Cassidee's Corner

A fireplace can be so much more than a source of warmth—it can be the focal point that brings an entire room together. Whether your style is modern, traditional, rustic, or eclectic, a few thoughtful design choices can transform your fireplace into a beautiful reflection of your personality.

According to Good Housekeeping, one of the easiest ways to refresh a fireplace is by styling the mantel with artwork, mirrors, plants, books, and meaningful decorative pieces. Layering items of different heights and sizes creates visu...

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Tired of being a renter and getting what seems like a less-than-ideal living situation than you'd like? If you've ever thought of becoming a homeowner, now might be the time to start thinking seriously about the advantages of buying a house instead of renting. You might be surprised by what you stand to gain when you put your hard-earned money to work for your future instead of making your landlord wealthier with each rent check.

• Buy a Home for What You're Spending in Rent
  Rental costs have been on the rise for years now, and it's not inconceivable to pay the same or less per month on a mortgage payment than what you're forking over in rent payment...

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Greater Omaha Metro Area Real Estate Market, Updated for September 2026 

U.S. existing-home sales fell 2.0% from the previous month and 1.2% from a year earlier to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.98 million, the first reading below 4 million since June 2025, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Sales held steady in the West and declined in the Northeast, Midwest, and South. Compared with a year earlier, sales were unchanged in the South and declined in the Northeast, Midwest, and West.

New Listings decreased 28.1 percent for New Construction and 9.4 percent for Existing Ho...

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If you're selling your home, you should know about 44 percent of Millennials buying houses today are searching for homes because of their the need to have space for their dogs.  Millennials now make up the largest percentage of home buyers and pet owners. Caring for pets is part of everyday life, so it makes sense that activity would influence their opinion of your home.  

Letting buyers know your home is pet-friendly can make a positive emotional connection with buyers, meet their everyday needs, and get your home sold!

• Make sure your real estate agent knows about any pet-frie...

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When you bought your home, you probably did so because it was spacious and catered to your growing family's needs. But there comes a time when it makes sense to downsize your home. 

Here are five signs that it's time to downsize your home.

1. Nothing left for savings
   A bigger home comes with higher maintenance costs, higher utility bills, and higher landscaping costs. You may come to understand that your hou...

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