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Omaha Real Estate Market March 2010

Steve Lauver -- Omaha Realty -- 402-689-7550 (DEEB Realty -) — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:03:12 -0700

March 2010 Omaha Real Estate Market Report. March 2010 is off to a good start. Active listings increased by 241 listings from March 8, 2010 to April 8, 2010. March 2010 active listings were 3,619, compared to March 2009 active listings of 3,150 an increase of 15% year to year. Sold listings for March 2010 were 502, which is up 28% compared to March 2009.

The increase in active listings is not a surprise. Spring is around the corner and the best time to sell a home is now through July. The race is on for home buyers and sellers to take advantage of the federal tax credit offered to home buyers. The increase in supply will have an affect on pricing. Buyers continue to gravitate towards homes in better condition and competitively priced.

Douglas County
March 2010
Active: 3,619
Pending: 1,319
Sold: 502

Information was pulled from the Great Plains Omaha Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service 4/08/2010; OABR deems information reliable but not guaranteed. Prepared by Steve Lauver-REALTOR Data does not include any private home sales

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Internet Marketing

Steve Lauver -- Omaha Realty -- 402-689-7550 (DEEB Realty -) — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:19:27 -0700

I specialize in marketing online. I recently joined Keller Williams Realty Greater Omaha. One of the concerns I had about switching Omaha Realty Companies, was how quick would I show up on Google for keywords like "Keller Williams Omaha" Or "Keller Williams Realty Omaha". After 10 days, I rank 7^th and 8^th on Google, and Yahoo 1^st and 4^th.

If you are looking for an Omaha Realtor that specializes in marketing your Omaha Home Online, give me call for your no obligation Home Marketing presentation.

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Keller Williams Omaha

Steve Lauver -- Omaha Realty -- 402-689-7550 (DEEB Realty -) — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:13:38 -0700

A few months, Keller Williams of Omaha approached me about joining there office in La Vista. After much thought and research, I recently decided to make the move and join Keller Williams in Omaha. Keller Williams is one of the largest real estate firms in the United States and offers the right tools and support to grow my business. I am excited to be apart of a team that encourages their agents to be knowledge based agents.

Check out my new Omaha KW website www.OmahaRealtyPros.com and my updated website www.OmahaRealtyPro.com.

Founded in 1983, Keller Williams Realty Inc. is the third-largest real estate franchise operation in the United States, with 679 offices and 73,000 associates in the United States and Canada. The company, which began franchising in 1990, has an agent-centric culture that emphasizes access to leading-edge education and promotes an economic model that rewards associates as stakeholders and partners.

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Sarpy Real Estate Market February 2010

Steve Lauver -- Omaha Realty -- 402-689-7550 (DEEB Realty -) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:15:40 -0800

February 2010 Omaha Real Estate Market Report for Sarpy county. February 2010 is off to a good start. Active listings are up compared to February 2009. February 2010 active listings were 881, compared to February 2009 active listings of 819 an increase of 8%. Sold listings for February 2010 increased from January 2010, but are flat compared to February 2010.

Sarpy County
February 2010
Active: 881
Pending: 338
Sold: 96

Information was pulled from the Great Plains Omaha Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service 3/08/2010; OABR deems information reliable but not guaranteed. Prepared by Steve Lauver-REALTOR Data does not include any private home sales

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Omaha Real Estate Market February 2010

Steve Lauver -- Omaha Realty -- 402-689-7550 (DEEB Realty -) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:13:07 -0800

February 2010 Omaha Real Estate Market Report. February 2010 is off to a good start. Active listings increased by 315 listings from February 8, 2010 to March 8, 2010. February 2010 active listings were 3,378, compared to February 2009 active listings of 3,065 increase of 8% year to year. Sold listings for February 2010 increase from January 2010, but are up slightly compared to February 2009.

Douglas County
February 2010
Active: 3,378
Pending: 1,017
Sold: 289

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Sarpy Real Estate Market January 2010!

Steve Lauver -- Omaha Realty -- 402-689-7550 (DEEB Realty -) — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:22:33 -0800

January 2010 Omaha Real Estate Market Report for Sarpy county. January 2010 is off to a good start. Active listings are stable compared to January 2009. January 2010 active listings were 831, compared to January 2009 active listings of 815 a decline of only 2%. Sold listings for January 2010 dropped from December 2009, but are up slightly compared to January 2009.

