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With Halloween just around the corner, there are many spooky and fun adventures happening in and around our beautiful (and haunted) city of Omaha, NE this weekend! We have rounded up a few can’t miss events for you to check out below. Grab your family and friends for days filled with zombie walks, pumpkin carving, walking food tours, plays, trunk-or-treating and much more. Enjoy! 

What: Healthy Trick-Or-Treat Night
When: October 18th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: 2019 Omaha Zombie Walk
When: October 19th
Where: 56th Street & NW Radial Hwy Omaha, NE

What: Carved at Rockbrook Village
When: October 19th
Where: Rockbrook Village Shopping Center | 2800 S 110th Ct. Omaha, NE

What: Dark Sense: An Evening of Mystery
When: October 18th & 19th
Where: Apollon | 1801 Vinton Street Omaha, NE

What: ‘Rein Vanderhill: Intimate Arrangements’ 
When: October 18th & 19th
Where: Anderson O’Brien Fine Art Gallery | 3201 Farnam St. Suite 6109 Omaha, NE

What: Cobweb Castle
When: October 18th – 20th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Blackstone Walking Food Tour
When: October 18th
Where: 3804 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Benefit Art Exhibition
When: October 18th – 20th
Where: Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts | 724 S 12th Street Omaha, NE

What: Diggin’ Dinos
When: October 18th – 20th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Ghouls & Glow
When: October 18th – 20th
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Rocky Horror Picture Show
When: October 18th & 19th
Where: Omaha Community Playhouse | 6915 Cass Street Omaha, NE

What: Space: A New Generation
When: October 18th – 20th
Where: 28210 W Park Hwy. Ashland, NE

What: Halloween 5K Walk/Run
When: October 19th
Where: Nebraska Furniture Mart | 700 S 72nd Street Omaha, NE

What: Harvest Ale Festival
When: October 19th
Where: 18003 Club View Dr Plattsmouth, NE

What: Healthy for a Lifetime Conference
When: October 19th
Where: 455 N 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Incubus 20 Years of Make Yourself
When: October 19th
Where: 409 S 16th Street Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Beer and Bacon Festival
When: October 19th
Where: 1022 Capitol Ave Omaha, NE

What: Trunk-or-Treat at Florence Community Theater
When: October 19th
Where: Florence City Hall | 2864 State Street Omaha, NE

What: SumTur Twilight Dash 
When: October 19th
Where: 11691 S 108th St. Papillion, NE

What: Yin Yoga
When: October 19th
Where: Fontenelle Forest/Neale Woods | 1111 N Bellevue Blvd. Omaha, NE

What: Behind the Scenes: Aquarium Backstage Pass
When: October 19th
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: WeBop at Omaha Performing Arts
When: October 19th
Where: 1200 Douglas Street Omaha, NE

What: Symphony Spooktacular: The Haunted Hall
When: October 20th
Where: 1200 Douglas Street Omaha, NE

What: Dia de Muertos/Day of the Dead Ofrenda Exhibit 
What: October 19th & 20th
Where: El Museo Latino | 4701 S 25th Street Omaha, NE

What: Yoga in the Forest
When: October 20th 
Where: Fontenelle Forest/Neale Woods | 1111 N Bellevue Blvd. 

 

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If you are currently selling your home or thinking of listing it in the near future, you don’t want to miss today’s blog post! We are going to be discussing common mistakes to avoid when it comes to pricing your home to sell: 

-The first mistake you want to avoid is pricing your home too high from the very beginning. We understand how sentimental your home can be and why you think it should sell for top dollar. But making the mistake of pricing it too high can cause it to sit on the market for a while before the right buyer will finally make their way to a showing or you finally decide to lower the price. Either way, making sure to accurately set the price right when the listing hits the market is a great way to help ensure the home will sell closer to the asking price. 

-Another mistake you want to avoid is not basing your price on similar comps in the area that have already sold. Take some of the guess work out of it and do research to see where your home holds up among the other inventory that has already been purchased. Just because you can list a home for any amount does not necessary mean it is going to sell for that! Do yourself a favor and look at the data.

-Our third piece of advice is to avoid using a strange/odd listing price. Instead of using something like $387,921, you want to be sure to use round numbers and see that your price falls in line with search windows that agents will use such as “$150,000 to $275,000.”

