Real Estate Information Archive

The home inspection is a crucial part of the buying process. If you have ever brought or sold a house, then you are probably well versed in what a home inspection is and how/why they are conducted. On the other hand, if you are a first-time home buyer, this may be your first time hearing the phrase. And that is where we come in! Whether you are a real estate aficionado and just need a refresher, or you are a newbie trying to understand the lingo, today’s blog post is going to break down everything you need to know about the home inspection process. 

What is a home inspection? As mentioned above, the home inspection is a crucial part of the home buying process and is designed to protect the buyer in the sale. To put it simply, a home inspection is a ‘non-invasive’ examination of the property where a licensed home inspector will review the house for mechanical, structural and/or electrical defects. This will give the buyer a more comprehensive overview of the home, which helps to ensure there are minimal surprises when they take control of the property. 

When does a home inspection usually take place? Typically, the home inspection will be conducted a short time after the seller accepts the offer from the buyer. 

Is a home inspection required by law? The short answer is no, home inspections are not required to be performed. But they are worth the money as it acts as a protection of the investment, as well as gives the buyer peace of mind regarding the true shape and condition of the house.  

What will the home inspector be looking for in the home? The inspector will be looking for any issues/problems that have to do with the home’s electrical system, plumbing, heating and cooling system, foundation, windows and doors, roof and more. 

What do I need to do to prepare for a home inspection? If you are in the process of selling your home or are thinking of selling your home in the future, we have listed three simple steps to help you prepare for a home inspection. First, about a month prior to the inspection, you should ensure all the paperwork is in order and start addressing the repairs you think need attention (these will be things you believe will be red flags to the inspector). Second, about a week before the inspection, you should start removing clutter and/or anything you feel may interfere with the inspector. Lastly, our third tip for you is to ensure the house is clean, light bulbs have been replaced and everyone (including pets) are removed from the home the day of the inspection. 

Can you believe we are already half-way through May? We can’t either. And with summer in full swing, now is the perfect time to fill your calendar exploring exciting adventures and creating memories with family and friends. We have listed below some events happening in and around Omaha, NE this weekend that we are sure you will love! You will find everything from baseball games and walking food tours, to wine festivals, live wrestling events, farmers markets, yoga in the park, aquarium exhibits and so much more! 

What: Creighton vs. Villanova NCAA Men’s Baseball Game
When: May 17th 
Where: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha | 1200 Mike Fahey Street Omaha, NE

What: Attic Adventures
When: May 17th – 19th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: ‘Primary’ Exhibit
When: May 17th & 18th
Where: Artists’ Cooperative Gallery | 405 S 11th Street Omaha, NE

What: Comedy in Omaha
When: May 17th & 18th
Where: The Backline Comedy Theatre | 1618 Harney Street Omaha, NE

What: American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith
When: May 17th – 19th
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

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

What: Garth Williams: Illustrator of the Century
When: May 17th & 18th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Toast Nebraska Wine Festival
When: May 17th & 18th
Where: 12102 S 180 Street Gretna, NE

What: Art with Erin: Watercolor Pencils Workshop
When: May 18th
Where: Hardy Coffee CO. | 6051 Maple Street Omaha, NE

What: Full Moon Guided Paddle: Stand-up Paddleboard & Kayak
When: May 18th
Where: Neighborhood Offshore Boutique & Board Shop | 168th and Fort Street

What: March for Monarchs at Wildlife Safari Park
When: May 18th
Where: 16406 292nd Street Ashland, NE

What: “Fast Times at Magnum Pro” – Live Professional Wrestling 
When: May 18th
Where: Ralston Arena | 7300 Q Street Ralston, NE

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

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

What: Omaha Farmers Market – Old Market
When: May 18th
Where: 11th & Jackson Streets Omaha, NE

What: Carson Vaughan Author Visit
When: May 19th
Where: Omaha Public Library | 215 S 15th Street Omaha, NE

What: Sweat + Wellness Event
When: May 19th
Where: The Diamond Room | 605 N 13th Street Omaha, NE

What: Joslyn Castle Public Tours
When: May 17th – 19th
Where: Joslyn Castle | 3902 Davenport Street Omaha, NE

What: Sunday Yoga in the Forest
When: May 19th
Where: Fontenelle Forest/Neale Woods | 1111 N Bellevue Blvd. 

