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Nebraska’s First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account Starts January 1 — So Why Aren’t Banks Talking About It Yet?

By Angela Peters - September 24, 2026

WHERE DO I OPEN THE ACCOUNT? I recently wrote about Nebraska's new First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account, which becomes available January 1, 2027. Then I had what seemed like a fairly obvious question: Where exactly do you go to open one? So I started looking at Nebraska banks. And looking. Here is where it gets interesting. Your Bank May Not Have a Special Account With That Name Under Ne

Omaha Is Building More Apartments Than HOUSES

By Angela Peters - September 22, 2026

Omaha does not need more APARTMENTS Drive around Omaha right now and you’ll see it everywhere: Apartments. Lots of them. For the past four years, more multifamily housing units have been built in the Omaha metro than single-family homes. A decade ago, Omaha was building about twice as many houses as apartments. Two decades ago, the ratio was closer to five houses for every multifamily unit. O

Is Wall Street Buying Up Omaha

By Angela Peters - September 03, 2026

Is Wall Street Buying Up Omaha Is Wall Street Actually Buying Up Omaha? By Angela Peters, The Home Girl, Keeping It... Real Estate! I hear this one weekly from frustrated buyers. Wall Street is buying up all the houses, and that is why you cannot compete. So I checked the numbers, and it is not quite the villain people think. Large institutional investors, the ones that own 100 or more ho

Which Nebraska Banks Are Actually Ready for the First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account?

By Angela Peters - September 01, 2026

Find Me a Bank! Angela Peters, The Home Girl, Keeping It... Real Estate! It has been all about buying a home these past few post and here is the WRAP of that whirlwind tour! I walked through Nebraska's new First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account, created under LB 803, and how it will let Nebraskans save toward a first home while receiving a state income-tax benefit starting January 1, 2027. Sev

What Exactly Is a First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account?

By Angela Peters - August 27, 2026

Nebraska Created a First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account... Angela Peters, The Home Girl, Keeping It... Real Estate! On Tuesday, I talked about Nebraska's housing problem, and why we need to spend far more time talking about homeownership, not just the number of housing units we can build. Today, one of the new tools Nebraska is putting on the buyer side of that equation. Beginning January

Nebraska Does Not Just Need More Housing. Nebraska Needs More Homes People Can Own.

By Angela Peters - August 25, 2026

Nebraska Does Not Just Need More Housing. Nebraska Needs More Homes People Can Own. Angela Peters, The Home Girl, Keeping it...real estate! For generations, Nebraska has sold something valuable: The Good Life. A stable place to raise a family. Good schools. Good jobs. Communities where ordinary people could work hard, buy a home, build equity and create something to pass on to the next

If You Are Waiting for the ‘Perfect’ Time to Buy or Sell, Here Is the Hard Truth

By Angela Peters - February 06, 2026

If You Are Waiting for the ‘Perfect’ Time to Buy or Sell, Here Is the Hard Truth. There is no perfect time to buy or sell real estate. There never has been. Every market has trade-offs. Low rates come with bidding wars. High inventory comes with higher payments. Waiting feels comfortable, but comfort is not the same as strategy. Waiting Has a Cost For buyers, waiting often means: Payin

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

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

How to Use Positive Affirmations for Buying A House?

By Angela Peters - March 01, 2024

How to Use Positive Affirmations for Buying A House? Let us embark on a little adventure, one where each morning ushers you closer to the doorstep of your dream home. It is a journey powered by the magic of positive affirmations, and here’s how you can harness this magic, step by step: #1. Greet the Day with Hope: Imagine waking up, not to the blare of an alarm, but to the gentle whisper of yo

Invest in Yourself by Owning a Home

By Angela Peters - November 22, 2023

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The Benefits of Buying a Multi-Generational Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Angela Peters - November 15, 2023

The Benefits of Buying a Multi-Generational Home [INFOGRAPHIC] If you’re ready to buy a home but are having a hard time affording it on your own, or, if you have aging loved ones you need to care for, you might want to consider a multi-generational home. Living with siblings, parents, and even grandparents can help you save money, give or receive childcare, and spend quality time together.

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Nebraska’s First-Time Home Buyer Savings Account Starts January 1 — So Why Aren’t Banks Talking About It Yet?

Omaha Is Building More Apartments Than HOUSES

Is Wall Street Buying Up Omaha

Which Nebraska Banks Are Actually Ready for the First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account?

What Exactly Is a First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account?

Nebraska Does Not Just Need More Housing. Nebraska Needs More Homes People Can Own.

If You Are Waiting for the ‘Perfect’ Time to Buy or Sell, Here Is the Hard Truth

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

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

How to Use Positive Affirmations for Buying A House?

Invest in Yourself by Owning a Home

The Benefits of Buying a Multi-Generational Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

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