Like many cities across the United States, Omaha is facing challenges related to housing affordability and availability. Big news was announced recently as Omaha City Council approved ordinance changes, opening the doors to accessory dwelling units (ADUs) citywide, and opening opportunities for more affordable housing across the city. With a goal for 30,000 more housing… Read More
The Heart of a Renovation
July 13, 2018
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
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Flippin’ Out!
April 27, 2018
“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
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If You Run From A Leaky Roof…
March 16, 2018
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
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Blueprint for Building
September 9, 2016
I recently had the privilege of helping a wonderful family build their dream home. Just like helping a client buy a dream home, it brings me a lot of joy to see them reach their goal. The journey getting there is a completely different process, though. Building offers a different array of decisions to be… Read More
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