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With September right around the corner, now is a great time to check out all the fun events and adventures happening in and around our beautiful city of Omaha, NE. You will find everything from farmers markets and comedy shows, to ghost tours, art markets, concert series, fashion events, dance classes and much more. We have listed all these and many others below for you to enjoy! *Please observe social distancing guidelines.

What: Night Market at Midtown Crossing
When: August 27th - September 10th
Where: Midtown Crossing | 3110 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: River City Star Happy Hour Cruise
When: August 27th - October 15th
Where: River City Star Riverboat | 151 Freedom Park Road Omaha, NE

What: The ARENA at The Backline
When: August 27th
Where: The Backline Comedy Theatre | 1618 Harney Street Omaha, NE

What: Old Market Ghost Stories Tour
When: August 27th - October 29th
Where: Nebraska Tour Company | 1100 Howard Street Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Farmers Market: Old Market
When: August 28th - October 9th
Where: 1011 Jackson Street Omaha, NE

What: Midwest Collectible Toy Show
When: August 29th - October 24th
Where: Omaha Firefighters Union, Local 385 | 6005 Grover Street Omaha, NE

What: Village Pointe Farmers Market
When: August 28th - October 2nd
Where: Village Pointe Shopping Center | 17305 Davenport Suite 203

What: Omaha Farmers Market: Baxter Arena
When: August 29th - October 10th
Where: Baxter Arena | 2425 S 67h Street Lot 26 Omaha, NE

What: Benson First Friday
When: September 3rd 
Where: Military Avenue & 60th Street Omaha, NE

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

What: Leashes at Lauritzen 
Where: September 6th - October 11th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: 2021 Nitro Circus: You Got This
When: August 26th
Where: Werner Park | 12356 Ballpark Way Papillion, NE

What: Saturdays at Stinson Concert Series: Rhythm Collective
When: August 28th
Where: Stinson Park | 2285 S 67th Street Omaha, NE

What: The City of Omaha Celebrates America Free Concert & Fireworks Show
When: August 28th
Where: Memorial Park | 6005 Underwood Avenue Omaha, NE

What: Hutchfest 2021
When: September 5th
Where: 1441 N 11th Street Omaha, NE

What: Pop-Up Art Market
When: August 29th - October 24th
Where: Aksarben Village | 67th and Center Streets Omaha, NE

What: Friday Night Concert Series
When: August 27th
Where: Rockbrook Village Shopping Center | 108th & Center Omaha, NE

What: Joslyn Castle Public Tours
When: August 26th - November 18th
Where: Joslyn Castle | 3902 Davenport Street Omaha, NE

What: Beyond the Vote
When: August 25th - December 2nd
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Game On!
When: August 25th - December 2nd
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Fairytale Land
When: August 25th - 29th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Uncovered: Revealing History Through Art and Story
When: August 25th - November 21st
Where: 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Line Dancing Lessons at Bushwackers
When: August 26th - December 16th
Where: Bushwacker’s Saloon | 7401 Main Street Ralston, NE

What: Omaha Fashion Week
When: August 26th - 28th
Where: Omaha Design Center | 1502 Cuming Street Omaha, NE

What: James Cameron - Challenging The Deep
When: August 25th - October 3rd
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

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Buying a house is the largest purchase most people will make in their lifetime. And while the internet is a wonderful place to find information when it comes to home buying, there is also a lot of information out there that is misleading or downright not true. In today’s blog post we are going to be discussing four common myths about home buying - let’s dive in: 

1. The first myth that we are debunking is that you need a 20% down payment. While sometimes this is true and putting that much down can have its benefits, you don’t always need that much to buy your dream home. There are some loan programs that allow for half of that, or even less. 

2. The second myth that we are busting is that you have to be completely out of debt before you are able to own a home. Yes, that means if you are carrying student loans or other forms of debt, you could still qualify. Mortgage underwriters like to see you using and managing credit responsibly, so ensuring your payments are made on time is crucial. 

3. Piggybacking off our last myth, number three is that your credit score needs to be perfect to buy a home. Of course having a good credit score will only help you, but don’t stress if its not great. For a conventional loan approval, the minimum FICO credit score is around 620. 

4. The last myth we are exposing is that it is cheaper to rent than to own. In the short term there may be some truth to this statement, however if you plan on renting for a few years or longer, it could be in your best interest to put that money towards an asset you own. Renting is a great option for someone who moves around a lot, but if you are planning to stay in one place for a while buying can be a great option. 

