Omaha Nonprofit Serving Up Good Food and Good Work 

We had the chance to sit down with the Executive Director of Ooh De Lally, Tim Steinbach, to get the low down on the new nonprofit restaurant coming to the Dundee Neighborhood. They are on a mission to ensure “a seat for everyone at the table,” by serving customers delicious food while simultaneously providing avenues… Read More

History through the Heart of Omaha

Sharing our love for Omaha is one of our favorite things! There is a rich history of individuals who not only loved Omaha but poured their passion into building and leading successful businesses, and giving back to the city where they built their wealth. These individuals loved the city and created a community filled with… Read More

10 Cozy Activities to Embrace Winter in Omaha

Whether you love winter or are counting down the days until spring, there are still a lot of fun things to do in Omaha during the cold months. We’ve rounded up a collection of enjoyable activities that’ll help you make the most of this season: We hope you enjoy these fun activities and make your… Read More

Your Omaha Experience Gift Guide

Ready to unwrap the ultimate guide to Omaha gift experiences? From nature escapes to home comforts and exciting adventures, we’ve curated the perfect gift guide just for you. Support your local businesses by purchasing a gift card or annual pass for your friends or family to enjoy!  Annual Pass Experiences & Memberships  An annual pass… Read More

A Very Local Thanksgiving: Pies, Sides, and Dining in Omaha

Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, family, and, of course, delicious food. Whether you’re hosting family and friends or simply looking for somewhere to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal, this is your guide to a “Very local Thanksgiving”. Restaurants Offering a Thanksgiving Day Meal These local spots are open and will be serving up a delicious… Read More

7 Urban Legends Around Omaha

Urban legends are a fun blend of history, mystery, and the unexplained. As October rings in the spirit of Halloween, we wanted to dive into the stories our community has gathered over the years, from underground tunnels to haunted parks we have you covered on the city’s most iconic urban legends. How many stairs are… Read More

From Reubens to Runways: 16 Fun Facts About Omaha

Omaha, a city that holds a special place in our hearts, is more than just a location for our real estate endeavors. We’re excited to share the vibrancy and uniqueness of our community. Whether you’re new to the area or a seasoned local, here are 16 fun facts about Omaha you may not have known…. Read More

Expert Insights: All Your Real Estate Questions Answered

As experts in “All Things Real Estate,” our agents have a wealth of knowledge, and this month’s blog is dedicated to answering your real estate questions. Whether you’re on the hunt for your dream home or considering an investment property to diversify your portfolio, our team is here to ensure you make informed decisions with… Read More

DIY an Unforgettable Outdoor Movie Night

Hosting a backyard movie night is a fantastic way to entertain family and friends while creating lasting memories. From tech recommendations to setting the scene, movie snacks, and our team’s favorite movie classics, we’ve got you covered. Tech Recs’ To kick off your backyard movie night, you’ll need the right equipment. Here are our tech… Read More

Your Guide to Omaha’s Summer 2023 Events & Activities

We love where we live and love our local events that happen in and around the Omaha Metro in the summertime. We put together a list of things to look forward to this summer!  Local Farmers Market   Explore the vibrant farmers’ market scene and indulge in fresh produce and goods from all over the city…. Read More

Omaha Real Estate Market: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities 

There have been a lot of changes in the housing market over the past couple of years, which may lead you to wonder if the time is right for you to make your next move. We broke down what you need to know about navigating today’s current market and how you can prepare yourself to… Read More

Turn Your Home into a Short-Term Rental: A Guide to Preparing Your Space

Looking for a way to make extra income without investing in a new property? You’re in luck! With short-term rentals on the rise, it’s easier than ever to turn your current space into a profitable Airbnb or VRBO rental. As a real estate company that also specializes in short-term rental management, we’re here to help… Read More

Where’s the Cowboy?

