This incredible 2 story will impress you! There is new carpeting, ceramic tile flooring and laminate flooring on the main level and 2nd level as well! Enjoy the formal living room and dining room here. The kitchen will delight you with it's stainless steel appliances, new flooring, gorgeous granite counters, built in desk, pantry and dining area. The kitchen opens to the family room which has a wonderful fireplace. A 1/2 bath and a laundry room complete the main floor. Go upstairs to discover an elegant master suite with 2 double closets plus a walk in closet! The master bath will pamper you with its whirlpool tub, dual sinks and separate shower. The 2nd level has 3 more spacious bedrooms and a full bath. Entertain or catch a movie in the very roomy lower level which has a rec room, play room a dry bar area and a 1/2 bath. Great updates also include the new roof in 2010, and new furnace and A/C in 2009! The nature and garden lover will appreciate the incredible landscaping, huge lighted deck and private back yard here. There's also an automatic sprinkler system. Filled with a pleasing color scheme and amazing updates, this home will WOW you!

Investor or handyman special! This grand 2 story needs some TLC to bring it back to it's original luster! The property amenities include wood floors throughout, a formal dining room, spacious kitchen, plus an enclosed front porch. There is also a 2 car detached garage with alley access. You can't beat this unbelievable price - call now to see this great find! Property being sold "As-Is".

A rare find! Superbly maintained and nicely updated ranch has much to offer! The main floor has beautifully refinished wood floors in the living room dining room and bedrooms. The kitchen has a huge custom pantry and new counter tops, and the main floor bath has been nicely updated, too. Downstairs there is more living space in the family room, rec room and office or craft room. The lower level also has a 1/2 bath. The walk out leads to a fabulous back yard filled with wonderful floral gardens! There's a alrge patio under shady trees - perfect for entertaining or simply relaxing. This home also has a storage shed and comes with a ServiceOne Warranty. Come see this very well-maintained home today!

Superbly maintained, this great home will impress you with the open, unique foyer, the large living room, and the gorgeous new kitchen which has new flooring, tiled back splash, and custom storage solutions & pantry! The main floor has a family room addition which offers plenty of space to relax! The family room has it's own heat pump. The master bedroom has a walk in closet, 3/4 master bath plus a door leading to a private gazebo and hot tub! New laminate flooring is found in the secondary bedrooms here. A nicely updated full bath completes the main floor. A large rec room with a thermostatically controlled gas fireplace is in the lower level. There is also a shop or hobby room, laundry room. 1/2 bath plus enough space for a potential 4th bedroom. The lower level walks out to the pretty back yard which has brick pathways, a low maintenance deck and a handy storage shed. Other impressive updates are the newer rood, gutters, automatic sprinkler system, and insulated garage doors. The electrical service has also been upgraded to 200 amp service throughout. This home backs to a school and offers a wonderful location close to shopping & more! Includes a ServiceOne Warranty.

Get away from the hectic city pace and start enjoying life at this serene, wooded setting on 4.07 acres! Situated behind a shady grove of trees, this 2 story was built in 2000 and has plenty to offer! There is 9' ceilings, a formal living and dining room, a wonderful sun room or office, plus a large main floor family room with fireplace. The generously sized kitchen offers tons of cabinet space, oak flooring, a center island, built in desk and dining area. a 1/2 bath & a laundry room complete the main floor. Upstairs, all the bedrooms have walk in closets. The master offers a sitting room with a fireplace, and a door to it's own private deck offering sweeping views. A whirlpool tub, dual sinks and shower make up the large master bath. There is a jack-and-jill style full bath, 3 more bedrooms and a 2nd full bath on the 2nd floor here. Go downstairs to discover more living space with a big rec room, neat wet bar area, 3/4 bath and craft room (could also be a 5th non conforming bedroom). The extensive landscaping here has over 100 trees and beautiful floral gardens all around. There is a charming sun porch, patio and lots of space to play here! The deep attached garage can house 5 cars, and there is a 2 car detached garage as well. The nature and wildlife lover will be in paradise a this peaceful setting! Just 10 minutes to Offutt AFB and 1- minutes to Shadow Lake Shopping Center! 8 minutes to the nearest hospital. Take advantage of this unique opportunity today! For more details, call Karen Kisicki at 402-330-5954.