Have other home buying questions and/or myths you want to discuss? Contact our experienced team today and let us help you find your perfect home in Omaha, NE! 

With schools starting soon, now is the perfect time to sneak in some last minute summer fun! Below we have listed all the can’t-miss events and adventures happening in and around our beautiful city of Omaha, NE over the next two weeks. Spend your days enjoying music concerts, festivals, farmers markets, castle tours, line dancing, sporting events and much more.

What: Nebraska Balloon & Wine Festival
When: August 20th & 21st
Where: Ta Ha Zouka Park 

What: Melissa Etheridge: 2021 Tour
When: August 14th
Where: Holland Performing Arts Center

What: Eagle Day at Fontenelle Forest
When: August 14th
Where: Fontenelle Forest | 1111 N Bellevue Blvd. 

What: Saturdays at Stinson Concert Series: 70’s Band
When: August 14th
Where: Stinson Park | 2285 67th Street Omaha, NE

What: Woofstock
When: August 15th
Where: Midtown Crossing | 3110 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Holland Center Outdoors: Red Wanting Blue
When: August 19th
Where: Holland Performing Arts Center | 1200 Douglas Street 

What: Disco GLOW at Joslyn Art Museum 
When: August 20th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Opera Outdoors
When: August 20th
Where: Midtown Crossing | 3110 Farnam Street Turner Park Omaha, NE

What: Omaha’s Original Greek Festival
When: August 20th - 22nd
Where: 602 Park Avenue Omaha, NE

What: Music For The City
When: August 21st
Where: Dam Grill & Bar | 151 Freedom Park Road Omaha, NE

What: Diedrick Brackens
When: August 11th - September 5th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Beyond the Vote
When: August 11th - December 2nd 
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: American Art Deco: Designing for the People, 1918 - 1939
When: August 11th - September 5th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Game On!
When: August 11th - December 2nd
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: James Cameron - Challenging The Deep
When: August 11th - October 3rd
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Fairytale Land
When: August 11st - 29th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Salvador Dali’s “Stairway to Heaven”
When: August 11th - 14th
Where: El Museo Latino | 4701 S 25th Street Omaha, NE

What: Style and Speed: Passenger Liner Travel of the 20th Century
When: August 11th - October 3rd
Where: 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Uncovered: Revealing History Through Art and Story
When: August 11th - November 21st
Where: 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Line Dancing Lessons at Bushwacker's
When: August 12th - December 16th
Where: Bushwacker’s Saloon | 7401 Main Street Ralston, NE

What: Pinnacle Bank Golf Championship
When: August 12th - 15th
Where: Club at Indian Creek | 3825 N 202nd Street Elkhorn, NE

What: Bring Back the Music at Midtown Crossing
When: August 13th - September 17th
Where: Midtown Crossing | 3110 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Friday Night Concert Series
When: August 13th - 27th
Where: Rockbrook Village Shopping Center | 108th & Center Omaha, NE

What: Village Pointe Vibes Concert Series
When: August 12th - 19th
Where: Village Pointe Shopping Center | 17305 Davenport Street Suite 203

What: Old Market Ghost Stories Tour
When: August 13th - October 29th
Where: Nebraska Tour Company | 1100 Howard Street Omaha, NE

What: The ARENA at The Backline
When: August 13th
Where: The Backline Comedy Theatre | 1618 Harney Street Omaha, NE

What: Night Market at Midtown Crossing
When: August 13th - September 10th
Where: Midtown Crossing | 3110 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Farmers Market: Old Market
When: August 14th - October 9th
Where: 1011 Jackson Street Omaha, NE

What: Village Pointe Farmets Market
When: August 14th - October 2nd
Where: Village Pointe Shopping Center | 17305 Davenport Suite 203

What: Joslyn Castle Public Tours
When: August 16th - December 20th
Where: Joslyn Castle | 3902 Davenport Street Omaha, NE

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So you applied for a mortgage (congratulations!) and you are wondering if there are things you should avoid doing until the process is finalized. The short answer is yes, and below we have listed five things for you to review and (hopefully) avoid doing. Let’s dive in: 

1.It is so important to ensure your bills are paid on time and to not to miss any credit card and/or loan payments. Why you ask? Well when it comes to your credit score, payment history is one of the most important factors. It can really hurt you if you show late/missed payments on credit accounts. 

2. While this next one can potentially be out of your control, you don’t want to actively switch jobs during the loan-approval process. Doing so could lead to income adjustments and thus revisions to the total amount of money you are ultimately approved for. 