-Lastly, don’t be the person who refuses to negotiate! The price you list your home for should have some built in flexibility to ensure that you have room to negotiate with buyers who are motivated and qualified. 

 

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With cooler weather on the way, there is no denying that Fall is in full swing. Below we have listed a few can’t-miss events happening in and around Omaha, NE this weekend for you to check out while enjoying the colder temperatures. You will find everything from music concerts and plays, to spooky Halloween events, children’s activities, farmers markets, aquarium adventures and much more! 

What: Phil Collins Still Not Dead Yet, Live!
When: October 11th
Where: CHI Health Center Omaha | 455 N 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Rocky Horror at the Castle
When: October 11th
Where: 3902 Davenport Street Bello Omaha, NE

What: Annie
When: October 11th – 13th
Where: Omaha Community Playhouse | 6915 Cass Street Omaha, NE

What: Blackstone Walking Food Tour
When: October 11th
Where: 3804 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Cobweb Castle
When: October 11th – 13th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Ghouls & Glow
When: October 11th – 13th
Where: 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: The Cat in the Hat
When: October 11th
Where: 2001 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Annual Peace Conference 2019
When: October 12th
Where: 3647 Lafayette Ave Welsch Omaha, NE

What: Dark Sense: An Evening of Mystery
When: October 12th
Where: Apollon | 1801 Vinton Street Omaha, NE

What: Brass & Voices at the Movies
When: October 12th
Where: 2825 Y Street Omaha, NE

What: Night Hike
When: October 12th
Where: Fontenelle Forest/Neale Woods | 1111 N Bellevue Blvd. 

What: Trick-or-Treat in the Forest
When: October 12th
Where: Fontenelle Forest/Neale Woods | 1111 N Bellevue Blvd. 

What: The Met Live in HD: Turandot
When: October 12th
Where: Film Streams at the Ruth Sokolof Theater | 1340 Mike Fahey St Omaha, NE

What: Behind the Scenes: Aquarium Backstage Pass
When: October 12th
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Diggin’ Dinos
When: October 12th & 13th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Game Day at The District
When: October 12th
Where: 1022 Capitol Ave Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Farmers Market – Old Market
When: October 12th
Where: 11th and Jackson Streets Omaha, NE

What: WeBop at Omaha Performing Arts
When: October 12th
Where: 1200 Douglas Street Omaha, NE

What: Yoga in the Forest
When: October 13th
Where: Fontenelle Forest/Neale Woods | 1111 N Bellevue Blvd. 

What: Word and Image: The Saint John’s Bible
When: October 11th -13th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Prospect Hill Cemetery Guided Historical Walking Tour
When: October 13th
Where: Prospect Hill Cemetery | 3202 Parker Street Omaha, NE 

What: ‘Radium Girls’ Performance
When: October 11th – 13th
Where: 900 N Clarkson Street Freemont, NE

As if the home selling process wasn’t stressful enough, adding kids into the mixture can be a surefire way to send you over the top. Between the endless packing, cardboards boxes in every corner and last minute showings – oh, and let’s not forget piles of homework, school plays and kid sporting events – you may begin to question why you even put the ‘For Sale’ sign up in the first place. We get it, and we are here to help! Below we have listed a few tips and tricks to help you and your family not only survive the move and sale of your home but thrive during the whole process! 

-Our first piece of advice when it comes to moving with children is to sit down with them, prior to the sale sign appearing on your lawn, and let them know what is going on. It is so important for them to understand not only why you are moving, but what the process will look like. It will also ease any anxiety they may have around the move and allow them to feel like they are part of the process.

-Our next bit of information is around décor – kid décor to be more specific. While there is a chance that the next people to purchase your home will also have children, there is also a chance that your abode will appeal to couples who either don’t have kids or have kids that no longer live with them. Either way, you want to make sure that your home appeals to all buyers, and thus is important to ensure that the aesthetic is pretty neutral, so potential buyers don’t feel overwhelmed by kid ‘stuff’ in every corner and on every wall.

-Playing off our last point, decluttering your home from kid items not only is a great way to appeal to a range of buyers, but it is also a great opportunity to get rid of items that no longer serve your family. Old toys, sports equipment and random items that were once adored by your children may now better serve another family and are better off in the donation pile. For any left-over toys that you want to keep but not display in your home while it is on the market, you may want to look into renting a storage unit until your new home is ready to settle into. 

