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. to noon, at 7023 Cass St. Kipp’s Glow After Dark runs nightly through October, 4:30 to 8 p.m., and the Glow Bash is Sat., Oct. 24, 3 to 7 p.m. Zootacular runs Oct. 23 to 25 (and Oct. 30), 6:30 […]
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 not take away your right to inspect. Most sellers of 1 to 4 unit homes must still give a written condition disclosure under Neb. Rev. Stat. 76-2,120. The disclosure is not a warranty and is not a substitute for an […]
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 (11 days) in Redfin’s three months ending September 2026. Gretna and La Vista both sold at $147 per square foot. Elkhorn ran $188. Elkhorn’s median was $574,839 with 53 days on market, which gives buyers more time to negotiate. About […]
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 competing buyers and seasonally softer pricing on average. In Omaha, Redfin’s January 2026 snapshot showed a median of 44 days on market and a 98.9% sale-to-list ratio, a cooler pace than Omaha’s 2025 average. Omaha’s typical first fall freeze is […]
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 5% of the price, 1% interest, 10 years. First-time means you haven’t owned and lived in a home in the past three years. Veterans and target-area buyers can skip that rule for First Home. Omaha metro First Home limits (effective […]
Best Omaha Neighborhoods for Trick-or-Treating in 2026
Key takeaways Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. As of Oct. 6, no metro city has posted official trick-or-treat hours. Most Omaha families go out around 6 p.m. and finish by 8 or 8:30 p.m. Lights on usually means candy. Field Club, Dundee, the Gold Coast and North 38th Street, Morton Meadows, and Minne Lusa […]
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 or damaged shingles (Ready.gov / FEMA). Have a qualified tech service the heating system, change filters, and keep vents clear of snow and ice (M.U.D. and CDC). Test the sump pump, check valves, and yard drainage after the Sept. 30 […]
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, 2026 (confirm each farm’s hours). Omaha Farmers Market wraps its regular season this weekend: Old Market on Sat., Oct. 10, and Aksarben on Sun., Oct. 11. First Friday continues monthly in the Old Market and Benson. Next first Friday is […]
Omaha Flooding: What Homeowners, Buyers, and Renters Should Know
Omaha flooding after the Sept. 30 storms: flood zone maps, flood insurance in Nebraska, seller disclosures, and what to inspect after water gets in.