3. Applying for new credit is another big no-no. Knowing your credit can be pulled at any time until the loan is finalized, you want to steer clear of anything that can negatively impact your score. Opening new lines of credit can have negative impacts on your score and further debt accumulation can increase the debt-to-income ratio (which lenders don’t want to see). 

4. ​Avoid making large deposits without a paper trail as this can indicate newly borrowed money to a loan underwriter, which in turn could read as an increase to your debt-to-income ratio. Any large sum of money that is deposited should have a clear explanation. 

5. ​Steer clear of large purchases after applying for a mortgage. Doing so could either lower your savings amount if paying cash, or increase your credit utilization and debt-to-income ratio. Hold off on furniture and appliance shopping until after the mortgage is finalized.

With July coming to an end and August right around the corner, now is the perfect time to enjoy some quality summer fun around our beautiful city of Omaha, NE. Below we have listed all the can’t-miss events and adventures happening in and around town. You will find everything from farmers markets and music concerts, to castle tours, First Friday events, fun plays, an art festival, museum exhibits and much more! 

What: Village Pointe Farmers Market
When: July 31st - October 2nd | Saturday’s
Where: Village Pointe Shopping Center | 17305 Davenport Suite 203 Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Farmers Market: Old Market
When: July 31st - October 9th
Where: 1011 Jackson Street Omaha, NE

What: Diedrick Brackens
When: July 28th - September 5th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Game On!
When: July 27th - December 2nd
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: James Cameron - Challenging The Deep
When: July 27th - October 3rd
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Fairytale Land
When: July 28th - August 29th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Style and Speed: Passenger Liner Travel of the 20th Century 
When: July 27th - October 3rd
Where: 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Jazz on the Green
When: July 29th
Where: Midtown Crossing | 3110 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Late Nights at the Zoo (21+ Event)
Where: July 29th - August 5th
Where: 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Village Pointe Vibes Concert Series
When: July 29th - August 19th
Where: Village Pointe Shopping Center | 17305 Davenport Street Suite 203 Omaha, NE

What: Joslyn Castle Public Tours
When: July 29th - November 18th
Where: Joslyn Castle | 3902 Davenport Street Omaha, NE

What: Friday Night Concert Series 
When: July 30th - August 27th
Where: Rockbrook Village Shopping Center | 108th & Center Omaha, NE

What: Live on the Lake
When: July 30th
Where: Zorinsky Lake & Recreation Area Trail 

What: Bring Back the Music at Midtown Crossing
When: July 30th - September 17th
Where: Midtown Crossing | 3110 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: The ARENA at The Backline
When: July 30th
Where: The Backline Comedy Theatre | 1618 Harney Street Omaha, NE

What: Night Market at Midtown Crossing
When: July 30th - September 10th
Where: Midtown Crossing | 3110 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: River City Star Public Sightseeing Cruise
When: August 1st - September 26th
Where: River City Star Riverboat | 151 Freedom Park Road Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Farmers Market: Baxter Arena
When: August 1st - October 10th
Where: Baxter Arena | 2425 S 67th Street Lot 26 Omaha, NE

What: After Work Hike
When: August 6th
Where: Fontenelle Forest | 1111 N Bellevue Blvd.

What: Benson First Friday
When: August 6th - December 3rd
Where: Military Avenue & 60th Street Omaha, NE

What: Leashes at Lauritzen
When: August 2nd - October 11th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: First Friday Old Market
When: August 6th
Where: Old Market | Harney to Jackson Streets & 10th to 13th Streets

What: 16th Annual Cactus + Succulent Show
When: July 31st
Where: Mulhal’s Floral | 3615 N 120th Street Omaha, NE

What: Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story
When: July 30th
Where: 11691 S 108th Street Papillion, NE

What: Wicked Omaha
When: August 1st
Where: 10th & Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Sts. Peter & Paul Parish Festival
When: August 1st
Where: 5912 S 36th Street Omaha, NE

What: 2021 New American Arts Festival
When: August 6th
Where: Military Ave & Maple Street Omaha, NE

What: Outdoors: Caleb Johnson & The Ramblin’ Saints
When: August 6th
Where: Holland Performing Arts Center | 1200 Douglas Street Holland Performing Arts

What: Root Beer Float Day
When: August 7th
Where: 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: In the Market for Blues Festival
When: August 7th
Where: Old Market Omaha, NE

What: Prairie Promenade at Neale Woods
When: August 8th
Where: Neale Woods Nature Center | 14323 Edith Marie Avenue Omaha, NE

What: Saturday’s at Stinson Concert Series: Finest Hour
When: August 7th
Where: Stinson Park | 2285 S 67th Street Omaha, NE 

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With patience, the right tools and a little sweat equity you can use your free time to increase the value of your house. Whether you are looking to sell now or in the future, there are many projects you can do on your own, in your own time, to improve the overall aesthetic and appeal of your home for future buyers. 

