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Almost every time I meet with homeowners who are thinking about moving, we get to the same question within the first few minutes: “So where do we live in between?” Most people are picturing one of two things. They buy first and get stuck paying two mortgages for months, or they sell first and end […]
Your mortgage is only part of what a home costs each month. From taxes and insurance to utilities and maintenance, discover how to build a realistic budget and prepare for competition when shopping for Omaha homes under $300,000.
Rates Just Crossed 7%. Should You Wait to Sell? If you’ve said “we’ll list when rates come down,” I have good news and bad news. The good news: you’re not alone. The bad news: you’re really not alone. So has everyone else on your street. What actually happened The average 30-year mortgage rate crossed 7% […]
“You’re just throwing money away on rent.” If you’ve been renting in Omaha for a while, someone has probably told you that. A parent, a coworker, maybe even a REALTOR®. I’ve been helping people buy and sell homes here for more than 20 years, and I’ll tell you what I tell my own clients: sometimes […]
Every fall, homeowners start asking me some version of the same question: “Should we just wait until spring?” It makes sense. Spring is when everybody lists, so it feels like the safe choice. After 20+ years of selling homes in Omaha, my honest answer is that waiting isn’t always the smart move, and for some […]
Okay, Omaha home buyers. Let’s talk. Mortgage rates recently crossed 7%, marking the first time since January 2025 that rates have reached that level. If you were hoping to see mortgage rates stay below 6%, I understand why that news may have felt discouraging. But after more than 20 years in Omaha real estate, […]