Hang on to your hats! The famous Wolf Bros cowboy neon sign that sat on Dodge for decades has returned and can be found in his new home, a brand new event venue owned by PJ Morgan Real Estate, The Hitch. Since PJ Morgan Real Estate began renovating the former Wolf Bros property for our… Read More

Developments Reshaping the Omaha Metro

Omaha is truly a hidden gem, that’s why we love living here. With our museums, diverse neighborhoods, fantastic food scene, shopping, and one of the best zoos in the world, our city continues to grow and transform. From library plans to Omaha’s first science center, to amphitheaters and outdoor spaces, we’ve compiled a list of… Read More

Joyful January: Going Out in Omaha

After we’ve opened our last present, popped our New Year’s champagne, and picked the tinsel out of our rugs we’re left with: January. With no holidays and abysmal weather, it’s hard to find the motivation to leave our houses this time of year. However, we’ve created a list of cozy outings to prevent cabin fever… Read More

Merry & Bright in Omaha: A Holiday Event Guide

The holidays are upon us, and there is no shortage of local events to help make the season merry and bright! Lights of Aksarben Stinson Park, 67th & Center, OmahaFridays, Nov 25-Dec 16, 6-8 PMFREEStinson Park will be transformed into a festive wonderland and will have fun activities for the kids including crafts with Mrs…. Read More

Shop Small for Everyone on your List

At PJ Morgan Real Estate, we can’t say enough about how much we love our local small business community! We are so lucky to have a wealth of unique and creative makers and stores in our metro area, so we want to encourage you to spend your holiday dollars locally this holiday season. We have… Read More

5 Design Tips to Blend Vintage and Modern Décor

The past couple of months have been very exciting for PJ Morgan Real Estate! Our CEO, Ryan Ellis, and President, Susan Clark, celebrated 3 years of ownership of the company, and our team moved into our new office at 7001 Dodge Street. One of the most exciting aspects of the new building was finally having… Read More

The Inside Scoop on Omaha’s Fall Real Estate Market

The latest data in the real estate market is here!  We are happy to help you navigate the current market. Whether you are buying, selling, or just curious about the market, we have you covered!  A Look into Current Mortgage Rates: We have been seeing an increase in mortgage rates since January. However, mortgage rates are still… Read More

Thinking of Investing in a Short-Term Rental? We Have You Covered!

Find out more about our newest venture: short-term rental management and see how we can help you invest!

Your Summer Entertaining Guide

In All Things Real Estate, summertime is especially fun, as it gives us the opportunity to plan the perfect outdoor gathering for friends in the space we call home.   Together PJMRE Marketing Team and PJ Morgan Event Management recently planned a weeknight gathering with friends at a local Airbnb managed by PJ Morgan Real Estate…. Read More

Omaha Summer Events Round-Up

Omaha summers are full of farmers markets, concerts in the park, baseball, festivals, and finding a place to exercise outside in the sunshine. In addition to being your local experts in real estate, we also know a thing or two about local events, and summer in Omaha is an especially good time. We have rounded… Read More

A Local Take on Native Gardens

We are digging into native gardening this month by sharing tips from two local native garden experts who have made big impacts on our community through landscaping. They have established native gardens in two Omaha neighborhoods, Little Bohemia and Millwork Commons. As you’re getting your summer landscaping ready, learn how native plants can benefit your… Read More

All Things Spring Cleaning

We love the tradition of starting each new season with a fresh deep clean and declutter, but spring is our favorite! It’s finally warm enough to let in the fresh air, enjoy the serenading of the birds, and give our homes a little refresh after the long winter. Regular day-to-day cleaning typically happens in high-trafficked… Read More

We’ve got the tea: Omaha’s spring real estate market

Spring is almost here, and we have broken down the latest data in the real estate market! In the current market, there are a lot of positives for everybody. Right now, mortgage interest rates are still historically low for buyers, sellers have a high demand for homes, and real estate investors can earn great returns.  … Read More

Local Love

February is the month for love, and we LOVE Omaha! We are spreading the love for our city by featuring our local favorite things to do. Whether it be with friends, family, yourself, or your significant other if you’re looking for a special place or experience to take you and yours, we’ve got you covered.  But First, Breakfast. Start… Read More

13 Classes to Ring in The New Year with a New Hobby

It’s the same story each new year: our list of resolutions gets swallowed by the busyness of day-to-day life by roughly February. This year we want to do things a little differently and just focus on infusing a little joy into our lives through learning. We’ve created a list of local and virtual classes that… Read More