The decrease in active listings has helped stabilize home prices, but pricing continues to be under pressure. The drop in number of home sales can be contributed to cyclical factors in real estate and the cold weather. I think buyers and sellers will start looking and selling in the next few weeks.

Sarpy County
January 2010
Active: 831
Pending: 261
Sold: 85

Thanks for viewing my home market report and check out my website at www.OmahaReatyPro.com. If you're considering selling a home, I would appreciate the opportunity to market your home. If you are considering buying a home, be sure to check out my website and search the Omaha MLS for homes and when you are ready I would be happy to help purchase your new home.

Information was pulled from the Great Plains Omaha Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service 2/08/2010; OABR deems information reliable but not guaranteed. Prepared by Steve Lauver-REALTOR Data does not include any private home sales

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Omaha Market Report Jan 2010

Steve Lauver -- Omaha Realty -- 402-689-7550 (DEEB Realty -) — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:16:04 -0800

January 2010 Omaha Real Estate Market Report. January 2010 is off to a good start. Active listings are stable compared to January 2009. January 2010 active listings were 3,063, compared to January 2009 active listings of 3,130 a decline of only 2%. Sold listings for January 2010 dropped from December 2009, but are up slightly compared to January 2009.

Douglas County
January 2010
Active: 3,063
Pending: 804
Sold: 237

Information was pulled from the Great Plains Omaha Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service 2/08/2010; OABR deems information reliable but not guaranteed. Prepared by Steve Lauver-REALTOR Data does not include any private home sales

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Sarpy Sales December 2009

Steve Lauver -- Omaha Realty -- 402-689-7550 (DEEB Realty -) — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:00:16 -0800

Omaha Real Estate Market December 2009!

Here is a break down for December 2009 Sarpy County Market Report. Active listings continue to decline by 10% to 20% compared to 2008 and 2007. Sold listings for December 2009 drop from November 2009, but are flat compared to 2008.

The decrease in active listings has helped stabilize home prices, but pricing continues to be under pressure. The drop in number of home sales can be contributed to cyclical factors in real estate and the holiday season. I think buyers and sellers will start looking and selling in the next few weeks. Two blizzards in December and a cold streak in January will not help activity.

Sarpy County
December 2009
Active: 742
Pending: 202
Sold: 105

Information was pulled from the Great Plains Omaha Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service 1/07/2010; OABR deems information reliable but not guaranteed. Prepared by Steve Lauver-REALTOR Data does not include any private home sales

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Omaha Real Estate Market December 2009!

Steve Lauver -- Omaha Realty -- 402-689-7550 (DEEB Realty -) — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:36:33 -0800

Omaha Real Estate Market December 2009!

Here is a break down for December 2009 Omaha Market Report. Active listings continue to decline by 10% to 20% for 2009. Sold listings for December 2009 drop from November 2009, but are flat compared to 2008.

The decrease in active listings has helped stabilize home prices, but pricing continues to be under pressure. The drop in number of home sales can be contributed to cyclical factors in real estate and the holiday season. I think buyers and sellers will start looking and selling in the next few weeks. Two blizzards in December and a cold streak in January will not help activity.

Douglas County
December 2009
Active: 2,793
Pending: 579
Sold: 336

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Omaha Real Estate Market Recap 2009!

Steve Lauver -- Omaha Realty -- 402-689-7550 (DEEB Realty -) — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 14:43:32 -0800

Well, 2009 is in the books. I compiled some statistics for the year that you might be interested in. First let me start out by saying that 2009 was a much better year for real estate than 2008. The main factor was the home buyer tax credit offered by the government. Good news for 2010, or at least the first few months of 2010, is the extension and expansion of the buyer credit until April 30, 2010. Another interesting note is the continued decrease in active listings. In December 31, 2007 there were 5,409 active listings, in 2008 there were 4,678, and in 2009 there were 4,330. I think it is a good sign for home values (supply and demand) and we are closer to a better balance. Finally, real estate is cyclical and will always be cyclical. Some worry the tax credit will have a negative affect on sales in the second half of 2010. If you look at 2008 and 2009 sales, notice the similar pattern of sales throughout the year. The market starts off slow in January, and picks up over the spring and summer, then decreases through the fall and December. The Omaha real estate market is pretty sound compared to other markets with higher foreclosure rates. The local economy is stable and I think will expand in 2010.