-If you have ever sold a home before, you may understand how last minute showings can be. These appointments, while potentially inconvenient, are a way for buyers to get a feel for your home and if they can see themselves moving in. You may want to have a list of things you can do with your kids in the event that a last-minute showing pops up so you are not scrambling to kill time. Locations such as local playgrounds and or/movie theatres are great ways to pass the time during the showing. 

-Lastly, clean, clean then clean some more! We sometimes don’t realize just how messy our home can become, especially with children, so doing daily/weekly cleanings and monthly deep cleanings ensure that your home is putting its best foot forward for potential buyers. 

 

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September, you have been good to us – October, we are ready for you! To celebrate the end of the month, we have listed some fun events and adventures that are happening in and around our beautiful city of Omaha, NE this weekend for you to check out. Grab your friends and family for days filled with enthralling plays, comedy shows, a rodeo, Oktoberfest, yoga in the forest, a car show, game day celebrations and much more! 

What: Hamilton
When: September 27th – 29th
Where: Orpheum Theater | 409 S 16th Street Omaha, NE

What: Omaha’s River City Rodeo
When: September 27th & 28th
Where: CHI Health Center Omaha | 455 N 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Annie
When: September 27th – 29th
Where: Omaha Community Playhouse | 6915 Cass Street Omaha, NE

What: “An Evening with Mark Twain” 
When: September 27th & 28th
Where: Joslyn Castle | 3902 Davenport Street Omaha, NE

What: Comedy in Omaha
When: September 27th & 28th
Where: The Backline Comedy Theatre | 1618 Harney Street Omaha, NE

What: Blackstone Walking Food Tour
When: September 27th
Where: 3804 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Ghouls & Glow
When: September 27th - 29th
Where: 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Night Market at Midtown Crossing
When: September 27th
Where: Midtown Crossing | 31st – 33rd and Farnam-Dodge Streets Omaha, NE

What: The Cat in the Hat
When: September 27th – 29th
Where: 2001 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Red Summer by Beaufield Berry
When: September 27th & 28th
Where: Blue Barn Theatre | 1106 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: “Stand UP” You Go Girl Annual Summit
When: September 28th
Where: 4410 N 36th Street Omaha, NE

What: Dirt Time: An Animal Tracking Family Adventure
When: September 28th
Where: Fontenelle Forest/Neale Woods | 1111 N Bellevue Blvd. 

What: Omaha Roller Derby
When: September 28th
Where: Ralston Arena | 7300 Q Street Ralston, NE

What: Behind the Scenes: Aquarium Backstage Pass 
When: September 28th
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE 

What: Cobweb Castle 
When: September 28th & 29th
Where: Omaha Children’s Museum | 500 S 20th Street Omaha, NE

What: Game Day at The District
When: September 28th
Where: 1022 Capitol Ave Omaha, NE

What: National Alpaca Farm Day Weekend 
When: September 28th & 29th
Where: Alpacas of the Heartland | 7016 County Road 39 Fort Calhoun, NE 

What: Oktoberfest 2019 at Beer Corner USA
When: September 28th
Where: Crescent Moon | 3578 Farnam Street Gladwin Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Farmers Market – Old Market
When: September 28th
Where: 11th and Jackson Streets Omaha, NE

What: Rockbrook Village Cars and Caffeine 
When: September 28th
Where: Rockbrook Village Shopping Center | 2800 S 110th Ct. Omaha, NE

What: WeBop at Omaha Performing Arts
When: September 28th
Where: 1200 Douglas Street Omaha, NE

What: Meditate & Create: Maker Workshop
When: September 29th
Where: Neighborhood Offshore Boutique & Board Shop (Grover St)

What: Mindful Movement Workshop with Elianae
When: September 29th
Where: Apollon | 1801 Vinton Street Danigole Omaha, NE

What: Sunday Yoga in the Forest
When: September 29th
Where: Fontenelle Forest/Neale Woods | 1111 N Bellevue Blvd. 

 

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This weekend marks the halfway point of September (we can’t believe it either!), and there is no better time to soak up the warm temperatures and enjoy the fun events that are happening in and around our beautiful city of Omaha, NE this weekend.  You will find everything from country concerts and comedy shows, to the play Hamilton, art exhibits, backstage aquarium events, farmers markets, yoga in the forest, a butterfly walk, Omaha’s restaurant week and much more! We have listed these and other can’t- miss events for you to check out below – enjoy! 

