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Whether you have been in your house for two years or two decades, there comes a point where things start to feel stale and you may even catch yourself daydreaming about a different, newer home. Unless you have the budget (and patience) for a home renovation, you may be wondering how you can breathe new life into your current home. 

In today’s blog we are going to be covering five ways for you to fall back in love with your home all over again through a couple of simple changes. Let’s dive in:

-Getting organized is a great way to revitalize your space and make your home feel larger and more alive. Spend some time getting rid of junk, clutter and items that you don’t need/use in areas such as drawers, shelves, closets, countertops, etc. With the items that are remaining utilize organizers such as boxes, bins and holders to make your rooms feel new and manageable. 

-A fresh coat of paint is a great and cost effective way to completely transform the look and feel of your home. You can express your style and personality with a fun accent wall color or go crazy with funky color in the spare bedroom. You will be amazed how much paint can transform your space and make your home feel fresher, newer and brighter.

-Lighting is another feature of a home that can drastically impact the feel of any room.  Updating light fixtures, incorporating lamps and even cleaning windows can bring more light in and brighten up your entire space. 

-Adding an area rug is a relatively small change that can make a big impact on a room. Utilizing a larger rug can make a room can appear larger and add warmth, color and texture to any space. 

-Lastly, rearranging furniture has transformative powers to when it comes to changing the way you feel about your home. You can make a space feel brand new by moving existing furnishings around and even adding in new pieces here and there. You will feel like you are vacationing in your own home!

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If you are looking for events to fill your calendar over the next few weeks, 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! You will find everything from farmers markets and children's events, to comedy shows, a pirate festival, group fitness classes, First Friday celebrations and more! 

What: Moon to Mars at Omaha Children’s Museum 
When: August 24th - December 4th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Dinosaur Revolution
When: August 24th - September 2nd
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Fashion Week
When: August 24th - 28th
Where: Omaha Design Center | 1502 Cuming Street Omaha, NE

What: Namaste India at Omaha Children’s Museum
When: August 24th - September 4th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Orchid at Millwork Commons
When: August 24th - 31st
Where: 1111 North 13th Street Omaha, NE

What: Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
When: August 24th - September 9th
Where: One Arena Way Council Bluffs, IA

What: Backline Open Mic
When: August 24th - December 2nd
Where: The Backline Comedy Theatre | 1618 Harney Street Omaha, NE

What: The Great Gnome Escape
When: August 24th - September 5th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Kids FunFare at Regency
When: August 25th
Where: Regency | 120 Regency Pkwy Omaha, NE

What: Sunny & Chair Art Exhibit at Turner Park
When: August 24th - 31st
Where: Turner Park | 3110 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Friday Night Concert Series
When: August 26th
Where: Rockbrook Village Shopping Center | 2800 S 110th Ct Omaha, NE

What: Biscuits Improv Comedy
When: August 26th - November 25th
Where: 902 N 95th Plz 4 Omaha, NE

What: Aquarium Backstage Experience
When: August 27th
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: River City Star Happy Hour Cruise
When: August 26th - September 9th
Where: River City Star Riverboat | 151 Freedom Park Road Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Farmers Market: Old Market
When: August 27th - October 15th
Where: Old Market | 511 S 11th Street Omaha, NE

What: Millwork Moves: Yoga with Anne
When: August 27th - September 24th
Where: 1229 Millwork Avenue Omaha, NE

What: Saturdays at Stinson Park
When: August 27th
Where: Stinson Park | 2285 S 67th Street Omaha, NE

What: Village Pointe Farmers Market
When: August 27th - October 1st
Where: Village Pointe Shopping Center | 17305 Davenport Suite 203 Omaha, NE

What: The Midwest Pirate Festival
When: August 27th & 28th
Where: Bellevue Berry & Pumpkin Ranch | 11001 S 48th Street Papillion, NE

What: The Peter Max Experience
When: August 27th & 28th
Where: Roberta & Bob Rogers Gallery | 1806 Vinton Street Omaha, NE

What: Florence Mill Farmers Market
When: August 28th - September 25th
Where: Florence Mill | 9102 N 30th Street Omaha, NE

What: Fitness in the Park
When: August 28th - October 30th
Where: Aksarben Village | 67th and Center Street Omaha, NE

What: Giraffe Backstage Experience
When: August 28th
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Sunset Hike
When: September 1st - 29th
Where: Fontenelle Forest | 1111 N Bellevue Blvd. 