Our New Normal

In a matter of days, life as we knew it has been turned upside down. Our normal is now a new normal. Thinking back to the experience of 9/11, we had to abandon our old ways of doing things and change processes in ways we would have never imagined. Think about how you used to… Read More

To the Core: Why We Love PJMRE

It’s that time of year to think about who we love, what we love, and why we do what we love! We recently surveyed our employees to find out why they love working at PJ Morgan Real Estate. I know I love working at a place that allows me to be the best version of… Read More

2020 Vision

Truth be told, I’m not too good at resolutions. They are so strict and I already have so many rules to follow. Sometimes I’ll make an achievable resolution – like eat more pizza – so I can feel extra good and then be able to eat cheese and bread with less guilt because I’m accomplishing… Read More

A Year of Giving

Each year our company hosts a chili cookoff where the winner determines our Charity of the Year. In 2019, I had the pleasure of winning the chili cookoff and choosing an organization that is near and dear to my heart, the Omaha Veterans Food Pantry. The Omaha Veterans Food Pantry is run by the U.S…. Read More

Thankful

One of PJ Morgan Real Estate’s Core Values is, “Enrich the Community We Love and We Live In.” Everything we do here – from helping someone find their first rental home to buying their first home to leasing space for their business – it all has an impact on the community and making Omaha a… Read More

A “Pop” of Color

If you haven’t noticed, there’s a lingering trend going on. It’s lingered so long, I finally decided to jump on the bandwagon. Was I peer-pressured? Not really. Was I feeling a little left out? Possibly. Was my front door looking sad and dreary? Yup! Front doors with pops of color have definitely been a thing… Read More

Sandbox Success!

This year we sponsored Hutchfest and we might be biased, but it did not disappoint. Over 12,000 attendees showed up and 300 vendors participated. Makers from near and far set up booths to sell homemade goods such as soap, greeting cards, furniture, paintings, jewelry, pennants, candles…you name it! We decided to go all out for… Read More

Top Five Tips for Beautiful Landscaping

What’s your landscape style? Are you a green thumb or a fake-it-till-you-make-it type? Flowers, grasses, trees, vegetables, fruits, and shrubs…so many options! With the summer season almost over, we want to make sure you get the most out of your landscaping no matter your skill level. With the help of our Landscaping Trusted Vendor, Paul… Read More

Summer Sippin' with Megan Malone

Summer is in full swing and that means outdoor entertaining is, too. It’s time to take advantage of that sprawling deck or cozy backyard and invite your favorite people over for dinner and drinks. Dinner is easily mastered with the help of a grill, but drinks are where you can really “wow” your guests. We… Read More

Work Hard, Play Hard

On Thursday we hosted our annual Summer Vendor BBQ, something we love to do as a partnership with our vendors to come together and have some fun. Our Trusted Vendors are an extension of our team, so we always want to celebrate them whenever possible (What’s a Trusted Vendor? Keep reading to find out!). Each… Read More

Kick-off the Summer

School is out and that means summer is here, my favorite time of the year. You’ll normally find me boating on the lake or hanging by the pool, but I also like to venture out and see what activities Omaha offers. My son, Billy, just graduated from high school, so I want to make family… Read More

Making Mother's Day Memories

Mother’s Day is right around the corner and if you are still searching for the right gift, look no further. We are going old school this year. And I don’t mean homemade cards and pasta art (but if that’s your thing, by all means!). We are taking it a step further and giving mom what… Read More

Hail Alley

Have you ever heard of Hail Alley? Hail Alley stretches from Texas all the way to the Dakotas, including Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska. While timing varies from state to state, Nebraska’s peak hail season happens in June. Nebraska is actually one of three states that averages the most days of the year with golf… Read More

Opera Omaha at The Mastercraft

Opera Omaha- photos by Adam Larsen The Mastercraft has been many things in my life: my future wedding venue (The Living Room), a place where I bought furniture once and a source of connections that led to my current job here at PJ Morgan Real Estate, which just so happens to manage the building. But… Read More

It's Finally Spring, is Your House Ready?

