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With Spring in full swing in Omaha, NE, now is the perfect time to get out of the house to enjoy beautiful weather, fun atmospheres and delicious food and drink. Luckily for us, Omaha, NE is filled with amazing restaurants and fun destinations for you and family/friends to take advantage of, and we have listed a few of them below. Trust us, you will want to run, not walk, to check these places out! Enjoy! 

Looking to grab drinks after a long day to take the edge off the work week? We have you covered with a few of the best happy hour spots in Omaha, NE listed below! 

The Stokin’ Goat
15805 W Maple Road, West Omaha
(402) 916-9011

Mode de Vie
120 Regency Pkwy, Regency
(402) 509-7650

Westend Lounge 
1529 S 203rd Street, West Omaha
(402) 502-1884

Twisted Cork Bistro
10730 Pacific Street, Regency
(402) 932-1300

Butterfish
3901 Farnam Street, Blackstone
(402) 934-8979

Looking to soak up the sun and fresh air, while enjoying cold drinks and delicious food? Keep reading below for a few of the best rooftop bars/restaurants in Omaha, NE! 

1912
6201 Maple Street, Benson
(402) 964-2900

Pitch
17808 Burke Street, West Omaha
(402) 289-4096

Upstream Brewing Company
514 S 11th Street, Old Market
(402) 344-0200

Barry’s Bar & Grill
9th & Q
(402) 476-6511

Are you in the mood to sip on a coffee/tea and enjoy the calming ambiance around you? Below we listed a few crowd favorite coffee houses in Omaha, NE! 
 
Howlin’ Hounds Coffee 
712 S 16th Street, Downtown
(402) 590-7680

Archetype Coffee – Little Bohemia
1419 S 13th Street, Little Bohemia 

Myrtle & Cypress Coffeehouse
517 N 33rd Street, Gifford Park
(402) 819-8780

Amateur Coffee
3913 Cuming Street, Midtown 
(402) 812 – 9625

Roast Coffehouse
1904 S 67th Street, Aksarben Village
(402) 991-2326

Hello, April! What better way to welcome a new month than a weekend filled with fun events, adventures and activities in our beautiful city of Omaha, NE? No matter your interests, we are sure there is something for you to dive into this weekend! You will find sports games, events at the museum, a horse compeition, First Friday celebrations, a taco trot, comedy shows, plays and much more! So grab your family and friends for a weekend filled with fun, laughter and creating beautiful memories. Enjoy! 

What: Creighton vs. Kansas State NCA Men’s Baseball Game & Fish Fry
When: April 5th
Where: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha | 1200 Mike Fahey St. Omaha, NE

What: ’30 Americans’ Exhibition
When: March 5th & 6th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Under the Big Top Family Night at the Museum 
When: April 5th
Where: Union Pacific Railroad Museum | 200 Pearl Street Council Bluffs, IA

What: Terrace Martin & Friends Live in the 1200 Club
When: April 5th
Where: Holland Performing Arts Center | 1200 Douglas Street Omaha, NE

What: Attic Adventures 
When: April 5th – 7th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra
When: April 5th
Where: 2700 College Road Council Bluffs, IA

What: Alison O’Daniel: Heavy Air and Lui Shtini: Tempos
When: April 5th – 7th
Where: Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts | 724 S 12th Street Omaha, NE

What: American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith
When: April 5th – 7th
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Art Exhibit: ‘Flora & Feathers’ by Pam Harp and Judy Thompson
When: April 5th – 7th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Comedy in Omaha at The Backline
When: April 5th & 6th
Where: The Backline Comedy Theatre | 1618 Harney Street Omaha, NE

What: Dinosaur UpROAR
When: April 5th – 7th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: First Friday Old Market
When: April 5th
Where: Old Market | Harney to Jackson Streets & 10th to 13th Streets Omaha, NE

What: Midday Music: Faust and Les Enfants Terribles
When: April 5th
Where: Opera Omaha | 1850 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Oliver Jeffers: 15 Years of Picturing Books
When: April 5th & 6th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Rumors in the Kitchen Dinner Performance
When: April 5th & 6th 
Where: Apollon | 1801 Vinton Street Omaha, NE

What: The International Omaha Horse Competition
When: April 5th – 7th
Where: CHI Health Center Omaha | 455 N 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Winnie the Pooh at The Rose
When: April 5th & 6th
Where: The Rose Theater | 2001 Farnam Street Theater Omaha, NE

