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Extending the First Time Home Buyers Credit for Military Families

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:37:33 -0500

Thank you, Cindy, for sharing this information with us.

Via Cindy Jones-Northern Virginia Real Estate & Military Relocation Services (RE/MAX Allegiance #1 RE/MAX Company in the World):

The US House of Representatives overwhelming voted to extend the first time home buyers credit for an additional 12 months to anyone in the military who has served overseas for three months in 2009. In a vote of 416 to zero the bill now has to go the US Senate and the President for final approval.

This extension could give up to 350,000 military families currently deployed overseas unitl November 2010 to take advantage of the current tax credit. In addition the IRS "recapture" rules will be waived for any service member who is deployed and must sell or rent their home.

Known as the Service Members Home Owners Tax Act this bill also contains the provision to waive the income tax liability currently in the expanded Department of Defense Homeowners Assistance Program.

The next step for this bill (HR 3590) is for the Senate Finance Committee to review the bill and hopefully move it to a vote in the full Senate.

This seems to be one time that the US Congress, Senate and President should be able to agree. Extending the tax credit for our military is the right thing to do no matter what your political beliefs.

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3908 N 55 Street, Omaha NE - Rent or Buy!

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 20:05:50 -0500

Don't miss out on this wonderful home! 3 bedrooms, 1 bath with new paint and siding! Affordable doesn't get any better than this!

$69,700

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$1 Subs - Jimmy John's, Omaha, Nebraska

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:08:40 -0500

You may not know that Jimmy John's happens to be my drug of choice. So, imagine my surprise when I picked up my order yesterday and saw the flyer about their Customer Appreciation Day. I had to pass it on!

This is only for the 107th & Q location!

Date: Monday, October 12

Time: 10:30-2:30. Subs are $1!

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Short Sale: Removing an IRS Tax Lien from a property

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:00:35 -0500

Here's some good information from ,Knolly Williams, about removing a tax lien on a short sale.

Via Knolly Williams (7 Day Systems - Short Sale Training):

If you have a short sale property with an IRS tax lien, the IRS will remove thier lien and allow you to sell the home. It takes WORK but it can be done!

In cases where the homeowner has not paid their income taxes, the IRS may place a federal tax lien on the property. Actually, the lien covers all of the person's property including the home. Typically, you can convince the IRS to remove the tax lien (from the house) by requesting a Certificate of Discharge of Property from Federal Tax Lien (Publication 783) with the IRS.

The reason the IRS has placed the lien on the person's home is so that they will get paid whenever the person sells their property. If you can convince the IRS that the homeowner is upside down and that there will be no resulting proceeds from the sale, the IRS may agree to release their lien. Along with your request, you will need to include some supporting documentation such as the purchase contract, the payoff statement from the bank, and so forth.

I have had to deal with IRS tax liens on several occasions, and they are not fun. However, there is no way to move the short sale transaction forward until the IRS tax lien has been removed.

This entire process should be coordinated in conjunction with your title company or attorney. Make certain that you are working with a title agent who knows the ins-and-outs of the partial release of lien process. For more information and complete instructions, go to www.irs.gov and search for "Publication 783."

Happy Short Selling!

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Omaha, Nebraska Housing Market Statistics - September 2009

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:39:26 -0500

September 2009 MLS Stats

# Active Listings INCREASED 12% over August 2009

# Homes sold INCREASED 33% over August 2009

# Days on Market DECREASED 13% over August 2009

The Average List Price DECREASED 6% over August 2009

Average Days on Market: 61

Average List Price: $159,449

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Connie Watts Completes Real Estate Business Planning Course

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:50:03 -0500

FROM: Prudential Ambassador Real Estate                               CONTACT:       Connie Watts
                13340 California St                                                                                       402-880-9027
                Omaha, NE 68154

Connie Watts Completes Real Estate Business Planning Course

Omaha – October 7, 2009 - Connie Watts has completed the specialized real estate business course entitled “Business Planning and Marketing for the Residential Specialist” conducted by the Council of Residential Specialists of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.