It happened, everyone. Spring is here! I don’t know who is enjoying it more, me, or my dog, Vinnie. With the temperature finally rising and the sun finally shining, everyone is outside taking it all in, including prospective homebuyers. Whether you are selling your house or not, it’s good to keep up with home maintenance… Read More

Magnifying your Home

As you look around your house, what bothers you most? Is it the lumpy couch you’ve been meaning to update? Is it the blinds your dog snapped in half, but you haven’t bothered to replace? What about the fact your kitchen looks like it’s from the ’60s and needs a remodel? The good news is,… Read More

Dam the Ice and Snow

No, there isn’t a typo in the title of this blog. Or is there…? Either way, this winter is wreaking havoc on all of us including our houses. As this winter continues to worsen, I decided to share a few tips on what to watch out for around your home and what to fix immediately… Read More

20 Tips Leading you to a Sold Sign

Selling your house can be a daunting task. So how can you speed up the process, you ask? By starting out on the right foot. They say photos are worth a thousand words, and that is the truth! Make sure your house is in picture-perfect shape before having listing pictures taken. Once photos are taken,… Read More

Clearing the Clutter

In our last blog post, you learned the art of Marie Kondo’s famous organizational methods. Thanks to us (and Marie!) you now have a pile of trash bags filled with “junk” that no longer brings you joy. While you might be convinced no one could ever find joy in your discarded belongings, think again. As… Read More

KonMari Mania

Unless you live under a rock (no judgment) you probably have heard of Marie Kondo and the wave of decluttering she has sparked with her book, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up,” and new Netflix program, “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo”. The tiny Japanese organizational guru is all anyone can talk about this January, and… Read More

Resolved

Each year it’s the same thing: on January first I resolve to exercise more, eat better, drink less, watch less TV, read more books, call family on their birthdays, etc. And by mid-February, I’m drinking wine in front of the television (oblivious to the fact that it’s my niece’s birthday). I’ve started to ask myself,… Read More

Holiday Traditions

Holiday traditions are what make this time of year so memorable. I love taking time to reflect on the things my grandparents and parents did to make events special: whether it was special food they prepared or games they would play. I also love to think of ways to create new memories and traditions with… Read More

There's no place like hOmaha for the holidays

You probably hadn’t noticed, but it’s the holiday season! We are so lucky in Omaha to have tons of great holiday events, attractions, and activities for all ages. This week we have loaded our *sleigh (blog) with our “nice-list” of things to do in Omaha this December. Holiday Harmony When: Nov. 22, Nov. 24-26, and… Read More

Small Business Saturday

We get inundated this time of year with advertisements from all the big retailers, Amazon ads on all of our social media and brightly sweatered, happy dancing hoards on every commercial. However, if we look past all that tinsel and noise, we can do more good with our holiday shopping dollars when we support small… Read More

Thanksgiving Game Plan

Hosting Thanksgiving can be a stressful experience—but it doesn’t have to be! With the right preparation and a solid offensive game plan, you can win the holiday this year! Below we have outlined a 10-day game plan to ensure you and your “team” can score on Thanksgiving. (And now I think I’m out of sports… Read More

Halloween All-Stars

With Halloween coming up in less than a week you might be scrambling to create the perfect costume. You may be browsing Amazon for a polka-dot bow, or sifting through the racks at Goodwill for tweed blazer. Maybe you have no idea what to dress up as! If you need some inspiration, our team at… Read More

…but first coffee

As the temperature drops, and the leaves start to change I often find myself staring out of the window, itching to get out of the office. The fall also brings a steep rise in my need for afternoon coffee and carbs. Because of this, I decided to take it upon myself to investigate local coffeeshops… Read More

Pumpkin Season

Is there anyone who disagrees that fall is the most wonderful, charming season in Nebraska? The air gets crisp but we still have days of warm sunshine. We get to pull out our boots and sweaters and scarves. There is pumpkin spice everything, football parties and raking leaves in the yard. However, nothing compares to… Read More

Go Velvet and Go Home

Are you feeling a bit blah about your living spaces? Do you feel like your home needs a style boost (or overhaul)? Sometimes all it takes is a simple change of color or a statement painting to make your home feel updated and on trend. If you are looking for inspiration, we have compiled some… Read More

The Heart of a Renovation

History of The W. F. Negele House: William F. Negele and his wife commissioned architect W.E. Findlein to design this home for $6,000 in 1905. At the time, William served as the secretary to the Thompson & Belden Co. department store in downtown Omaha at 16th and Howard streets – in Omaha. Thompson & Belden was… Read More

Summa, Summa, Summertime!

