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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

Can you believe tomorrow marks the first day of March for 2019?! We can’t either. What better way to ring in a brand new month than to fill your weekend calendar with fun events, activities and adventures that are happening in and around our beautiful city this weekend. You will find events from art exhibitions and First Friday markets, to comedy shows, dinosaur exhibits, sporting events, plays, concerts, and fashion week events to keep everyone entertained. So grab your family and friends and ring in March with a weekend of creating beautiful memories around Omaha! 

What: First Friday Old Market
When: March 1st
Where: Old Market | Harney to Jackson Streets and 10th to 13th Streets Omaha, NE

What: Oliver Jeffers: 15 Years of Picturing
When: March 1st & 2nd
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Fashion Week
When: March 1st & 2nd
Where: Omaha Design Center | 1502 Cuming Street Omaha, NE

What: University of Nebraska-Omaha vs. Denver NCAA Men’s Hockey Game
When: March 1st & 2nd 
Where: Baxter Arena | 2425 S 67th Street Omaha, NE

What: Blackstone Walking Food Tour
When: March 1st
Where: 3804 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Comedy in Omaha at The Backline
When: March 1st & 2nd 
Where: The Backline Comedy Theater | 1618 Harney Street Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Lancers vs. Lincoln Stars Hockey Game
When: March 1st
Where: Ralston Arena | 7300 Q Street Ralston, NE

What: Dino Nights
When: March 1st – 3rd
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Creighton vs. Marquette NCAA Women’s Basketball Game 
When: March 1st
Where: 701 Florence Blvd. Omaha, NE

What: ’30 Americans’ Exhibition
When: March 1st & 2nd
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Benson First Friday
When: March 1st
Where: Various Locations | Benson, NE

What: Dinosaur UpROAR
When: March 1st – 3rd
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Fred Tomaselli
When: March 1st & 2nd
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Hinamatsuri: Japanese Doll Exhibit 
When: March 1st – 3rd
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Karaoke Friday Nights
When: March 1st
Where: 510 N. 33rd Street Omaha, NE

What: Of Mice and Men
When: March 1st & 2nd
Where: Omaha Community Playhouse | 6915 Cass Street Omaha, NE

What: On Your Feet
When: March 1st – 3rd
Where: Omaha Performing Arts | 409 S 16th Street Omaha, NE

What: Pioneer Craft, Antique and Gun Show
When: March 1st – 3rd
Where: 1751 Madison Ave. Council Bluffs, IA

What: Dierks Bentley: Burning Man Tour
When: March 2nd
Where: CHI Health Center Omaha | 455 N 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith
When: March 2nd & 3rd
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Attic Adventures
When: March 2nd & 3rd
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Old Market Walking History Tour
When: March 2nd
Where: 1001 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Sweet Treats Bus Tour
When: March 2nd
Where: Omaha Culinary Tours | Various Locations

What: The Hooley St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
When: March 3rd
Where: Omaha Fire Fighters Union, Local 385 | 6005 Grover Street Omaha, NE

What: Joslyn Castle Public Tour
When: March 1st – 3rd
Where: Joslyn Castle | 3902 Davenport Street Omaha, NE

Selling your home marks the end of one chapter, and the beginning of a new journey. And while this can be cause for a lot of celebration and excitement, there are also a few key items to keep in mind while you are in the process of selling your home. We have listed below a few common mistakes for you to avoid in hopes to keep the selling process as efficient and stress-free as possible! 

1. The first mistake to avoid is setting a price without doing proper research first. Don’t just go off of what other comps in the area have sold for in the past, as your ideal listing price can be affected by the time of year, current available inventory, and much more. 

2. On that same note, our next mistake to avoid is pricing your home too high off the bat. History and statistics have shown us that an overpriced listing produces fewer showings than others that are more accurately priced for the market. In addition, it has also been shown that homes sell closer to their asking amount if they are priced correctly at the start of the listing. 

3. Staying on the topic of price, our next mistake to avoid is using a strange listing price. You want to be sure to avoid listing prices such as $403,399. This may potentially cause you to miss out on quality, qualified buyers, especially if their search ranges from $300,000-$400,000. Just something to keep in mind. 

4. Many people think that just because they are not in a rush to sell their home that they can overprice their listing. The thought process here is that they can simply wait around for the right family to come along who is willing to pay the higher price point. This is not the best strategy as the longer your house sits on the market, the less likely you are to get showings and in return the more difficult it becomes to attain that higher asking price. 

5. A big mistake to avoid is getting emotionally involved in the selling process. We understand this may be difficult to do, but you have to keep in mind that this is a business transaction, and you should not take it personally if you get a low offer on your listing. View this as an opportunity to negotiate with the potential buyer to see if you can settle on a number that works for both parties. 

6. Even in the best seller’s market, you need to stay away from the mindset that the house will sell itself. Anytime a listing goes live, you need to ensure that the home is properly staged and marketed to ensure it is appealing to potential buyers. 

7. Finally, our last mistake to avoid is trying to sell your home on your own. Studies have shown that homes stay on the market longer and sell for about $39,000 less when people do not utilize a real estate agent during the sale of their house.

With the weekend right around the corner, now is the perfect time to fill your calendar with all the events and adventures happening around our beautiful city in the coming days. Below you will find everything from dinosaur events and music concerts, to art exhibits, food tours, improv, wild events at the zoo, sporting events, comedy shows, and so much more! So grab your family and friends and enjoy all that Omaha has to offer this weekend – enjoy! 

What: Candyland Friday Family Date Night
When: February 22nd
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Flappers & Fizz
When: February 22nd
Where: Durham Museum | 801 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

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

What: Etienne Charles: Creole Soul
When: February 22nd
Where: Holland Performing Arts Center | 1200 Douglas Street Omaha, NE

What: Blackstone Walking Food Tour
When: February 22nd
Where: 3804 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: University of Nebraska-Omaha vs. St. Cloud State NCAA Men’s Hockey Game
When: February 22nd & 23rd
Where: Baxter Arena | 2425 S 67th Street Omaha, NE

What: Popovich Comedy Pet Theater
When: February 22nd
Where: 2700 College Road Council Bluffs, IA

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

What: Omaha Lancers vs. Fargo Force Hockey Game
When: February 22nd
Where: Ralston Arena | 7200 Q Street Ralston, NE

What: Dino Nights
When: February 22nd – 24th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Fred Tomaselli
When: February 22nd & 23rd
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Film Streams’
When: February 22nd – 24th
Where: Film Streams at the Ruth Sokolof Theater | 4952 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Hinamatsuri: Japanese Doll Exhibit 
When: February 22nd – 24th
Where: Lauritzen Gardens | 100 Bancroft Street Omaha, NE

What: Interrogated (Improv)
When: February 22nd
Where: The Backline Comedy Theatre | 1618 Harney Street Omaha, NE

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

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

What: Extreme presented by Beertopia
When: February 23rd
Where: Ralston Arena | 7200 Q Street Ralston, NE

What: Creighton vs. Georgetown NCAA Men’s Basketball Game
When: February 23rd
Where: CHI Health Center Omaha | 455 N 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Bite of East Omaha Culinary Bus Tour
When: February 23rd & 24th
Where: Various Locations | Omaha NE

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

What: Old Market Walking History Tour
When: February 23rd
Where: 1001 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Of Mice and Men
When: February 22nd & 23rd
Where: Omaha Community Playhouse | 6915 Cass Street Omaha, NE