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Owning a home in Omaha, from the historic charm of Dundee to the growing communities in Elkhorn, is a rewarding experience.

However, the constant demands of home maintenance can be really, really frustrating. What if you could simplify (and even eliminate) this aspect of homeownership?

Premier Home Management by SL Jensen offers a practical solution. Backed by SL Jensen Construction, a trusted Omaha name with over 40 years of experience in high-end home building and remodeling, this service is designed to relieve the stress of home upkeep.

What is Premier Home Management?

This service provides a single, reliable point of contact for all your home maintenance needs. Instead of juggling multiple contractors and schedules, Premier Home Management

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Omaha's free spring yard waste collection season has officially begun as of May 5, 2025.

This six-week program runs through June 13. It allows residents to dispose of excess lawn debris without additional costs beyond their regular waste services.

Important Details to Remember:

  • Collection period: May 5, 2025 to June 13, 2025
  • No stickers required: Paper yard waste bags placed outside your cart will be collected at no additional cost during this period
  • Stickers still required: Bundles of brush still require purchased yard waste stickers
  • Weight limits: Paper yard waste bags may weigh up to 40 pounds
  • Regular collection day: Yard waste is collected on your regular waste pickup day

During this special collection period, yard

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Omaha has officially been named the hottest housing market in the United States for 2025, according to a recent analysis by U.S. News & World Report.

Why Omaha Steals the Spotlight

Omaha’s housing market has experienced a remarkable surge, with home prices climbing by an impressive 8%, reaching a median price of $281,000.

This growth starkly contrasts with the national trend, where many housing markets have seen a decline.

Factors Contributing to Omaha’s Success

Job Growth and Economic Stability: Omaha is home to a diverse economy, attracting businesses and professionals, which bolsters demand for housing.

Affordable Living: While many markets grapple with skyrocketing home prices, Omaha’s housing remains accessible, making it an

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Save time and money, and sign up for monthly membership car wash!

Rather than paying ‘per wash’ why not pay a monthly rate instead and get your car washed as often as you’d like? That’s right, these companies offer you unlimited car wash for a fixed monthly rate. Members gain access to Fast Lanes where they enjoy priority service and skip the usual long lines. Others also have members only areas where members get to lounge and relax while their car gets washed.

Below is a list of the top car wash clubs in the Omaha area. It includes their Location, Membership Perks, and Rates. Check them out and see which one you like most.

 

Club Car Wash

Club Car Wash opened their first branch as Tiger Express Wash in Columbia, Missouri back in 2006. They

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Last week, I had an amazing opportunity to be interviewed by our local news. During the interview, I discussed what I'm seeing with new construction

The founders of Hildy Homes were also interviewed.

The clip they played was pretty short, so I decided to expand upon it a little more. You can watch the video above. Or read some of my thoughts below.

What Am I Seeing?

As of September 2023, plenty of new construction homes are available. In fact, if you're considering between an existing home and new construction, you'll find a wide range of options with new builds.

The inventory of existing homes is low because many homeowners don't want to give up their low interest rates.

Builder Incentives

All of these new homes on the market

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Memorial Park is one of my favorite places in Omaha. My wife and I used to live in Dundee and spent many nights walking our dog through the park.

This year is the iconic landmark's 75th anniversary. And to celebrate the anniversary, the Omaha Parks Foundation is selling a unique art print.

It's called "The Original Memorial Park Blueprint."

The Original Memorial Park Art Print

The art print showcases the original blueprint of Memorial Park as envisioned by architect Leo A Daly.

Close Up of Memorial Park Art Print

Measuring 24 x 36 inches, it's a perfect piece to adorn your walls and celebrate the park's storied past.

100% of the proceeds will go towards special projects. Including, improvements to Memorial Park itself.

Buy this for yourself or buy it as a gift.

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Check out the recent Redfin article I was recently featured in: 11 Unique Things to Do in
Omaha, Nebraska, NE.

If you’re considering living in Omaha, Nebraska, prepare to experience a city of vibrancy and entertainment. The town boasts an array of unique attractions and experiences that locals and newcomers alike can enjoy. There’s something for everyone, whether it’s savoring exquisite craft cocktails, exploring hidden gems, or immersing yourself in nature.

Whether you’re still considering making the move or you’re already exploring apartments for rent or homes for sale in Omaha, this Redfin article will showcase a plethora of
unique things to do in Omaha.

Read the full article here: 11 Unique Things to Do in Omaha, Nebraska, NE | Redfin

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The Professional Remodeling Organization of Nebraska-Iowa will be hosting its annual home remodeling tour event. It will showcase a variety of its renovation projects, designed by the best professionals in the field, completely free to the general public The tour will be available for 2 days only, starting this Saturday, April 22, 2023 and Sunday, April 23, 2023.

To sign up for this event, please click here.

The event will be a great opportunity to access homes designed and built by the area's most exceptional builders and remodelers. This will allow visitors to gain fresh ideas and inspiration for their home improvement projects. Improvements will better the conditions of the homes, and increase the value of the property with a properly executed

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With Creighton heading to the Elite 8, more and more people around the country are Googling “where is Creighton University?”

How do I know?

I created a website years ago called Omaha Relocation. That site happens to cover a lot of topics about Omaha - including Creighton University.

Because of that, the site ranks for a variety of search terms.

Here is a chart from Google over the past year with search impressions for Omaha Relocation.

That massive spike in the past week is thanks to people searching for information about Creighton University.

What exactly are people looking for?

Just ignore the "papillion" result.

I'll try to update the post with results after the Elite 8 game. 

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If you thought higher interest rates would slow down the real estate market, you were wrong.

At the end of 2022, the market in the Omaha area did slow down quite a bit.

But, things have picked back up.

Here's a text from two weeks ago.

I’ve written a dozen offers in the past month. Every home except one had multiple offers.

In a couple of those cases, there were over 10 offers.

Homes are going over asking price - by a lot.

If you are thinking of buying a home in this market, make sure you do these three things:

  1. Get pre-approved, you need to know how much you can afford. Plus, your offer won’t get accepted without pre-approval.
  2. Save money! The more money you can put down on a home, the more competitive your offer will be.
  3. Don’t
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