, NE

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We are halfway through the first month of the new year, can you believe it?! To celebrate, we have listed a few can’t-miss events happening in and around our beautiful city of Omaha, NE this weekend for you to check out. Enjoy everything from walking food tours and improv shows, to dinosaur exhibits, exciting plays, music concerts, art shows and so much more! 

What: ‘Winter’ and ‘Home Goods’ Exhibit
When: January 17th – 19th
Where: Hot Shops Art Center | 1301 Nicholas Street Omaha, NE

What: A Raisin in the Sun
When: January 17th – 19th 
Where: Omaha Community Playhouse | 6915 Cass Street Omaha, NE

What: Date Night (Improv) 
When: January 17th
Where: The Backline Comedy Theatre | 1618 Harney Street Omaha, NE 

What: Blackstone Walking Food Tour
When: January 17th
Where: 3804 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Diggin’ Dinos
When: January 17th – 19th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Holiday Lights Festival: The Capitol District Ice Skating Rink
When: January 17th – 19th
Where: 10th & Capitol Avenue Omaha, NE

What: INFLUENCE at KANEKO
When: January 17th & 18th
Where: 1111 Jones Street Omaha, NE

What: Louder Than Words: Rock, Power & Politics
When: January 17th – 19th
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Les Miserables
When: January 17th – 19th
Where: Orpheum Theater | 409 S 16th Street Omaha, NE

What: Word and Image: The Saint John’s Bible
When: January 17th – 19th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Paul Anthony Smith
When: January 17th – 19th 
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Mark & Maggie O’Connor in Concert
When: January 18th
Where: Omaha Conservatory of Music | 7023 Cass Street Omaha, NE

What: Backyard View: Omaha Through the Eyes of Judith Welk
When: January 17th & 18th
Where: Anderson O’Brien Fine Art Gallery | 3201 Farnam Street Suite 6109 Omaha, NE 

What: Behind the Scenes: Aquarium Backstage Pass
When: January 18th
Where: Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Everyday People: The Art of James E. Ransome 
When: January 17th – 19th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Forever Young: Family & Children’s Series – Paddington 2
When: January 18th & 19th
Where: Film Streams at the Dundee Theater | 4952 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Nature Connects: Art with LEGO Bricks
When: January 18th & 19th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Old Market Walking Food Tour
When: January 18th
Where: 1002 Howard Street Omaha, NE

What: PHOTO ARK by National Geographic Photographer Joel Sartore
When: January 17th & 18th
Where: Gallery 1516 | 1516 Leavenworth Street Omaha, NE 

What: Greg Kosmicki Art Show: “They Don’t Get the Concept”
When: January 17th & 18th
Where: Apollon | 1801 Vinton Street Omaha, NE 

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We understand just how stressful the home buying journey can be – from setting a budget to finding your perfect neighborhood, to touring potential houses and finally landing the home of your dreams – it is a process to say the least! But when the finish line is finally in sight you don’t want to forget one crucial step, the final walkthrough. 

In today’s blog post we are going to be talking about different aspects of the home you want to make sure to check (and double check) before signing the final paperwork. But before we dive in, lets chat about what a final walk through is:

A final walk through is your last opportunity to tour the home and make sure that everything is in order and working as it should prior to closing day. It also gives you, the buyer, an opportunity to verify that the seller has completed all agreed upon repairs, as well as allows you time to ensure that no new issues have arisen since the home inspection was completed.  The final walk through is usually done a few days before the closing day. 

A few items you want to make sure to bring to the final walk through are the home inspection report, the home purchase agreement, a camera, something to write on/with and an item to use to test outlets. 

Below we have featured a quick checklist for you to have handy to ensure that nothing is overlooked during the final walk through:

-Do a quick overview and look for any obvious damage
-Turn every light fixture on/off
-Test all appliances, including stove burners 
-Run all waterspouts and look for any leaks under the sinks
-Test hot/cold water
-Flush toilets a few times and make sure they fill correctly/look for any leaks
-Test the air conditioning and heating 
-Open and close all windows and doors 
-Test the garbage disposal 
-Look closely for any mold buildup
-Test all outlets to ensure they work properly 
-Make sure garage door openers are present and work correctly 

If you are looking for more tips and tricks for home buyers, look no further! Check out our Home Buying Tips page here! 

