De-cluttering is extremely important when selling your home. Renting a dumpster is a very helpful (and cost-effective) way to get rid of stuff you don’t want anymore. A clean, decluttered home sells faster and often for more money.

Before you rent a dumpster, please make sure none of the things you are throwing away can be donated.

There are a few things to know when renting a dumpster. That’s why we just published the Complete Guide to Renting a Dumpster in Omaha.

The guide answers common questions, like

• What sizes do dumpsters come in?
• How long can I rent a dumpster?
• What can I put in a dumpster?
• What else do I need to know?
• How much does a dumpster cost?

And we also provide real pricing from local companies so you

Omaha currently has approximately 3600 homes that are deemed unsafe to live in; Of these, approximately 775 are on the list to be demolished. This has been a big problem in many ways. In demolition projects, as little as 40 percent of materials are salvaged. This leaves most of the wood, metal and other items wasted; filling up local landfills.

Jason Gillbreath, owner of Reclaimed Enterprises, has come up with inventive ways to save much of these homes in what is being called upcycling. The deconstructing process consists of carefully removing nails from walls, prying up flooring, pulling old sinks and counters and anything else salvageable from old, abandoned homes. All of these items will be re-purposed in various ways. New jobs, less waste and

It’s been a very long time since we posted about the most expensive homes sold in Omaha. We are back, and I hope you enjoy this post.

These are the 5 most expensive homes sold and listed in the MLS in 2019.

#5

Sales Price: $1,725,000

9230 Capitol Avenue
Omaha, NE 68114

6 Bedrooms
8 Bathrooms
9,295 Square Feet

Located in Westchester / District 66

Description: Inviting six-bedroom home, constructed by McNeil Company in 2001 to the highest standards. Exquisite finishes and architectural details throughout. Extensive exterior lighting and landscaping provides a stunning setting in central Omaha. The open kitchen, family room and informal dining area are the heart of this home, offering access to the private patio area, including an

According to new data released by the Great Plains Regional MLS for November 2019, the Omaha area real estate market is still very strong.

Let’s take a look at some of the numbers from November 2019:

November 2019 Omaha Area Real Estate Statistics

Average Sold Price: $225,092 (Up 2.8% from November 2018)
Homes Sold: 978 (Up 1.7% from November 2018)
New Listings: 1,150 (Down 9% from November 2018)
Pending Listings: 932 (Up 3.7% from November 2018)
Days on the Market: 20 Days (Down 4.8% from November 2018)

All data from Great Plains Regional MLS. Report © 2019 ShowingTime.

This report covers residential real estate activity in the Omaha area, which includes the counties of Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders and Washington in Nebraska; the

A couple weeks ago, the Welcome Home Team was recognized by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate as the #10 team nationally in the number of homes closed. Better Homes has over 11,000 agents and 350 offices nationwide.

Last year, we did more than 100 transactions and almost $30 million.

This is truly a team award. I couldn’t have done any of this without my fantastic team. I started what has become the Welcome Home Team back in April 2017. At that point, there was no name, and it was just me and John Watson. Luke Cavagnaro and Mark Gorup joined shortly after to make up our small but mighty team. My team is made up of not only amazing real estate agents but even better human beings.

We are also fortunate to have so many clients that have put

Overseeding & Aerating

Overseeding in early September is important to a healthy lawn. Summers in Omaha can wreak havoc on grass. A healthy lawn next year starts today.

Furance Maintenance

Before temperatures start to plummet, have your furnace serviced. As with other winter jobs, the sooner you call contractors, the more likely you’ll find them available and affordable.

Plant a Tree or Some Shrubs

In Nebraska, fall is the BEST time to plant trees and shrubs. Visit the Nebraska Forest Service website or a local extension office for tree recommendations.

Replace Smoke Detectors

Smoke detectors should be replaced every 10 years because the sensors wear out. When was the last time you replaced your smoke detectors?

Don't Rake ALL Your

Yesterday, Omaha received 6.16 inches of rain. It came up just short of the highest-ever-one-day rainfall total of 6.46 inches.

When we get that amount of rain, homeowners get very, very nervous. Nervous about their roof leaking and nervous about water in their basement.

After the rain stopped yesterday, I did a quick video. I shared a few tips on how to prevent water in your basement. Sometimes the easiest (and cheapest) fixes make the biggest difference.

When selling a house, most people try to do so in the summer or spring. These times of year are easier to sell a home as people naturally look at places when the weather is nice. On the other hand, some opt to sell their place in the winter. Here are five tips to get the most when selling your house in the winter.

Keep it warm

A potential buyer who walks into a cold and drafty house will quickly get tired of the place. To avoid this potentially costly issue, a homeowner should turn his or her thermostat to a comfortable temperature. Upon walking into a warm room, a potential buyer will feel more at home and will not want to leave so quickly.

Accentuate the positives

Sometimes, one can show off the cool parts of owning a home in the

Feeling a little stressed? 

Then it might be time to head down to Turner Park at Midtown Crossing, where workout group Yoga Rocks the Park kicks off this Sunday for their weekly yoga sessions accompanied with live music. 

The hour-long sessions are free, last one hour and begin at 4 p.m., weather permitting. A children's yoga class begins before the adult class and costs $10. Kids between the ages of 4 and 10 can participate. Live music will take place during the adult session, as well as 30 minutes beyond the conclusion of Yoga Rocks. Beginners are welcome.

Though the class is free, Yoga Rocks is accepting donations. Money raised from the yoga series will go toward the Bike for Sight campaign, through which international doctors from the

Spring is in full swing and it's time to make some changes around the home. 

Knowing where to start and what to do, however, can be a little tricky. While there's always the classic option of repainting a room, rooms or the outside of your home, there are plenty of interior design projects you can launch to transform the look of your favorite spaces.

Some of these tips we've gathered are as simple as picking up a few pillows, while others take a little more time and planning. All of them, however, are guaranteed to spruce up your house. Enjoy! 

The Living Room: Less is More

Houzz contributor Judith Taylor is an award-winning designer based in Toronto. Her tip is kind of like a designer's spin on clutter-reducing spring cleaning. 

When you