The course was conducted in Clive, IA and is one in a series of professional education sequences that must be taken by real estate agents and brokers who will eventually qualify for the coveted Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation. The course covered the preparation of business plans, marketing programs and operations budgets.

During the two-day course, students were subject to hands-on development of plans and programs designed to ensure the professionalism of the residential sales associates.

“There are many new marketing techniques that can effectively serve our real estate customers,” said Connie Watts, “and I have already begun to apply the procedures covered during this course in my work at Prudential Ambassador Real Estate.”

Certified Residential Specialist Courses are presented in various cities throughout the United States in affiliation with the COUNCIL OF RESIDENTIAL SPECIALISTS, an affiliate of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATE OF REALTORS®.

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19301 Audrey St, Gretna, NE - Omaha Homes for Sale

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:55:17 -0500

Connie Watts | Prudential Ambassador Real Estate | 402-880-9027

19301 Audrey Street, Gretna, NE

2 Story Walkout - SW Omaha

4BR/4BA Single Family House

offered at $250,000

Year Built	2007
Sq Footage	2,375
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	4 full, 0 partial
Floors	2
Parking	3 Car garage
Lot Size	Unspecified
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

This 2 yrs young home is priced to sell! Main floor has terrific open floor plan. Spacious kitchen has corian counter, wood floors, stainless steel appliances (included), wood floors, eat in area and breakfast bar. Lots of extras such as zoned a/c, wrap-around porch, stamped concrete porch & patio, professional landscaping, oversized 3 car garage and main floor laundry. Did we mention that 3 of the 4 bedrooms have walk-in closets and attached bathroom? AMA

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C	- Central heat	- Fireplace
- High/Vaulted ceiling	- Walk-in closet	- Hardwood floor
- Family room	- Living room	- Dining room
- Breakfast nook	- Dishwasher	- Refrigerator
- Stove/Oven	- Microwave	- Stainless steel appliances
- Attic	- Basement	- Laundry area - inside
- Balcony, Deck, or Patio	- Yard

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Garage parking	- Clubhouse	- Swimming pool(s)
- Playground

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

- Spacious Open Floor plan

- Hard wood floors

- Large Kitchen

- Corian counters in kitchen

- Large pantry

- Stainless steel appliances

- LOTS of windows!

- Main floor laundry

- Formal Dining Room

- Zoned A/C

- 3 of 4 bedrooms have walk-in closets

- 3 of 4 bedrooms have attached bathroom

- Professional landscaping

- 2 years young home

- Over sized garage

- Stained & stamped patio & walks

- Wrap around porch

- Millard School District

- Walk Out

- More space available in basement!

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Photo 1	Photo 2
Photo 3	Photo 4
Photo 5	Photo 6

Contact info:

Connie Watts

Prudential Ambassador Real Estate

402-880-9027

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Aug 24, 2009, 6:46pm PDT

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6 Reasons why your house won't sell.

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:26:31 -0500

Via Alan May, Coldwell Banker Evanston Realtor, North Shore Realtor (Evanston Real Estate, Evanston, IL):

1. Your photos are unimpressive. The vast majority of home buyers start their search for a home on the Internet, your house had better look great in print. Not just nice... downright fabulous. Today we are considering internet views as a 'virtual showing'... if your house gets past that, then they might (just might) make an appointment to see it in person... We consider that your SECOND showing. Today's buyers are expecting good quality photos (and lots of them... just 1 shot from the street won't cut it!), a virtual tour, maybe even a floor plan, if applicable.

2. It's overpriced. You've got to view your own property as objectively as possible. Look at the home like a "buyer"... if necessary, go out with your Realtor and view other homes that are priced comparably to yours. Be objective. Given the other options on the market (and yes, you DO have to include short sales and foreclosures on your list... your potential buyers are!), would YOU buy your home, over the others on the market?

If no, then you either have to "update" your home to meet or beat the competition... or lower your price to adjust for it. if you can't afford to sell for the price, that you KNOW it sell for, you may want to consider just removing it from the market.