2009 Douglas and Sarpy County

Total SOLD: 9,189
Douglas County SOLD: 6,852
Sarpy County SOLD: 2,337

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Sarpy County Real Estate Market Report Nov 2009

Steve Lauver -- Omaha Realty -- 402-689-7550 (DEEB Realty -) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:31:28 -0800

Sarpy Real Estate Market Report November 2009.

Home sales in Sarpy county jump over 100% compared to November 2008. Douglas County also saw a big jump in home sales. The main factor is the US government tax credit for home buyers. Also contributing to the rise in home sales is historically low mortgage interest rates and a stabilizing economy.

One thing I noticed today, as I was reviewing the market data, is the continued decrease in the number of Active listings compared to 2008 and 2007. In November 2007 there were 1,213 Active listings, November 2008 there was 867 and in November 2009 there are 777 Active listings, which is a decrease of 35.94%. I think this is a good sign for real estate because it brings the supply and demand for homes more in balance. The US government recently extended and expanded the home buyer tax credit until April 30, 2009. I expect after January 1 many home sellers will decide to sell in order to take advantage of the home buyer tax credit. If you are considering selling, please call me for a marketing presentation and valuation.

There was a dip in home sales from October and November 2009, which is a normal trend because real estate is cyclical and November, December and January are slower months for real estate.

Sarpy County, Omaha Real Estate Market Report (Active, Pending, Sold):

Omaha, NE (All of Sarpy County)

Active (12/7/2009): 819
Under Contract - Pending (12/7/2009): 230
Sold Nov 1, 2009 to Nov 30, 2009: 180

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Omaha Market Report Nov 2009

Steve Lauver -- Omaha Realty -- 402-689-7550 (DEEB Realty -) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:24:46 -0800

Omaha Real Estate Market Report November 2009.

Home sales in Douglas county jump over 149% compared to November 2008. Sarpy County also saw a big jump on homes sale. The main factor is the US government tax credit for home buyers. Also contributing is historic low mortgage interest rates and a stabilizing economy.

An interesting side note to mention this month again. One thing I noticed today, as I was reviewing the market data, is the continued decrease in the number of Active listings compared to 2008 and 2007. In November 2007 there were 3,745 Active listings, November 2008 there was 3,398 and in November 2009 there are 3,091 Active listings, which is a decrease of 17.46%. I think this is a good sign for real estate because it brings the supply and demand for homes more in balance. The US government recently extended and expanded the home buyer tax credit until April 30, 2009. I expect after January 1 many home sellers will decide to sell in order to take advantage of the home buyer tax credit. If you are considering selling, please call me for a marketing presentation and valuation.

There was a dip in home sales from October and November 2009, which is a normal trend because real estate is cyclical and November, December and January are slower months for real estate.

Douglas County, Omaha Real Estate Market Report (Active, Pending, Sold):

Omaha, NE (All of Douglas County)

Active (12/7/2009): 3,091
Under Contract - Pending (12/7/2009): 685
Sold Nov 1, 2009 to Nov 30, 2009: 610

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Chalco Pointe Home For Sale

Steve Lauver -- Omaha Realty -- 402-689-7550 (DEEB Realty -) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:36:50 -0800

• 1,424 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bedroom "Split Entry" - MLS® $132,500 - Great Price

Chalco Pointe, Chalco - Nice split entry in popular Chalco Pointe with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and 2 stall garage. Both bedrooms have walk-in closets. Great open floor plan to kitchen, dining room, and living room. Nice size deck that backs up of green space and fenced yard. Finished basement with remote controlled fireplace. All appliances stay. AMA, SARO

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Omaha Real Estate Market Report Oct 09

Steve Lauver -- Omaha Realty -- 402-689-7550 (DEEB Realty -) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:17:37 -0800

Omaha Real Estate Market Report October 2009. There are a couple of interesting statistics I wanted to point out. Active listings continue to be down by 10% to 15% from 2008. October 2009 Sold listings 672 are up 51% from 446 sold in October 2008. This is not to surprising because the last quarter of the year in 2008 was terrible for the economy in general and for real estate sales.

The decrease in active listings has helped stabilize home prices, but pricing continues to be under pressure. The government extended and expanded the Home Buyer Tax Credit until April 30, 2009. They added a provision for move up or down buyers. Check out my recent blog post for details. Interest rates continue to remain low and stable, which will continue to help support the real estate market.