What: Taco Trot
When: April 6th
Where: Midtown Crossing 

What: Omaha Health Wellness & Fitness Expo: The Mind-Body-Spirit Fair
When: April 6th & 7th
Where: Baxter Arena | 7015 Spring Street Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Zoo Behind the Scenes: Aquarium Backstage Pass
When: April 6th
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

With Spring in full swing, there is no better time to start sprucing up your front porch to create a warm and welcoming entrance for family, friends and guests. And while some people may push this to the bottom of their to-do list as it may seem like a daunting task, we have simplified the process and broken it down to a few simple steps. You will be pleased to find how big of a difference these steps can make in the overall appearance of the exterior of your home. Keep reading below if you want to give your front porch a little Spring makeover! 

-The first step is to ensure you are starting with a clean slate. When the weather permits, take an afternoon to do a deep clean of your front porch. Sweep the floor, dust off those pesky cobwebs and give your furniture and accessories a once over to make sure they are still in good condition after a harsh winter. 

-Consider adding some greenery to your front porch. Flower boxes, plant beds and container gardens are all items that will not only boost your curb appeal, but also make the entrance of your home feel warm and inviting. 

-Don’t be afraid of color! A fresh coat of paint on shutters, trim, doors and railings is a great (and inexpensive) way to update your front porch area. Also, a bold front door is a great statement, and a wonderful way to incorporate a splash of color to the front of your home. 

-It’s all in the details. A great trick to adding a modernized feel to your front porch is to incorporate matching fixtures and details such as porch lighting and house numbers. You will be shocked how big of a difference this can make!

-It never hurts to add some new touches to your front porch such as porch railing, walkways and gutters. 

-Last but not least, furniture! One way to make your porch feel homey and inviting is to update your outdoor furniture and accessories such as couches, chairs, end tables, rugs and pillows.

This is it for March 2019 – the final weekend is almost here! What are your plans? Looking for things to do to fill your calendar? Well worry not, we have you covered. Below we have listed a few events and adventures for you to check out in and around Omaha, NE this weekend that are sure to keep a smile on everyone’s face. You will be delighted to find everything from comedy performances and sporting events, to walking food tours, plays, comedy shows, dinosaur exhibits, a LEGO expo and much more! 

What: ’30 Americans’ Exhibition
When: March 29th & 30th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Attic Adventures
When: March 29th – 31st
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S. 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Jay Leno
When: March 29th
Where: Holland Performing Arts Center | 1200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Creighton vs. Illinois State NCAA Men’s Baseball Game & Fish Fry 
When: March 29th
Where: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha | 1200 Mike Fahey Street Omaha, NE

What: American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith
When: March 29th – 31st
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Come From Away
When: March 29th – 31st
Where: Orpheum Theater | 409 S 16th Street Omaha, NE

What: Comedy in Omaha at The Backline
When: March 29th & 30th
Where: The Backline Comedy Theatre | 1618 Harney Street Omaha, NE

What: Dinosaur UpROAR
When: March 29th – 31st
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Fred Tomaselli
When: March 29th & 30th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Oliver Jeffers: 15 Years of Picturing Books
When: March 29th & 30th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Opera Omaha’s ONE Festival: CINEsound Series at Film Streams
When: March 29th – 31st
Where: Film Streams at the Ruth Sokolof Theater | 1340 Mike Fahey Street Omaha, NE

What: Spring Festival, An Arts & Crafts Affair
When: March 29th – 31st
Where: Ralston Arena | 7300 Q Street Ralston, NE

What: Winnie the Pooh at The Rose
When: March 29th & 30th
Where: The Rose Theater | 2001 Farnam Street Theater Omaha, NE

What: The Robot Zoo
When: March 29th – 31st
Where: Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum | 28210 West Park Hwy

What: Enchanted Forest
When: March 30th
Where: Fontenelle Forest/Neale Woods | 1111 N Bellevue Blvd. 

What: Nebraska Brick Days: LEGO Fan Expo
When: March 30th & 31st
Where: 1 Arena Way Council Bluffs, IA

What: Old Market District Walking Food Tour
When: March 30th & 31st
Where: Omaha Culinary Tours | Various Locations 

What: Omaha Zoo Behind the Scenes: Aquarium Backstage Pass
When: March 30th
Where: Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Teddy Bear Weekend
When: March 30th & 31st
Where: 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: After Promontory: 150 Years of Transcontinental Railroading
When: March 30th & 31st
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

Wracking your brain for fun things to do this weekend with family and friends? Fear not, we have you covered! Below we have listed a few can’t-miss events and adventures that are happening in and around Omaha, NE this weekend for you to take advantage of. Everything from sporting events, comedy shows, music concerts, theater performances, pizza tours and yoga in the aquarium are waiting for you! Enjoy! 