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

What: Leashes at Lauritzen
When: September 5th - October 10th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Stand Up Comedy at Tiny House
When: August 25th
Where: Tiny House Bar | 1411 S 13th Street Omaha, NE

What: Friday Night Flicks: Encanto
When: August 26th
Where: 900 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: 125th Anniversary Summer Fete at Joslyn Castle
When: August 27th
Where: Joslyn Castle | 3902 Davenport Street Omaha, NE

What: September Birding Walk
When: September 3rd
Where: Fontenelle Forest | 1111 N Bellevue Blvd. 

What: LOVAM Jazz Festival
When: September 3rd
Where: Turner Park | 3110 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: HutchFest 2022
When: September 4th
Where: 1102 N 12th Street Omaha, NE

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

If you are starting the journey of buying a new house the excitement of what’s to come can be all consuming. Everything from interior design to landscaping to paint colors - a whole new world is in your future. 

However, you have to remain practical and keep in mind that the first big step of the process is getting pre-approved for a mortgage, and your actions prior to the lender agreeing to fund the loan are important. Knowing this, we have listed five things you should avoid doing up until closing day. Let’s dive in:

-Because overusing credit can be a red flag, you want to make sure to keep your available credit as high as possible - which means keeping low balances on any lines of credit you have open. Essentially, you don’t want to buy all new furnishings for your new home before your loan closes.

-Making mysterious deposits or withdrawals is another action you want to avoid as the lender will keep a close eye on your bank statements during the pre-approval and underwriting process. There will need to be an explanation for unusual activity so it’s best to avoid large deposits or withdrawals that don’t normally take place. 

-Being late with bills before closing can really hurt you, and potentially even ruin your deal. Some lenders will require 12 months of consecutive on-time payments in order to qualify for a loan as roughly a third of your credit score is comprised of your payment history.

-It’s best to avoid co-signing a loan and making yourself financially liable for someone else’s debt during the loan process. Lenders will see this as another financial obligation which will be a factor when they determine your ability to take on a mortgage. 

-Changing jobs is another action you shouldn’t take during the approval process because lenders want to see reliable, stable income. Job-hoping can create hurdles for you and raise red flags. 

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Even though August marks the beginning of school and summer starting to wind down, the fun is still going strong around our beautiful city of Omaha! Below we have listed all the can’t-miss events and adventures happening over the next two weeks. You will find everything from comedy shows and music concerts, to farmers markets, fashion events, fitness classes, sightseeing cruises, festivals, and more!

What: Backline Open Mic
When: August 10th
Where: The Backline Comedy Theatre | 1618 Harney Street Omaha, NE

What: Moon to Mars at Omaha Children’s Museum
When: August 10th - December 22nd
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Dinosaur Revolution
When: August 10th - September 2nd
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Orchid at Millwork Commons
When: August 10th - 31st
Where: 1111 North 13th Street Omaha, NE

What: Paradise on Earth: The Art of Marcel Mouly
When: August 10th - 20th
Where: El Museo Latino | 4701 S 25th Street Omaha, NE

What: Namaste India at Omaha Children’s Museum
When: August 10th - September 4th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Sunny & Chair Art Exhibit at Turner Park
When: August 10th - August 31st
Where: Turner Park | 3110 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Pinnacle Bank Golf Championship
When: August 10th - August 14th
Where: Club at Indian Creek  | 3825 N 202nd Street Elkhorn, NE

What: The Great Gnome Escape
When: August 10th - September 5th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Billy McGuigan’s Pop Rock Orchestra
When: August 11th - 13th
Where: 11691 S 108th Street Papillion, NE

What: Wednesday Workouts
When: August 10th 
Where: 31st Ave & Farnam Omaha, NE

What: Late Nights at The Zoo
When: August 11th - 18th
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Friday Night Concert Series
When: August 12th - August 26th
Where: Rockbrook Village Shopping Center | 2800 S 110th Ct. Omaha, NE

What: Full Moon Hike
When: August 12th - December 9th
Where: Fontenelle Forest | 1111 N Bellevue Blvd. 