3. It shows poorly. This could mean almost anything... from the barky, barky dog, to the smell of the diaper pail. Maybe the carpeting is a bit worn, or the woodwork shows a lot of wear. All things that don't show well from the internet, but whoa.... once you get inside the house... they show up, like a cat-urine-smell on a humid day in New Orleans!

4. You're invisible. Today's buyer comes from the internet, almost exclusively. Have you (or your agent) simply plopped the property on the MLS, and started praying? Are you on all the websites...(Trulia, Zillow, Craig's List, Google Base, etc...) all the places that buyer's are searching? If not, you want to be.

5. Your listing is tired and stale on the market. Okay... yes, you overpriced your home initially when you first came on the market 2 years ago. But since then you have reduced your price almost monthly... constantly chasing the market down.... Now, finally you're truly priced where you should be... but your listings is tired and stale. Everyone looking for your type of property (ie: 3br/1.1 bath) in your area has already seen it, sometimes twice... and they remember that there was "something" about it that they didn't like... but what they don't remember is... what they didn't like.... was the price. Time to take the listing off market. Let it cool off (3-6 months), and bring it back on fresh in the Spring. Yeah, you'll have 6 mos. worth of holding-costs... but you'll more than make up for it in your purchase price.

btw... Avoid the temptation to bring the house back on at a higher price, than when you left the market. Just "don't do it"!

6. Your house won't appraise. The house looks great... you've finally gotten someone to bring you a bid on your slightly over-priced, but beautiful pied-a-terre. But the bank appraiser says it's worth $20,000 less than what they've agreed to pay. Heavy sigh... bite the bullet.... negotiate with them. If you have to drop the price $20,000 to make it work.... "make it work"... chances are, anybody else trying to buy your house will run into the same problem.

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All About Omaha - Happy Hour

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:40:33 -0500

July Happy Hour

Tuesday, July 7, 2009
5:30-8:00 PM
LIV Lounge
2285 S. 67th Street

Come enjoy All About Omaha's 5:30 Happy Hour at one of Omaha's newest Lounges, LIV Lounge. Partake in their great specials with $1.00 off Beers, $2.00 off call drinks and 1/2 price wine!! LIV Lounge is located in Aksarben Village at 2285 So. 67th Street.

There is a void in the local nightlife for a place where people can go to meet, converse, see others, relax and be treated with a level of respect and genuine concern that the hospitality industry was once founded on. For every person looking for the next thrill, there is another that simply wants to be. As we like to say… LIV and let LIV.

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Keep Active Rain Beautiful! 10 Pts

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:05:55 -0500

Are you seeing an increase in the spam comments, especially on your older posts?

We're talking the BLATANT advertising that has absolutely nothing to do with the post and most times, not even real estate.

So, help "pick up the trash" and Keep Active Rain Beautiful!

Active Rain rewards Keeping Active Rain Beautiful with 10 points for each reported spam comment.

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Lake Candlewood Home for Sale - 1017 N 128 St, Omaha, NE $214,500

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:37:26 -0500

Connie Watts | Prudential Ambassador Real Estate | 402-880-9027

1017 N 128 St, Omaha, NE

Candlewood Stunner!

4BR/1.5BA Single Family House

offered at $214,500

Year Built	1979
Sq Footage	2,416
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	1 full, 2 partial
Floors	4
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	.25 acres
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Looking for lots of EXTRAS? Check out this well maintained home featuring a multi-level spacious open floor plan, lg kitchen with plenty of counters/cabinets, living room, hearth room, formal dr and we haven’t even gotten to the basement! Security system, sprinkler system, oversized garage with insulatedgarage doors, steel siding, beautifully landscaped home. Plenty of storage space. 4th bedroom is non-conforming. AMA

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Fireplace
High/Vaulted ceiling	Family room	Living room
Bonus/Rec room	Dining room	Dishwasher
Refrigerator	Stove/Oven	Microwave
Attic	Basement	Laundry area - inside
Yard

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Garage parking

Storage space(s)

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES

Spacious Open Floor Plan

Extremely well maintained home

Vaulted ceilings

Large kitchen, lots of cabinets/counter tops

Fireplace

Formal dining room

Large master bedroom

Neutral decor

Sprinkler system

Security system

Steel Siding

TONS of storage

Non-conforming 4th bedroom

Level lot

Oversized garage with insulted doors

Attic fan

Beautifully landscaped

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Photo 1

Contact info:

Connie Watts

Prudential Ambassador Real Estate

402-880-9027

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Jun 17, 2009, 3:34pm PDT

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SKIN IN THE GAME? WHO? HOME BUYERS or WALL STREET?