What: Yoga Rocks the Park
When: May 19th
Where: Midtown Crossing | 31st – 33rd and Farman-Dodge Streets Omaha, NE

The weekend is almost here! Is your social calendar filled up with all the fun and exciting events that are happening in and around our beautiful city of Omaha, NE this weekend? If not, we are sure glad you found this post! Keep reading below to find adventures such as dinosaur events, sports games, comedy shows, country concerts, farmers markets, Mother’s Day events and so much more. So, grab your family and friends for some serious fun around Omaha this weekend! 

What: Spring into Summer Outdoor Event
When: May 10th
Where: 3803 S. 156th Street Omaha, NE

What: American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith 
When: May 10th – 12th
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S. 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: ‘Primary’ Exhibit
When: May 10th & 11th
Where: Artists’ Cooperative Gallery | 405 S. 11th Street Omaha, NE

What: Attic Adventures
When: May 10th – 12th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S. 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Thornetta Davis Live in the 1200 Club
When: May 10th
Where: Holland Performing Arts Center | 1200 Douglas Street Omaha, NE

What: Dinosaur UpROAR
When: May 10th – 12th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Art Exhibit: ‘Natures’ Colorful Threads’ by Omaha Weavers and Spinners Guild
When: May 10th – 12th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Creighton vs. St. John’s NCAA Men’s Baseball Game
When: May 10th & 11th
Where: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha | 1200 Mike Fahey Street Omaha, NE

What: Baskerville – A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
When: May 10th & 11th
Where: 203 W. Mission Ave. Bellevue, NE

What: Comedy in Omaha
When: May 10th & 11th
Where: The Backline Comedy Theatre | 1618 Harney Street Omaha, NE

What: Garth Williams: Illustrator of the Century
When: May 10th & 11th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: 16th Annual Wear Yellow Ride, Run & Walk
When: May 11th
Where: Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum | 28210 West Park Hwy

What: Luke Combs – Beer Never Broke My Heart Tour
When: May 11th
Where: CHI Health Center Omaha | 455 N. 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Sip Nebraska Wine, Beer & Spirits Festival
When: May 10th & 11th
Where: 28500 W. Park Hwy

What: Joslyn Castle: Unlocked
When: May 11th
Where: Joslyn Castle | 3902 Davenport Street Omaha, NE

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

What: Omaha Farmers Market – Old Market
When: May 11th
Where: 11th and Jackson Streets Omaha, NE

What: Sweet Treats Bus Tour
When: May 11th & 12th
Where: Omaha Culinary Tours | Various Locations

What: The Renaissance Festival of Nebraska
When: May 11th & 12th
Where: Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch | 11001 S. 48th Street 

What: Village Pointe Farmers Market
When: May 11th
Where: Village Pointe Shopping Center | 17305 Davenport Street Omaha, NE

What: High Tea and Talons: A Mothers’ Day Tea Party with Owls, Hawks and Falcons
When: May 12th
Where: Fontenelle Forest/Neale Woods | 1111 N. Bellevue Blvd. 

What: Mother’s Day Brunch Cruise
When: May 12th
Where: 151 Freedom Park Road Omaha, NE

What: Mother’s Day Brunch at Lauritzen Gardens
When: May 12th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Yoga Rocks the Park
When: May 12th
Where: Midtown Crossing | 31st – 33rd and Farman-Dodge Streets Omaha, NE

The garage. For many families, this space is utilized for much more than just parking your vehicles and leaving your wet, muddy shoes to dry. It is a place to store holiday décor, gardening tools, lawn chairs, sporting equipment, boxes of old memories and so much more! And while you may have good intentions on keeping this precious storage space nice and organized, it very easy for the garage to look like a tornado blasted through in the middle of the night. If you found yourself smirking and nodding in agreement to the last sentence, we have a blog post today that you may be interested in. Below we have a few hacks that will help keep your garage organized, and in turn allow you to make the most of out the space. Enjoy! 

Garage Shelving: Our first garage hack for you is garage shelving, which also happens to be one of the simplest ways to store and organize a large number of your belongings. In addition, we are also happy to report that shelving systems are relatively easy to assemble and can be found in most home improvement stores throughout the country. 

Peg Boards: Next, if you are looking to store items such as bicycles or other heavy items, peg boards are the way to go! You will first want to install the peg board on the wall of your garage, then install racks in which you will be able to hang your items from. Simple as that! 

Storage Bins: Our third garage hack are storage bins. Storage bins are great because they really allow you to be flexible in how you use them to secure and store your items. Local home improvement stores or big box stores usually sell them (so they are easy to find), and you can use different sizes depending on your storage and stacking needs. 

