This Lawn Care Car photo is either one of the craziest Marketing Ideas or Worst...not sure which is which!My son moved in to an Apartment complex in Lincoln, NE last week.  Started a new software developer job last Wednesday.As we were pulling out to go to the hardware store...I saw this Lawn Care Company Car. At first I laughed...the high and mighty in me thinking "what a fool" to do this.  My wife, Robyn, remarked: "Well he is obviously pretty strong if he is lifting the mower up there after mowing a yard. Maybe he does a great job."Then the practical me thought...you know what...this guy probably makes great money...has little overhead...gets the message across...and is not worried about anyone stealing his equipment.  GENIUS!!  And a workout too boot!!Anyway...if you are ever in Lin... 07/01/2019

Last week, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) released their most recent Existing Home Sales Report. According to the report: “The median existing-home price for all housing types in January was $240,500, up 5.8 percent from January 2017 ($227,300). January’s price increase marks the 71st straight month of year-over-year gains.” Seventy-one consecutive months of price increases may have some concerned that current home values may be overinflated. However, at the same time, Zillow issued a press release which revealed: “If the housing bubble and bust had not happened, and home values had instead appreciated at a steady pace, the median home value would be higher than its current value.” Here are two graphs that help show why home prices are exactly where they should be. The firs... 03/01/2018

Could you please stop misleading the general public with your television ads? I just saw an ad with a couple of actors describing their HomeLight agent experience where the agent just sold their home in just two days for $40K above asking price. Saw another one stating your agent sold their house for $55K over asking! Sure, it could happen. But I find this quite unrealistic and misleading because this could only happen in reality for a few reasons.              Your HomeLight agent really isn’t that good and severely underpriced the home.             You have a very uneducated and/or desperate CASH buyer.            Your home is listed in the millions where $40K is just minor details.  You see, any good agent with good comparables should be able to price a seller’s home almost spot on w... 09/18/2017

Although cattails are pretty to look at and do offer some ecosystem benefits, if left unchecked, cattail can quickly over take your pond.  Below you will see before and after photos taken of our own acreage pond.  When we initially purchased our acreage in late 2013, we knew we had some work to do in order to clean up the pond.  From the before picture, it doesn't look too difficult.  Boy, was I ever wrong!  It took a lot of sweat equity to clean up this pond.First things first, you need the proper tools.  The very first thing you want to do is purchase an aquatic herbicide specially formulated to kill cattail, yet safe for around ponds and fish.  I used a product called Rodeo aquatic herbicide.  It came in a 2.5 gallon jug, but it also works on other aquatic weeds.  Please don't use re... 04/25/2016

Timing is key to selling your home in this fast paced market!  Homeowners deciding to sell their home by owner may be missing out on the recent spike in buyers happening right now in Lincoln, Nebraska.  Real estate agents across the city have buyers right now ready to purchase a home.  As soon as the listings come on the market, these agents are showing these properties immediately and many are writing offers just as quick.  All this happening in a matter of hours.So what does this mean for many for sale by owners?  Well, timing of course!  Unless your home that day or have a really flexible job in which you can leave work to come open up your house, both you and agents cannot show your property quickly.  This means qualified buyers are looking at other properties during the day before ... 04/20/2016

As we are approaching early to mid spring, the farmers are starting to get their crops into the field.  As every Nebraskan knows, when the corn starts popping up in rows, the rise in humidity is sure to follow.  I read a few studies a couple years ago that show corn plants increases the humidity in the air by releasing water vapor through the process called transpiration.  Since we are surrounded by corn, there is just no way of escaping it.  Sometimes the humidity gets so bad that my t-shirt will look like I just got done working out at the gym.  When in fact, I only walked to the mailbox and back.Ideally, most home air conditioning units will pull a large majority of this humidity out of your inside air.  But sometimes, especially in basements, you just can't seem to get rid of that h... 04/20/2016

Buyers are buying up homes for sale in Lincoln quickly!  It's been a crazy several weeks for buyers in this housing market.  Well maintained homes priced in the $100,000 to $250,000 range are really moving fast. According to the MLS 24 hour market watch as of this writing  there were twelve houses in this price range that went under contract.  Nine of those homes went under contract in less than five days.  In fact, only one went under contract at the five day mark.  The rest of them went under contract in three days for less! What does this mean for buyers wanting to buy a home for sale in Lincoln?  You must come into this housing market prepared and ready to make an offer.  Unless your a cash buyer, the biggest hurdle of most home purchases involve getting your finances in order and g... 04/19/2016

