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What Can You Expect from the Omaha Real Estate Market in 2014?

What Can You Expect from the Omaha Real Estate Market in 2014?

People have been frequently asking me about what the market will do in 2014. We are off to a strong start! Inventory is still very low making now a great time to list your home. If you are thinking about selling, do it as soon as possible! There are a lot of buyers out there and rates are projected to rise as we move towards spring time. With inventory and rates low, you have a much better chance of selling now.

As spring comes, more homes will come on the market and interest will rise. However, more buyers will come as well! I believe 2014 will be fantastic. If you’re a motivated seller, price your home according to comparable homes and work with a great agent that will help you with this, you will have no problem selling your home! The Omaha market is always a great market.

If you know of anyone who is looking to buy, sell or invest in real estate, give us a call! We would be more than happy to help. Thanks and have a great day.

We Thought it Was Time for a Change!

We Thought it Was Time for a Change!

We are so excited for 2014 and all the opportunities that lie ahead for our team. First and foremost, we will be re-branding. Team Elliott has served us well for many years; but from now on, we will be calling ourselves Elliott Co. As we begin to get involved with other ventures inside the real estate industry, along with our philanthropy, we felt a new brand was appropriate.

Be on the lookout for Elliott Co. Also, be sure to tell us what you think and stop by to say hello; we’re always home! If you or anyone you know is looking to buy, sell or invest in real estate, don’t hesitate to contact me. Thanks and have a great day!

Happy Holidays from Team E!

In case you missed it, we have officially become a part of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Real Estate. More importantly, I wanted to wish you a very happy holiday season and to personally thank you for all of your referrals and support throughout 2013. As a reminder, it’s still a great time to buy and sell real estate. So if you know anybody who is looking to buy or sell, be sure to reach out to me.

I hope you’re having a wonderful day and have a wonderful holiday season!!

Is Now the Time to List Your Home?

Is Now the Time to List Your Home?

Today I am here with Gina Elliot to speak about the seriousness of our low inventory and the amount of buyers and investors looking to purchase homes. Many people are serious about buying with the low interest rates and uncertainty of how long they will stay down but with the low inventory, they’re just waiting for things to come around.

Another question we get this time of year is whether or not people should wait until spring to enter the market. With the low inventory and interest rates, now is a great time to be selling your home. It is important to have your home in great condition and priced correctly as well. If you’re motivated, now is the time to sell!

If you have any questions, call us, text us or send us an email. We hope you enjoy your Thanksgiving!

Should You Wait to List Your Home?

Should You Wait to List Your Home?

Today, Jeremy Wilhelm from Private Mortgage Group has joined me to answer some questions about the current state of the mortgage business. “This is the perfect time to talk about selling your house and what’s going on in the mortgage market,” Jeremy said. “We’re seeing a huge rally in regards to interest rates dropping. Possibly in the next two days we may see a quarter percent drop in interest rates, which is huge,” he continued.

The issue is getting the word out to sellers, because everything we are listing right now sells very fast due to the lack of inventory. Sellers who wish to wait until spring are missing out on a fantastic time to sell. “Not only is the market poised for interest rates but 4.5% on 30 year money is excellent right now,” Jeremy stated.

Jeremy also explained that if a buyer wants to move up price ranges but waits until spring, they could lose up to $40,000 in interest over the 30 year period.

If you have any questions, please call email or text us and we will also provide Jeremy’s information. Thanks and have a great day!

Visiting "I Think Fit" Gym - With Heath Murray

With fall approaching, I wanted to talk about how important health and fitness is. For the last two and a half years, I have been working with Heath Murray, owner of I Think Fit Gym. Heath helped me devise a workout plan to burn fat and increase muscle definition that consisted of three day sessions targeting specific muscle groups and having me do three days of cardio on my own. Working together, I have lost 16 lbs. of body fat, 4 lbs. gained in muscle mass and which coincides with a 10% total loss in body fat.

“Kudos to her, I think she’s done a real good job and I think she feels a lot better about herself,” Heath said. This is true and not only do I feel better about myself, my overall health is better, too. My immune system is built up and I am not getting sick as much, I’m sleeping better and the fact that I have much more energy is so important. If you have any health or fitness goals, I strongly suggest working with a trainer.

When I tell people about what I did, people are shocked about the financial commitment. Heath put it into perspective by telling me that we don’t think about how much we spend on a car payment and a house payment, but to invest in ourselves and our well-being, it’s something special.

“We have to overcome a lot of [that] in the profession because most people don’t see the value in the service when comparing to other gym memberships like 24 Hour Fitness where you pay $20 a month,” Heath explained. “But what we’re going to do is we will bring someone in, hold them accountable, put them on a calorie and goal specific plan and get them going in the direction they want.

There is a bit of a financial commitment, but doing so keeps people showing up,” Heath said. Heath helped me realize how important it was to invest in myself and really get the “wow” factor in my aesthetics.

 “Those are things you just can’t put a price tag on.”

For me, the accountability is huge. I like being on a schedule and it gets me up in the morning. The feeling that I accomplished something early on in the day is really great. Heath gave some pointers for people going in to a fitness program, “Have a goal in mind, see the trainer’s credentials, make sure the atmosphere makes you feel good and most importantly make you connect with the members and that you are going into a family friendly atmosphere.”

I Think Fit also stocks a great line of fitness products called Rock Solid. So it’s a bonus to get my egg whites and protein powder, as well as any other supplements you may need in one stop. I Think Fit Gym has over 30 different camp times available which includes diet tracking, the flexibility of working with different trainers in a small group setting while keeping costs down. For people outside the Omaha Area, they can plan people’s workouts through our website.

If you have any other questions, call Heath at 402-203-8824. Thanks and have a great day!