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:02:14 -0500

I really enjoyed Lenn Harley's article below and wanted to share it with you. Lenn is with Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate

Via Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate:

FINANCIAL NEWS TODAY. If one of the things that happened today was listening to the business news and hearing that the President's new plan to help stabilize the financial markets is to require that when Wall Street designs an investment product to sell to the public that they will have to keep "some skin in the game". Interesting because the public probably didn't know that when Wall Street designed complicated financial instruments such as MBSs, CDOs, and plain vanilla CDSs were sold and traded by Wall Street investment houses who had "no skin in the game". The securities sold by the Wall Street Gangs were often insured against default (credit swaps) by AIG who did not require that there be any "skin in the game" from anyone or any entity.

SHOULD HOME BUYERS HAVE SOME SKIN IN THE GAME WHEN OBTAINING A MORTGAGE LOAN? We often hear that home buyers should have "some skin in the game" when they finance a home purchase. Of course the mortgage on the property is secured by the real property. However, with no equity there is no "skin in the game" if the home owner defaults.

WHICH IS THE BETTER RISK? The American Home Owner or the Wall Street Securities Broker?

If the home owner defaults on their mortgage, they lose their home, their equity and their credit.

If the Wall Street investment banker sells securities that become worthless, they lose nothing. In fact, the government may lend them money at zero interest or pump several $Billion Dollars into their bank to "tide them over".

Wouldn't it be nice if the government treated the American Home Owner as well as they treat the Wall Street Gangs?

Courtesy, Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988, E-mail.

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South West Omaha Home, Near Lake Zorinsky, First Time Homebuyers

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:17:52 -0500

Connie Watts | Prudential Ambassador Real Estate | 402-880-9027

1708 S 162 St, Omaha, NE

South West Omaha Home, Near Lake Zorinsky, First Time Homebuyers

3BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $134,000

Year Built	1978
Sq Footage	1,452
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	2
Parking	Unspecified
Lot Size	.23 acres
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Terrific SW Omaha neighborhood for First Time Home Buyers or those wanting to downsize. Located near Lake Zorinsky and 2 blocks from Elementary School. Home features eat in kitchen with 2 pantries, formal dining room, large laundry room, and gorgeous brick fireplace. Home also includes new deck,newer ac, furnace, room, and light fixtures. AMA

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	Fireplace
Tile floor	Family room	Living room
Dining room	Dishwasher	Refrigerator
Stove/Oven	Attic	Basement
Laundry area - inside	Balcony, Deck, or Patio	Yard

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Photo 1	Photo 2
Photo 3	Photo 4
Photo 5	Photo 6

Contact info:

Connie Watts

Prudential Ambassador Real Estate

402-880-9027

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Jun 17, 2009, 1:10pm PDT

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Rentvine Creates Rental Scam Detection Tool

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:32:06 -0500

Thank you, Midori Miller, from Century 21 Sundance Realty, for the Rental Scam Detection Tool information.

Via Midori Miller-Daytona Beach Florida Real Estate Trainer (CENTURY 21 Sundance Realty):

Most people laugh when they hear about the scams that are taking place all over the net. These scammers are hitting...Craigslist...Facebook...and even Flickr and today...I got one from one of my Careerbuilder alerts. I've personally had several through all of these sources...fortunately I spend a lot of time on line...but what about those that do not?

I truly do not find it funny.....because so many fall victim.....we have to understand not everyone is a genius or have the basic understanding that most real estate industry professionals have when it comes to buying a home, selling a property or even requesting information on a rental.

A few statistics you should think about before making prejudgments on those who fall for these schemes...I live in an area...where many homeowners do not use the Internet at all!