Douglas County, Omaha Real Estate Market Report (Active, Pending, Sold):

Omaha, NE (All of Douglas County)

Active (11/9/2009): 3,294
Under Contract - Pending (11/9/2009): 1,022
Sold Oct 1, 2009 to Oct 31, 2009: 672

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Sarpy Real Estate Market Report Oct 09

Steve Lauver -- Omaha Realty -- 402-689-7550 (DEEB Realty -) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:00:32 -0800

Sarpy Real Estate Market Report October 2009. There are a couple of interesting statistics I wanted to point out. Active listings continue to be down by 10% to 15% for 2009. October 2009 Sold listings 231 are up 46% from 158 sold in October 08. This is not to surprising because the last quarter of the year in 2008 was terrible for the economy in general.

The decrease in active listings has helped stabilize home prices, but pricing continues to be under pressure. The government extended and expanded the Home Buyer Tax Credit until April 30, 2009. They added a provision for move up or down buyers. Check out my recent blog post for details. Interest rates continue to remain low and stable.

Sarpy County, Omaha Real Estate Market Report (Active, Pending, Sold):

Omaha, NE (All of Sarpy County)

Active (11/9/2009): 819
Under Contract - Pending (11/9/2009): 303
Sold Oct 1, 2009 to Oct 31, 2009: 231

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Home buyer tax credit is approved by Congress

Steve Lauver -- Omaha Realty -- 402-689-7550 (DEEB Realty -) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:20:27 -0800

The Senate approved the bill to extend unemployment benefits and modified the home buyer tax credit on Wednesday with a vote 98-0. On Thursday the House of Representatives approved the bill with a vote of 402-12 and it is expected to be signed by President Obama.

The new and improved home buyer tax credit extended the timeline, increased income limits and also included a tax credit up to $6,500 to buyers who have owned a home for 5 of the last 8 years. For more details, check out this comparison chart put together by the National Association of Realtors.

If you are thinking of buying your first home, moving up or down, please don't hesitate to call me or visit my website www.OmahaRealtyPro.com

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Sarpy County Real Estate Market Update Sep 09

Steve Lauver -- Omaha Realty -- 402-689-7550 (DEEB Realty -) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:17:04 -0700

Sarpy County Real Estate Market Update

Thank you for checking out my September 2009 Real Estate market report for the Sarpy County area, including Papillion Homes for sale, La Vista Real Estate, Bellevue NE Homes for sale, Springfield, Gretna Homes for sale and West Sarpy.

Active Listings, as of October 7, 2009 and Sold Data from September 1, 2009 to September 31, 2009. Months supply is the number of active listings divided by the number of sold listings for the month.

Sarpy County had 205 attached and detached homes sold in September 2009, compared to 139 sold in March 2008, which is up 47%. As of October 7, 2009, there were 828 active homes for sale, which is a 4.04 months supply. The supply of active listings are down from 983 last year at this time or 16%.

September 2009 Data Active as of October 7, 2009, Sold 9-1-09 to 9-31-09

Sarpy County
Active listings 828
Sold listings 205
Months supply = 4.04
% change from same month 2008 UP 47%

Papillion (Area 263)
Active listings 187
Sold listings 48
Months supply = 3.90
% change from same month 2008 UP 60%

La Vista (Area 264)
Active listings 73
Sold listings 19
Months supply = 3.84
% change from same month 2008 UP 36%

Bellevue (Areas 260, 261, 262)
Active listings 321
Sold listings 77
Months supply = 4.17
% change from same month 2008 UP 38%

West Sarpy County Springfield 265
Active listings 19
Sold listings 5
Months supply = 3.8
% change from same month 2008 UP 4900% (none sold last September 08)

West Sarpy County Gretna 267
Active listings = 134
Sold listings = 21
Months supply = 6.38
% change from same month 2008 UP 0%

West Sarpy County Millard 266
Active listings 103
Sold listings 37
Months supply = 2.78
% change from same month 2008 UP 79%

Information was pulled from the Great Plains Omaha Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service 10/7/09; OABR deems information reliable but not guaranteed. Prepared by Steve Lauver-REALTOR Data does not include any private home sales

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Omaha Real Estate Market Report Sep 09

Steve Lauver -- Omaha Realty -- 402-689-7550 (DEEB Realty -) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:38:54 -0700

Omaha Real Estate Market Report Sep 09

Over the past several years, I have compiled and tracked active and sold listings for the Omaha Real Estate Market. There are a couple of interesting statistics I wanted to point out. Active listings continue to be down by 10% to 15% for 2009. Sold listings are up 10 to 15% from September 08 year to date total of 5,527, compared to September 2009 ytd total of 6119. September 2009 sold listings are up over 45%, compared to September 2008. Last year, the last quarter of the year for the economy and real estate was terrible. I wouldn't be surprised if we see October and November sale activity up over 100%.