Ceiling Storage: The last hack we have for you is ceiling storage. For those of you who are looking to utilize most of your garage space for your cars, you may find yourself pressed for storage space – and that is where your ceiling comes in handy! These racks can hold a number of items and are mounted from the ceiling of your garage. While ceiling storage may be a little tricky to install, and you may seek professional installation, you will be happy to find your garage space looking neat and organized at all times! 

Hello, May! What are your plans for the first weekend of the new month? Below we have listed a few must-attend events and adventures in and around our beautiful city of Omaha, NE, and we hope you will check them out! You will find everything from art shows and music showcases, to Cinco de Mayo events, dinosaur exhibits, space days, farmers market, pizza tours and much more. Grab your family and friends and enjoy all the fun festivities! 

What: Band Build, a Live Music Showcase
When: May 3rd
Where: Slowdown | 729 N 14th Street Omaha, NE

What: Exploration of Doris Buffett’s Unique Approach to Philanthropy
When: May 3rd
Where: 505 S 45th Street Omaha, NE

What: ’30 Americans’ Exhibition
When: May 3rd – 5th 
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Alison O’Daniel: Heavy Air and Lui Shtini: Tempos 
When: May 3rd – 5th
Where: Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts | 724 S 12th Street Omaha, NE

What: Attic Adventures
When: May 3rd – 5th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Cinco de Maya Omaha
When: May 3rd – 5th
Where: South Omaha City Hall | 5002 S 24th Street Omaha, NE

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

What: Bonsai Exhibition
When: May 3rd – 5th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Dinosaur UpROAR
When: May 3rd – 5th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

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

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

What: Ikebana Exhibition at the Gardens
When: May 3rd – 5th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Joslyn Castle Public Tours
When: May 3rd – 5th
Where: Joslyn Castle | 3902 Davenport Street Gnann Omaha, NE

What: Men on Boats
When: May 3rd & 4th
Where: Omaha Community Playhouse | 6915 Cass Street Omaha, NE

What: A Slice of Omaha Pizza Tour
When: May 4th & 5th
Where: Omaha Culinary Tours | Various Locations

What: Farman Hills Spring Fling
When: May 4th
Where: Zen Coffee Company | 230 S 25th Street #3 Omaha, NE

What: Space Day
When: May 4th
Where: Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum | 28210 West Park Highway

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

What: Garth Williams: Illustrator of the Century
When: May 4th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Farmers Market – Old Market
When: May 4th
Where: 11th and Jackson Streets Omaha, NE

What: The Renaissance Festival of Nebraska
When: May 4th & 5th
Where: Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch | 11001 S 48th Street Papillion, NE

What: 2019 Omaha Festival of Music 
When: May 5th
Where: 15050 West Maple Road Omaha, NE

There is no denying the endless entertainment, activities and adventures that our beautiful city of Omaha, NE offers its residents and guests of the area. But when looking to buy a house, there are a few neighborhood amenities and other items you will want to look into to ensure that specific area is right for you and your family. We have listed below a few of these below in hopes that you will feel better prepared and that fewer surprises will pop up when going to buy a home!

-The first thing we are going to be discussing today are schools. If you have children, this item should be in the top few things to look into to ensure that the schools in your area where you want to send your kids. And even if you don’t have kids at the moment, but are planning to grow your family in the future, this is also crucial for you to research. This factor could end up being a make or break item for some families, so doing your research off the bat is always a good idea. 

-Next are things such as banks, grocery stores, shopping plazas, etc. To some people, having these conveniences located within a five-mile radius is a huge deal, so making sure to see what stores and amenities you have directly around you is a must.

-Public Parks and playground are another item that some people may want to look into. If you love exercising, or just simply being outdoors, you may want to research parks and outdoor spaces that are in close proximity to your potential neighborhood. 

-Lastly, local entertainment options such as movie theatres, bowling alleys and restaurants are another item to keep in mind when looking for your ideal neighborhood to settle into. Getting the lowdown on these places and how far they would be located from you can help to gauge your interest in a specific area. 

As we approach the last weekend in April, now is the perfect time to explore all the fun and exciting things that are happening in and around our beautiful city of Omaha, NE. We have  listed a few can’t-miss events below that are great for every age and interest. You will be delighted to find everything from Earth Day events and circus shows, to baseball games, comedy skits, yoga in the forest, backstage aquarium events and much more!

What: Earth Day Program
When: April 26th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE 

What: Cirque de Soleil CRYSTAL
When: April 26th – 28th
Where: CHI Health Center Omaha | 455 N 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Strengthening the Circle: Revitalizing Ancestral Teachings 
When: April 26th – 28th
Where: Fontenelle Forest/Neale Woods | 1111 N Bellevue Blvd. 