Below we have listed a few DIY projects that you can tackle over a week, weekend or even a month that are sure to increase the value of your home. Let’s dive in: 

-Painting the interior of your home is one of the most cost-effective home improvement projects for you to dive into. When it comes to buyer impressions, a fresh coat of paint can do more for your home than you think. It’s smart to stick with neutral paint colors to not only ensure it appeals to a wide variety of people, but also to keep your space looking fresh and clean.

-Giving your bathroom a refresh is another great way to appeal to buyers, as many people put a large focus on the aesthetic of the room. An outdated bathroom can really age your home and be a large turn off. It can be as simple as upgrading fixtures such as pulls and knobs, changing out the shower curtain, buying new towel to display and updating lighting fixtures.

-Refinishing or painting your kitchen cabinets is a very effective way to change the entire look and feel of your kitchen. Seeing as how many families spend a lot of time in kitchen, it is an area buyers really take a look at. While this can be a time consuming project, the payoff can be well worth it.

-Not many things date a house more than popcorn ceilings, which is why our next project for you to tackle is removing it from each room in your home. With the proper equipment and instruction, you can have those smooth ceilings in no time.

-This next project can seem like a daunting task, but if done right can really provide a great return on investment. Replacing your wall-to-wall carpeting with hard flooring is a great way to impress buyers and stay competitive in today’s market. This can be an involved process so be sure to plan ahead and have the proper tools on hand. 

-Our last DIY project will take you outdoors as you spruce up and improve your yard. Curb appeal is very important when potential buyers view your home. Doing small things such as planting flowers, removing weeds, buying new outdoor furniture, or even installing a fire pit can all go a long way.

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If you are craving some summer fun over these next two weeks, then 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, NE. There is everything from live music and farmers markets, to comedy shows, a youth triathlon, county fair, sightseeing cruises, plays, castle tours and much more! 

What: Live on the Lake
When: July 9th - 30th
Where: Zorinsky Lake & Recreation Area Trail | 156th and F Street Omaha, NE

What: Friday Night Concert Series
When: July 9th & 16th
Where: Rockbrook Village Shopping Center | 108th & Center Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Farmers Market: Old Market 
When: July 10th & 17th
Where: 1011 Jackson Street Omaha, NE

What: The ARENA at The Backline
When: July 9th & 16th
Where: The Backline Comedy Theatre | 1618 Harney Street Omaha, NE

What: River City Star Public Sightseeing Cruise
When: July 10th - September 26th
Where: River City Star Riverboat | 151 Freedom Park Road Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Farmers Market: Baxter Arena
When: July 11th & 18th
Where: Baxter Arena | 2425 S 67th Street Lot 26 Omaha, NE

What: Music for The City
When: July 24th - August 21st
Where: Dam Grill & Bar | 151 Freedom Park Road Omaha, NE

What: Holland Center Outdoors: Parker McCollum
When: July 15th
Where: Holland Performing Arts Center | 1200 Douglas Street Omaha, NE

What: Holland Center Outdoors: The Docksiders
When: July 16th
Where: Holland Performing Arts Center | 1200 Douglas Street Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Youth Triathlon
When: July 17th
Where: Chalco Hills Recreation Area | 8901 S 154th Street Omaha, NE

What: Holland Center Outdoors: Eli Young Band
When: July 17th
Where: Holland Performing Arts Center | 1200 Douglas Street Omaha, NE

What: Iliza: Back in Action
When: July 22nd
Where: Holland Performing Arts Center | 1200 Douglas Street Omaha, NE

What: 8th Annual Ribstock - Featuring Lemon Fresh Day
When: July 24th
Where: Stinson Park | 2285 S 67th Street Omaha, NE

What: Secret Omaha Walking Tour
When: July 18th
Where: 16th & Douglas Omaha, NE

What: Holland Center Outdoors: Southern Avenue
When: July 24th
Where: Holland Performing Arts Center | 1200 Douglas Street Omaha, NE

