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Just Listed: 15448 Hamilton Street $190,000

Kristen Wehner Jacobsen (NP Dodge Real Estate) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:24:16 -0600

A HOME WITH DRAMATIC FLAIR

15448 Hamilton Street, Omaha, NE 68154 View Map

A HOME WITH DRAMATIC FLAIR! Soaring ceilings, open staircases, loft bedroom, refinished hardwood floors, 2 large skylights, & some new windows are just some of the perks. Formal living/dining combination quietly says “luxury” as is creates an open feeling with gorgeous hardwood floors & large bay window. Family centric kitchen features ample counter space, updated appliances, & extra cabinet space. The main family room creates cheer with its fireplace & sliding doors to the patio. Down home comfort in the spacious master suite with vaulted ceilings & ¾ bath. Rarely seen hardwood floors, for a home of this age, expand across the main level plus the 2nd floor hallway & 3 bedrooms. The lower level rec room has a wet bar & is perfect for parties, exercise & hobbies. Maintenance free exterior with vinyl siding. New windows are located in the front living room bay & 3 of the bedrooms. Like paging through a magazine-each room offers fresh ideas & décor.

Details

Asking Price:

190,000

Sq. Feet:

2548

Lot Size:

64 x 110

Bedrooms:

Bathrooms:

2.5

# of Floors:

Garage Size:

Subdivision:

Pepperwood

Year Built:

1985

Property Amenities

Contact Info

Kristen Wehner Jacobsen
CRS, CREN

Dir 402-672-7701
Email | Website

All information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

NEW PRICE: 19258 Woolworth Avenue $585,000

Kristen Wehner Jacobsen (NP Dodge Real Estate) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:37:37 -0600

LUXURY you desire!

19258 Woolworth Avenue, Omaha, NE 68130 View Map

LUXURY can become a habit in this elegant 2 story home! A grand 2-story foyer leads into distinctive rooms and an open T-staircase. A winning combination between the kitchen, hearth room, & large dining area is a place to enjoy family and friends while you cook. The kitchen is equipped with double ovens, gas stove, granite counter tops, walk-in pantry, & custom cabinets. The home is outfitted for family function with a drop zone area with lockers & a desk. Laundry room can handle a busy household with extra cabinets, folding area, utility sink, & tile floors. The master suite provides a soothing oasis with French doors, sitting room, double sided fireplace, & a touch of warmth. Opulence is in the in-suite bath complete with whirlpool tub, double vanities, skylight, walk-in shower, & a bonus room. All secondary bedrooms are spacious and offer their own bath & walk-in closets. A newly finished family-sized rec room in the lower level provides all the amenities for enjoyment which includes a wet bar, game table area with tile, large media area, beautiful ¾ bath, large bedroom, and additional storage. As a former Royal Home model, it’s load with extras: custom tile floors, 9 ft ceilings on the main, bonus room off the master bath, tile floors in all bathrooms, tile surrounds in the showers, 2 double sided gas fireplaces, sprinkler system, professional landscaping, and walk-out basement. This home is life’s better half, and it can be yours!

For more information, please visit www.19258WoolworthAve.com or www.GoWehner.com

Details

Asking Price:

$575,000

MLS:

20920339

Sq. Feet:

5227

Lot Size:

.24 acre

Bedrooms:

Bathrooms:

# of Floors:

Garage Size:

Subdivision:

Pacific Pointe

Year Built:

2007

Property Amenities

Contact Info

Kristen Wehner Jacobsen
CRS, CREN

Dir 402-672-7701
Email | Website

All information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

Just Listed: Hallmarq Homes 1612 N. 93rd St

Kristen Wehner Jacobsen (NP Dodge Real Estate) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:22:47 -0500

Hallmarq Homes, an enduring classic

1612 N. 93rd Street, Omaha, NE 68114 View Map

THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS...a new construction home in the heart of the city! Built by Hallmarq Homes, an enduring classic, this home blends quality with outstanding craftsmanship. The home showcases 9ft ceilings throughout, natural birch cabinets, tile entryway, drop zone, rarely seen 5 inch baseboards, hardwood floors in the kitchen & dining area, main floor laundry, & lower level walkout. Master suite boasts its own walk-in closet, tray ceiling, & 3/4 bath with double sinks. Enjoy the privacy of sitting on the deck and overlooking a treed backyard. This Hallmarq Home is perfect for a buyer craving a new construction home, but doesn’t want to live too far out from work. The home is minutes for shopping, restaurants, hospitals, and the interstate.