Did you know only 74.4 % of North America uses the Internet? That means there is a good chance some who search for properties on line...may do very little searching...as a matter of fact...they may use the Internet rarely and may not be aware of these schemes.

12 million people in the U.S. still use dial up according to www.rlslog.net! Have you tried to use dial up recently? Its hard to get information and really truly does not work well nor give a great experience on line.

According to Pew..its 9% who use dial up last year!

In many rural areas...broadband is not available still!

Today while going through my comments I found something quite interesting and thanks to Dave Dugdale...there is a software to detect whether you might be falling for a scheme...The Rental Scam Detection Tool! I went ahead and tested and I think it is a fabulous tool for those who might fall prey.

Very basic and very easy to use but specifics to look for when the schemers come scheming!

About The Author: Midori Miller is a Real Estate Trainer and writes and trains Real Estate Training and assists sellers in short sale situations. Midori is a Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker , License # BK645709 and a member of the Daytona Area Association of REALTORS. Contact midorimiller@yahoo.com or (386)453-3236.

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"We don't have a recession in 1st Time Home Buyers...We have a recession in the Move-UP Market" - RIGHT ON! Senator Isakson!

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:39:04 -0500

Via Jo Soss :: 360-990-1433 Kitsap County Real Estate (Skyline Properties, Inc. 360-990-1433):

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Senator Johnny Isakson announces that he is reintroducing his $15,000 housing tax credit that has no income limit or first-time homebuyer status requirement. Business Roundtable in New York adopted...

Senator Johnny Isakson announces that he is reintroducing his $15,000 housing tax credit that has no income limit or first-time homebuyer status requirement. Business Roundtable in New York adopted this tax credit as its number one suggestion to the U.S. Government as the one thing we can do to turn around the American economy. June 9, 2009.

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First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit...Will it be expanded?

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:58:52 -0500

Thank you to Dedra Lipscomb, from Coldwell Banker United, with information about the First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit,.

Via Dedra Lipscomb An Artistic Vision (Coldwell Banker United, Realtors - Daphne):

      I believe that now is the time to begin urging your representative to revisit this issue. There has been some movement toward expanding this tax credit to include all buyers and to increase it's amount to $15,000.   There is an article you can read here, submitted by the office of US Senator Johnny Isakson on this proposed new legislation.

     Additionally, this week we at Coldwell Banker received a summary of ideas discussed at the recent Business Roundatable Discussion held in Washington D.C. The highlights are these

Keep mortgage interest rates at historically low levels (below 5 percent) for at least one year;

Expand the current First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit incentive from the lesser of 10 percent of the purchase price of the home or $8,000 to a higher limit of either 10 percent or $15,000 for all homebuyers, remove the income restrictions and include all primary residence purchases for one full year;

Conduct a thorough review of current foreclosure mitigation and loan-modification programs in light of rising loan-modification re-default rates;

Make permanent the current temporary conforming loan limits; and

Continue to review and strengthen government efforts already underway to review and refine mortgage lending practices

     If you believe, as I do, that this will assist all homebuyers and should be considered by the current administration, please contact your representatives and tell them so. You can locate contact information for your Senators here and your State Representatives here.

     They have a chance to make a difference, and I for one intend to encourage them to do so.

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Recommendation: Tara Thompson, Downtown Omaha Massage

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:28:25 -0500

I've found THE BEST massage therapist in the WORLD and she's located right here in Omaha, Nebraska! I can't believe I'm actually going to share this and take the chance she gets too busy to see me. But I have to because the world need to know there is someone out there that does terrific bodywork and can help relieve pain.

I'm going to have to share with you a few boring details so you will fully understand how AWESOME Tara Thompson, with Downtown Omaha Massage is. So hang in for just a minute.

Ten years ago I injured my shoulder. I was stretching my arms overhead, if you can believe it. Unfortunately, I was out of the country and so I painfully endured the injury for three days until I returned home. My shoulder hurt so much I was unable to use my right arm. My roommate had to help me dress and when walking I had to tuck my arm in my jacket pocket or at the waist of my jeans because how painful it was for my arm to just hang.

