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!

Where To See The Best Fireworks in Omaha!

	HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY Team Elliott wishes you and your loved ones a very "Happy 4th of July".  Check out our video greeting (& firecrackers!): What's Happening in Omaha: July 3rd: Home Run Derby & World-Herald Fireworks Tickets are on sale for the 7:30 p.m. July 3 event. Available at CenturyLink Center Omaha box office, Ticketmaster by phone and online. Tickets cost $8 youth (ages 3-12), $12 adults and $35 for a four-pack. July 3rd & 4th: Ralston Community Celebration and Picnic: Community celebration with picnic on the park July 3rd (80h St. & Park Drive). Parade and fireworks 9:30pm on July 4th outside of the Ralston arena.  July 4th: Free Fireworks show in Blair, Nebraska Fireworks show at 10pm at the South Creek Conference center (formerly Blair Bowling Center) July 4th: Free Fireworks at Boys Town Campus  Fireworks show at 10pm on the Boys Town campus. Rain date is Saturday. July 4th: Free Fireworks at Field Club of Omaha Fireworks show at dusk. They will be staged on the golf course near the 10th hole. Address is 3615 Woolworth Ave. July 4th:  Annual July 4 UNO Carillon Concert This year's annual July 4 carillon concert on the University of Nebraska at Omaha Henningson Memorial Campanile will be presented by Brent Shaw. The bell tower was built in 1988. Free. Have a great Independence day!

Golf Tips From a Pro & Gift Ideas For Dad

Happy Father's Day! Father's day is quickly approaching. Have you found the perfect gift? We did some brain storming ourselves and came up with a unique and fun idea, what about personal golf lessons for dad?  We asked a local Pro Golf Trainer for his tricks and tips on the greens. Impress dad with these pointers in case you decide to tee off together for Father's Day:  Check with your local Golf Club and see if they offer personal, family, or group lessons. It's a great way to relax,  spend time together as a family! OTHER FATHER DAY GIFT IDEAS: TECH NOW: 10 Hot Tech Gifts for Every Kind of Dad FEATURED LISTING VIDEO: "Sweet Tomorrow Farms"  23205 West Q Road AMAZING PROPERTY! Sweet Tomorrow Farms! Equestrian retreat offering 20 acres w/Pond. Embrace serenity at this home & all it has to offer! 4Bd, 5Ba, 3 frplc, 3 car garage, Inground 20x40 pool. Over 6,900 SF+ of living space including a theatre rm, ofc, & full kit on lower level. NUMEROUS out bldgs. 36 heated, matted stalls.Heated wash 2 groom bays. 2 Indoor arena's & 1 Indoor w/spectator seating. 30x60 motor home heated garage.Embrace country living, while only 10-15 mins away from stores. Thanks a million! Teresa Elliott Prudential Ambassador - Team Elliott www.teameomaha.com 402.690.1573 (call anytime, it's my cell) teresa@teamelliott.net

St. Patrick's Day

		I'm 100% Italian, but who isn't a little Irish on St. Patrick's day? Join me for a quick tour of the Dubliner Pub in Omaha's Historic Old Market Area. The Dubliner is located in the basement of "a building that's almost as old as Omaha" which is on the National Register of Historic Places. The Dubliner is Opening early at 6am on Saturday and the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade goes right by their front door. Live music will begin at 12pm-4pm & 9:30pm-1:30am. On Sunday, St.Patricks Day, the bar opens at 6:00 a.m. and will be serving Lucky Charms for breakfast & Corn Beef and Cabbage for lunch. Josh Ortman will be playing 9:00-12:00 and Dicey Riley will play1:00-5:00 & 7:00-11:00. For more information about the dubliner Pub, check out:http://www.dublinerpubomaha.com/ Friends, I have a favor to ask of you. My business is largely built on referrals from current and past customers. I would be very grateful if you’d take a few minutes to post a reference for me at the following link: http://www.zillow.com/reviews/write?s=X1-ZUyto8iwmo0gsp_6wmna Since I’m a firm believer in taking good care of my clients, I’ll send a Starbucks gift card for doing this so let me know when you’ve done it! Thanks a million! Teresa Elliott Prudential Ambassador - Team Elliott http://www.teamelliott.net 402.690.1573 (call anytime, it's my cell) teresa@teamelliott.net

New Research from Google about Home Buyers, and Great January Events in Omaha

We hope you are having a wonderful January and are staying warm! Today we have a great, quick video for you about the recent study Google and The National Association of Realtors completed.  It's great to know that our team is exceeding expectations for our sellers, and delivering the exact tools that buyers are looking for when purchasing a home. We offer great photos, great staging, great video tours, and advanced social media techniques to help get your home sold, and fast!  Fun in Omaha: Lucky Bucket Brewery Tours January 23rd to July 27th (Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday) Lucky Bucket is a local microbrewery located in LaVista that was started in 2008. Tour the brewery and try their five year round beers in addition to some limited edition beers you can't find in the stores.  Address: 11941 Centennial Rd, Suite 1, La Vista, NE 68025 Venue: Lucky Bucket Brewery Times: Wed-Fri/5:30PM; Sat/12, 1, & 2pm Admission: $3 (Must be 21+ years) Link to more info Fun in Omaha: Worn with Pride: Americans in Uniform at The Durham Museum Daily until February 03, 2013 present day Iraq and Afghanistan will bring home the experiences of war and how technology has changed those experiences over the last 150 years.  Address: 801 South 10th St, Omaha, NE 68108 Venue: Durham Museum Times: Tues/10am-8pm; Wed-Sat/10am-5pm; Sun/1-5pm; July, Aug, Sept & Dec: open Mon/10am-5pm. Closed major holidays. Admission: $8 Adults; $6 Ages 62+; $5 Ages 3-12; Free Age 2 & under Link to more info