Hello, weekend – we sure missed you! There are a ton of events and activities happening in and around our beautiful city of Omaha, NE this weekend that you won’t want to miss. You will find everything from improve events and walking food tours, to dinosaur exhibits, art shows, movie events, Star Wars activities and much more! We have listed these and fun other events below for you to check out. Enjoy the weekend around Omaha! 

What: Dad Jokes (Improv)
When: January 10th
Where: The Backline Comedy Theatre | 1618 Harney Street Omaha, NE

What: Backyard View: Omaha Through the Eyes of Judith Welk
When: January 10th & 11th
Where: Anderson O’Brien Fine Art Gallery | 3201 Farnam Street

What: Blackstone Walking Food Tour
When: January 10th
Where: 3804 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Diggin’ Dinos
When: January 10th – 12th 
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Everyday People: The Art of James E. Ransome
When: January 10th – 12th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Karaoke Friday Nights
When: January 10th
Where: 510 N. 33rd Street Omaha, NE

What: Louder Than Words: Rock, Power & Politics
When: January 10th – 12th
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Paul Anthony Smith
When: January 10th – 12th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Star Wars Weekend
When: January 10th – 12th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Word and Image: The Saint John’s Bible
When: January 10th – 12th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: The Met Live in HD: Wozzeck
When: January 11th
Where: Film Streams at the Ruth Sokolof Theater | 1240 Mike Fahey Street

What: A Slice of Omaha Pizza Tour
When: January 11th
Where: Various Locations

What: Behind the Scenes: Aquarium Backstage Pass
When: January 11th
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Holiday Lights Festival: The Capitol District Ice Skating Rink
When: January 10th – 12th
Where: 10th and Capitol Avenue Omaha, NE

What: INFLUENCE at KANEKO
When: January 10th & 11th
Where: 1111 Jones Street Omaha, NE

What: Louder Than Words: Rock, Power & Politics
When: January 10th – 12th
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Old Market Walking History Tour
When: January 11th
Where: 1001 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Raptors Live
When: January 11th
Where: Fontenelle Forest/Neale Woods | 1111 N Bellevue Blvd. 

What: ‘Winter’ and ‘Home Goods’ Exhibit
When: January 10th – 12th
Where: Hot Shops Art Center | 1301 Nicholas Street Omaha, NE

What: Sights on Sounds Movie Series: HYPE!
When: January 12th
Where: Film Streams at the Ruth Sokolof Theater | 1340 Mike Fahey Street

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If you are in the market to sell your Omaha, NE home, chances are you will have to go through the appraisal process *cue groans*. And while there are certain factors that are out of your control, such as square footage, layout and location, there are a few things you can do to help ensure that your home appraisal comes back at maximum value. 

Before we jump into all the tips and tricks, we first wanted to make sure that our readers understand exactly what a home appraisal is. So, let’s begin at step one: a home appraisal is the process in which a certified appraiser comes to your home to perform an in-depth inspection in order to determine how much your property is really worth. Now please keep in mind the appraisal amount is not always equal to what the listing price will be set at, but it should provide an accurate understanding of the appraised value of the property. 

Now for the fun part – ways to help increase your home appraisal: 

-Our first tip for you is to fix - everything! You know those seemingly small home repairs that have been on your “to-do” list for ages, but you just haven’t gotten around to yet? The running toilet, the squeaky patio door, the dent on the wall from your kid’s skateboard accident – sound familiar? While these things may not seem like a big deal to you, they can be a red flag to the appraiser and potentially reduce the perceived overall condition of your abode. 

-Cosmetic upgrades can go a long way in helping your home look fresher and newer. We aren’t saying splurge on a full-on remodel (because really, who wants to take on that job?!), but investing in areas such as new carpets, a new coat of paint, an updated bathroom vanity, etc. can actually go a long way!