The decrease in active listings has helped stabilize home prices, but pricing continues to be under pressure. The jump in number of home sales can be contributed to a couple of reasons. First, I think the first time home buyer tax credit of $8,000 is a major reason. Second, low interest rates have helped the move up buyer, to either downsize or upsize from their existing home.

Douglas County, Omaha Real Estate Market Report (Active, Pending, Sold):

Omaha, NE (All of Douglas County)

Active (10/5/2009): 3,423
Under Contract (10/5/2009): 1,197
Sold July 1, 2009 to October 5, 2009: 559

If you are interested in buying or selling your home in Omaha, please call me at 402-689-7550 with your inquiries. To search for homes in the Omaha area, please visit my website The Omaha Realty Pro.com.

Information was pulled from the Great Plains Omaha Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service 10/5/09; OABR deems information reliable but not guaranteed. Prepared by Steve Lauver— Omaha REALTOR Data does not include any private home sales

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Omaha's Cherry Ridge Market Snapshot

Steve Lauver -- Omaha Realty -- 402-689-7550 (DEEB Realty -) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:18:19 -0700

Omaha, Nebraska Real Estate Market Report

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Cherry Ridge

Cherry Ridge area January 1 2009 to October 5, 2009 Real Estate Market Report (Active, Pending, Sold):

Active (10/5/2009): 12
Under Contract (10/5/2009): 6
Sold July 1, 2009 to October 5, 2009: 33

CMA Summary Report for Cherry Ridge in Omaha

For more information on Cherry Ridge or if you are interested in buying or selling your home in Omaha, please call me at 402-689-7550. Or you can email me with your inquiries. To search for homes in the Omaha area, please visit my website The Omaha Realty Pro.com.

Information was pulled from the Great Plains Omaha Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service 10/5/09; OABR deems information reliable but not guaranteed. Prepared by Steve Lauver— Omaha REALTOR Data does not include any private home sales

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Papillion Real Estate Market Report

Steve Lauver -- Omaha Realty -- 402-689-7550 (DEEB Realty -) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:48:10 -0700

Papillion, Nebraska Real Estate Market Report

Papillion Activity

Active (10/5/2009):  182

Under Contract (10/5/2009):  96

Sold July 1, 2009 to October 5, 2009:  152

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Summit Ridge July 2009 to October 5, 2009 Real Estate Market Report (Active, Pending, Sold):

Active (10/5/2009): 3
Under Contract (10/5/2009): 2
Sold July 1, 2009 to October 5, 2009: 7

For more information on Summit Ridge or if you are interested in buying or selling your home in Papillion, please call me at 402-689-7550. Or you can email me with your inquiries. To search for homes in the Omaha area, please visit my website The Omaha Realty Pro.com.

Information was pulled from the Great Plains Omaha Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service 10/5/09; OABR deems information reliable but not guaranteed. Prepared by Steve Lauver— Omaha REALTOR Data does not include any private home sales

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Bellevue, NE Market Report

Steve Lauver -- Omaha Realty -- 402-689-7550 (DEEB Realty -) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:30:58 -0700

Bellevue, Nebraska home to Offutt Air Force Base.

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Lakewood Villages July 2009 to October 5, 2009 Real Estate Market Report (Active, Pending, Sold):

Active (10/5/2009): 16
Under Contract (10/5/2009): 49
Sold July 1, 2009 to October 5, 2009: 17

For more information on Lakewood Villages or if you are interested in buying or selling your home there, please call me at 402-689-7550. Or you can email me with your inquiries. To search for homes in the Omaha area, please visit my website The Omaha Realty Pro.com.