Welcome home to this beautifully maintained and decorated 2 story! Amenities include 9 foot ceilings on the main level, a stunning formal dining room, and a main floor family room that overlooks the large kitchen. The kitchen features gorgeous cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, tiled backsplash, a handy center island, a pantry and dining area. The family room has a nice fireplace to relax by. The main floor also has a laundry room and a den or office. Upstairs you'll find a spacious master suite with a walk in closet and inviting sitting room. There are dual sinks, a shower and a whirlpool tub in the full master bath. 3 more roomy bedrooms and a full bath complete the 2nd level. There's even more living space the nicely finished lower level here! Enjoy the great outdoors in the big, fenced yard with it's wonderful patio area and plenty of space to play. This home backs to acreages, so the setting is serene and private, and the views are outstanding! This home shows like new and will welcome you in every way! For more information or to schedule a private showing, please call Bridget Jansen today at 402-330-5954. You won't be disappointed!

Enjoy a relaxed and peaceful lifestyle at this walkout ranch on a woodsy 1/2 an acre lot! The many great updates include freshly painted rooms throughout, new carpeting, a new cook top in the super spacious kitchen, plus updated baths! The living room has a brick fireplace and wonderful picture window that overlooks the gorgeous back yard & wooded setting behind the home. The master bedroom has a double closet plus a walk in closet, and a stunning updated 3/4 bath with ceramic tile flooring and decorative glass tiles around the shower. 2 more bedrooms and a full bath complete the main level. Downstairs there is a huge family room with another fireplace, an updated 3/4 bath, a rec room, and 2 conforming bedrooms. You can walk out to the yard and patio from the family room. There are no neighbors behind this home - just a wooded setting filled with nature and wildlife! A ServieOne warranty comes with the home. See this beauty today!

Impressive home offers welcoming features like a nicely updated bath, vinyl siding, an eat-in kitchen, plus a family room in the lower level. The addition of the sunroom adds even more enjoyable living space here! There is a 1 car attached garage plus a 1 car detached garage with alley access. This well-loved home also has an automatic sprinkler system, a great patio and beautiful landscaping in both front and back. The back yard is fenced and private. A ServiceOne warranty comes with the home. Come see how welcoming this home is!

A serene and private estate on 5 wooded acres awaits you! Included in this one-of-a-kind opportunity is a multi-purpose business building, barn, pasture, athletic field, playground and lushly landscaped grounds with a breathtaking lake with waterfalls. The home has been expanded several times, and offers amazing attention to detail with 3/4' oak flooring, state-of-the-art wiring & plumbing, 8 fireplaces, a granite gourmet kitchen, impressive 2 story family room, a sun room, and a master suite fit for royalty with fireplaces in the master bath and in the bedroom itself! A spiral staircase leads from the master suite to the lower level exercise room and massage room. The kids or kids-at-heart will love the rock climbing wall, ping pong room and game area. So well-planned, this home also has a home office and spacious conference room with separate entrance. Exterior features will impress you with the elegant fountain with Italian sculpture, in-ground pool, pool house, gorgeous gazebo, enchanting pathways, serene lake with waterfalls, 100's of trees with over 50 varieties, incredible landscaping, separate barn and business building, ample parking  and so much more! For complete details, please contact The Jansen Team at 402-330-5954.  

Welcome home to this inviting & spacious 3 bedroom home! Amenities include the vaulted ceiling in the living room, the great color scheme throughout, new lighting throughout & a formal dining area with updated laminate flooring. The kitchen also boasts new Granicrete counter tops, new laminate flooring & new hardware, too! The master bedroom has it's own 3/4 bath. 2 more bedrooms & a nicely updated full bath complete the main floor. Other amazing extras are the new oak doors & oak trim throughout the home! Downstairs enjoy the spacious family room which has a wonderful fireplace. The lower level also has a rough-in for a bath. This great find also has a new driveway, gutters, entry doors & patio door. The furnace, A/C and water heater were new in 2003. Back yard fun will be a breeze in the huge, fenced yard which features a deck and a patio. A ServiceOne Warranty is included with this home. Enjoy the many updates and cul-de-sac location here!

