Buying a home? Watch out for these red flags
We understand that buying a home can be a very exciting time! As your mind wanders from room to room, you think of what décor you will use, what paint colors will dance on the walls and what colorful plants you will line the front walkway with. But understanding the structure and how well the home was maintained and built is also very important as it can help alleviate potential costly repairs in the future. Below we have listed a few items to watch out for, especially if you are a first-time home buyer, that can serve as warning signs for potential issues.
Roof:
-Singles that are cracked, missing, curled or warped
-Substantial wear and tear
-Materials that do not match
Plumbing:
-Leaking faucets
-A terrible odor
-Low water pressure
-Water stains that appear around the tub, toilet or under sinks
Foundation:
-Any cracks that appear in the sidewalks, driveway or walls
-Doors inside the home that have large gaps at the top or jam up
-Crooked windows and doorways
-Unleveled floors
Electrical:
-Visible signs of electrical tape
-Lights that flicker when turned on
-Exposed wires
Easter weekend is upon us! And yes, that means that April is right around the corner - how the time flies! We have listed below a few family fun activities being held around Omaha that are sure to keep the Easter spirit alive and keep a smile on everyone’s face. We hope you enjoy time spent with family and friends this weekend! 
So the time has finally come to start the search for your first home. Your mind starts racing as you begin thinking of the style you like, the finishes you want, and how you will decorate to turn the house into your very own home. What an exciting time! As you begin your search, we wanted to leave you with a few tips and tricks that we hope will prove to be helpful during a time that can seem a little overwhelming. Enjoy! 
It is officially Spring time in Omaha! And while the weather doesn’t quite feel like Spring, there are still many events happening this weekend all over town for you to enjoy. Check out below for a few of these events and spend a few days outside the house and exploring beautiful Omaha! 
There are so many beautiful golf courses located around Omaha that are ideal for a day outdoors perfecting your swing and enjoying the natural beauty of the city. Omaha has 16 public and semi-public courses with incredible tree lines fairways, tricky sand traps and rolling hills, and each course is filled with challenges and character for every golfer to enjoy and test their skills. We have listed these courses below and hope you find the course that’s right for you to enjoy a day teeing off! 
It’s that time of year again! St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and there is plenty to do to celebrate around Omaha thus Saturday. Young and old alike will have their pick of activities and adventures to dive into (and even some green beer for those folks 21+). So grab your green attire and get ready to have some St. Patrick's Day fun around Omaha! 
As you start your home buying journey, as exciting as the process is, we understand the confusion and stress that can arise from certain situations and steps that need to be done along the way. You may have new words and phrases thrown at you that you may want to skip over and not pay too much attention to, but at the end of the day it is so important to equip yourself with all the knowledge you possibly can. Two terms you may run across on your home buying journey are pre-qualified and pre-approved. And while the two terms sound similar, there are some pretty significant differences that we believe are crucial for you to understand and for us to touch on in today’s blog post. 
Happy March! With a new month comes new adventures and activities around Omaha that are the perfect opportunity to spend some quality time outside the house with family and friends. You will find events from film festivals and art exhibits, and everything in between for the young and old alike. We know how busy your schedule can get, so we hope this blog will help you set aside some extra time to explore all the beautiful things the Omaha area has to offer! We hope you enjoy! 
With so many wonderful and exciting adventures around every corner, you may be overwhelmed with all there is to do in beautiful Omaha. What many people don’t realize are the many unique and interesting activities available that residents and guests of the area either don’t know about or don’t take advantage of. Below we have listed five activities that are different from the ‘same old same old’ thing you may be resorting to when you venture through the city. We hope they are everything (and more!) that we believe them to be – enjoy! 
