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Omaha's Flexible Multi-Generational Housing Solutions

 

America is undergoing a significant shift in housing, and Omaha, Nebraska, is at the forefront of this change. Multi-generational living, which was once the norm in previous generations, has returned as families seek creative solutions to rising housing costs, caregiving needs, and the desire to maintain closer family connections.

Did you know that the Heim-Berg Team has witnessed this evolution firsthand and has helped many Omaha families navigate the unique challenges and opportunities presented by multi-generational housing needs?

As longtime residents and expert real estate advisors in the Omaha metropolitan area, The Heim-Berg Team understands that today's housing market requires innovative approaches to meet the changing needs of families. The traditional single-family home model, while still popular, no longer serves the needs of every family as effectively as homes designed or adapted for multi-generational living arrangements.

How much do you know and understand about the multi-generational housing movement? In Omaha, several converging factors—reflecting both national trends and local market conditions — are driving this trend. Multi-generational housing encompasses a variety of living arrangements where multiple generations of the same family share a single property or reside nearby on the same lot.

Economic considerations play a significant role in this evolution of housing. Rising home prices, student loan debt, and caregiving costs for aging parents create financial pressures that make shared housing arrangements an increasingly attractive option. We're seeing young adults struggling to afford their first homes find that living with parents or grandparents allows them to save for down payments while contributing to household expenses. Continue Reading Here. 

Feel the Magic at the Water Lantern Festival!

When was the last time you experienced something truly magical with your family? Join us for the magic on Saturday, June 28, 2025, as something extraordinary arrives in Omaha, promising to create memories you'll treasure forever. The Water Lantern Festival is returning to the beautiful Gene Leahy Mall at The Riverfront, promising a spectacular event.

Picture this: thousands of glowing lanterns drifting peacefully across the water. In contrast, you and your loved ones share hopes, dreams, and heartfelt messages under the evening sky. From 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM CDT, Gene Leahy Mall transforms into something that feels almost otherworldly. The Water Lantern Festival brings our community together as Omaha residents from all walks of life come together. People of all ages and backgrounds come together for one emotional, memorable night, creating a transformative experience.

We find the evening both meaningful and emotional. Whether you're writing down your hopes and dreams, sharing a message with a loved one, or simply soaking in the beauty of the moment. There's something profoundly moving about watching your lantern join hundreds of others, each carrying its own story, floating serenely across the water as the sun sets over downtown Omaha.

The festival takes place at the perfect time and in the ideal location. We can't think of a more stunning backdrop than Gene Leahy Mall at The RiverFront. This iconic downtown park spans from 13th to 8th streets, between Douglas and Farnam Streets. Following its incredible 2022 renovation, it has become one of Omaha's crown jewels.

The park features a performance pavilion, a state-of-the-art playground, interactive water features, a sculpture garden, and a sizeable dog park, making it an ideal gathering space for this community celebration.

What makes this venue even more special is its location in the heart of downtown, where towering buildings on either side create an urban amphitheater effect. As daylight fades and the lanterns begin to glow, the city lights reflecting off the water alongside your floating wishes create a breathtaking panorama that's uniquely Omaha. Riverside Park renovation.  Continue Reading on our Blog

 

The Price is Right...or is It?

If you are planning to put your home on the market -- especially if you live in a place where prices are rising and buyers are competing for homes -- it can be tempting to list your property at a high price hoping that you'll actually get it. After all, it can work with cars, why not with homes?

You may want to think twice -- the resale of homes and automobiles are very different things.

Experienced Realtors who have been through dozens, scores, or even hundreds of transactions, will advise you to price your home appropriately from the outset because it's pivotal to seeing the home sold quickly and at the best price. Research backs up what experienced Realtors already know: overpricing your home and then lowering the price a few times most often leads to a final sales price significantly below what you originally should have asked for it.

And, to make matters worse, the longer a home remains on the market, the deeper the discount is likely to be off the original price. Ouch!

How to price your home correctly

Many homeowners seek to price their home based on factors like the price they paid for it, the balance that they currently owe, or simply on the profit they need to buy another house or to meet their financial goals. These motivations are perfectly understandable but in reality the value of your home is what the market will bear. Here's the problem: If a property is overpriced, some potential buyers will avoid looking at it at all (and having no one show up to see it is a pretty clear message from the market). Others may view the home but walk away without making an offer.

So, what can you do? Choose a Realtor who can provide you with the best comparative market analysis (CMA) and who understands your local area intimately. Some agents may attempt to woo you with an inflated price -- it probably happens every day somewhere -- but in the end the market will speak clearly, and choosing an experienced Realtor who understands the importance of market-driven pricing will end up being a choice you won't regret.

Your Realtor's CMA should include sales prices for similar properties nearby that have sold recently, prices for currently listed homes (these will be your competition), and prices of homes that were taken off the market because they didn’t sell. Look for a Realtor with demonstrated experience who can factor in a range of local market issues to produce that all-important first price.

If the price is right from the beginning, it usually means not only a faster sale, it typically means more money in your pocket.

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