“We have seen home buyer interest in FHA loans go from practically zero three years ago to upwards of 87% today,” said Christopher Gardner, founder and president of FHA Pros, LLC. “Despite this rapid rise in popularity, many buyers still do not fully understand the benefits of these loans, and we believe it’s time to change that.”

1. FHA loans are not only for lower-income borrowers. FHA loans are available to everyone. There is no maximum income restriction associated with FHA loans, but borrowers do need to substantiate income and assets by submitting proper documentation. This requirement ensures that borrowers are well-vetted and truly able to afford their future homes.

2. FHA loans are not only for first-time buyers. Many people believe FHA loans are available only to first-time home buyers, but this is not the case. Whether borrowers are making their first home purchase or their fifth, they can look to FHA loans as a home financing option.

3. FHA loans are not just small loans; in fact, loan amounts can be as high as almost $800,000. The government recently raised the maximum loan amount from its original cap of $362,790 to $793,750 as a way to help stabilize the housing market. The amount a buyer can borrow varies from county to county though. Later this summer, condo buyers interested in FHA loans can visit www.checkfhaapproval.com to instantly identify FHA-approved condo associations and review maximum loan amounts for a given location.

4. FHA loans are not affiliated with the section 8 housing program. While both programs are administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), FHA loans have nothing to do with low-income subsidized housing. FHA loans are simply mortgages insured by FHA. This insurance provided by the federal government allows lenders to lend more freely by assuring them that they will be repaid in the event of default. Most traditional lenders, including Wells Fargo & Co., JP Morgan Chase and Citigroup are able to provide FHA loans to their customers.

5. FHA loans are often more affordable than conventional loans. While FHA loans typically offer the same interest rates as other loans, borrowers benefit from a much lower down payment of as low as 3.5%.

6. FHA-approved condo developments are more desirable to buyers. With 87% of home buyers indicating that they plan to use FHA loans, condo associations that are not FHA approved are missing out on a significant pool of prospective buyers. Under rules in place since February 2010, an entire condominium development must now apply to HUD and be granted FHA approval before a buyer can purchase a unit in an association with an FHA loan or before an existing unit owner can refinance into an FHA loan.

Due to the general unwillingness of today’s lenders to extend credit with respect to conventional loans, many borrowers find that FHA is their best bet. Lenders don’t mind lending when the federal government (FHA) assures them of repayment.

Homeowners associations (HOAs) should note that although FHA-insured mortgages might be easier to obtain, they are not “risky” loans, due in large part to the strict “full documentation” requirements placed on borrowers. Individual buyers or sellers can initiate the approval process or current owners can encourage their HOA to apply.

7. FHA loans are assumable. In addition to lower down-payment and credit-qualifying requirements as compared to conventional loans, FHA loans are assumable. This means that when a seller with an FHA loan sells his or her property, the loan and its financing terms (interest rate) can be transferred to the new buyer. This unique feature will certainly make a property more valuable in times of rising interest rates.

Need more information, or want us to refer you to a top-notch local lender? Call The Jansen Team today at 402-330-5954.

If you would like information on how you can now purchase a home and take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity, please contact our team. We offer decades of experience and in-depth market knowledge. 
Our dedication will make your real estate experience smooth & stress-free one!

Here is the problem:  Most Real Estate agents cannot get your home onto the internet in a way that prospective buyers can find it.  Today, the competition on the internet is heavy and unless your agent is extremely web savvy and is investing significant money and resources into internet marketing, then the chances of finding your home on the internet are about the same as finding a needle in a haystack.  If your agent is just placing your home on their company web site then yes, your home will be on the internet, but nobody will find it.  

If you have an agent with internet systems similar to those employed by the Jansen Team then you can be assured that your home is getting extensive exposure on the internet and that it will be found by many prospective buyers. Your agent also must have web site content that is relative to your area and even more important, Real Estate in your area.  Web site visitors find most sites by entering search criteria into Google, Yahoo, etc. and there is a great deal of competition out there. Your agent must also place your home on Craigs List, You Tube and yes, even run ads on Facebook.  There is quite a learning curve to doing all of this, and we on the Jansen Team have embraced the latest technologies. The Jansen Team does all of this and even goes further by having leads routed to our cell phones where they are followed up on immediately.  If you think that selling a home without this kind of exposure is going to be easy in this market, then think again.  National home sale statistics tell the story.