-Staying on the last point, it doesn’t hurt to keep track of all the improvements/upgrades you did in a list to show the appraiser as they may not be familiar with homes in your area. This is a great opportunity to stand out and display any added value that your home provides. Additionally, if you can include any paperwork, like contractor invoices, that will help your case tremendously and provide weight to the claims you make.

-Arguably one of the most important areas of your property to keep in mind is the front of your home. Curb appeal is everything and as they say, you don’t have a second chance at a first impression. The appraiser’s initial judgement and assessment of your home will be as they walk up and it is a great opportunity to impress. Paint the front door, trim the weeds, plant colorful flowers, add a wreath and doormat – anything that you think will add some spice to the front of your home. 

-Lastly, be sure to clean! We understand this may seem obvious, but a spotless house will most likely increase the chances of the appraiser viewing your home in good condition. So, whether you take a weekend to hit every nook and cranny or hire an in-home service, just make sure that things are squeaky clean for appraisal day! 

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With the holidays behind us and January in full swing, now is the perfect time to get out of the house and enjoy all the fun events and adventures that are happening around Omaha, NE this weekend. You will find everything from music concerts and First Friday events, to walking food tours, dinosaur exhibits, karaoke, comedy shows, art exhibits and so much more! We have listed these and a few others below for you to check out – so, grab your family and friends and let the fun continue this weekend in Omaha! 

What: Backyard View: Omaha Through the Eyes of Judith Welk Opening Reception
When: January 3rd
Where: Anderson O’Brien Fine Art Gallery | 3201 Farnam Street Suite 6109 Omaha, NE

What: Grace Giebler & Friends at The Jewell
When: January 3rd
Where: The Jewell | 1030 Capitol Avenue Omaha, NE

What: Benson First Friday
When: January 3rd
Where: Military Ave. & 60th Street Omaha, NE

What: Blackstone Walking Food Tour
When: January 3rd
Where: 3804 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Bright Nights at Lauritzen Gardens
When: January 3rd – 5th 
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Diggin’ Dinos
When: January 3rd – 5th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Everyday People: The Art of James E. Ransome
When: January 3rd – 5th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: First Friday Old Market
When: January 3rd
Where: Old Market | Harney to Jackson Streets and 10th to 13th Streets Omaha, NE

What: Frida Kahlo’s Garden Exhibit
When: January 3rd & 4th
Where: El Museo Latino | 4701 S 25th Street Omaha, NE

What: Holiday Poinsettia Show
When: January 3rd – 5th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Karaoke Friday Nights
When: January 3rd
Where: 510 N. 33rd Street Omaha, NE

What: Season of Lights at Midtown Crossing
When: January 3rd – 5th
Where: Midtown Crossing | 34th and Farnam Omaha, NE

What: Paul Anthony Smith
When: January 3rd – 5th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Louder Than Words: Rock, Power & Politics 
When: January 3rd – 5th
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Space: A New Generation
When: January 3rd – 5th
Where: 28210 W Park Hwy Ashland, NE

What: Behind the Scenes: Aquarium Backstage Pass
When: January 4th
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Comedy After Dark
When: January 4th
Where: The Backline Comedy Theatre | 1618 Harney Street Omaha, NE

What: Old Market Walking Food Tour
When: January 4th
Where: 1002 Howard Street Omaha, NE

What: Surf & Sip: Spiked Seltzer Tasting and Drink Coaster Workshop
When: January 5th
Where: Neighborhood Offshore Boutique & Board Shop

What: Word and Image: The Saint John’s Bible
When: January 3rd – 5th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

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With 2020 right around the corner, now is the perfect time to start organizing yourself for the new year – starting with your home! Having a clean and organized space ensures that you and your family are able to find things quickly and that every item has a ‘home.’ Below we have listed a few tricks to help you get and stay organized for the new year and beyond! 

-The first place to start in your organization journey is figuring out exactly what needs organizing. To accomplish this, our advice is for you to stand in the middle of the room and do a 360-degree turn. Take note of what areas catch your eye and make a list so you can stay on track.

