May 2012
A newsletter with market trends, fun facts, and helpful hints.
Dear Friends,
Other than a few night time thunder storms, the weather has been amazing. We know it's spring... the birds are chirping, you can hear kids outside playing, and lawn mowers running, as well as the occasional roar of a motorcycle. People are getting out and about more. We know this because of the overwhelming traffic we've had through our model homes.
The home market is definitely heading for a change. In our area we currently have 5.1 months of inventory of properties on the market, which is down 1.4 months from March of 2011 in comparison. By definition:
- 1-3 months means it's a Sellers' market
- 3-6 months means the market is in balance with demand
- 6 months plus means the supply is too great, making it a Buyer's market
We have quite a bit of Company News. Not only is our team growing with the addition of Tasha, we're also welcoming a new builder - Legacy Homes. Read more below.
We will be posting a new Jansen's Journal each month, with articles, tips, Community News, Company News, and more. If you have suggestions, please let us know. We appreciate your feedback.
Wishing all of the mother's out there, a very Happy Mother's Day!
Sincerely,
The Jansen Team
Ken, Lisa, Pat, Karen, Bridget,
Karen, Vickie, Mike, Larry, Tasha
Community News & Events
Omaha Farmer's Market
Village Pointe Farmer's Market
Omaha Summer Arts Festival
Sand in the City
Ales for Tails Each ticket gets you three free pints of beer, delicious food, an event t-shirt, AND the immeasurable gratitude of all the puppies and kittens at the shelter. Tickets are $30 online; $35 at the door. Visit the Nebraska Humane Society's Events page, Ales for Tails.
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Susan G. Komen Grants
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FREE Omaha Area Activities
Vintage Wheels in the Park To kick-off the opening of Omaha’s AUTO-biography, the Douglas County Historical Society will host “Vintage Wheels in the Park” on Sunday, May 20th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Heartland of America Park, located along the north shore of the lake, just east of the gondolas dock. “Vintage Wheels in the Park” will feature a classic car show that includes Model A, Model T and Studebakers. The event is FREE and open to the public, and is a great event for the entire family, including a very special scavenger hunt for the kids! For more information, visit the Douglas County Historical Society.
12th Annual Student Art Exhibition See memorabilia from Boys Town's baseball history, including Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Ted Williams, Hank Aaron, Mickey Mantel and Johnny Bench. May 01, 2012 to September 30, 2012 from 10am - 4pm at Boys Town, 137th & W Dodge Rd. Admission is FREE. Visit BoysTown.org for more information.
North 24th Historic Walking Tour
Sunday Acoustic Music Series
Whole Foods
Omaha Public Libraries
 Kids Eat FREE
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Company News
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The Jansen Team is growing again! Please welcome Tasha Hess. Tasha will be an administrative assistant to our staff. When you call us, you'll likely hear her friendly voice answer. Tasha lives in Bellevue, NE with her 2 year old daughter and her high school sweetheart. She is very energetic and excited to begin a career in the Real Estate Industry. |
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The Jansen Team is excited to add a new builder partner, Legacy Homes. Born and raised in Lincoln Nebraska, the Champoux brothers decided to combine their areas of expertise. Steve had a background in real estate and development, while Rob had hands-on experience as an independent framing contractor. Together, Steve and Rob have worked for nearly two decades to become the leading homebuilder in the Lincoln market, creating homes that are both beautiful and affordable, always with the very highest standards of construction. They expanded to the Omaha and Bellevue areas a couple of years ago and are now filling a gap in the Omaha home market. Legacy Homes start in the 120s. |
Cambridge Homes continue to sell like crazy! Please take a tour of the model at 8509 101st Street (LaVista, near 101st & Giles) to see for yourself. Keep in mind, if you can't make it during the normal hours, just give us a call at 402-330-5954 and we'll set something up that fits into your schedule.
We're working with two other premier Omaha home builders, Capstone Homes and J. Henry Homes, as well. Currently, we have two Capstone homes listed (804 S. 198th Street and 609 S. 198th Street). Check them out!
Market Trends
Each new Market Trends report comes out mid-month. Look for it in your email. If you need more information, or have questions, please give us a call (402-330-5954), or email us.
Featured HomeCOME VISIT THE LEGACY HOMES MODEL 1 block south of 25th & Chandler (23rd & Sutter Ave.). Open Saturday and Sunday 1-4pm. NEW ranch townhome with modern, open design, granite counters, birch cabinets, SS appliances, W/D, drop zone, wide doorways and an open plan that is perfect setting for entertaining and one level living! Vaulted ceilings, 3/4 master bath with raised vanity, dual sinks and WI closets. Other villa/townhomes available starting at $128,000. Close to Kennedy Frwy. and Offutt AFB. Come discover affordable living by Legacy Builders! Take a look at all this house has to offer. |
 7806 S 24th Street Bellevue, NE $125,000 |
Featured Commercial Property
Do you dream of owning your own golf course? Well, now is the time! Okay, it may be a mini golf course, but that counts, doesn't it? Run your own enterprise at this well established mini-golf course and restaurant! This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to run their own business, someone who wants a seasonal business, and someone who likes to be outdoors. The grounds and restaurant have been very well maintained.
The sale includes the land and all equipment. There is plenty of parking, also.
2929 Mabrey Lane
Carter Lake, IA
$139,711
Take a look at all this business has to offer.
Featured Article
Easy and Cost Effective Ways to Go Green
Turn Off Your Computer
Save energy and wear and tear on your hardware by shutting down your computer at night. You'll save an average of $90 of electricity a year.
