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Three Common Questions Home Sellers Have Right Now

Three Common Questions Home Sellers Have Right NowAs the real estate market has shifted slightly to accommodate for the realities of rising mortgage rates, many home sellers have a few questions on their minds about selling their property right now as the market seems to be tipping back in a buyer's favor.

Here are three top questions many homeowners are asking about selling their homes right now

Should I wait to sell my home until the conditions are more favorable for me?

The number of homes for sale has increased slightly as compared to a year ago but this does not mean that the amount of home inventory for sale has become balanced again. The number of homes for sale is still considered quite low all across the country...

Family-Friendly Halloween Activities for 2022 in Omaha

Family-Friendly Halloween Activities for 2022 in OmahaThere's a lot of family-friendly fun to be had this Halloween in Omaha. Here is a list of upcoming Halloween events in the Omaha area. Please take note it is a good idea to make sure to check ahead to verify all of the fine details including if the event has a pre-registration requirement or is limiting capacity. Some events also have time slots that need to be signed up for in advance.

Jack-o'-lantern World

Located at ET Mahoney State Park at 28500 West Park Highway in Ashland Nebraska. This is a fun trail filled with thousands of jack-o'-lanterns that are hand carved by more than 50 artists and volunteers....

What is a Latent Defect in Real Estate?

What is a latent defect in real estate?

A latent defect is also often called an inherent defect and it is in simple terms a hidden problem within a real estate property. It essentially is a problem that is unable to be discovered through a professional inspection as the standard inspected areas do not give in microscopic view of everything on the property. It is a concealed issue that does not have the ability to be seen until after the home purchase.

Latent defects often become items claimed on homeowners insurance coverage and liabilities. It is a hidden defect or imperfection in a real estate property and sometimes could be possible grounds for a lawsuit or breach of contract on the part of the contractor that built the property or the previous owner.

There are several latent defects that can occur in real estate properties a buyer may be unable to find through due diligence and an inspection. Some homeowners insurance may not cover these late and defects but other providers...

Unique Activities You Can Only Experience in Omaha

Unique Activities You Can Only Experience in Omaha Omaha Nebraska is sometimes referred to as the gateway to the west. It is unique and unlike any other town, you'll experience, especially in the Midwest. While Omaha is full of that expected mid-western charm it has both big city attractions and a small-town atmosphere that make it one of the best places to live in the world.

To some, Omaha is seen as nothing more than a small dot on a map but there's so much to Omaha that even those who live here have not yet experienced all of the unique things you can only experience right here. In fact, Omaha has been awarded the title of one of the best places in the country for millennials to settle down.

Here are some unique things you can only experience...