What: Arendelle at Night
When: March 22nd
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Creighton vs. Maryland NCAA Men’s Baseball Game & Fish Fry
When: March 22nd
Where: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha | 1200 Mike Fahey Street Omaha, NE

What: Irish Tenor Emmet Cahill Live in Omaha
When: March 22nd
Where: Omaha Conservatory of Music | 7023 Cass Street Omaha, NE

What: Unlock Midtown Puzzle Game
When: March 22nd – 24th
Where: Midtown Crossing | 3229 Harney Street Omaha, NE

What: American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith
When: March 22nd – 24th
Where: Durham Museum | 801 South 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: ’30 Americans’ Exhibition
When: March 22nd & 23rd
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Attic Adventures 
When: March 22nd – 24th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 South 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Comedy in Omaha at The Backline
When: March 22nd & 23rd
Where: The Backline Comedy Theatre | 1618 Harney Street Omaha, NE

What: Dinosaur UpROAR
When: March 22nd – 24th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Human Condition
When: March 22nd & 23rd
Where: 1111 Jones Street Omaha, NE

What: Oliver Jeffers: 15 Years of Picturing Books
When: March 22nd & 23rd
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Super Sports: Building Strength, Sportsmanship and Smarts
When: March 22nd – 24th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Winnie the Pooh at The Rose
When: March 22nd & 23rd
Where: The Rose Theater | 2001 Farnam Street Theater Omaha, NE

What: The Robot Zoo
When: March 22nd – 24th
Where: Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum | 28210 West Park Hwy

What: A Slice of Omaha Pizza Tour
When: March 23rd & 24th
Where: Omaha Culinary Tours | Various Locations

What: Haunticon Omaha 2019
When: March 23rd
Where: 2234 South 13th Street Omaha, NE

What: Justin Timberlake: The Man of the Woods Tour
When: March 23rd
Where: CHI Health Center Omaha | 455 North 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: 32nd Annual Orchid Show and Sale
When: March 23rd & 24th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Zoo Behind the Scenes: Aquarium Backstage Pass 
When: March 23rd
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 South 10th Street Omaha, NE 

What: Yoga in the Aquarium
When: March 22nd – 24th
Where: Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 South 10th Street Omaha, NE 

As the week begins to wind down, we wanted to bring you a few events and adventures that are happening in and around our beautiful city of Omaha, NE this weekend. You will find everything from sport events and art exhibits, to walking food tours, karaoke fun, yoga in the aquarium, a castle tour and much more. And don’t forget to grab your ‘something green’ for some St. Patrick’s Day fun! 

What: Attic Adventures
When: March 15th – 17th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE 

What: Disney on Ice Presents Worlds of Enchantment
When: March 15th – 17th
Where: CHI Health Center Omaha | 455 N 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Lancers vs. Sioux Falls Stampede Hockey Game
When: March 15th
Where: Ralston Arena | 7300 Q Street Ralston, NE 

What: Blackstone Walking Food Tour
When: March 15th
Where: 3804 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: ’30 Americans’ Exhibition
When: March 15th – 17th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith
When: March 15th – 17th
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Dinosaur UpROAR
When: March 15th – 17th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Human Condition
When: March 15th – 17th
Where: 1111 Jones Street Omaha, NE 

What: Karaoke Friday Nights
When: March 15th
Where: 510 N. 33rd Street Omaha, NE

What: Of Mice and Men
When: March 15th & 16th
Where: Omaha Community Playhouse | 6915 Cass Street Omaha, NE

What: Oliver Jeffers: 15 Years of Picturing Books
When: March 15th & 16th 
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Super Sports: Building Strength, Sportsmanship and Smarts
When: March 15th – 17th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: The Robot Zoo
When: March 15th – 17th
Where: Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum 

What: The Bridges of Madison County
When: March 15th & 16th 
Where: Omaha Community Playhouse | 6915 Cass Street Omaha, NE

What: Air Play
When: March 16th
Where: Orpheum Theater | 409 S 16th Street Omaha, NE

What: Night of Nostalgia
When: March 16th
Where: Nebraska Brass Band | Marian High School Performing Arts Center

What: Old Market District Walking Food Tour 
When: March 16th & 17th
Where: Omaha Culinary Tours | Various Locations 

What: St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon at Lauritzen Gardens 
When: March 17th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Yoga in the Aquarium
When: March 16th & 17th
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Joslyn Castle Public Tour
When: March 15th – 17th
Where: Joslyn Castle | 3902 Davenport Street Omaha, NE

Homeowners Associations (HOA’s) – many people love them, many people are not a fan. But before you decide which side of the line you stand on, let’s first discuss some details about what an HOA is and a few of the pros and cons surrounding living in a development with one. Let’s dive right in! 