What: Aquarium Backstage Experience
When: August 13th
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Meaningless at Omaha Fringe Festival
When: August 13th & 14th
Where: 3624 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Millwork Moves: Yoga with Anne
When: August 13th - September 24th
Where: 1229 Millwork Avenue Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Farmers Market: Old Market
When: August 13th
Where: Old Market | 511 S 11th Street Omaha, NE

What: River City Star Sightseeing Cruise
When: August 13th - August 28th
Where: River City Star Riverboat | 151 Freedom Park Road Omaha, NE

What: Saturdays at Stinson Park
When: August 13th - August 27th
Where: Stinson Park | 2285 S 67th Street Omaha, NE

What: Florence Mill Farmers Market
When: August 14th
Where: Florence Mill | 9102 N 30th Street Omaha, NE

What: Cirque Italia Water Circus
When: August 18th - August 21st
Where: Westroads Mall | 10000 California Street Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Farmers Market: Aksarben Village
When: August 14th - October 16th
Where: Aksarben Village | 2295 S 67th Street Omaha, NE

What: Nebraska Balloon & Wine Festival
When: August 19th & 20th
Where: Ta Ha Zouka Park | Elkhorn Drive

What: Omaha Greek Festival
When: August 19th - August 21st
Where: St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox | 602 Park Avenue Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Fashion Week
When: August 23rd - August 27th
Where: Omaha Design Center | 1502 Cuming Street Omaha, NE

What: Jazz on the Green: Lakecia Benjamin
When: August 11th
Where: Midtown Crossing | 3110 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Pitbull: Can’t Stop Us Now
When: August 17th
Where: Baxter Arena | 2425 S 67th Street Omaha, NE

What: Opera Outdoors at Turner Park
When: August 19th
Where: Turner Park | 3110 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Boxer 500 Run
When: August 21st
Where: Werner Park | 12356 Ballpark Way Papillion, NE

Choosing the best home and neighborhood for your needs is of utmost importance to our team.  Please contact us with any questions you may have and check back to view our blog weekly for great home buying and selling tips!

If you are looking to sell your home, there are many benefits that come when you use an experienced, knowledgeable real estate agent. The home selling process can be tricky and emotional and having the right agent by your side is a must.

Below we have listed five benefits that come when working with the right agent - let’s dive in:
 
Listing Price. It’s crucial to ensure that your home is listed at the right price from the start, which is something that your agent can help asses. The last thing you want is for your home to sit on the market for too long, and price can play a huge role in this. Your agent will be able to assess the home, see the comps in the area and help you determine a listing price.
 
Guidance. A real estate agent will be able to help guide you on the best ways to present your home so that it will appeal to potential buyers. Tasks such as decluttering the master closet to rearranging furniture to updating the kitchen cabinets are areas that experienced agents will point out to you.
 
Exposure. More eyeballs on your home equals more potential offers. A good real estate agent will have a wide network and expansive knowledge on how to get your listing the exposure it needs to sell at top dollar.
 
Offers. Looking to receive multiple high offers on your home? Thats the goal. An agent gives you the best chances of these offers coming through the door.
 
Closing Time. A knowledgable and experienced real estate agent will aid in speeding up the time it takes to close the deal - which is great for all involved. It also ups your chances of the home selling at top dollar.

Selling your Omaha, NE home? Allow our team of professional, knowledgable and trustworthy real estate agents to go to work for you! Additionally, don't miss our "Seller Tips" page here! 

With July coming to an end and August just around the corner, now is the perfect time to enjoy all the fun summer events happening in and around our beautiful city of Omaha! Below we have listed all the can't-miss activities including farmers markets, walking tours, music concerts, fitness classes, events at the Children's Museum and more!

What: Dinosaur Revolution

When: July 27th - September 2nd

Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
When: July 27th - September 9th
Where: One Arena Way Council Bluffs, IA

What: Moon to Mars at Omaha Children’s Museum 
When: July 27th - December 3rd
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Namaste India at Omaha Children’s Museum
When: July 27th - September 4th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Paradise on Earth: The Art of Marcel Mouly
When: July 27th - August 20th
Where: El Museo Latino | 4701 S 25th Street Omaha, NE

What: Sunny & Chair Art Exhibit at Turner Park
When: July 27th - August 31st
Where: Turner Park | 3110 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Orchid at Millwork Commons
When: July 27th - August 31st
Where: 1111 North 13th Street Omaha, NE

What: Wednesday Workouts
When: July 27th - August 17th
Where: 31st Ave & Farnam Omaha, NE