Even though the temperatures we’ve endured make it seem like we are in the middle of July, next Thursday is officially the first day of Summer! Grab your sunscreen, sunglasses (preferably a pair from PJ Morgan Real Estate) and this list of top 10 things to do in Omaha with your kids! Henry Doorly Zoo: Unless… Read More

The 411 On An HOA

Homeowner’s Associations… some instantly cringe at the thought of hearing those two words.  With over 69 million Americans living in common interest communities, many homeowners don’t really understand how they work and what they can do to make their community better. What is a Homeowner’s Association: A homeowner’s association (HOA) is an organization in a… Read More

Get Your Grove On!

After several years immersed in the fashion industry, jet-setting around the world and hopping from one hotel to the next, Meghann Schense needed a change. She traded in her stilettos and designer luggage for fruits and veggies. Wait, what??? It sounds a bit crazy, but with her demanding work schedule, Meghann literally lived out of… Read More

What Not To Wear (While Looking at Houses)

I know it has been a while, but did everyone’s heart break when the TLC series What Not to Wear went off the air or was it just mine? What Not to Wear was a show that offered not only invaluable wardrobe advice, but some worthy life lessons as well. And let’s be honest, we could go… Read More

Charity And A Side Of Chili

What’s better than charity and a good bowl of chili? Not much! Every November, team members at PJ Morgan Real Estate grab their shiniest ladle, their tastiest chili recipe and get to work… all in the name of charity! The winner of our chili cook-off has, in addition to bragging rights and a shiny trophy,… Read More

Flippin' Out!

“Flipping” homes has become one of the most prevalent real estate trends over the past decade. From television shows to “how-to” seminars, it seems like everyone is on the flip bandwagon. “Home flippers” provide a valuable service of renovating homes that may otherwise stay off-market, dilapidated, and even vacant or abandoned. If you’ve ever watched… Read More

Parents vs. Kids

As the mother of a three-year-old and nine-month-old, I seem to wear a lot of hats and juggle several balls. Currently, I am a REALTOR®, Trusted Vendor lead, corporate communications advocate, wife, friend, daughter, sister, slow pitch softball player, blogger and the list goes on… Needless to say, my arms get tired. One item of… Read More

My Happy Place

My absolute favorite pastime, besides working tirelessly for PJ Morgan Real Estate (wink wink), is expressing my creative flair through decorating. I love fresh flowers on my desk. I love adding a million pillows to a bed, to my husband’s dismay.  And I absolutely love accenting a room with just the right candle, picture or… Read More

One Man's Trash Is Another Man's Treasure

As I was brainstorming ideas for blogs to write, I realized that what I do and the people I meet are pretty fascinating. I decided the best way to capitalize on my everyday interactions is to share them with you. Let me start by telling you about the man behind a perfectly curated salvage company… Read More

It's A Bear To Be A Buyer

More than likely, buying a home will be the biggest investment of your life. It’s a process you don’t want to take lightly. It is not an easy task, but I’m here to help! In an effort to save your sanity (and the sanity of those who love you), here are a few steps to help… Read More

If You Run From A Leaky Roof…

As the saying goes, if you run from a leaky roof, you’ll end up in a flood. Spring is just around the corner and we all know what that means. RAIN! With the ever-changing elements in the Midwest, what is a key factor to keeping a home protected? The roof! The roof condition of your… Read More

Spring Has Sprung in Real Estate

It’s official! Spring has sprung in real estate! The peak selling season is upon us! If you are in the market to sell your home, with the right REALTOR® and marketing plan, it will sell. Not only will it sell, it will sell fast, have multiple offers and sell for more than the list price. To… Read More

Who Needs A Vacation?