What: Game On!
When: July 7th - December 2nd
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: James Cameron - Challenging The Deep
When: July 7th - October 3rd
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Fairytale Land
When: July 7th - August 29th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Cirque Italia: Water Circus
When: July 15th - 18th
Where: Westroads Mall | 10000 California Street Omaha, NE

What: Joslyn Castle Public Tours
When: July 8th - November 18th
Where: Joslyn Castle | 3902 Davenport Street Omaha, NE

What: Late Nights at the Zoo (21+ Event)
When: July 8th - August 5th
Where: 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Jazz on the Green
When: July 8th - 29th
Where: Midtown Crossing | 3110 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Music at Midtown Crossing
When: July 9th - September 17th
Where: Midtown Crossing | 3110 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Douglas County Fair
When: July 16th - 18th
Where: 1150 River Road Drive Waterloo, NE

What: Village Pointe Vibes Concert Series
When: July 8th - August 19th
Where: Village Pointe Shopping Center | 17305 Davenport Street Omaha, NE

What: Summer 2021 Popup Wedding Event
When: July 24th
Where: 203 S 18th Street Omaha, NE

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With summer break in full swing, you may be scratching your head to find different activities and ways to entertain those active kiddos. When in doubt, head to one of the many wonderful parks located around Omaha, NE. 

What better way to spend a day than soaking up the warm Nebraska sun and letting those young imaginations run wild. Below we have listed our favorite parks around Omaha for you to read through and hopefully visit soon! 

Benson Park and Spray Ground
7002 Military Avenue, Omaha
Offers: Playground, lagoon, fishing, walking paths, picnic area and (in the summer) a sprayground. 

Elk Creek Park
N 163rd Street and Ames Avenue, Omaha
Offers: Playground, open space, picnic area and has a sprayground nearby for the hot summer days.

Hillsborough Park
13710 Boyd Street, Omaha
Offers: Playground, picnic area and a large open space perfect for any outdoor recreation sport.

Lake Zorinsky
3808 S 156th Street, Omaha
Offers: Playgrounds, climbing tower, swings, walking/biking paths, open spaces and fishing. 

Lawrence Youngman Park
192nd and West Dodge Road, Omaha
Offers: Large playground, lakeside park, swings, climbing structure, boat ramp, fishing and shaded picnic area for refuge from the hot summer sun. 

Seymour Smith Park
6802 Harrison Street, Omaha
Offers: All-play complex, disc golf course, skate park, picnic areas and (summer) sprayground. 

Standing Bear Lake Playground
6404 N 132nd Street, Omaha
Offers: Playground, ropes and climbing structures. 

Hanscom Park
3201 Woolworth Avenue, Omaha
Offers: Playground, small lake, dog park and pool. This is Omaha’s oldest park, but the playground was updated in 2017. 

Walnut Grove Park
15050 Q Street, Omaha
Offers: Playground, picnic areas, lagoon, walking paths and shaded areas. 

Elmwood Park
802 S 60th Street, Omaha
Offers: Recently updated playground, open space, walking/biking trails and fitness area adjacent to playground. 

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Hello sunshine and warm weather! Summer is in full swing and we have rounded up all the can’t-miss fun happening in and around our beautiful city of Omaha, NE over the next two weeks. Enjoy everything from farmers markets and sporting events, to First Friday celebrations, castle tours, outdoor concerts, comedy shows, yoga classes, Fourth of July festivities and much more! *Please observe social distancing guidelines. 

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

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

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

What: 2021 NCAA Men’s College World Series
When: June 28th - 30th
Where: NCAA College World Series | 1200 Mike Fahey Street Omaha, NE

What: Fairytale Land
When: June 30th - August 29th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Forestry: Rebecca Hermann & Jim Butkus
When: June 30th
Where: Anderson O’Brien Fine Art Gallery | 3201 Farnam Street Suite 6109

What: Diedrick Brackens
When: June 30th - September 5th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: James Cameron - Challenging The Deep
When: June 29th - September 12th
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Game On!
When: June 30th - December 2nd
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Late Nights at the Zoo (21+ Event)
When: July 1st - August 5th
Where: 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Village Pointe Vibes Concert Series
When: July 1st - August 19th
Where: Village Pointe Shopping Center | 17305 Davenport Street Suite 203 Omaha, NE

What: Joslyn Castle Public Tours
When: July 1st - November 18th
Where: Joslyn Castle | 3902 Davenport Street Omaha, NE