If you are ready to sell, be it a residential home, condo, business, acreage or waterfront property, be assured that our team is prepared to market it effeciently and with today's top technology.

Many have asked us. is it a good time to sell my home?  Heck yes! Unless you are wanting to remain in your home for another 3-7 years.  Is it a good time to buy a home?  Heck yes!  Remember that we currently have historic low mortgage interest rates.  Higher mortgage interest rates in the future could negate any continued decreases in home values.  We may never see another buyers market with this good of conditions.  Every situation is different, but if you are considering selling a home in this area and buying a home in this area, you may want to take action while this opportunity continues.

Whether to buy or sell, a home, condo, land or commercial venture, our team stands ready to assist you with all of your real estate needs.

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Here are some suggestions:
1. Get to Know Your Market: Buyers can do that using Internet sites that permit you to see the homes currently on the market, and by finding a good real estate agent who is ready to expedite the shopping process. A capable agent can guide buyers through the home search process and save them a lot of time. New listings can be emailed to buyers as they are posted, and buyers should stay on top of the market on a daily basis, seeing what properties are coming onto the market and which ones have sold.

2. Line Up Your Financing:Talk to a reputable lender right away and go through the pre-approval process FIRST. Buyers need to know how much they can borrow. At today’s extremely low interest rates, that amount may be more than buyers imagined. Either way, the process will help buyers determine how much "spending power" they actually have.

3. Start Narrowing Your Search: With a large inventory of homes to choose from in this current market, buyers won’t have time to look at everything in their price range. By establishing specific criteria of the home they want, buyers can rule out homes that won’t fit their needs. Tell your real estate agent these  two criteria: Where do you want to live, and how much can you spend? When it comes to location, buyers should factor in their daily commute. Ideally, you can narrow you search to one or two communities quickly.

4.Separate Needs from Wants: Buyers can look at fewer homes if they can tell their agent what features the home they buy must have and what features would be nice but aren’t required. When it comes to must haves, start with the basics. How many bedrooms do you need? Will a two-car garage be sufficient, or do you need something larger? And don’t forget to consider the type of home. Are you interested only in a traditional two-story single-family detached dwelling, or would a ranch plan work just as well? 

5. Consider Condition: In today’s market, many of the best values are foreclosed homes that aren’t in perfect condition. Buyers should decide up front if they are willing to tackle a home that needs work, and if so, how much.Buyers often have a hard time articulating what they will accept when it comes to condition. Be upfront with your agent.

6. Keep Things in Perspective: As nice as it may be to get the tax credit, don’t let the desire to do so completely control your home search. Some buyers are quick to decide, and others aren’t. If you like to mull over important decisions, take the time you need. The tax credit is a fabulous incentive, but buying the wrong home can end up costing you a lot more.

7. Leave Time to Handle Standard Contingencies: The typical purchase contract may have several contingency clauses, for such things as a home inspection, obtaining financing and even the sale of the buyer’s current residence. Fortunately, standard contingencies in a contract won’t prevent it from qualifying for the tax credit. However, the more contingencies you have in a contract, the greater the risk that it won’t close.

8. Be Careful of Short Sales: If the home you want to buy is offered as a short sale, qualifying for the tax credit may become more difficult. Short sales require that purchase offers be approved by both the seller and the sellers’ lender, and lenders often are slow about responding. Waiting for lender approval could leave you without a binding contract on April 30.

Ready to start shopping or have a home to sell? Call The Jansen Team, we are always here to provide you with professional, friendly service!

 Your home not only needs to be priced correctly, but it also needs to show better than the competition!  The best priced, most attractive homes are the ones being sold.  Home staging is essential and the services of a professional home stagercan save you time on the market and put money in your pocket.  Also, making sure that your lawn and landscaping is in top condition can make a huge impact as well - this will be especially challenging due to the brutal winter conditions we wnr through. Most prospective buyers drive by first and that first impression from a drive by goes along ways towards the buyers wanting to look inside.  

 In this market, we council all of our home sellers carefully in regards to price, condition, staging and outside appearance.  The result is that the homes we represent sell for more money and in much less time than homes listed by any other area agents.  In this market this means more money in your pocket.

 Ready to sell? We offer a free, no-obligation market analysis. Give us a call, we'd love to chat about your real estate needs!