For more information, visit www.1604n93st.com or www.GoWehner.com

Details

Asking Price:

$225,000

Sq. Feet:

1598

Lot Size:

.26 acre

Bedrooms:

Bathrooms:

# of Floors:

Garage Size:

Subdivision:

Ketelsens

Year Built:

2008

Property Amenities

Contact Info

Kristen Wehner Jacobsen
CRS, CREN

Dir 402-672-7701
Email | Website

All information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

Just Listed: Hallmarq Homes 1604 N. 93rd St

Kristen Wehner Jacobsen (NP Dodge Real Estate) — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:46:52 -0500

Hallmarq Homes, an enduring classic

1604 N. 93rd Street, Omaha, NE 68114 View Map

THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS...a new construction home in the heart of the city! Built by Hallmarq Homes, an enduring classic, this near complete home blends quality with outstanding craftsmanship. The home showcases 9ft ceilings throughout, natural birch cabinets, tile entryway, drop zone, rarely seen 5 inch baseboards, hardwood floors in the kitchen & dining area, main floor laundry, & lower level walkout. Master suite boasts its own walk-in closet, tray ceiling, & 3/4 bath with double sinks. The unfinished lower level is perfect for future expansion. Enjoy the privacy of sitting on the deck and overlooking a treed backyard. This Hallmarq Home is perfect for a buyer craving a new construction home, but doesn’t want to live too far out from work. The home is minutes for shopping, restaurants, hospitals, and the interstate.

For more information, visit www.1604n93st.com or www.GoWehner.com

Details

Asking Price:

$225,000

Sq. Feet:

1598

Lot Size:

125 x 92

Bedrooms:

Bathrooms:

# of Floors:

Garage Size:

Subdivision:

Ketelsens

Year Built:

2008

Property Amenities

Contact Info

Kristen Wehner Jacobsen
CRS, CREN

Dir 402-672-7701
Email | Website

All information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

Personal Recommendation: Graebel Movers

Kristen Wehner Jacobsen (NP Dodge Real Estate) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:20:21 -0500

In my line of work, I often have family/friends/clients asking for me to refer them to different vendors or contractors for items they need done around the house. As you can imagine, one of the biggest questions I am asked is "do you have a moving company you can recommend?" My answer always is "Yes, Graebel Movers". Earlier this year, I had the privilege meeting Chris Vogt, Omaha's new General Manager for Graebel, through the Omaha Chamber of Commerce. Chris and his family had relocated from Denver to Omaha, so Chris can manage and oversee Graebel's Omaha office. Chris being new to the area had asked me what he needed to do for me to refer him business, and I told him to prove that Graebel is worth the referral. Well folks, Chris Vogt and Grabel Movers did that and more! Graebel has personally packed and moved my grandmother and several of my clients. Everyone has been extremely happy with the professionalism displayed by the Graebel employees, their attention to detail when handling personal items and the move, but most importantly their competitive pricing. Chris had provided me with a local price breakdown for Graebel Movers compared to one of their top competitors, see below:

Local Price Breakdown as of 8/24/09**

Graebel Omaha Movers vs Two Men and a Truck

2 men and 1 truck $87.00 2 men and 1 truck $99.00

3 men and 1 truck $116.00 3 men and 1 truck $132.00

4 men and 1 TT* $145.00 4 men and 1 truck $165.00

5 men and 1 TT* $174.00 5 men and 2 trucks $231.00

*TT= Tractor and Trailer

** Prices subject to change, and please call Graebel for current pricing in your area.

According to Chris, "As the world's largest privately owned Van Lines, Graebel offers competitive rates across the country. All of our crews are drug tested and background checked. This ensures that all our customers feel very comfortable with our crews doing their move whether its across town, across the country, or overseas."

For more information on Graebel Movers, please contact Chris Vogt at 402-597-8733 or www.Graebel.com . Make sure you tell Chris I referred you!

Kristen Wehner Jacobsen, CRS, CREN

402-672-7701

Omaha, NE

"There's No Place like Home."

First-Time Homebuyer's Tax Credit

Kristen Wehner Jacobsen (NP Dodge Real Estate) — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:20:30 -0600

I have been asked by many on how part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act pertains to the first-time homebuyers and their eligibility for a refundable tax credit. Here is a quick overview of the $8,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers:

A "first-time homebuyer" is defined as a person who had not owned a home in the last 3 years
The tax credit is equal to 10% of the home's purchase price up to $8,000.
The credit is only available to the homes purchased on or after January 1 and before December 1, 2009
The homes must be a single family dwelling including: new, existing, condo, or townhomes
The tax credit does not have to be repaid if the home isn't sold within 3 years of the purchase date
The tax credit is "refundable" or claimable for the year of purchase regardless of the homebuyer's tax liability.
Income requirements: Single taxpayers up to $75,000 and married couples up to $150,000 qualify

FAQ's for the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit

Please consult your tax advisor for more information.

Kristen Wehner Jacobsen, CRS, CREN

402-672-7701

Omaha, NE

Are criminals lurking in my neighborhood and how do I know?