Two orthopedic doctor diagnosed me with myofascial injuries and snapping scapula. Surgery wasn't required, just physical therapy. I ended up doing physical therapy annually, for the first few years because I wasn't getting better.

I did eventually get better. However, as I get older I find I carry stress in my shoulders, especially that shoulder. Combine that with "mouse shoulder" and I find I have a regular ache/pain in my shoulder that I can't relieve. For several years I've tried different massage therapists but no one could relieve it. Now I find the pain is growing to include my neck and head.

It took Tara no more than 4 visits to relieve my shoulder pain. She works to loosen up my neck muscles, which are all tight from my shoulder muscles pulling on them. Then she works the shoulder muscles in a way that I've never had done before. One of the way is by working those muscles in the underarm. She also works the muscles underneath the breast by working pressure points on the side of the chest.

Tara introduced me to a new technique I'd never heard of called cupping, also known as negative pressure massage. I think that's my favorite because it is so effective. Cupping is where suction is created to loosen up the muscles. The cups can be left stationary or you can do sliding cups, where the cup is moved up and down the muscles. I know there are a lot of other health benefits for this technique, but I don't remember them all. I just know I don't ache anymore. Be sure and ask Tara about cupping when you call.

I highly recommend Tara Thompson with Downtown Omaha Massage. She is a friendly, caring person who obviously enjoys what she does and is very good at it. She offers a variety of services, such as ear candling, Gua Sha, Aromatherapy Wraps, and Mud Wraps... just to name a few. Give her a call at 706-7398 or check her out on the web.

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ActiveRain Community Search - HGTV’s "House Hunters" Is Now Casting

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:37:31 -0500

Calling all Omaha Nebraska Home Buyers and Home Sellers! Want to be on HGTV's " House Hunters" show or know of someone who does? If so, check out this article from Brad Andersohn at Active Rain.

Via Brad Andersohn ~ Community Builder (ActiveRain):

ActiveRain Members - HGTV’s "House Hunters" Is Now Casting and Looking for YOU!

HGTV’s hit TV series, House Hunters, is looking for Homebuyers and Real Estate Agents who want to appear on the show! ActiveRain and HGTV are working together in an effort to find qualified candidates who may be interested in sharing their "House Hunting" journey on National Television.

This could be a huge opportunity, and a lot of fun for some of our members and their clients.

House Hunters follows buyers and their agents on the hunt as they find just the right house for them—and every story is different. If you’re an energetic and outgoing Real Estate Agent currently working with a Homebuyer, we'd love to hear from you.

Are you in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Missouri, Minnesota, Georgia or Colorado?

House Hunters is currently looking for Homebuyers who are:

Buying within a 90 min. drive of downtown Philadelphia, Denver, Atlanta, Minneapolis/St. Paul and St. Louis

Closing in the next 1-2 months, this includes buyers who are actively bidding on a home or newly under contract

Fun, enthusiastic, and have a great story to tell

If you're interested, let me know and I'll forward your information to their Associate Producer. If you'd rather, you can also apply directly at HouseHunters@HighNoonEntertainment.com. Thanks for helping us find some members and clients for their show, we're excited about assisting them with this endeavor.

House Hunters airs weeknights at 9/8c on HGTV and is produced by High Noon Entertainment. To learn more about the show visit HGTV.com/HouseHunters. We appreciate your support with this Casting Quest.

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Remodeled Midtown Loft - Omaha Homes for sale - 4332 Fowler Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:21:24 -0500

Connie Watts | Prudential Ambassador Real Estate | 402-880-9027

4332 Fowler Avenue, Omaha, NE

Midtown Loft Living - Restored home!

