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Discover Omaha's Top Restaurants

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

by Nancy Heim-berg

Are you feeling the urge to try something new? If you love exploring new tastes, then why not try out one of the many great restaurants that call Omaha home? Our list below features some of the best places to in in Omaha, if not the entire Midwest. Check them out and enjoy some of the best food in Omaha.

Au Courant Regional Kitchen

6064 Maple St, Omaha, NE 68104

Au Courant Regional Kitchen crafts "New European" cuisine highlighting regional ingredients in a warm and welcoming setting. The restaurant's signature offering is a 6-course chef's tasting menu that changes weekly.

Gather in Omaha for Food & Drink

1108 Howard St, Omaha, NE 68102

Discover the ultimate farm-to-table experience at this unique restaurant in the heart of Old Market Omaha. Their on-site Hydroponic Vertical Urban Farm provides the fresh produce for modern, eclectic dishes and signature cocktails.

Their downtown Omaha restaurant sits near the Orpheum Theater, Holland Center, and CHI Health Center arena, offering outdoor seating on two spacious patios and party rooms available for private dining events.

J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood Omaha

1010 Capitol Ave, Omaha, NE 68102

A newly opened fine dining restaurant in Omaha's Capitol District, they offer classic steakhouse fare, cocktails, and a wide selection of side dishes. As the newest location of an award-winning restaurant group known for exceptional service, food, and atmosphere, they aim to become Omaha's premier steakhouse and dining destination. The menu features prime cuts of beef, fresh seafood, and classic steakhouse sides served in an upscale yet welcoming setting.

Twisted Cork Bistro

10730 Pacific St #110, Omaha, NE 68114

Stop by this popular Omaha restaurant for a taste of the Pacific Northwest. Enjoy wild salmon, gourmet burgers with Seattle influences, and a wide selection of wines and craft beers from the region. The restaurant originally opened in Seattle, but the owners decided to bring their dream east. Since opening in Omaha in 2008, they have been serving the area natural, local food and handcrafted beverages with inspiration from their Seattle roots.

Cibo Vino

1101 Jackson St, Omaha, NE 68102

Cibo Vino aims to create a welcoming, warm, and friendly environment by treating their staff like family and friends, creating a warm and friendly environment.

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Transform Your Omaha Bedroom With These Tips

Monday, February 19, 2024

by Nancy Heim-berg

Though it's where we spend hours relaxing and recharging nightly, the bedroom is frequently the last room to receive design focus in many homes in Omaha. This results from prioritizing spaces seen by guests, with decorating the bedroom as stylishly as possible often deferred indefinitely.

You don't have to be intimidated by redecorating this important space; small changes can have a big impact, and many can be made this weekend without outside assistance. Flex those creative muscles and get ready to make that bedroom gorgeous!

Use wallpaper in new ways

With peel-and-stick wallpaper, you can easily create and change up your bedroom's look without a big commitment. Go for urban chic with a feature wall of exposed brick, or get romantic with a different print. Since the wallpaper is removable, it's a great option if you've held off decorating because you couldn't find the perfect inspiration.

You can also give an old dresser new life or spruce up a dull nightstand with a roll of decorative contact paper. It adheres to nearly any surface and can be peeled off and repositioned if you make a mistake.

Make your own headboard

Rather than spending hundreds of dollars on an upholstered headboard, you can make your own stylish headboard for a fraction of the cost. With a trip to a craft store for supplies and a couple hours of work, you'll have a customized headboard. All you need is some MDF boards, batting, buttons, and your choice of fabric. This easy DIY headboard tutorial shows you how to create a high-end, catalog-worthy headboard on a budget.

Snazz up your bedding

To create a fresh look in your bedroom without buying new bedding, add plush pillows to give the bed oomph. According to Andrew Suvalsky, principal interior designer at ASD, a well-styled bed always has a few carefully arranged decorative pillows. Place the pillows you sleep on against the headboard, topped with accent pillows in order of height. Suvalsky recommends using pillows in accent colors that complement the room's overall color scheme to make the bed a focal point.

Create a standout mirror

Peel-and-stick tiles can transform more than just kitchen backsplashes. In mere minutes, you can use them to turn a regular bedroom mirror into an eye-catching focal point. To ensure proper spacing and the right number of tiles, first measure the area. Also, carefully plan the tile layout before adhering them, since the tiles are difficult to reposition once stuck.

Customize a rug

An inexpensive rug can be transformed into one with the appearance of an expensive, patterned rug that adds comfort underfoot in the bedroom. With stencils and chalk paint, you can upgrade a basic rug affordably.

Paint your furniture

Stencils breathe new life into bedroom furniture. Simply sand, paint, and stencil any tired piece to give it a custom, one-of-a-kind makeover. This easy DIY trick transforms old wood furniture affordably. Add knobs to complete the refreshing, stylish update.

Create some dazzling doors

Adding affordable molding can transform your plain, flat bedroom or closet doors, making them far more visually interesting. Decorating Your Small Space shows the many simple ways to achieve this easy update.

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What is Escrow When Buying a Home in Omaha?

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

by Nancy Heim-berg

When buying a home in Omaha and getting a mortgage, you will hear the term "escrow" mentioned frequently. An escrow is a legal arrangement where a third party holds money or property until a specified condition is fulfilled, such as completing the home purchase as outlined in the agreement.

