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By David Matney January 23, 2026
Omaha home prices in 2026 are stabilizing: inventory up 9.3% to 1,989 active homes, median closed price $315,000, and mortgage rates near 6% — what buyers and sellers should know.
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By David Matney January 21, 2026
New Nebraska bills could reshape evictions, tax deductions, inspection access, and title-transfer rules. Practical guidance for owners, managers, and investors to protect rental portfolios.
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By David Matney January 16, 2026
A clear breakdown of the proposed Trump investor ban: who it targets, expected effects on prices, rents and inventory, an Omaha market snapshot, and practical advice.
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By David Matney January 15, 2026
Region-by-region guide to the best areas to live in Omaha — Downtown, Midtown, North Omaha, Benson, West Omaha and Sarpy County. Find neighborhoods that match your budget, commute and lifestyle.
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By David Matney January 9, 2026
Buying in Omaha? Don’t start house hunting without a documented lender preapproval. Learn which documents lenders require, timing tips, common underwriting pitfalls, and how to protect your offer.
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By David Matney January 9, 2026
How a new streetcar (2026-28), Nebraska’s future tallest tower, and the Civic Square mixed-use district will reshape Downtown Omaha — timelines, budgets, and why it matters.
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By David Matney December 26, 2025
A concise, data-driven recap of 2025 housing: how hotter growth, mortgage spreads, rising inventory, and policy shifts reshaped affordability—and what buyers should do in 2026.
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By David Matney December 20, 2025
Latest Omaha housing data: inventory is up, median prices are stabilizing, and new-construction listings have risen. A clear breakdown of supply, affordability, rates, and what it means for buyers and sellers.
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By David Matney December 17, 2025
Purchase applications and pending contracts are at multi‑year highs even with mortgage rates in the mid‑6% range. Inventory growth is cooling — what that means for buyers, sellers and 2026.
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By David Matney December 10, 2025
A clear-eyed look at why a $3,000 mortgage can feel like a scam next to $1,800 rent — anchoring, taxes, equity, refinancing and when buying actually makes sense.
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