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It's that time of year again. Let's take a look at the most expensive homes sold in Omaha during 2014.

If you want to take a look at our older posts, here you go.

  • 5 Most Expensive Homes Sold in Omaha During First Half of 2013
  • 5 Most Expensive Homes Sold in Omaha During 2012
  • First Half of 2011
  • Second Half of 2011
Without further ado, here are the most expensive homes sold in Omaha in 2014.  

#5

This home is located in Linden Estates.

Sale Price: $1.8 Million

14243 Hamilton St.

6 Bedrooms
13 Bathrooms
23,118 Square Feet

 

#4

This home is located in the Fairacres neighborhood of midtown Omaha.

6710 Davenport St.

$2 Million

4 Bedrooms
6 Bathrooms
6,603 Square Feet

 

#3

This home is

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Living in Nebraska, no matter how beautiful it may be, will inevitably mean that you will be dealing with snow in your driveway, one your car and around your home when the temperatures drop. Snow may have nostalgic qualities and it can be fun for the kids to play in, but when everything is said and done snow can be a pain in your back. 

 

Snow removal requires a lot of time and a lot of labor, and this is why many Nebraskans choose to hire a snow removal company with all of the right industrial equipment to deal with the snow for them. If you are wondering just how much you will spend to leave the shoveling and plowing to the professionals, read this guide to the cost of snow removal. 

What is the Price Range of Snow Removal in Nebraska?

The

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Temps are rising and that means it's the perfect time to start thinking about waterfront homes.

Currently, there are about 100 properties for sale in the Omaha area. If you are searching for lake front property, we've made it easy. We've created a page with all the waterfront listings in the Omaha area.

We've also broken the page into the most popular areas. 

  • Newport Landing - Bennington
  • West Shores - Waterloo
  • Hawaiian Village
  • Valley Shores
  • Carter Lake
  • Ginger Cove
  • Beaver Lake
  • Buccaneer Bay
  • Mallard Landing
  • Lake Waconda
  • Fremont
  • Riverfront (Missouri River & Elkhorn River

If you are in the market for a lakefront property, reach out.

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When you have a nice kitchen, you can show off your place and get more money for it once you sell it. However, other times, you may waste your money if you only upgrade certain parts or spend too much. With this in mind, here are five inexpensive kitchen updates you can do with ease.

New faucet and sink

Without a doubt, if you have an older home, the faucet and sink are outdated. To fix this, you should buy a new combination then install it at your house. Since this is a relatively easy job, you can do it in an afternoon. While you are at it, you should inspect the garbage disposal and pipes as this is an easy time for you to make adjustments. Either way, whether you opt for a high-end approach or a simple one, you will go a long way in

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Heating a home with space heaters can be tempting, especially in states like Nebraska which can have brutally cold winters. There are many dangers, however, associated with using these types of devices. According to the National Fire Protection Association one third of all heating related home fires are caused by problems with space heaters.

Why Space Heaters Are Dangerous

Fire is the most obvious danger when using a space heater, but there are other potential problems associated with heaters. Direct contact with a heater can cause burns and even shock. Using extension cords or plugging the heater into the same outlet as other appliances can increase the chance of the plug becoming overheated. Sometimes space heaters release carbon monoxide, which

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There are only seven shopping days until Christmas. If you want to get all your shopping done in one place and save some money, check out the new Nebraska Crossing Outlets.

Everyone is always looking for a great bargain while shopping for necessities and a large outlet shopping mall with a wide range of stores is the perfect place to find one. At Nebraska Crossing near Gretna, you will find an assortment of fantastic national and local stores including Coach where there are discounted designer shoes and handbags. Women can find an assortment of low priced seasonal or classic clothing at the Ann Taylor Factory Store. Shoppers seeking athletic wear such as shorts, pants and tops for the entire family can find quality bargains at the Adidas Factory Outlet

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It's that time of the year again. We take a look at the most expensive homes sold in the Omaha area over the past 6 months.

The homes in this list are very diverse. The most expensive home was a lakefront home in the West Shores neighborhood in West Omaha. The second home is smack dab in the middle of Omaha in the Fairacres neighborhood. One home was out in Springfield while the other two were in southwest Omaha. One home is on the Shadow Ridge Golf Course and one overlooks Zorinsky Lake.

Here are some of our other posts on the subject.

5 Most Expensive Homes Sold in Omaha During 2012
First Half of 2011
Second Half of 2011

Without further adieu..

#1

25830 West Dodge Rd
Waterloo, NE 68069

4 Bedroom / 3 Bathroomsthroom
3708 Square Feet

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Update - We published a Complete Guide to Renting a Dumpster in Omaha. Please take a look.

Spring cleaning is in full force. Many of you are spending your weekends cleaning up leaves, planting, and mowing. Others are finally getting around to those indoor projects that have been put off.

If you are finally tackling that remodeling job or if you just want to declutter your home, many of you will rent a dumpster to make garbage removal easy. Dumpster rentals are also useful if you are moving.

Below, I've gathered a list of some local dumpster rental companies that will make your life a little easier.

A Quik Dump

Website: www.aquikdump.com
Phone: 402-213-8950

ASAP Containers

Website: www.asapcontainers.com
Phone: 402-598-4400

MAC

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