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A man with glasses looks shocked in front of a colorful graphic of Omaha's skyline and housing market trends.
By David Matney • October 22, 2026
Omaha housing market October 2026: inventory down 6.3%, sales down 11.7%, prices up 3.1%. What buyers and sellers need to know about Douglas and Sarpy County.
A frustrated woman points at an HOA violation sign in front of a house while a concerned man looks on.
By David Matney • October 21, 2026
Can an HOA foreclose on your home? Let's break down special assessments, rising fees, and the critical questions to ask before buying.
Aerial view comparing a barren landscape to a developed area with water features and buildings.
By David Matney • October 15, 2026
From Avenue One's 200-acre Main Street to Sarpy County's $110M expressway, explore 11 major Omaha developments reshaping West Omaha, Downtown, and beyond.
The Advantages of Buying in 2026: Less Competition, More Negotiating Room — Okay, I'm, Would
By David Matney • October 14, 2026
Mortgage rates above 7%, rising prices, and higher costs make 2026 tough for Omaha buyers. But there's a room to negotiate. Here's what you need to know.
Omaha Housing Market: Is a Crash Coming or Is Everything Changing?
By David Matney • October 8, 2026
Omaha's housing ladder has stalled. First-time buyers now enter in their 30s and 40s, equity-rich sellers won't move, and multi-generational living is reshaping demand.
Three Things Every Seller Should Do Before Listing — That's, Wow, Yeah
By David Matney • October 7, 2026
Omaha agent David Matney and professional stager Susan Evans reveal the biggest staging mistakes sellers make and how to present your home to sell faster.
This allows hyperscale data center developers to build co-located power plants to help meet their massive energy needs
By David Matney • October 1, 2026
Data centers are reshaping Douglas and Sarpy Counties. Learn how proximity to these facilities affects home values and what you need to know before relocating.
known as Field Club.
By David Matney • September 24, 2026
From Field Club to Old Loveland, discover where Omaha's wealthiest families lived as the city grew west. Historic mansions, architectural character, and what these neighborhoods are like today.
that backdrop looking over that river, which was a— which is the Eagle Creek is what they call
By David Matney • September 23, 2026
Thinking about buying hunting land or a weekend getaway in Nebraska? Learn what to ask about access, utilities, financing, and hidden costs before you buy.
The Omaha Housing Market Just Shifted: What 7% Mortgage Rates Mean for Buyers and Sellers
By David Matney • September 17, 2026
Omaha's housing market is shifting as mortgage rates climb above 7%. I break down prices, and what higher rates mean for Douglas and Sarpy County buyers.
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