-To ensure you don’t get overwhelmed by the project, write down a day/time that you would like to have each area completed by and do your best to stick to it. Maybe each weekend you tackle a different room/area of the house and keep on the schedule until you are satisfied with the results. Doing this will make the project manageable, keep your stress level down and give you something tangible to work towards. 

-Our next tip is probably the most important in your organization journey – and that is to declutter your space! Take some time before you start to organize any room and go through drawers, cabinets, countertops, etc. and throw away/donate anything that no longer serves you. This will ensure that you are only organizing items that you need and will use throughout the year and get rid of items that don’t need to take up space. 

-Organizing and storing your things with similar items will make it easy when you or a family member go to look for something. For example, keeping a drawer with pens/pencils/markers/envelopes/stamps/paper clips, etc. is an effective way to organize office supplies and keep everything in order.

-Don’t be afraid to utilize storage bins, containers and drawer organizers, as these items will end up being your best friends! Investing in, and utilizing, storage containers can go a long way and help to keep everything in its place. 

-Our last tip for you is to make organizing a habit. Just taking a few minutes here and there to check in and touch up will go a long way in keeping things organized and your home running smoothly in 2020! 

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The holiday fun continues this weekend with endless fun, adventure and activities happening in and around our beautiful city of Omaha, NE! You will find everything from holiday lights festivals and poinsettia shows, to dinosaur activities, art exhibits, ballroom dance lessons, New Year’s celebrations and so much more! You will find these and many more can’t-miss events listed for you to check out below – enjoy! 

What: Bright Nights at Lauritzen Gardens
When: December 27th – January 1st
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Christmas at Union Station
When: December 27th – January 1st
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Holiday Lights Festival: Holidays in the Old Market
When: December 27th – January 1st
Where: Old Market | Harney to Jackson Streets and 10th to 13th Streets Omaha, NE

What: Holiday Poinsettia Show
When: December 27th – January 1st
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Penguins and Pancakes
When: December 27th – 30th
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Season of Lights at Midtown Crossing
When: December 27th – January 1st
Where: Midtown Crossing | 24th and Farnam Omaha, NE

What: Dirt Time: An Animal Tracking Family Adventure
When: December 28th
Where: Fontenelle Forest/Neale Woods | 1111 N Bellevue Blvd. 

What: Diggin’ Dinos
When: December 27th – January 1st
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Frida Kahlo’s Garden Exhibit
When: December 27th – January 1st
Where: El Museo Latino | 4701 S 25th Street Omaha, NE

What: Holiday Lights Festival: Sounds of the Season
When: December 28th
Where: Harney to Jackson Streets & 10th to 13th Streets Omaha, NE

What: Paul Anthony Smith
When: December 27th – January 1st
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Word and Image: The Saint John’s Bible
When: December 27th – January 1st
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Susie Thorne: A Little Holiday Jazz
When: December 29th
Where: The Jewell | 1030 Capitol Avenue Omaha, NE

What: Holiday Lights Festival: The Capitol District Ice Skating Rink
When: December 27th – January 1st
Where: 10th and Capitol Avenue Omaha, NE

What: Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience
When: December 27th – 31st
Where: Omaha Community Playhouse | 6915 Cass Street Omaha, NE

What: Bubble New Year’s Eve
When: December 31st
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Holiday Lights Festival: Fireworks Spectacular 
When: December 31st
Where: CHI Health Center Omaha | 455 N 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: New Year’s Eve Celebration at The Jewell
When: December 31st
Where: The Jewell | 1030 Capitol Avenue Omaha, NE

What: Noon Year’s Eve
When: December 31st
Where: 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Space: A New Generation
When: December 27th – January 1st
Where: 28210 W Park Hwy Ashland, NE

What: Beginner Ballroom Dance Lessons
When: December 31st
Where: 614 S 11th Street Omaha, NE

What: Lice Jazz Music and Swing Dancing with Moon River Steamboat
When: December 31st
Where: Starlight Chateau | 1301 N 29th Street Omaha, NE

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