What: Kids FunFare at Regency
When: July 28th - August 25th
Where: Regency | 120 Regency Pkwy Omaha, NE

What: The Great Gnome Escape
When: July 27th - September 5th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Friday Night Concert Series
When: July 29th - August 26th
Where: Rockbrook Village Shopping Center | 2800 S 110th Ct. Omaha, NE

What: Late Nights at The Zoo
When: July 28th - August 18th
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Live on the Lawn Summer Concert Series
When: July 29th - August 5th
Where: Zorinsky Lake Park | 156th and F Street Omaha, NE

What: Maha Festival
When: July 29th & 30th
Where: Aksarben Village | 67th and Center Streets Omaha, NE

What: Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka
Where: July 29th - 31st
Where: Scottish Rite Masonic Center | 202 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Aquarium Backstage Experience
When: July 30th
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Millwork Moves: Yoga with Lynsi
When: July 30th
Where: 1229 Millwork Avenue Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Farmers Market: Old Market
When: July 30th - October 15th
Where: Old Market | 51 S 11th Street Omaha, NE

What: Benson Days
When: July 30th & 31st
Where: Benson Community Center | 6008 Maple Street Omaha, NE

What: Village Pointe Farmers Market
When: July 30th - October 1st
Where: Village Pointe Shopping Center | 17305 Davenport Suite 203 Omaha, NE

What: Fitness in the Park
When: July 31st
Where: Aksarben Village | 67th & Center Street Omaha, NE

What: Florence Mill Farmers Market
When: July 31st - September 25th
Where: Florence Mill | 9102 N 30th Street Omaha, NE

What: Backstage Experience
When: July 31st
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Leashes at Lauritzen
When: August 1st - October 10th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Secret Omaha Walking Tour
When: August 7th
Where: 16th & Douglas Omaha, NE

What: Amy Miller Headlines Tiny House
When: July 31st
Where: Tiny House Bar | 1411 S 13th Street Omaha, NE

What: Machine Gun Kelly - MAINSTREAM SELLOUT TOUR
When: August 4th
Where: CHI Health Center Omaha | 455 N 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Jason Aldean at The CHI Health Center
When: August 5th
Where: CHI Health Center Omaha | 455 N 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Air Supply
When: August 5th
Where: Holland Performing Arts Center | 1200 Douglas Street Omaha, NE

What: New American Arts Festival 2022
When: August 5th
Where: 2729 N 62nd Street Omaha, NE

What: Root Beer Float Day
When: August 6th
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

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

Buying a home in today’s crazy real estate market is no small feat. If you recently closed on a house, first off congratulations! But don’t get too complacent just yet. There are a handful of things you should do immediately upon moving in. We have broken those actions down below - let’s dive in: 

1. One of the first things you want to do after moving into your new home is to change the locks. There is no way for you to know how many people currently hold a key to your new abode so it’s best to be safe and change all the locks on the doors. Also, it’s always a good idea to make and hide a spare key somewhere outside in the event you lock yourself out.

2. Another task is to check the batteries in the smoke detectors to ensure they are working. As a lot of smoke detectors only last for about ten years or so, it’s also a good idea to check how old they are and if there is a warranty. Additionally, check if the smoke detector had a carbon monoxide detector built in. If not, that should be your next purchase! 

3. Connecting the utilities is another important step to take (ideally) before moving into your new Omaha, NE home. Utilities such as water, electricity, and gas are essential to have working as you get settled in. You can check with your local providers to get an idea of what the process looks like, how far in advance you need to schedule the turn-on, and the type of residence verification you will need to provide. 

4. Once you are a bit more settled in, you will want to go over the inspection report to review what repairs were noted and need to be completed. While major repairs were most likely negotiated during the contract phase, other minor ones will likely be your responsibility. List them in order of importance and make time to tackle each one. 

5. Your new home will require regular maintenance and cleaning so creating a schedule of what needs to be completed each month will help keep you organized and on track. These tasks include cleaning the gutters, completing pest inspections, emptying the hot water heater, winterizing your home, cleaning air filters, and more. Regularly maintaining your home is the key to maintaining its value for the future. 

6. Lastly, get to know your neighbors! There is nothing better than having a great relationship with the people living around you and now is the perfect time to introduce yourself, your family, and any furry four-legged family members you have. 