2BR/1BA Single Family House

offered at $88,000

Year Built	1924
Sq Footage	1,050
Bedrooms	2
Bathrooms	1 full, 0 partial
Floors	2
Parking	1 Car garage
Lot Size	.14 acres
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Unlike any other home in the neighborhood. Just about everything on the inside is updated or restored. There are refinished oak floors throughout with original oak woodwork being refinished. Huge master bedroom loft with a walk in closet, vaulted ceilings overlooking the living room. Very open floor plan. Enclosed front porch. Partially finished basement and an over sized newer one car garage. Great lot, great location.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

Central A/C	Central heat	High/Vaulted ceiling
Walk-in closet	Hardwood floor	Living room
Dining room	Refrigerator	Stove/Oven
Basement	Washer	Dryer
Laundry area - inside	Yard

COMMUNITY FEATURES

Garage parking

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Contact info:

Connie Watts

Prudential Ambassador Real Estate

402-880-9027

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Jun 8, 2009, 11:08am PDT

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Speechless Sunday

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:11:47 -0500

I discovered this adorable mailbox while showing homes today. Enjoy!

Speechless Sunday!

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Omaha Nebraska Market Stats

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:04:14 -0500

Did you know that there are currently 5067 Omaha homes for sale in Nebraska? Do you know what these means for Omaha Home Sellers and Home Buyers?

Months on inventory determines if it is a buyer's market or a seller's market. The data tells us how long it will take the sell the existing inventory of homes that are currently on the market, provided no other homes come available.

Currently, in Omaha Nebraska:

5067 homes on the market / 770 sold in the last month

= 6.58 month inventory of Omaha Nebraska homes for sale

5067 homes may seem like a lot of Omaha Homes for Sale but considering there were almost 1000 more homes on the market a year ago, tells me the market is STARTING to even out.

Another important number to look at is the number of pending homes. We currently have 1160 pendings in the Omaha Nebraska market. The number of pending homes hasn't been this high since November 2007!

January 2009 - 655 Pendings

December 2008 - 526 Pendings

August 2008 - 945 Pendings

Overall, I think the market is starting to level out and am very encouraged about the high number of pendings and much lower home inventory on hand.

Call Me: 402-880-90247

www.SoldByConnieWatts.com

1 Yr Acreage Rental Needed - Between Omaha & Lincoln, Nebraska

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:42:10 -0500

I have a buyer looking a ONE YEAR RENTAL. One will commute to Omaha, the other to Lincoln so they'd something in the middle for both. Home should have AC and all appliances included. Rent must be less than $1,400 / month.

3 Bed, 2 bath, 3 car garage

An acreage with an outbuilding would be ideal as they have a tractor and trailors to park on the property.

Please let me know if you have a rental that meets their criteria or know of someone who does. I can be reached at 402-880-9027.

Call Me: 402-880-90247

www.SoldByConnieWatts.com

How to get rid of Twitter SPAM!

Sun, 31 May 2009 21:18:09 -0500

I am a TWITTER ADDICT! But I HATE the Twitter DM (direct message) mail. In other words, direct contact from other Twitterers.

Many Twitters use programs such as TweetLater to send an automated message to someone you've just started following. The problem is so much of this is SPAM.

If you want to know how to rid yourself of all this SPAM, this is how. Ready?

1) Follow: Optmeout

2) Once Optmeout follows YOU, send a DM (direct message) to Optmeout. It doesn't matter what it says.

3) Unfollow Optmeout

Congrations! You should have SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED your SPAM!

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www.SoldByConnieWatts.com

Village Point Farmer's Market

Sun, 31 May 2009 20:34:05 -0500

The Village Point Farmer's Market is back! Stop by for FRESH locally grown produce! Currently vendors are offering lettuce, arugula, onions, tomato plants, eggs, meats, cheeses, herbs and even bedding plants. As the season goes on more fruits and vegetables will be offered each week.

The market is held every Saturday from 8 am until 1 pm. Don't forget your shopping bag, and bring your dogs!

Call Me: 402-880-90247

www.SoldByConnieWatts.com

FOR SALE: Ferris Bueller's Home

Sat, 30 May 2009 16:55:29 -0500

Don't miss your change own the home that Ferris Bueller's home.... er the one his friend, Cameron lived in!

370 Beech Street, Highland Park, IL 60035

For only $2.3 million, this 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3 car garage home could be yours!

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Call Me: 402-880-90247

www.SoldByConnieWatts.com