What: Bring Back the Music at Midtown Crossing
When: July 2nd - September 17th
Where: Midtown Crossing | 3110 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: The ARENA at The Backline
When: July 2nd
Where: The Backline Comedy Theatre | 1618 Harney Street Omaha, NE

What: Friday Night Concert Series
When: July 2nd - August 27th
Where: Rockbrook Village Shopping Center | 108th & Center Omaha, NE

What: River City Star Public Sightseeing Cruise
When: July 3rd - September 26th
Where: River City Star Riverboat | 151 Freedom Park Road Omaha, NE

What: Village Pointe Farmers Market
When: July 3rd & 10th
Where: Village Pointe Shopping Center | 17305 Davenport Suite 203 Omaha, NE

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

What: Monday Yoga Sessions
When: June 28th - July 12th
Where: Malcolm X Birthsite | 3448 Evans Street Omaha, NE

What: Jazz on the Green
When: July 8th - 29th
Where: Midtown Crossing | 3110 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Leashes at Lauritzen
When: July 5th - October 11th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: U.S. Senior Open Golf Championship
When: July 8th - 11th
Where: 6900 Country Club Road Omaha, NE

What: Independence Day Parade and Celebration with Fireworks
When: July 4th
Where: From 84th & Q Street through downtown Ralston to 72nd & Main Street

What: Holland Center Outdoors: Three Dog Night
When: July 10th
Where: Holland Performing Arts Center | 1200 Douglas Street

What: Rockbrook Village Wine Walk
When: July 10th
Where: Rockbrook Village Shopping Center | 108th & Center Omaha, NE

What: Saturdays at Stinson Concert Series: High Heel
When: July 10th
Where: Stinson Park | 2285 S 67th Street Omaha, NE

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We understand just how stressful selling your home can be - the cleaning, the organizing, the planning, the showings - it’s enough to drive even the most zen person a little haywire. Now add children and pets into the mix and it may seem like more than you can handle. 

The good news is that with a little planning and some tips from today’s blog post, selling your Omaha, NE home with little ones can feel a little easier and less stressful. Let’s dive in:

Tips for inside the home:

-Clutter is something that accumulates the longer you are in a house, and this is especially true if you have children and pets. Take some time to sort through items (especially toys) and donate what is no longer needed, store items that you want to keep but don’t immediately need and throw away/recycle items that are on their last leg.

-If your home has a dedicated playroom, you may want to consider transforming the space into a multi-purpose room in order to appeal to all buyers. Remove the toys (and crayon on the walls) and allow buyers to envision their own needs/wants for the space. 

-We know how much you love your children and pets, and hanging pictures around the house is a great way to share fun memories. But when it comes to selling, you may want to remove a majority of those frames in order to depersonalize your home a bit. That includes the kids finger painting hanging on the fridge. You want buyers to feel like they are in their new home, not just visiting yours. 

-Pet stains and smells are a huge turnoff to buyers when they walk into a house. It is important to ensure any and all pet odors and carpet stains are taken care of prior to when showings are scheduled to begin. On that same note, if your children ever used the walls of your home as paper to color on, now would be a great time to remove that artwork as well. 

-If your child’s room is themed and theatrical, you may want to consider painting it a neutral color and changing out the princess lamp. This will make it easier for buyers who don’t have children to see the room as a functional space for them. *Side note: this time of transition can be hard on kids. Allowing them to pack a special bag of favorite items that can be taken out after showings can make them feel more at ease. 

-Make sure that outdoor pet waste is always cleaned up prior to showings. You don’t want potential buyers stepping in anything unpleasant when touring the backyard. 
 
Tips for showings:

-If possible, ask your real estate agent to give you a few hours notice before showings to make sure you can tidy up the house and get the kids and pets ready to go. Establishing this with your agent will lower your stress as you will have time to get everything (and everyone) in order. 

-Try to plan fun activities for you and the children to do during showings. This can be anything from going on a hike, spending the day at the zoo, taking a picnic to the park, etc. You want to show your children that this time away from home isn’t an inconvenience, but an opportunity to spend quality time together. 

-If your planned activity isn’t pet friendly, it is important to have a safe place for your furry four-legged family members to go. A friend or family members home is a great option, or a local pet daycare. If you have an open house scheduled in advance, you can also use that time for your pet to go to the groomer. 
 

If you are looking to sell your Omaha, NE house, be sure to contact our team for more information. Our dedicated, knowledgable agents are here to provide you with the expert services you need.