What is an HOA? | 
An HOA is an organization within a planned community, condominium or subdivision that is in charge of creating and enforcing rules and regulations for the properties that reside within its jurisdiction. 

Pros of an HOA |
-The first pro we are going to discuss is amenities. Did you know that HOA’s typically offer and manage community amenities such as tennis courts, pools, parks and community centers? All of which are assessable to community members. 

-Another pro is that HOA’s typically handle community maintenance such as landscaping, snow removal and upkeeping the private roads within the community.  

-HOA’s are also responsible for making sure all members abide by the set standard of appearance for their homes. This ensures that your pesky neighbor can’t paint their house bright pink or have an unruly, overgrown lawn. 

-Being part of an HOA ensures that the neighborhood appears clean and neat, not only making your home more appealing to potential homebuyers, but also possibly increasing the value of your home. 

-Lastly, it is always nice to have an HOA to step in on your behalf if any issue were to arise between you and a neighbor. While we always have the best of intentions when it comes to conflict, the truth is, things happen. And turning things over to your HOA to resolve makes it much easier for both parties involved. 

Cons of an HOA |
-One of the most obvious downsides of an HOA is the cost, which varies based on things such as property and amenities provided.

-Another potential con of an HOA is the unexpected fines and fees that can arise. That is why it is always helpful to fully understand what is expected as you, the homeowner, in order to avoid being penalized. 

-Lastly, as with many things in life, there is always the chance that things can get political and in turn be frustrating for some of the members involved. 

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!

We can almost see the weekend! And speaking of the weekend, do you have plans yet? If not, keep reading below to find a few of the fun events and adventures that are happening all around our beautiful city of Omaha, NE this weekend. So grab your family and friends for a few days filled with sporting events, plays, a walking food tour, art exhibits, the Omaha Film Festival and everything dinosaur at the Lauritzen Gardens. Whatever you are into, we are sure there is something to keep everyone entertained. Enjoy! 

What: American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith
When: March 8th – 10th
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Blackstone Walking Food Tour
When: March 8th – 10th
Where: 3804 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Creighton vs. Purdue NCAA Men’s Baseball Game
When: March 8th
Where: TD Ameritrade Park Omaha | 1200 Mike Fahey St. Omaha, NE

What: Dinosaur UpROAR
When: March 8th – 10th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: ’30 Americans’ Exhibition
When: March 8th & 9th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Attic Adventures 
When: March 8th – 10th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Dino Nights
When: March 8th – 10th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Human Condition
When: March 8th – 10th
Where: 1111 Jones Street Omaha, NE

What: Fred Tomaselli
When: March 8th – 10th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Of Mice and Men
When: March 8th – 10th
Where: Omaha Community Playhouse | 6915 Cass Street Omaha, NE

What: Karaoke Friday Nights
When: March 8th
Where: 501 N. 33rd Street Omaha, NE

What: Oliver Jeffers: 15 Years of Picturing Books
When: March 8th – 10th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE 

What: Omaha Film Festival
When: march 8th – 10th
Where: 2110 S. 67th Street NE 68106

What: The Robot Zoo
When: March 8th – 10th
Where: Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum

What: Creighton vs. DePaul NCAA Men’s Basketball Game
When: March 9th
Where: CHI Health Center Omaha | 455 N. 10th Street Omaha, NE 68102

What: Bockfest German Celebration
When: March 9th
Where: German-American Society Inc. | 3717 S 120th Street Omaha, NE

What: Dance Chance Omaha Dancing Event
When: March 9th
Where: Bancroft Street Market | 2702 S. 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Super Sports: Building Strength, Sportsmanship and Smarts
When: March 8th – 10th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Film Streams’ Sights on Sounds: Big Time
When: March 10th
Where: Film Streams at the Ruth Sokolof Theater | 1340 Mike Fahey Street Omaha, NE

What: The Bridges of Madison County
When: March 8th – 10th 
Where: 6915 Cass Street Omaha, NE 68132