Radon in Omaha: How to Test Your Home This Winter (and What Buyers and Sellers Should Know)

Radon in Omaha: How to Test Your Home This Winter (and What Buyers and Sellers Should Know)

Key takeaways Average radon test results run from 3.9 pCi/L in Douglas County to 7.5…

Omaha Winter Heating Bills: How to Lower Them and Where to Get Help (2026)

Omaha Winter Heating Bills: How to Lower Them and Where to Get Help (2026)

Key takeaways Each degree on the thermostat can change energy use 1% to 5%, per…

Omaha Snow Removal Rules for Homeowners and Renters (2026)

Omaha Snow Removal Rules for Homeowners and Renters (2026)

Key takeaways Omaha: clear your sidewalk within 24 hours after the city declares major-street snow…

How to Prevent Frozen Pipes in Omaha (and What to Do If One Bursts)

How to Prevent Frozen Pipes in Omaha (and What to Do If One Bursts)

Key takeaways Disconnect and drain hoses now. One hard overnight freeze can burst a faucet…

Moving to Omaha in 2026: Cost of Living and What to Know

Moving to Omaha in 2026: Cost of Living and What to Know

Key takeaways Federal data puts Omaha metro prices about 8% below the national average, and…

Renting vs Buying in Omaha: Real Monthly Numbers for 2026

Renting vs Buying in Omaha: Real Monthly Numbers for 2026

Key takeaways Zillow’s average Omaha rent is $1,459, and a three-bedroom averages $1,911. The existing-home…

Selling a Home in Omaha During the Holidays: A 2026 Seller Guide

Selling a Home in Omaha During the Holidays: A 2026 Seller Guide

Key takeaways December 2025 had 981 new listings in the Omaha area, less than half…

Closing Costs in Omaha: What Buyers and Sellers Pay in 2026

Closing Costs in Omaha: What Buyers and Sellers Pay in 2026

Key takeaways Nebraska’s documentary stamp tax rose from $2.32 to $3.32 per $1,000 on July…

Nebraska Homestead Exemption and Omaha Property Tax Basics (2026)

Nebraska Homestead Exemption and Omaha Property Tax Basics (2026)

Key takeaways Homestead Form 458 is filed after February 1 and by June 30 each…

Cap or No Cap: 6 Omaha Homebuyer Myths (and the Truth About Your First Offer)

Cap or No Cap: 6 Omaha Homebuyer Myths (and the Truth About Your First Offer)

Key takeaways Only 12% of buyers waived the inspection contingency in NAR’s February 2026 update.…

Omaha Halloween Events Oct. 19 to 26, 2026: 5 Things to Do (One Is Free)

Omaha Halloween Events Oct. 19 to 26, 2026: 5 Things to Do (One Is Free)

Key takeaways Cass Street Trick ‘R’ Treat is free on Sat., Oct. 24, 9 a.m.…

What ‘As-Is’ Really Means When You Buy a Home in Nebraska

What ‘As-Is’ Really Means When You Buy a Home in Nebraska

Key takeaways As-is in Nebraska usually means the seller will not make repairs. It does…

Elkhorn vs Gretna vs La Vista: Home Prices and Market Pace in 2026

Elkhorn vs Gretna vs La Vista: Home Prices and Market Pace in 2026

Key takeaways La Vista had the lowest median sale price ($309,852) and the fastest pace…

Buying a Home in Omaha in Winter: Why It Can Be a Smart Move

Buying a Home in Omaha in Winter: Why It Can Be a Smart Move

Key takeaways Nationally, January has historically been the slowest month for existing-home sales, with fewer…

Nebraska First-Time Homebuyer Programs: NIFA Down Payment Help in 2026

Nebraska First-Time Homebuyer Programs: NIFA Down Payment Help in 2026

Key takeaways NIFA’s down payment help is a second mortgage, not a grant: up to…

Best Omaha Neighborhoods for Trick-or-Treating in 2026

Best Omaha Neighborhoods for Trick-or-Treating in 2026

Key takeaways Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. As of Oct. 6, no metro city…

Fall Home Maintenance Checklist Omaha: What to Check Before Winter

Fall Home Maintenance Checklist Omaha: What to Check Before Winter

Key takeaways Clear gutters and downspouts, then check the roof from the ground for missing…

Omaha Fall Activities: Pumpkin Patches, Parks, and Events for October 2026

Omaha Fall Activities: Pumpkin Patches, Parks, and Events for October 2026

Key takeaways Pumpkin patches near Gretna, Blair, and Papillion run daily through about Nov. 1,…

Omaha Flooding: What Homeowners, Buyers, and Renters Should Know

Omaha Flooding: What Homeowners, Buyers, and Renters Should Know

Omaha flooding after the Sept. 30 storms: flood zone maps, flood insurance in Nebraska, seller…

Buying a Home Near Offutt AFB: A VA Loan Guide for Bellevue and Papillion

Buying a Home Near Offutt AFB: A VA Loan Guide for Bellevue and Papillion

Buying near Offutt Air Force Base with a VA loan? Here's what Bellevue, Papillion, and…

Should You Hire a Property Manager? 7 Signs It’s Time

Should You Hire a Property Manager? 7 Signs It’s Time

Should You Hire a Property Manager? 7 Signs It’s Time Owning a rental property can…

How Much Is My Home Worth in Omaha?

How Much Is My Home Worth in Omaha?

How Much Is My Home Worth in Omaha? If you’re thinking about selling your home,…

10 Things to Know Before Buying a Home in Omaha

10 Things to Know Before Buying a Home in Omaha

10 Things to Know Before Buying a Home in Omaha Buying a home is one…