What: Creighton vs. Xavier NCAA Men’s Baseball Game
When: April 26th
Where: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha | 1200 Mike Fahey Street Omaha, NE

What: ’30 Americans’ Exhibition
When: April 26th – 28th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Alison O’Daniel: Heavy Air and Lui Shtini: Tempos
When: April 26th – 28th 
When: Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts | 724 S 12th Street Omaha, NE

What: Attic Adventures
When: April 26th – 28th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Comedy in Omaha at The Backline
When: April 26th & 27th
Where: The Backline Comedy Theatre | 1618 Harney Street Omaha, NE

What: Dinosaur UpROAR
When: April 26th – 28th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Junkstock: Spring Edition
When: April 26th – 28th
Where: 100 Main Street Springfield, NE

What: Oliver Jeffers: 15 Years of Picturing Books
When: April 26th & 27th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: School of Rock
When: April 26th – 28th
Where: Orpheum Theater | 409 S 16th Street Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Beef vs. Texas Revolution Football Game
When: April 27th
Where: Omaha Beef Professional Indoor Football | 7300 Q Street Omaha, NE

What: Behind the Scenes: Aquarium Backstage Pass 
When: April 27th
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Hot Shops Art Center Spring Open House & Open Studios
When: April 27th & 28th
Where: Hot Shops Art Center | 1301 Nicholas Street Omaha, NE

What: Maifest German Celebration
When: April 27th
Where: German Folk Dancers and/or Singers | 3717 S 120th Street Omaha, NE
 
What: Earth Day Expo
When: April 28th
Where: 2700 Arboretum Drive Bellevue, NE

What: Tea Time & Make ‘n Take
When: April 28th
Where: Apollon | 1801 Vinton Street Omaha, NE

What: Sunday Yoga in the Forest
When: April 28th
Where: Fontenelle Forest/Neale Woods | 1111 N Bellevue Blvd.

What: The Robot Zoo
When: April 26th – 28th
Where: Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum | 28210 West Park Hwy 

Do you have a calendar filled with plans this weekend, or are you looking for fun events and adventures to dive into? If you resonate with the latter, you are in the right spot! Below we have listed a few exciting happenings that are taking place in and around our beautiful city of Omaha, NE this weekend, and we encourage you to take a look. You will find everything from family Easter fun, comedy shows, dinosaur events, yoga in the park, art exhibits and much more! Enjoy!  

What: Easter Bunny Storytime & Photos
When: April 19th
Where: Village Pointe Shopping Center | 17110 Davenport St. Suite 105

What: Inspiring: Spring Luncheon featuring Sybil Sylvester
When: April 19th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: ’30 Americans’ Exhibition
When: April 19th & 20th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Strengthening the Circle: Revitalizing Ancestral Teachings
When: April 19th – 21st
Where: Fontenelle Forest/Neale Woods | 1111 N Bellevue Blvd.

What: Attic Adventures
When: April 19th – 21st
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Dinosaur UpROAR
When: April 19th – 21st
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Comedy in Omaha at The Backline
When: April 19th & 20th
Where: The Backline Comedy Theatre | 1618 Harney Street Omaha, NE

What: Karaoke Friday Nights
When: April 19th
Where: 510 N. 33rd Street Omaha, NE

What: Jeanette Pasin Sloan: Reflections Exhibit
When: April 19th & 20th
Where: Gallery 72 | 1806 Vinton Street Omaha, NE

What: Oliver Jeffers: 15 Years of Picturing Books
When: April 19th & 20th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Midwest Paranormal History/Ghost Tour
When: April 19th & 20th
Where: Midwest Paranormal History Tours | Various Locations

What: Rumors in the Kitchen Dinner Performance
When: April 19th & 20th
Where: Apollon | 1801 Vinton Street Omaha, NE

What: “OPL: A Year in Photographs” Art Exhibit
When: April 19th – 21st
Where: Omaha Public Library | 215 S 15th Street Omaha, NE

What: Handel’s Messiah – An Easter Performance
When: April 20th
Where: 12009 S 84th Street Papillion, NE

What: Party for the Planet
When: April 20th
Where: 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith
When: April 19th – 21st
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Spring Fling & Egg Hunt
When: April 20th
Where: Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum | 28210 West Park Highway 

What: Omaha Zoo Behind the Scenes: Aquarium Backstage Pass
When: April 20th
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Easter Brunch at Lauritzen Gardens
When: April 21st
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Sunday Yoga in the Forest
When: April 21st
Where: Fontenelle Forest/Neale Woods | 1111 N Bellevue Blvd.