Angela Peters

REALTOR
License#: NE - 20110578, IA - S73434000

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Opportunity Zone what is it?

By - January 29, 2026
What Are Opportunity Zones (No Jargon) At their core, Opportunity Zones are about redirecting private dollars into areas that have historically been overlooked. Investors receive tax incentives for committing capital long term, with the goal of encouraging redevelopment, job creation, and improved housing stock—without expanding government programs. That last part is often missed, but it is

Riots make good headlines and the new Federal Reserve Chair... not so much

By Angela Peters - January 27, 2026
Why Is a Realtor in Omaha Talking About the Federal Reserve? Fair question. Because the Federal Reserve has more influence over your housing payment than most of the headlines you are reading. The Federal Reserve is heading toward a leadership change, and that shift has real consequences for interest rates, mortgage affordability, and housing demand. Let’s Start With the Part You Are Not Hear

Why Single-Family Homes Are Taxed Differently for Wall Street Than for Families

By Angela Peters - January 23, 2026
How Institutional Tax Advantages Shape the Single-Family Housing Market On January 21, 2026, Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at limiting how large institutional investors compete with individual buyers for single-family homes. Here is the real estate and tax nuance most people miss: An individual homeowner cannot depreciate their primary residence. A large institutional buyer can

Real estate was just claimed the title of the best long-term investment

By Angela Peters - June 13, 2025
Real Estate, according to Gallup outperformed stocks, gold, and bonds, for 12th straight year Lately, it feels like every headline about the housing market comes with a side of doubt. Are prices going up or down? Are we headed for a crash? Will rates ever come down? And all the media noise may leave you wondering: does it really make sense to buy a home right now? But here’s one thing that

Why 3% and less mortgage rates are a thing of the past!

By Angela Peters - June 11, 2025
Waiting for the 3% interest rate..... A lot of buyers are pressing pause on their plans these days, holding out hope that mortgage rates will come down – maybe even back to the historic-low 3% from a few years ago. But here’s the thing: those rates were never meant to last. They were a short-term response to a very specific moment in time. And as the market finds its footing again, it’s time to

Homeownership is one of the best ways to build wealth in our country and it’s easy to see why.

By Angela Peters - June 09, 2025
Home ownership v renting = building wealth? Did you know homeowners have nearly 40x the net worth of renters? That’s the power of equity. As you pay down your mortgage and home prices rise, your investment grows. Homeownership isn’t just a roof over your head—it’s a path to long-term wealth. Some Highlights Homeownership is one of the best ways to build wealth in our country and it’s easy

Top City OMAHA

By Angela Peters - March 31, 2025
Top HOT City....Omaha? U.S. News & World Report Ranks Omaha as America’s Hottest Housing Market For the first time ever, U.S. News & World Report has named the Omaha metropolitan area as the hottest housing market in America, according to an article released this week. B

Omaha Real Estate Update

By Angela Peters - February 20, 2025
This Week in Omaha! Thursdays with The Home Girl Omaha's Real Estate Insider The Home Girl’s Thursday Market Scoop: Omaha Real Estate Update (Douglas and Sarpy County) February 20, 2025 Hello, Omaha friends! It's Angela Peters, your go-to Home Girl, bringing you the latest buzz from our vibrant real estate market. Let's dive into this week's highlights: Market Snapshot: Median Home Pric

Business News in Omaha

By Angela Peters - October 11, 2024
Business News in Omaha ? Felsburg Holt & Ullevig, a transportation engineering firm, has relocated its Omaha office to Heartwood Preserve near 144th & West Dodge Road. After nearly two decades in Miracle Hills, the company’s 35 Omaha employees have moved to a modern 17,000 sq. ft. space on the top floor of the Carson 2 building. In addition to Omaha, the Denver-based company has office

Buying Beats Renting in 22 Major U.S. Cities

By Angela Peters - October 09, 2024
Buying beats Renting in 22 Major U.S. Cities? That’s right—according to a recent study from Zillow, in 22 of the 50 largest metro areas, monthly mortgage payments are now lower than rent payments (see chart below): As mortgage rates have eased off their recent peak, home prices have moderated, and inventory has ticked up, affordability has improved significantly. When you add all of that up,

Headlines of lower home prices....is it true?

By Angela Peters - October 07, 2024
Headlines of lower home prices....is it true? Confused by headlines saying home prices are dropping? Here’s the real story. The median asking price may be down, but that doesn’t mean home values are falling. What's actually happening is the median is skewed by the mix of homes for sale. And since there are a greater number of smaller homes on the market, that's pulling the median price lower

Homes Hanging Out Longer

By Angela Peters - October 01, 2024
Homes Hanging Out Longer Hey, I get it—your sellers are itching to get that house sold yesterday, but let’s face it, the data’s showing homes are hanging out on the market a little longer right now. As their agent, that might feel like a bit of a tricky spot. But here’s the deal: remind them they can still snag that fast contract, as long as they’re playing it smart. And that’s where you come in

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