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$8000 Tax Credit Update

Steve Lauver -- Omaha Realty -- 402-689-7550 (DEEB Realty -) — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 11:35:35 -0700

If you are thinking of buying a home and close by November 30, 2009. I recommend you find a home by October 15, 2009 in order to meet this deadline. Monday, November 30, 2009 is the cutoff date for first time buyers to close on time in order to get the First Time Buyers Tax Credit.

Thursday November 26, 2009, the Thursday before the cutoff date is Thanksgiving.

In the past on the Friday following Thanksgiving, title companies are typically closed. If title companies follow suit with this year as they have in the past Friday, November 27, 2009, title companies will be closed.

This may make Monday, November 30, 2009 an extremely hectic day for title companies and lenders.

Call me I am ready to help you find a home.

Steve

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Buying a HUD Home in Omaha

Steve Lauver -- Omaha Realty -- 402-689-7550 (DEEB Realty -) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:19:33 -0700

Things you should know or consider before buying a HUD home in Omaha.

Owner occupant bids are accepted for 10 days
Investor bids are opened daily there after.
HUD homes are sold as is with no repairs.
Buyers are encouraged to have a home inspection. Inspections should be done 15 days after the contract. You can request the utilities to be turned on, but they will only be on for 48 hours and the buyer must pay all the costs to turn on and off. It can take 15 days to get approval to turn on the untilities. If there are broken water pipes, they generally will not allow the water to be turned on to prevent water damage.
HUD performs a home inspection on each home. Be sure to review them closely. They might also do a lead paint inspection. Review them carefully.
If you are not willing to purchase the home as is, then buying a HUD home is not for you.

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Mudjacking Omaha NE

Steve Lauver -- Omaha Realty -- 402-689-7550 (DEEB Realty -) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:51:25 -0700

Midwest Mudjacking in Omaha, NE

What is Mudjacking?

Mudjacking is a safe and cost effective method of leveling misaligned concrete slabs. By injecting mudjacking material under a lower level concrete slab, two uneven slabs can be restored to there original position.

If you are considering mudjacking in Omaha, NE, I highly recommend Midwest Mudjacking. They do quality work and exteremely professional. Call Pat for all your mudjacking needs in Omaha and surrounding communities. Omaha (402) 592-5983 Toll Free (877) 592-5983

Company Information:

Midwest Mudjacking Inc. began in 1997. We have served the Omaha area for over 12 years! Our great reputation has been established from the quality craftsmanship of founder Patrick Penton. Prior to 1997 Patrick worked as head supervisor for 5 years in the Mudjacking/Foundation industry with a leading company. His thorough knowledge and experience has proven itself. He now leads a dedicated and knowledgeable staff, serving Nebraska and Iowa. Midwest Mudjacking Inc. remains a leader in the Mudjacking/Slabjacking industry.

No other mudjacking company in Nebraska/Western Iowa has more experience and satisfied clients! Our quality is none the less than the best! Midwest Mudjacking Inc. has been a BBB Honor Roll Member since 1998. All work is 100% guaranteed. We will meet or beat any price and offer the best warranty in the industry!

1. We drill 1 inch holes (smallest in the industry) through the concrete in the area to be lifted and stabilized.

2. Our grout-based material is injected through the holes to fill the cavities below the concrete, which has caused the concrete to settle. The pressure of the grout then raises the concrete.

3. Once the process is completed, our crew may need access to a water faucet for clean up, the holes are patched back with a concrete mix, flush with the top of the concrete.

4. No heavy equipment is used, causing any damage to your landscape. The area can be walked on immediately and you can drive your vehicle over it.

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Understanding mold in the restoration industry

Steve Lauver -- Omaha Realty -- 402-689-7550 (DEEB Realty -) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:29:43 -0700

Recently, I took a class put on by Servpro in Omaha. The class is designed to give Omaha Real Estate agents a better understanding of mold and how Servpro remediates it from homes. By no means is the class intended to make agents mold experts, that's the job of industrial hygienists' and Servpro in Omaha.

Some interest highlights or points of the class:

Mold is a fungus. Most molds are derived from decomposing organic matter. Not all molds are toxic and people react differently to different types of mold.

The number one cause of water in the house is broken washer supply hoses.

Number two was broken refrigerator water lines.

One question posed to the class. Do you have Mold coverage or pollution coverage under your homeowner's policy? Well, I am not sure if I do or not. I better call my agent this morning.

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