Teresa Elliott shares her Family's Famous Italian Meatballs Recipe & Cooking Video

New Year's Gift: My Family's Secret Meatball Recipe

1/1/2013 | Cooking with Teresa, Italian Meatballs | Omaha, NE

We love to entertain and cook for our friends! This year, I have received so many requests for my secret family meatball recipe. It's my joy to share it with you and let you know all of my tips and tricks along the way. I created a cooking video just for some holiday fun. I hope all of my friends, family, colleagues, and clients get a chance to make these yummy appetizers, because that means they're having company, and who doesn't love having company? 

We at Team Elliott hope you and your loved ones had an amazing 2012, and that you have an even better 2013! 

Holiday Family Fun: Ice Skating in Downtown Omaha

Holiday Family Fun: Ice Skating in Downtown:
12/22/2012 | Conagra Ice Rink | Omaha, NE

Come skate in Downtown Omaha at the Conagra Ice Rink! Cost is only $5 & includes skate rental (kids under 5 are free). All proceeds go to Food Bank for the Heartland as a component of the Shine the Light on Hunger campaign. Skate until midnight on Friday and Saturday. 

It's a great time for everyone with hot chocolate, holiday lights, Christmas music, and it's a wonderful way to give back to the community. 

Calendar of Holiday Events for Omaha:
Daily until Jan. 6th: Ice Skating in Downtown Omaha at Conagra Park.
(for more information visitholidaylightsfestival.org

Daily until Jan. 6th: Ethnic Holiday trees exhibit at Durham Museum. Local cultural organizations proudly display their crafts and traditional dress while musicians and dancers perform throughout the evening. You can also purchase hard-to-find ethnic foods and gifts at this festive celebration. durhammuseum.org

Dec 24th-Jan 8th: Holiday Poinsettia Show at Lauritzen Garden featuring more than 5,600 poinsettias. 9-5pm daily.

lauritzengardens.org

Dec 26th-28th and Jan 2nd-4th: Winter Camp at the Durham museum. Each day of camp will feature a unique theme including Holidays Around the World, Know Your City, Welcome 2013, Durham Boot Camp (in conjunction with the American Soldier exhibition), Rock Out at The Durham (in anticipation of our spring exhibition, Women who Rock), and Dinosaur Discovery (in anticipation of our summer exhibition, A T. Rex Named Sue) durhammuseum.org

Jan 1st: Omaha Children's Museum's 1st Night of Play, Come to the best family-friendly New Year's party in town. Enjoy live music, face painting, special crafts, a dance party, goodie bags, yummy pizza dinner & the original countdown to the New Year (at 8 p.m.) & Bubble Wrap Stomp. Tickets are $10 for members & $14 for non-members. ocm.org

Featuring Listing with Video Tour:

Wonderful 2story home in Barrington Park w/3car side load garage. Walking distance to school. Ceramic 2 story entry & T staircase. Fam rm & Kitchen are open. Kitchen has ctr island granite, SS appliances, & built in planning desk. Master Bd has a cozy frplc and LARGE his/hers walk in closets. There is a sitting rm off of the master that makes a great office! LL fam rm has a lrg bathrm, bar area, built in entertainment ctr included tv & surround sound. The park & tennis courts are very close.

Dancing With The Omaha Stars: The Kick-Off

Dancing with the Omaha Stars Orientation Video:
12/09/2012 | Omaha Ballroom | Omaha, NE – A quick overview


Hello Friends! As you may have heard by now, I am going to be one of the Dancer's for the 2013 "Dancing with the Omaha Stars" charity competition. This year's competition will be benefiting "The Sunshine Kids" network and will be held February 9th at the CenturyLink Center. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by clicking here: Dancing With The Stars Tix

The Sunshine Kids is a non-profit organization dedicated to children with cancer. Established in 1982, we are committed to providing positive group activities and emotional support for young cancer patients. The Sunshine Kids provides a variety of programs and events, free of charge, for kids who are receiving cancer treatments in hospitals across North America

 

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Omaha is Happening: Omaha Ballroom
12/09//2012 | Business Profile | Omaha, NE – Looking for something fun and different to do for exercise, a new hobby, getting ready for a wedding, or just looking for a good time? The Omaha Ballroom has something to offer for everyone. Located one block North of Q st. at 5038 S. 153rd St. in Omaha, NE, Omaha Ballroom offers:

• Group Dancing Lessons (Beginners Ballroom, Country Dancing, Salsa & Swing. No Partner Needed!)
• Wedding Dance Lessons
• Private Personal Training, Social to Competitive Levels
• Zumba Classes
• Pilate Classes
• Kids Dance Camp

Learn more at: www.omahaballroom.com or by calling 402.290.4869

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Featured Home Video Tour: 3605 S. 203rd St.
12/09/2012 | 3605 S. 203rd St. | Omaha, NE – Pristine 2 Story home built by Malibu Homes/designer owned. Huge corner lot w/water feature, fantastic prof landscaping & full fence. 5Bd, 5Ba, 3 car and circular drive. Gorgeous contemporary .
Videos created by: www.amouraproductionsrealestate.com