Kristen Wehner Jacobsen (NP Dodge Real Estate) — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 14:19:45 -0600

Whenever a buyer starts looking for a home in a new area, whether it's across the city or in another state, safety is always one of their first thoughts. The buyer wants reassurance about their ability to make an informed decision to protect themselves by knowing the crime rate in their neighborhood. This past week, I had a client tell me about www.crimereports.com , so I did my research.

Crimereports.com is a comprehensive Public Engine (SaaS) that allows government agencies to manage and share data directly with their local communities. The website is designed for the public to obtain the daily crime reports for their specific neighborhood or block. Whenever law enforcement responds to a call and file a report, the report becomes apart of the public record. www.Crimereports.com does not use the victims' names or the exact address of the crime, but does convert the addresses into "block level". The crimes are categorized in 15 types with subtypes: assault, breaking & entering, homicide, proactive policing, property crime, quality of life, registered sex offenders, robbery (violent), sex offenses, theft, traffic, theft from vehicle, vehicle recovery, theft of vehicle, and other.

Omaha Metro Area Law Enforcement Agencies who participate: Omaha Police Department, Bellevue Police Department, Papillion Police Department, and Sarpy County Sheriff.

Kristen Wehner Jacobsen, CRS, CREN

402-672-7701

Omaha, NE

"There's No Place like Home."

NP Dodge Service Network

Kristen Wehner Jacobsen (NP Dodge Real Estate) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:04:57 -0600

In the midst of a cold winter day, it would be Murphy's Law for your furnace to stop working. Who do you call? Can you find a trustworthy HVAC contractor to honestly tell you what is wrong? NP Dodge has the answer for you, our NP Dodge Service Network. Our Service Network was especially created for our clients to help them find a trustworthy and prescreened contractor to help you with your home. Whether it is problems with your mechanicals or a remodeling project, the Service Network has you covered.

I have personally used our NP Dodge Service Network, and I was pleasantly surprised on the service that was provided. I simply requested work from the contractors on our network via the NP Dodge website, and someone contacted me immediately. It was fabulous! My dreams had been answered to find reliable and trustworthy contractors to do work on my home.

Service Network Vendor List

Kristen Wehner Jacobsen, CRS, CREN

402-672-7701

Omaha, NE

"There's No Place like Home."

The 5 W's and How to buy a home

Kristen Wehner Jacobsen (NP Dodge Real Estate) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:25:39 -0600

As a home buyer, whether it's your first, second, or third home, it can often times be overwhelming and plagued with questions. You will often times find your mind racing in circles as you try to figure out how to get started, where to started, and what you need. Let's face it, it's scary and you shouldn't be alone! The obvious thing, coming from a real estate agent, is to find an agent. If you hire the right buyer's agent, they should help you with HOW to get started:

WHO: I want to buy a home, and should I hire an agent? Absolutely! The average person buys or sells a home once every 8-12 years, and cannot be expected to know the ins and outs of real estate. By hiring the right agent, she/he will help you find your new home, educate you on the process, handle your negotiations, and follow up with others in the transaction.

WHAT: What do I need?

Need a pre-approval from a qualified lender.
Need to know how much you want to spend on a home
Need to know the kinds of amenities you need in a home
Do I need to sell my current home first before I can buy a new one?

WHEN: When do I want to start looking for a home? The timeframe varies from person to person and completely depends on your specific needs. You can figure it takes about 30-45 days to close on a house from the date of your accepted purchase contract.

WHERE: Where do I want to buy a home? Determine what is important to you, your family, or your lifestyle. Is it important to be in the right school district? Do you want a short commute to work? Would you prefer an urban, suburban, or a county lifestyle?

WHY: Why should I buy a home? There are many benefits to home ownership: tax advantages, low interest rates, building wealth and equity, or simply self pride.

Kristen Wehner Jacobsen, CRS, CREN

402-672-7701

Omaha, NE

"There's No Place like Home."

Helpful Hints to Sell Your Home

Kristen Wehner Jacobsen (NP Dodge Real Estate) — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:33:41 -0600

Helpful Hints to Sell Your Home

During this time of year, I have many conversations that start with "We are thinking about selling our home, and I was wondering what we need to do to get it ready?" Sound familiar? You are not alone; many people start this process right after the holidays in preparation for the early spring market. From my experience working with sellers, I have put together a check-list of proven items that get homes sold...

1. If it's broken, fit it.

2. Make your home SHINE!

3. De-Clutter

4. De-Personalize

5. Rent a storage unit

6. Kitchens. Avoid clutter!

7. Bathrooms. Clean them thoroughly.

8. Smell. A clean smelling house creates a positive image in the buyer's mind!

9. Final task...linger in a doorway of each room and imagine how it will look to a buyer.

For complete details from my list of "Helpful Hints to Sell Your Home", please email me.