Are you a homeowner on the fence about selling your home in Lincoln, Nebraska?  If so, then you might want ot listen closely! A recent surge in home sales coupled with a shortage of quailty inventory on the market has created the perfect sellers market in Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska area.  The houses that are selling fast range between $100,000 and $250,000 and are well maintained and in move-in ready condition.  In fact, many of these properties are only on the market for days.  A few are even under contract within hours of hitting the MLS.  Some of these properties are also getting multiple offers for full asking price and above!  There are many buyers looking for their next home to come on the market.... will it be yours?  As of this writing, we are not sure how long this surge in sa... 04/19/2016

Lincoln, Nebraska Realtor Leads - (800) 900-2807 Even through this Real Estate downward spin, we are still seeing an increased number of families relocating to cities such as: San Diego, Austin, Lincoln, etc… Still the #1 drive is jobs, and that cannot be disputed. Although another big reason for relocation that started in 2008, was due to great foreclosure prices. Cities such as Scottsdale, and Lincoln have both seem dramatic drops in real estate prices, which is driving the people to purchase real etate in those cities. If you are not working with families whom want to purchase foreclosed homes, you are leaving a huge chunk of money on the table. One of the top discussions right now on RealTown and ActiveRain is in regards to boosting your business with foreclosures. Call us at (800)... 04/13/2010

Price: $259,500 FIZBER.com ID 15172605 Single Family with 5 bed, 3.5 bath, in 7961 Colby St Lincoln, NE, 68505 http://www.fizber.com/15172605/ 7961 Colby St - For Sale By Owner Property Details: Type: Single Family Address: 7961 Colby St, Lincoln, NE, 68505 Sq footage: 3552.0 Floors: n/a Bathrooms: 3.5 Bedrooms: 5 Year built: 2002 View full property details and seller's contacts. View more Nebraska homes for sale. Homes for Sale by Owner. Description: Total main level sq ft: 1952. Master suite includes two-room bath w/step-in shower & large walk-in closet. Front bedroom w/beveled glass door currently being used as office. Main level mudroom/pantry includes room for freezer + additional half bath. 1600 sq ft of finish in walkout basement w/separate entrance & stairs is a perfect set up ... 03/21/2010

A big "thank you" to Ann Francis at Woods Brothers for the referral.  We appreciate your business and wish you the best in all of your home sales.  Ann is a top notch REALTOR.  I recommend her services to anybody looking to buy or sell a home in the Lincoln area. Another Inspection by The BrickKicker! 02/26/2010

Price: $156,950 FIZBER.com ID 14490265 Single Family with 3 bed, 1.8 bath, in 4225 W. Ashley Ave Lincoln, NE, 68524 http://www.fizber.com/14490265/ 4225 W. Ashley Ave - For Sale By Owner Property Details: Type: Single Family Address: 4225 W. Ashley Ave, Lincoln, NE, 68524 Sq footage: 1162.0 Floors: n/a Bathrooms: 1.8 Bedrooms: 3 Year built: 2003 View full property details and seller's contacts. View more Nebraska homes for sale. Homes for Sale by Owner. Description: We were faced with many choices three years ago when we moved to Lincoln, but this house was our first choice amongst the competing properties. The home features an oversized three car garage with built-in work bench. Once you experience the convenience of a three car garage you will never live without one! The floor plan i... 02/16/2010

Thank you to Larry Holmes at RE/MAX for the referral.  We appreciate your business and wish you the best in all of your home sales.  Larry is a top notch REALTOR.  I recommend his services to anybody looking to buy or sell a home in the Lincoln area. Another Inspection by The BrickKicker 02/08/2010

What Is A Home Inspection?View more presentations from The Brickkicker. Define what "Home Inspection" means... It does have a definition! Checkout the slideshow I have put together for you. Share it with your buyers, sellers, and/or co-workers. If you want to know more, just give me a call. Omaha: 402.933.6553 Lincoln: 402.613.7783 Toll Free: 877.878.9546 02/07/2010

