September Newsletter

September 2014 NP Dodge... part of the fabric of OUR community for over a century and a half.

Did You Know Did You Know? According to RealtorMag, one-third of all real estate purchases in 2013 were made by single home buyers. With 75% of single home owners ages 25-50 saying home ownership is important to them, this statistic should come at no surprise! Click here to read the full story!   Did You Know? Builders in Omaha are looking to build outside of the city limits. Due to the affordability of land and the lack of inventory, small towns outside the Omaha city limits become a great option for home building. Read the article published buy the Omaha World Herald, featuring our own Mike Riedmann, here. Fall Planting Reduces Stress on Plants and Gardens   source Cornerstone Home Inspection Omaha Real Estate Market in Review - August 2014 A quick update on the Omaha real estate market for you. We have a pretty balanced market as we reach the end of summer, meaning it's still a good time to buy or sell a home in the metro area.  Here are the numbers from August:    Closed Homes: 1,171.  Average days on market: 43 days, up 7 days since August. Inventory: 3.2 months, at 3,754 active units. List-to-sale ratio: 98% Interest rates: trending around 4.125% The Omaha market in review is looking pretty good.  Sellers are getting just about everything they're asking for, and buyers should be able to expect to have their closing costs covered if the deal is negotiated properly. If you are interested in buying or selling a home in this great market, don't hesitate to give me a call or send an email.  Fall is on the way... Now is the time to start preparing your yard and gardens for the coming fall season. Here are some steps to get your yard ready for the change in seasons. Remove heavy leaf buildup, sticks and other debris from your garden beds and lawn Cut back remaining perennials and remove debris around them Dust mulch lightly on all planting beds, and till vegetable garden Clean and put away patio furniture Set up and fill bird feeders Aerate, and fertilize your lawn, trees and shrubs Make the last mowing of the season a short cut and empty the gas After leaves have fallen, check and clean gutters and make sure your chimney is clean Drain and store garden hose (Next month... Winterizing Your Home!) Featured Properties 4511 Krug Avenue Omaha, NE You will be delighted when you step into this inviting 2 bedroom, 1 bath home in the Robin Hill Subdivision. Beautifully - refinished hardwood floors through-out the main floor, including both bedrooms and ceramic tile in the kitchen. The lower level offers a finished family room that is ideal for gatherings. The fenced in backyard features a well manicured lawn. The home has been updated with new furnace and air conditioning in 2012, new roof and siding in 2013. Home also has a security system. FULL PROPERTY DETAILS » Kristi Creger Sales Associate 402.689.4159 CONTACT ME » Facebook Fan Page Pinterest Twitter YouTube (User) Visit My Website My Listings My Solds New on the Market Testimonials Kristi was outstanding in every sense of the word. She was very professional and answered all my questions politely and throroughly. READ MORE » myNPDodge Customized tools to search, organize and share the properties you want to see, plus email alerts when matching listings enter the market. Sign-up today!

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