Kristen Wehner Jacobsen, CRS, CREN

402-672-7701

Omaha, NE

"There's No Place like Home."

New Reports out Today: Omaha, NE

Kristen Wehner Jacobsen (NP Dodge Real Estate) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:45:48 -0600

The Trend Graphic Reports were published today indicating the market has declined since 2007. The report revels from November 2007 to November 2008 that the number of sold properties have fallen by 48.2%, and pending properties are down 21.5%. The inventory of homes for sale in the Omaha MLS is down by 17.1%. See graph below.

Published Dec. 2008
Location : Omaha MLS
Number of Homes For Sale vs. Sold
Price Range: $0 - No Limit
SQFT Range: 0 - No Limit
All Res. Proptypes - All Property Statuses - All Property Styles		Prepared for you by: Kristen Wehner Jacobsen

Date	9/07	10/07	11/07	12/07	1/08	2/08	3/08	4/08	5/08	6/08	7/08	8/08	9/08	10/08	11/08
For Sale	6433	6394	6089	5526	5600	5653	5852	6074	6247	6349	6327	6168	5807	5686	5047
Sold	778	774	758	576	462	596	752	818	982	1013	869	857	759	742	393
Mon of Inv. on Sold	8.3	8.3	8.0	9.6	12.1	9.5	7.8	7.4	6.4	6.3	7.3	7.2	7.7	7.7	12.8
Mon of Inv. on Pended	8.4	8.1	9.7	11.8	8.4	7.4	6.0	5.8	6.2	7.6	7.4	7.5	8.0	10.4	10.2
Avg. Act Price	218	214	211	211	209	210	210	210	210	210	212	230	213	212	216
Avg. Sld Price	167	175	168	177	165	156	158	167	175	176	173	169	166	165	152
Avg. Sq. Ft. Price	87.141	89.694	84.567	87.109	84.116	81.449	82.064	84.371	86.933	87.059	86.383	83.561	83.716	82.827	79.137
Sold/List Diff. %	97	97	97	97	97	97	96	97	97	98	97	97	97	96	96
Days On Market	61	63	69	76	91	82	79	74	67	68	64	65	70	70	70
Median Price	140	140	136	145	133	132	135	136	145	141	142	140	140	139	133

All reports presented are based on data supplied by the Council Bluffs IA Association of Realtor and Great Plains Realtors/Omaha Area BOR or their MLSs. Neither the Associations nor their MLSs guarantee or are in anyway responsible for their accuracy. Data maintained by the Associations or their MLSs may not reflect all real estate activities in the market. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Kristen Wehner Jacobsen, CRS, CREN

402-672-7701

Omaha, NE

"There's No Place like Home."

Wehner...Trusted Name in Real Estate since 1948.

Kristen Wehner Jacobsen (NP Dodge Real Estate) — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 11:51:06 -0600

This past October, Therese Wehner, Mark T. Wehner II, and myself form "The Wehners", a strategic real estate marketing team. With our combined 30+ years of experience, we will be providing our clients with an extensive marketing plan to help reduce days on market and produce results in today's market place.

With "The Wehners", I will add to my already proven marketing plan. I will be adding the following marketing for my sellers:

www.GoWehner.com; a new website
Real Estate Hotline 672-7275 for all inquiries on our listings
Full page monthly advertisement in The Real Estate Book
All our listings will be on http://therealestatebook.com and 12 other real estate affiliate websites
Create a seller's webpage to keep our clients informed on the marketing efforts for their home
www.WehnerSnapshot.com; detailed reports providing up-to-date MLS information for your neighborhood

I will continue providing great customer service, and my undivided attention to meet your real estate needs no matter what stage of life you are in. My knowledge and professionalism of the last 7 ½ years will produce the results you deserve. I will always put your best interests and needs first. I look forward to making your experience pleasant and stress free so you can concentrate on things that are important to you.

If you know anyone who may need my services, your referral would be greatly appreciated. I promise to provide you and your referrals the best customer service.

Kristen Wehner Jacobsen, CRS, CREN

402-672-7701

Omaha, NE

"There's No Place like Home."

Unchartered Territory...Activerain

Kristen Wehner Jacobsen (NP Dodge Real Estate) — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:04:05 -0500

Well, here I am standing at the water's edge wondering if I should check the temperature first, or jump in with both feet. Staying true to my nature, I am jumping in with both feet first and making my first post on Activerain! Is it working? :)

I think this is the coolest thing I have ever seen; real estate agents working together to strengthen our industry. I look forward to using activerain as a public forum to share ideas, ask for help, and converse with agents across the country.

A quick tidbit about myself...I am a 4^th generation Realtor, and I have been licensed since March 2001. I absolutely love what I do! I like meeting new people, helping others, and seeing dreams come true. I love to chit-chat, so please don't be a stranger. I look forward to the opportunities!