Turn Down the Thermostat
It definitely pays to give a thought to your thermostat, since most households shell out 50 to 70% of their energy budgets on heating and cooling. For every degree you lower the thermostat, you'll save between 1 and 3% of your heating bill. Do the same thing in reverse with air conditioning. Installing a programmable thermostat will help you mange this. Also, caulking cracks, sealing windows and ducts, and using draft snakes can save up to 10% on heating and cooling costs.
Adding insulation to ceilings, walls and attics can save up to 30% on heating and cooling costs, and while it will cost more to invest in insulation than in caulk, there are home tax credits available to soften the blow.
Wash Your Laundry in Cold Water
An easy way to clean green is to turn the dial on your washing machine to cold. Most loads don't need hot water, and 90% of the energy used by washing machines goes into heating. The higher the water temperature, the higher the cost to you and the planet.
Pay Bills Online
Save natural resources -- as well as late fees -- by enrolling in online bill-paying options. Paperless billing not only saves trees, it also eliminates the fossil fuel needed to get all those billing envelopes from them to you and back again. Plus, you'll save money on stamps
Make Your Own “Green” Cleaning Products
Most cleaners can be replaced with simple, cheap ingredients like baking soda, vinegar and lemon juice. Make the switch, and you'll save significant amounts on cleaning up. Bonus: These simple ingredients are nontoxic, so you don't have to worry about the "hazard" labels that come on many household cleaners.
Hang Dry Your Clothes
Next to the refrigerator and some flat-screen televisions, the clothes dryer is the biggest energy-hogging appliance in the house. The California Energy Commission estimates it costs the average household $85 to run its clothes dryer. You can save all, or most, of that by hanging your clothes out to dry, or using a clothing rack.
Light Bulbs
Replacing old light bulbs with efficient compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs), light emitting diodes (LEDs) or even halogens can save up to 75% on your annual lighting bill. Factoring in the cost of replacing bulbs and the longer lifetime of today's efficient bulbs, relative to incandescent lighting, and the energy savings amounts to about $112 a year for the average home with 45 light fixtures.
FreeCycle
Freecycle is an example of borrowing on Internet steroids, since it connects people getting rid of useable stuff to people who want that same stuff. Need a new computer keyboard or mouse? Ask the network. Replacing your microwave oven? Offer it to the world. It's as easy as connecting, arranging a time and place to meet, and giving stuff away, for nothing.
FreeCycle.org.
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Congratulations and Welcome to...We want to thank all of our recent clients and friends who have purchased or sold a home this month. It's been a great year so far. We couldn't do it without you! Lisa was happy to help James Lyons sell his home, so that he was able to move out of town. Ken helped lake lovers Joe & Janet Barnhart buy their dream home on the lake. They're ready to enjoy the good life! Matt and Jennifer Kray are excited to move their family here and start a new business. They will enjoy the big lot and space for the kids to run around. Congratulations from Lisa! Joe & Anna...I'm so excited to see you land in your 1st new home! Almost a full year later, and just in time for your new family addition, we found it! It was such a pleasure to work with you both! Congratulations on your purchase! You made a great choice! Thanks for the opportunity to help you! - Vickie Ken helped Brian & Annette Poznanski sell their home after only 6 days on the market! Ken helped Jeff Mann sell his last investment property to Steve Lustgarten, who purchased his first investment property! Thanks Amanda and Matt for selling your home on Sunridge, I am excited to help you find your next home- perhaps we will be building a new one! - Lisa Randy Book is looking forward to living an easy lifestyle now. Lisa says, "Thanks for allowing me to help sell your townhome." Thanks to the Caldwell’s for referring their daughter Karisa Soresen to Lisa. Karisa and Alex just bought their first home.
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Thanks to the Roberts family for working with me. They were wonderful to work with. I know they will be very happy to start a new chapter in their life. - Lisa Kenwas happy to help Marlene Walsworth complete the sale of her Villa, allowing her to move forward with her exciting plans for the future. Kyle & Nickie...Welcome to the "City Life"! We found a few that certainly didn't feel like home..and then it was LOVE! Congratulations on finding the perfect fit for you both..I can't wait to see what the garden produces. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of it all. - Vickie Chad & Nicole. Congratulations on the Sale of your home, & Bon Voyage! We went full circle. I enjoyed helping you purchase your home, and I was honored to be the one you came back to to help you get it sold and in record time! I wish you both the best in your new Arizona world! I truly appreciate being able to help you, and to get to know you as friends! I'll be looking you up in AZ! - Vickie |
April was amazing. With spring here and summer approaching, we anticipate we'll be even busier. That's a good thing! We'd like to congratulate all of you on your purchases and sales. And, thank you for letting The Jansen Team be a part of your home buying and selling process.
Happy Clients
"Lisa and the team were excellent in all aspects. We really enjoyed working with Lisa. She was amazing!
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-- Darian S --
Read more Jansen Team Testimonials
Real Estate FAQ: What is the difference between a real estate agent and a real estate broker?
Most states require real estate sales professionals to be licensed by the state, so that they can control education and experience requirements and have a central authority to resolve consumer problems. The terminology used to identify real estate professionals varies a little from state to state. Brokers are generally required to have more education and experience than real estate salespersons or agents. The person you normally deal with is a real estate agent or salesperson. The salesperson is licensed by the state, but must work for a broker. All listings are placed in the broker's name, not the salesperson's. A broker can deal directly with home buyers and sellers, or can have a staff of salespersons or agents working for him or her.
FAQs: Every issue we will respond to a question submitted by one of our readers. Please email us if you have a question. If we use your question in the newsletter, you will receive a $25 gift certificate to the restaurant of your choice!
ServiceOne Tip of the Month
Remember, if you have a problem you cannot solve, ServiceOne is always here for you. Just give them a call at 402-339-4357. Visit ServiceOne for information on their extensive services. |
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