This is the wonderful time of the year where you FINALLY start to see signs of spring: the birds are chirping, the sun shines longer, and the temperatures are rising. I always start thinking about the summer months and how quickly they will be here. My boys have a summer FULL of baseball, but we… Read More

Love for Little Bohemia

It’s been a minute since I’ve filled you up with some Little Bohemia love, so I thought it might be a good time to give everyone an update… Since we began this project, some incredible things have happened. As with any major renovation project, there has been some good, some bad and some very ugly…. Read More

A Day In The Life…

I started my first job in real estate as a receptionist/intern when I was a junior in high school. Even though that was some time ago (maybe just a few years, wink wink), I can still feel the excitement in my stomach when think back on it. I literally spent every Saturday, every day off… Read More

Icing On The Cake

What better way to start off the month of L-O-V-E than with gift ideas? Okay… these may not be the type of gifts that you give to the one you love, but these are certainly the type of gifts that you give to those you love to work with (or hope to work with). Business… Read More

Baby, It's Cold Inside

Now that I am spearheading the Trusted Vendor Program at PJ Morgan Real Estate, I decided to shake things up in 2018 and incorporate an afternoon networking event into our rotation – the “Vendor Blender”. We gathered for food, drinks, relationship building, and of course, education! We kicked off our first event of the new… Read More

Reflection

As we embark upon a new year, I frequently find myself looking back and reflecting upon the previous year. What did I accomplish? What didn’t I accomplish? What did I want to achieve? How can I better myself professionally and/or personally? I find that looking back helps me plan ahead for the new year. It… Read More

When to List?

Every fall, I meet with numerous clients who are interested in selling their home. They all want to know what improvements and changes they need to make so they can get their house sold quickly AND for the highest price possible… when they list it in the spring. If you follow the real estate market… Read More

The Cherry On Top

Earning an award is always on my “to do” list. I love the thrill of going the extra mile to achieve more and being recognized for my efforts is the cherry on top! That’s why I was so excited when the time came for PJ Morgan Real Estate to celebrate several of our colleagues at… Read More

He's An Angry Elf…

As the clock ticks closer to the holidays, we all try to cram in last minute everything: shopping, wrapping, holiday cards, parties, getting the perfect picture with Santa… In all the spare time that you DO NOT have over the next few days, add one more thing to your list. Grab your loved ones and… Read More

And To All A Good Night

Here at PJ Morgan Real Estate, we cherish our clients and the relationships we forge through the process of buying, selling and renting to some amazing people within our community. In fact, one of our Core Values is, “Cultivate Lifelong Relationships.” I hardly think of my job as a job. I am extremely fortunate to… Read More

I'd Rather Write About His Dog

I have known artist Watie White for what seems like a lifetime now. I had the pleasure of leasing him his first studio in Little Bohemia approximately 10 years ago. If you haven’t heard of Watie White, do yourself a favor and Google him now. I will not even attempt to describe his work or style;… Read More

Managing Holiday Mayhem

While the holiday season is generally full of joy and cheer, we all know that it can be a bit overwhelming and stressful. As a wife and mother, I’m approaching the 12th year of navigating this hectic time and trying to keep myself (and my family) sane. Thank goodness, I’ve learned a few things along… Read More

Look What's Coming!

If you’ve read my blog posts before, you know they usually come with a long story and lots of text.  This time you’re in for a treat… less rambling and more photos! Because we manage neighboring properties, we were given the opportunity to get a sneak peek of the new Film Streams Dundee Theater and… Read More

From Drab To Fab

Most of us have a passion in life – kids, work, sports, fashion, cooking, etc. However, even with the likes of the Internet and Pinterest (most days I feel like a Pinterest fail, by the way), it is nearly impossible to stay up on what’s trending. As much as I would love to be an… Read More

Falling For Fall

Fall is absolutely my favorite time of year. I love watching the leaves turn color, dressing for the cooler temperatures and the aromatic smell of a wood burning fireplace on a crisp evening. I have even come to adore Halloween! As I settled in to write this blog, I found myself reflecting on the last… Read More

The Future Of Technology Is Now

Hi, Jen Monjaras here. I would like to take this opportunity to announce that I am now leading our Trusted Vendor Program. As some of you know, I am not new to the company, but I am new to this position. In the last few weeks, I reemerged into the adult world (after having my… Read More