Happy memory-making in your new home!! Enjoy.

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We are halfway through July and the summer fun isn’t stopping anytime soon! 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. You will find everything from events at the Children’s Museum and theater plays, to farmers markets, music concerts, pop up shops, happy hour cruises, zoo events and more!

What: Dinosaur Revolution
When: July 13th - September 2nd
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Moon to Mars at Omaha Children’s Museum 
When: July 13th - December 2nd
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Namaste India at Omaha Children’s Museum 
When: July 13th - September 4th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Paradise on Earth: The Art of Marcel Mouly
When: July 13th - August 20th
Where: El Museo Latino | 4701 S 25th Street Omaha, NE

What: Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
When: July 13th - August 14th
Where: One Arena Way Council Bluffs, IA

What: Shakespeare On The Green: The Tempest
When: July 13th - 16th
Where: Nebraska Shakespeare | Elmwood Park 60th & Dodge Streets

What: Orchid at Millwork Commons
When: July 13th - August 31st
Where: 1111 North 13th Street Omaha, NE

What: The Great Gnome Escape
When: July 13th - September 5th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Wednesday Workouts
When: July 13th - August 17th
Where: 31st Ave & Farnam Omaha, NE

What: Sunny & Chair Art Exhibit at Turner Park
When: July 13th - August 31st
Where: Turner Park | 3110 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Late Nights at The Zoo
When: July 14th - August 18th
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Friday Night Concert Series
When: July 15th - August 26th
Where: Rockbrook Village Shopping Center | 2800 S 110th Ct. Omaha, NE

What: Kids FunFare at Regency
When: July 13th - August 25th
Where: Regency | 120 Regency Pkwy Omaha, NE

What: Full Moon Hike
When: July 15th - December 9th
Where: Fontenelle Forest | 1111 N Bellevue Blvd. 

What: Live on the Lawn Summer Concert Series
When: July 13th - August 5th
Where: Zorinsky Lake Park | 156th and F Street Omaha, NE

What: River City Star Happy Hour Cruise
When: July 13th - September 9th
Where: River City Star Riverboat | 151 Freedom Park Road Omaha, NE

What: Aquarium Backstage Experience
When: July 16th
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Shakespeare On The Green: Othello
When: July 13th - 17th
Where: Nebraska Shakespeare | Elmwood Park 60th & Dodge Streets

What: The ARENA at The Backline
When: July 15th
Where: The Backline Comedy Theater | 1618 Harney Street Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Farmers Market: Old Market
When: July 16th
Where: Old Market | 511 S 11th Street Omaha, NE

What: Music at Miller Park
When: July 16th - August 20th
Where: Miller Park Pavilion | 2707 Redick Avenue Omaha, NE

What: Millwork Moves: Yoga with Lynsi
When: July 13th - July 30th
Where: 1229 Millwork Avenue Omaha, NE

What: Fitness in the Park
When: July 13th - October 30th
Where: Aksarben Village | 67th and Center Street Omaha, NE

What: Village Pointe Farmers Market
When: July 16th
Where: Village Pointe Shopping Center | 17305 Davenport Suite 203 Omaha, NE

What: Giraffe Backstage Experience
When: July 17th
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Yoga in the Park
When: July 17th
Where: Turner Park | 31st Ave & Farnam Omaha, NE

What: Jazz on the Green: Rhythm Collective
When: July 14th
Where: Midtown Crossing | 3110 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Union Omaha: 402 Night
When: July 16th
Where: Werner Park | 12356 Ballpark Way Papillion, NE

What: Self Care Sundays Pop Up Shop
When: July 17th
Where: The Mastercraft Living Room | 1111 N 13th Street Arrow Door 2 

What: City of Omaha Celebrates America Concert with Sheryl Crow
When: July 22nd
Where: Memorial Park | 6005 Underwood Avenue Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Storm Chasers Marvel Night
When: July 22nd
Where: Werner Park | 12356 Ballpark Way Papillion, NE

Choosing the best home and neighborhood for your needs is of utmost importance to our team.  Please contact us with any questions you may have and check back to view our blog weekly for great home buying and selling tips!

When it comes to buying a home, there are certain precautions you can take that will help protect you financially. One of them is getting an appraisal contingency, which essentially means that if the home does not appraise for what you agreed to pay you are allowed to take your deposit and walk away from the deal. How does an appraisal contingency work? We’re glad you asked..