Escrow protects buyers and sellers during the transaction. The escrow account also holds funds for homeowner's insurance and taxes associated with the mortgage.

There are two types of escrow accounts in real estate: The first holds your good faith deposit to ensure it goes to the right party based on the sale conditions. The second holds funds to cover property taxes and homeowner's insurance.

Escrow Accounts for Buying a House in Omaha

When buying a house, you'll sign a purchase agreement that usually includes earnest money, also known as a good faith deposit, to demonstrate your serious intent to purchase the property. This deposit typically involves providing a personal check for 1-2% of the offer price when making the offer, although it may be higher depending on market conditions.

If the home purchase goes through as planned, the deposit will be applied to the down payment as the buyer. However, if the contract falls through due to the buyer's fault, the seller will likely retain the deposit. The buyer will receive the deposit back if their offer is rejected.

The funds may be held in escrow past the home sale as an escrow holdback. This can happen for various reasons, like issues found during the final walkthrough. For a new home purchase, the money stays in escrow until the buyer approves the work. Once conditions are met, the escrow funds are released.

Taxes and Insurance

After purchasing a home, your lender establishes an escrow account to pay your insurance premiums and property taxes. When the closing is finalized, the mortgage servicer allocates part of your monthly mortgage payment into this account, retaining the funds until it is time to disburse payments for insurance and taxes.

Your escrow payments may change yearly, as your property tax bill and insurance premiums often fluctuate annually. To calculate your escrow payment amount for the upcoming year, your mortgage servicer reviews what was paid from your escrow account in the previous year. They then add a cushion of at least two extra mortgage payments to ensure enough funds will be available to cover any increases in your taxes and insurance.

Lenders will analyze an escrow account annually to ensure they are not collecting too little or too much. If the analysis shows the lender collected too much for taxes and insurance, they will refund the excess amount to you. However, if the lender collected too little, you may need to cover the difference.

Who Manages These Accounts?

If you’re buying a house, an independent third party such as a mortgage service company, title company, or real estate agent will likely manage the escrow account containing your deposit. The escrow company, acting as a neutral intermediary between buyer and seller, will hold the deposit, deed, and other sale documents until the transaction closes. The buyer and seller typically split escrow fees.

Your mortgage servicer manages your mortgage from the closing until you pay it off. They are responsible for collecting payments, maintaining payment records, and managing your escrow account.

An escrow account does not cover all homeownership expenses. It does not pay for HOA fees, utility bills, or supplemental taxes. Lenders cannot predict if or when you will receive a supplemental tax bill, or how much it will be, so you must budget for these potential expenses separately.

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Get Ready to Touchdown at Super Bowl LVIII: Omaha's Ultimate Watch Party Guide!

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

by Nancy Heim-berg

Football fever is in the air as we gear up for the highly anticipated clash between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVI! With both teams hungry for victory, this Sunday promises to be an epic showdown that fans won't want to miss.

On one side, you have the explosive offense of the Chiefs led by superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes. On the other, the formidable defense of the 49ers, ready to challenge every play. It's a matchup that guarantees excitement till the final whistle!

So, Omaha, get your game faces on because the city is buzzing with excitement! Whether you're rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs or the San Francisco 49ers, there's a watch party waiting for you. Check out these top venues to catch all the action:

SOF Superbowl Party- Sun, Feb 11, 4 PM CST -South Omaha's Finest Tequila Garage, 4971 Q St, Omaha, NE. Free food for all attendees! Bring a dish to share if you'd like. Don't miss out on the fun at SOF!
Super Bowl at the Beach- Sun, Feb 11, 4 – 10 PM -Beach House Bar & Grill, 5338 N 103rd St, Omaha, NE. Food, football, and festivities! Enjoy shot specials, jello shots for every touchdown, and more. Bring your bowl for a free bowl of soup!
The Ultimate Family Huddle - First Annual Super Bowl Party Fundraiser- Sun, Feb 11, 4:30 PM -Omaha Sports & Games Company, 725 N Skyline Dr. Suite 1, Elkhorn, NE. Family-friendly fun benefiting Apex Community Services' Integrated Family Care Program. Enjoy food, drinks, games, raffles, and prizes while watching the game on the big screen!
FREE MINI BOWLING + Super Bowl Watch Party! Sun, Feb 11, 5:30 – 11:00 PM -Blue Sky Patio & Pickleball, 10730 Pacific St, Suite 180, Omaha, NE. Join the alley for free mini-bowling during the game! Enjoy $10 pitchers of beer, delicious grub, and the game on all the big screens.
Super Bowl Family Fun - Sat, Feb 10, 2 – 4 PM -Montclair Community Center and Pool, 2304 S 135th Ave, Omaha, NE -Bounce houses, crafts, tattoos, treats, and more! Get the family together for a pre-game celebration at Montclair Community Center.

Don't miss out on the action-packed Super Bowl festivities happening across Omaha! Grab your friends and family, wear your team colors, and make this Super Bowl Sunday one to remember!

Looking for a new place to host your OWN Super Bowl party next year?? Let’s get together and find your PERFECT paring now! Give our team of experts a call today, and we’ll get your home plan created. The Heim-Berg Team- 402-677-9024.

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