Price: $118,900 FIZBER.com ID 13859615 Single Family with 2 bed, 1.8 bath, in 2615 Kessler Blvd Lincoln, NE, 68502 http://www.fizber.com/13859615/ 2615 Kessler Blvd - For Sale By Owner Property Details: Type: Single Family Address: 2615 Kessler Blvd, Lincoln, NE, 68502 Sq footage: 825.0 Floors: n/a Bathrooms: 1.8 Bedrooms: 2 Year built: 1956 View full property details and seller's contacts. View more Nebraska homes for sale. Homes for Sale by Owner. Description: This is a beautifully remodeled home in the established and sought after Country Club neighborhood. This house features 2 bedrooms with a third non-conforming bedroom in the basement. There is real wood flooring on the entire main level and tile in the baths. A nice kitchen with new paint and stainless steel appliances that sta... 01/17/2010

Remodeled kitchen with custom traditional-style quarter-sawn oak cabinets and tin ceiling with crown molding. Cozy breakfast nook with great storage. Remodeled bathroom with custom cabinets, his and her sinks and oversize whirlpool tub and ceramic tile. Formal Dining room. Sliding door off formal dining room leads to large wrap around deck. Gorgeous original woodwork and re-finished hardwood floors. Wood blinds and crown molding. Entire backyard is fenced and includes large patio and play area. We ve been remodeling this house since it was purchased in 2000 figured we would live her forever, no shortcuts taken, quality craftsmanship. Unique features - Cedar closet, bowling lane bar top in basement, rail car paneling on garage walls. Updated electrical and plumbing. Vinyl siding. New air... 12/27/2009

We've always believed our service offers more than a paper report containing check marks of how an item might be measured with a comment related to its condition or operation. One should expect more value from our time together at the inspection ... and, of course, we are ever-persistent in realizing that result. Some might ask why? ... why is it an integral part of our philosophy to extend ourselves beyond the minimum standard of service as we do our work? Well, it's just very simple. We believe homebuyers are just that ... HOMEbuyers - not housebuyers. Now, we realize that, at first, the objective is to find the right house. Yes, it's got to be in the right location, offer enough space and be a good fit overall. When the right one comes along ... "it's a dream house". So, when does th... 11/27/2009

Remodeled kitchen with custom traditional-style quarter-sawn oak cabinets and tin ceiling with crown molding.  Cozy breakfast nook with great storage.  Remodeled bathroom with custom cabinets, his and her sinks and oversize whirlpool tub and ceramic tile.  Formal Dining room.  Sliding door off formal dining room leads to large wrap around deck.  Gorgeous original woodwork and re-finished hardwood floors. Wood blinds and crown molding. Entire backyard is fenced and includes large patio and play area. We ve been remodeling this house since it was purchased in 2000 figured we would live her forever, no shortcuts taken, quality craftsmanship. Unique features - Cedar closet, bowling lane bar top in basement, rail car paneling on garage walls.  Updated electrical and plumbing.  Vinyl siding. ... 10/30/2009

This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is ready for it's new owners!  New carpet on entire main floor, as well as new floor in kitchen, entry and bathroom.  Fresh paint throughout. Finished daylight basement could be used as a 4th non-conforming bedroom or additional family living space.  9' poured concrete foundation.  2 stall garage with built in workbench and shelves.  Backyard has a storage shed that stays.  Large freshly painted deck is great for entertaining.  All kitchen appliances stay with home.   Call today for you showing. To directly access this property, use this shortcut: http://www.fizber.com/nebraska-buy-single-family-home-11648425.html 09/29/2009

Be careful the next time you walk through a vacant home, because it may not be so "vacant." Between the squatters in the foreclosures, to the undesirables that previous seller's have left behind, there is no telling what you may stumble upon. Either way, it is best to be safe when entering vacant homes! In addition to being a Realtor, I also invest in rehab properties. A recent purchase almost proved deadly when upon opening a closet door, a loaded gun fell out into the room. No, it did not discharge, although there was a bullet in the chamber. The gun fell out into the room, seemingly in slow motion, before it landed in front of my brother on the floor. I could not believe what I had seen, and had to remind myself to breathe after fearing that the gun may discharge, and fire a bullet i... 08/26/2009