Once you find a home you would like to purchase, your lender will request a home appraisal to ensure the property isn’t selling for more than it’s really worth. During the appraisal a licensed professional will asses the home, as well as the surrounding area, and give their opinion on how much the property is worth. If the amount that comes back is lower than what you offered you can request for the seller to come down on the sale price, make up the difference in the offer price and appraisal amount, or back out of the sale entirely. 

While it’s not a requirement to have an appraisal contingency, things can become extremely difficult for you as a buyer if the appraisal comes back low and you waived the clause. Having an appraisal contingency not only gives you and your lender protection from overpaying, it also gives you negotiating power and allows you to walk away if you and the seller can’t come to terms. 

With July right around the corner, now is the perfect time to fill your calendar with all the exciting events and adventures happening in and around our beautiful city over the next couple weeks. Below we have listed some can’t-miss festivities for you to check out including art exhibits, farmers markets, First Friday events, yoga in the park, music concerts and Fourth of July celebrations. So grab your red, white and blue and get ready for some serious July fun - Omaha style! 

What: Moon to Mars at Omaha Children’s Museum
When: June 28th - September 2nd
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Dinosaur Revolution
When: June 28th - September 2nd
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
When: June 29th - August 14th
Where: One Arena Way Council Bluffs, IA

What: Namaste India at Omaha Children’s Museum
When: June 28th - September 4th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Nelson Mandela: The Official Exhibition at The Durham Museum
When: June 28th - July 3rd
Where: 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Paradise on Earth: The Art of Marcel Mouly
When: June 29th - August 20th
Where: El Museo Latino | 4701 S 25th Street Omaha, NE

What: Orchid at Millwork Commons
When: June 28th - August 31st
Where: 1111 North 13th Street Omaha, NE

What: Sunny & Chair Art Exhibit at Turner Park
When: June 28th - August 31st
Where: Turner Park | 3110 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Wednesday Workouts
When: June 29th - August 17th
Where: 31st Ave & Farnam Omaha, NE

What: Late Nights at The Zoo
When: June 30th - August 18th
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: The Great Gnome Escape
When: June 28th - September 5th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Benson First Friday
When: July 1st
Where: Military Avenue & 60th Street Omaha, NE

What: Shakespeare On The Green: Othello
When: June 30th - July 17th
Where: Nebraska Shakespeare

What: Tempo of Twilight Outdoor Concert Series
When: June 28th - June 30th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Aquarium Backstage Experience
When: July 2nd
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Farmers Market: Old Market
When: July 2nd
Where: Old Market | 511 S 11th Street Omaha, NE

What: River City Star Sightseeing Cruise
When: July 2nd - August 28th
Where: River City Star Riverboat | 151 Freedom Park Road Omaha, NE

What: Village Pointe Farmers Market
When: July 2nd
Where: Village Pointe Shopping Center | 17305 Davenport Suite 203

What: Fitness in the Park
When: July 3rd
Where: Aksarben Village | 67th and Center Street Omaha, NE

What: Saturdays at Stinson Park
When: July 2nd - August 27th
Where: Stinson Park | 2285 S 67th Street Omaha, NE

What: Florence Mill Farmers Market
When: July 3rd
Where: Florence Mill | 9102 N 30th Street Omaha, NE

What: Leashes at Lauritzen 
When: July 4th - October 10th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Yoga in the Park
When: July 3rd
Where: Turner Park | 31st Ave & Farnam Omaha, NE

What: Ralston’s 62nd Annual Independence Day Celebration
When: July 4th
Where: 80th & Highland

What: Fireworks Spectacular at Westfair
When: July 2nd
Where: 22984 US-6 Council Bluffs, IA

What: Brett Eldredge at Gene Leahy Mall
When: July 2nd
Where: 900 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Nebraska Wind Symphony Summer Concert
When: July 3rd
Where: Nebraska Wind Symphony | The Granary District

What: Werner Park Independence Day Fireworks
When: July 4th
Where: Werner Park | 12356 Ballpark Way Papillion, NE

What: USS Omaha Symphony Concert & Fireworks
When: July 4th
Where: 900 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Shawn Mendes Wonder: The World Tour
When: July 10th 
Where: CHI Health Center | 455 N 10th Street Omaha, NE

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