lincoln real estate professional: Only the Coolest Light Switch... Ever!
- 04/27/16 12:49 AM
Outdoor lighting plays a big part in home security and sense of safety. Many homeowners strategically place table lamps on basic timers to show the world that someone is home inside. Many outside lights can also be installed with motion detectors or dusk till dawn sensors. A combination of all lighting effects can greatly reduce your risk of being targeted. I, too, wanted to add something to my own homes exterior front porch and garage lighting. After researching various options, I decided to try out a couple new light switches by Honeywell. The Econoswitch RPLS740B 7-Day Solar Programmable Switch. I know you're … (11 comments)
lincoln real estate professional: Getting Rid of Cattail from Your Acreage Pond
- 04/25/16 02:48 AM
Although cattails are pretty to look at and do offer some ecosystem benefits, if left unchecked, cattail can quickly over take your pond. Below you will see before and after photos taken of our own acreage pond. When we initially purchased our acreage in late 2013, we knew we had some work to do in order to clean up the pond. From the before picture, it doesn't look too difficult. Boy, was I ever wrong! It took a lot of sweat equity to clean up this pond. First things first, you need the proper tools. The very first thing you want to do is … (2 comments)
lincoln real estate professional: For Sale By Owners may be missing out in Lincoln, NE
- 04/20/16 03:55 AM
Timing is key to selling your home in this fast paced market! Homeowners deciding to sell their home by owner may be missing out on the recent spike in buyers happening right now in Lincoln, Nebraska. Real estate agents across the city have buyers right now ready to purchase a home. As soon as the listings come on the market, these agents are showing these properties immediately and many are writing offers just as quick. All this happening in a matter of hours. So what does this mean for many for sale by owners? Well, timing of course! Unless your home that day or have … (5 comments)
lincoln real estate professional: Improve the humid air in your Lincoln home
- 04/20/16 01:36 AM
As we are approaching early to mid spring, the farmers are starting to get their crops into the field. As every Nebraskan knows, when the corn starts popping up in rows, the rise in humidity is sure to follow. I read a few studies a couple years ago that show corn plants increases the humidity in the air by releasing water vapor through the process called transpiration. Since we are surrounded by corn, there is just no way of escaping it. Sometimes the humidity gets so bad that my t-shirt will look like I just got done working out at the gym. When in … (5 comments)
lincoln real estate professional: Buyers are buying up homes in Lincoln quickly!
- 04/19/16 02:10 AM
Buyers are buying up homes for sale in Lincoln quickly! It's been a crazy several weeks for buyers in this housing market. Well maintained homes priced in the $100,000 to $250,000 range are really moving fast. According to the MLS 24 hour market watch as of this writing there were twelve houses in this price range that went under contract. Nine of those homes went under contract in less than five days. In fact, only one went under contract at the five day mark. The rest of them went under contract in three days for less!
What does this mean for buyers wanting to buy a … (1 comments)
lincoln real estate professional: Thinking of Selling Your Home in Lincoln, Nebraska?
- 04/18/16 05:59 AM
Are you a homeowner on the fence about selling your home in Lincoln, Nebraska? If so, then you might want ot listen closely! A recent surge in home sales coupled with a shortage of quailty inventory on the market has created the perfect sellers market in Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska area. The houses that are selling fast range between $100,000 and $250,000 and are well maintained and in move-in ready condition. In fact, many of these properties are only on the market for days. A few are even under contract within hours of hitting the MLS. Some of these properties are also getting multiple offers for … (19 comments)
Outdoor lighting plays a big part in home security and sense of safety. Many homeowners strategically place table lamps on basic timers to show the world that someone is home inside. Many outside lights can also be installed with motion detectors or dusk till dawn sensors. A combination of all lighting effects can greatly reduce your risk of being targeted.
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