Benefits of purchasing a foreclosure
When you think of a property in foreclosure, what do you think of? Long wait times? Extra paperwork? A hassle? While some of these aspects of a foreclosed home can be true, there are also many incredible benefits to buying one of these properties that we are going to explore in this post. We hope it opens your eyes to the possibilities these properties have in Omaha and how they can be a great investment for you and your family.
One of the main benefits to purchasing a foreclosure is the potential to purchase the home at a lower price. Because most of these properties are bank owned, they are wanting to get them off their books as soon as possible. This leaves a great opportunity for you to come in to bid and purchase the home at a lower price, and if successful, will also lead to a lower mortgage payment each month. This leads in to our next benefit of a foreclosure, and that is the potential equity the home can accumulate by buying at a lower price. If you do any upgrades or repairs, this can drastically increase the value of the home and therefore more money in your pocket if you look to sell the house in the future.
Another benefit of a foreclosure is the opportunity to customize the home to your preference and taste. Many foreclosure homes have been vacant for a little time before the next owners move in, and therefore may need a little TLC. Repairs and upgrades are great to invest in, especially if you are able to purchase the home at a lower price, while also allowing you a little creative freedom to be able to put your own twist on the home.
Thanksgiving week is here! It’s a wonderful time to spend with family and friends, creating lasting memories and eating until you are uncomfortably full (bring on the turkey!). It is also a week filled with amazing, family-friendly events all around Omaha. We have listed a few below that we hope will bring the spirit of Thanksgiving alive for you and your family, and bring smiles to everyone’s faces while you celebrate this beautiful season! 
So you just purchased your beautiful new home in Omaha – congratulations! As you check off things on your (seeming) mile-long to-do list, we thought we would help you out with a few items some people forget or don’t think about after the papers are signed and the boxes have been moved. 
Now that November is upon us, there are many fun filled family activities around Omaha that are perfect for a day out of the house. We have listed a few below for this upcoming weekend that we hope will be of interest to you and are great for family members of all ages. Enjoy! 