The Power Of The Past

Often life moves so quickly that we hardly have time to catch our breath, let alone reflect on our past – the people and experiences who have molded us into the people we are today. I was recently reminded of my grandparents – not that I never think about them, but the last living grandparent… Read More

Be The Ball

Hey, sports fans! The wind and leaves on the course didn’t stop us from having a great time golfing last week. It did, however, make locating the balls we hit quite challenging. Nonetheless, when you combine golf, great people, an adult beverage (or two), raffle prizes and an amazing charity, there isn’t too much to… Read More

Actually, I Can

I’ve been asked to write about this topic before but have always shied away from it for various reasons. First, I didn’t know if I had enough experience and second, I don’t truly identify with the topic. Let me explain… My first instinct isn’t to describe myself as a “woman” in commercial real estate. I… Read More

Acting Like A Family

We interrupt this regularly scheduled blog post… This week, one of our regular blog writers was wrapping up her post before publishing. Then, as it does, life happened and personal tragedy struck. It would have been easy for us to have some “canned,” pre-written blog post to put up for your reading pleasure – but… Read More

My West O

Originally a South O girl, everything I needed was within 20 square blocks. The idea of living in Elkhorn never even crossed my mind. Now… I can’t imagine my life any other way – Elkhorn is where I call HOME! Now that I have been living in Elkhorn for a few years, I realized how… Read More

Challenge: Are You Ready?

For those of you who know me, you know I’m slightly competitive… I love to challenge P.J. to a spontaneous game of ping-pong (and have even beat him a few times, which he denies to this day). Unfortunately, I’ve never had the chance to challenge him to a game of golf… until now. With that… Read More

Can Clothing Change A Life?

I know, I know… I can feel the eye rolls… and thoughts of “Really Liz, I think that’s a stretch”. By now, everyone knows the deep-seated love I have for a good wardrobe. But I promise you this post goes way deeper than just garments of clothing… #keepreading Whether it’s the post-baby hormones or I’m… Read More

Studio C

Once an Italian grocery store, the quaint structure at 805 Hickory Street has more history and nostalgia within its unique walls than most realize. Located in the heart of Little Italy, the building was built in 1905 by the Caniglia family (Mr. C) as a grocery store. Over the years, it was also home to… Read More

Common Sense Leasing

So you’ve decided to relocate your business or open a business… that’s exciting! I bet you’re wondering what the heck to do next… Unlike renting an apartment (which we’ve all probably done), most people have zero experience in the world of commercial leasing. It can be VERY complex and requires a little more homework than… Read More

Coffee Talk

Ryan and I spend a lot of time together, BUT not as much as we wish we could. It’s pretty great to be friends with the people you work with. Often we’re so wrapped up in preparing for where we’re headed though, that we have to piecemeal our time to actually “talk” to each other. So,… Read More

#Winning in Baseball, Laundry & Real Estate

Every year, the months of March through June fly by in a blur for our family. They are filled with end of the school year activities, field trips, and countless baseball games and practices for my sons. And, don’t forget that this is all during SPRING IN REAL ESTATE! Honestly, I have a hard time… Read More

Passion Project

Spanning two years, Ryan Ellis and I have had an ongoing conversation about public art. We’ve both long admired neighborhoods throughout the world that incorporate it in creative ways. Public art creates a sense of place… an enhanced connection to its surroundings, and we have wanted that for Omaha, but really didn’t know where we… Read More

Nailed It!

Cara here! As a property manager, these summer storms have kept me busy running all over town to check the roofs on the homes I manage. I do NOT do well with heights (and I’m not getting my behind up on a ladder), so I’m happy I have local roofing experts to turn to when… Read More

A Walk in the Park

I love this time of year (and not just because it’s spring in real estate). 🙂 Almost every day, we wake up to blue skies and beautiful weather, so I’m always looking for ways to enjoy the outdoors before it gets cold again. I love spending time at the lake or riding my bike, but… Read More

The Biggest Mistake You Can Make In Shopping And In Life #thatsoundsdramatic

If you know me, you know that I specialize in the pretty and rarely take into account the useful. When someone says to me, “I love your shoes!”, inevitably it’s followed with the question, “Are they comfortable?”. And then appears what I can only imagine is a dumbfounded look on my face… of course they… Read More