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Check out the Great Holiday Light Displays around Omaha!!

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

by Nancy Heim-berg

It’s the most wonderful time of year and the magic of the season is on full display at so many venues and homes around the Omaha area. Along with great lighting displays are festive decorations and family-friendly events. So, join in the fun and get the holiday season started in grand style!

Gene Leahy Mall at the Riverfront- Holly Days

View the beautiful traditional white lights and oversized ornaments and join in the Holly Days celebration. From 2:00 to 7:00 you’ll be treated to holiday treats & warm beverages, photos with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the reindeer, holiday stories by the firepits, free train rides, holiday cookie decorating and coloring book kits, a holiday light walk and culminating in a Festive Light Show at the Performance Pavilion.

Old Market Lighting Display

Talk about bright, festive, and holiday spirit! The beauty and joy of the season is alive and well at Old Market. The display runs from 10^th to 13^th streets and Farnam to Jackson streets. Truly breathtaking as it illuminates the brick streets of Old Market and the surrounding area. Perfect for an evening stroll.

North Omaha Lighting Display

Showcased along a 6-block area around 24^th and Lake Street, the season comes alive with beautiful lights and holiday décor.

South Omaha Lighting Display

Trees dressed in white lights crisscrossing the sidewalks and gorgeous decorations throughout the area are what you’ll find showcased along 24^th Street between L and Q Streets.

This is just the beginning of a month of holiday festivities and fun! Be sure to check out our blog and Facebook page frequently for more area updates.

Do you have an event or suggestion you’d like us to explore and post about? You can send your suggestions to [email protected].

Happy Thanksgiving!

Monday, November 21, 2022

by Nancy Heim-berg

“For the hay and the corn and the wheat that is reaped,

For the labor well done, and the barns that are heaped,

For the sun and the dew and the sweet honeycomb,

For the rose and the song and the harvest brought home-

Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving!

For the trade and the skill and the wealth in our land,

For the cunning and strength of the workingman’s hand,

For the good that our artists and poets have taught,

For the friendship that hope and affection have brought-

Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving!

For the homes that with purest affection are blest,

For the season of plenty and well-deserved rest,

For our country extending from sea unto sea;

The land that is known as the “Land of the Free”-

Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving!

Wishing you a blessed and wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends. May we all count the many blessings in our lives and live our lives with gratitude each and every day.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Nancy Heim Berg Heim Berg Team Omaha AreaLiving Happy Thanksgiving

5 Ways to make Thanksgiving Day fun for the Kids!

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

by Nancy Heim-berg

The big day of Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Oh, we can already smell the turkey roasting in the oven, the freshly baked pies, and all those yummy sides. As adults, we tend to focus on the wonderful meal we’ll serve and the table upon which we’ll serve, but we also need to think about what we can do to keep the kids entertained throughout the day.

Here are 5 ideas that are fun and easy and will keep them engaged and entertained with the rest of the family.

Thanksgiving Bingo

So much fun and easy to create (or download a set). You’ll need 9 x 12 pieces of construction paper and ink stamps- Thanksgiving-themed. Simply create a bingo board with the stamps. Then create a set of cards with the stamps to be used to call out the spaces (just like the bingo numbers). Use pumpkin candy as the bingo pieces and an older child or adult call out the stamp cards. To make it more fun, purchase a few small gifts ahead of time to give as prizes.

Placeholders for your guests- Turkey Treats

A little crafty project to have the kids feel included in the table setting is making placeholders for your guests. Make some Turkey Treats. You’ll need the following:

9” round tulle circles (the dollar store is great)
M & M’s or Reece’s Pieces in Fall colors
Pipe Cleaners (yellow, orange, brown, or red)
Google eyes
Quick grip glue
Small, clear hair elastics

Get the full tutorial here.

Kids Tablecloth

Instead of purchasing a tablecloth this year, roll out a large piece of craft paper to cover your table. Create white spaces for the kids to write ‘thankful’ words, then give them crayons and markers (age dependent of course) and allow them to create the Thanksgiving tablecloth. The pride you’ll see when they see their creation front and center on the table is something to behold.

Create a Gratitude Turkey

Teaching gratitude is something we can never start too early. This easy and simple DIY project is fun and shares with our children a fundamental value that will carry on through their lives. Here’s what you’ll need:

Small paper plate
Small dixie cup
Empty toilet paper tube
Paint- orange, black and brown
Glue
Scissors
Googly eyes
Assorted colors of construction paper
Black markers

The complete tutorial is here.

Pumpkin Toss Game

Who is the most competitive in your family? This game is easy to make (Mom & Dad you’ll be making the game) and so much fun to play! Here’s what you’ll need for supplies.

3 DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paints- orange colors of your choice
Foam brush
3D Poster Board
X-Acto knife
Pencil
Ping-Pong Balls

How to complete- Tutorial here.

How do you keep the kids entertained on Thanksgiving Day? What traditions do they love to participate in? We’d love for you to share on our Facebook page.

Nancy Heim Berg Heim Berg Team Omaha Area Living Thanksgiving fun for kids Holiday tips for kids Entertaining with kids

Is this Cooler Market Good for Buyers?

Thursday, November 10, 2022

by Nancy Heim-berg

After a red-hot real estate market during the pandemic & subsequent months, rising interest rates have cooled the chaos. But does that necessarily mean bad news for buyers? Maybe not, here’s why.

When the housing market skyrocketed, many would-be homeowners found themselves in a position of being unable to buy due to tons of cash offers and bidding wars that went sky-high, most-often thousands of dollars above asking price and almost always all contingencies waived. With interest rates rising, home prices are now edging down.

In a recent Bloomberg article (October 2022) by Teresa Ghilarducci titled “Looking to Buy a House? It’s Not the Worst Time to Buy” she states “Buying an asset when the price is falling is generally a good thing. Buying a home now when mortgage rates are high and housing prices are falling means as mortgage rates stabilize or even drop, your house value will more likely inflate than if prices were rapidly increasing and mortgage rates were increasing. Rising mortgage interest rates and a potential recession may seem like bad news, but these trends could benefit would-be home buyers by cooling demand and dropping prices further, especially if the buyers are confident, they won’t lose their jobs and income.” She further explained “Of course, a would-be home buyer must consider other important criteria besides housing prices before buying a house. Other important decision factors include having at least 20% for a down payment; whether you will live in the property for more than five years; and whether your monthly payment will be lower than 30% of your gross income.”

Although some may feel that buying a home while inflation & interest rates are higher is less than ideal, it may be a perfect time if you can afford it. You will avoid the bidding wars that kept so many buyers out of the market previously and you can refinance when the FED lowers interest rates, which some experts predict will start happening in 2023.

If you’re considering a home purchase, or have questions about buying in this new market, please reach out and schedule a time with us to discuss your needs, options, and homes available to you.

Nancy Heim-Berg and The Heim-Berg Team
402-677-9024

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