What: Hamilton
When: September 13th – 15th
Where: Orpheum Theater | 409 S 16th Street Omaha, NE

What: Alan Jackson: Honky Tonk Highway Tour
When: September 13th
Where: CHI Health Center Omaha | 455 N 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day
When: September 13th
Where: 13800 Eagle Run Drive 

What: Annie
When: September 13th – 15th
Where: Omaha Community Playhouse | 6915 Cass Street Omaha, NE

What: 2019 Forest Festival Family Fun Night
When: September 13th
Where: 2106 Horning Road

What: Blackstone Walking Food Tour
When: September 13th
Where: 3804 Farnam Street Omaha, NE

What: Comedy in Omaha
When: September 13th & 14th
Where: The Backline Comedy Theatre | 1618 Harney Street Omaha, NE

What: Everyday People: The Art of James E. Ransome
When: September 13th – 15th
Where: Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street Omaha, NE

What: Go, Dog. Go! 
When: September 13th
Where: The Rose Theater | 2001 Farman Street Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Restaurant Week
When: September 13th – 15th
Where: Various Locations

What: Karaoke Friday Nights
When: September 13th
Where: 510 N. 33rd Street Omaha, NE

What: Space: Humanity’s Longest Journey
When: September 13th – 15th
Where: 28210 W Park Hwy. Ashland, NE

What: Aircraft Exploration
When: September 14th
Where: Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum | 28210 West Park Hwy.

What: Chalk Workshop
When: September 14th
Where: Bancroft Street Market | 2702 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Vintage Market Days of Omaha
When: September 13th – 15th
Where: 508 Skyline Drive Elkhorn, NE

What: Butterfly Walk
When: September 14th
Where: Fontenelle Forest/Neale Woods | 1111 N Bellevue Blvd. 

What: Night Hike
When: September 14th
Where: Fontenelle Forest/Neale Woods | 1111 N Bellevue Blvd. 

What: Hello Kitty Café Truck Pop-up
When: September 14th
Where: Village Pointe Shopping Center | 17305 Davenport Street 

What: Behind the Scenes: Aquarium Backstage Pass
When: September 14th
Where: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium | 3701 S 10th Street Omaha, NE

What: Blackstone District Walking Food Tour
When: September 14th & 15th
Where: Omaha Culinary Tours | Various Locations

What: Chalk Art Festival
When: September 14th & 15th
Where: Midtown Crossing | 31st – 33rd and Farnam-Dodge Streets Omaha, NE

What: Game Day at The District
When: September 14th
Where: 1022 Capitol Avenue Omaha, NE

What: Omaha Farmers Market – Old Market
When: September 14th
Where: 11th and Jackson Streets Omaha, NE

What: Cornhole Tournament
When: September 15th
Where: 3320 Mid America Dr. Council Bluffs, IA

What: Public Sightseeing Cruises
When: September 15th
Where: River City Star Riverboat | 151 Freedom Park Road Omaha, NE

What: Yoga in the Forest
When: September 15th
Where: Fontenelle Forest/Neale Woods | 1111 N Bellevue Blvd.

 

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It’s true when they say that buying a house is one of the largest financial investments most people will make in their lifetime. With that said, it comes as no surprise when people have a cautious approach to the home buying process and want to gather as much information as possible before they sign on the dotted line. This is especially true for first time home buyers as they navigate the mix of excitement and nerves of owning their first property. 

In today’s blog post we are going to be breaking down a few tips and tricks for first time home buyers in hopes to make the process a little easier and more enjoyable. Let’s dive right in! 

-Get a copy of your credit report to get an understanding of where you stand, and start doing your research to find a reputable mortgage company you want to work with. 

-It is a good idea to get prequalified for your home loan prior to starting the home search so you know what area/homes are in your budget.

-Start putting money aside early for your down payment and closing costs so you are prepared to pull the trigger when you find your dream home. 

-Figure out where you want to live – what neighborhood is best for your family, the school district you want to be in, how far the commute will be for work and what style home fits your taste. 

-Before you settle on your home, make sure to have it checked by a home inspector so there are no surprises down the road.