Category Archives: Omaha Economy

Commerical Real Estate update for Omaha

Here is an update on what is going on in the Omaha commercial real estate market: Banks are willing to lend, but the underwriting is extremely conservative. Somethings banks have told me recently: Cash flow is king. I think they are looking for … Continue reading

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Real Estate Investing in Omaha

Here are the reasons I think it is so difficult to make money while investing in real estate in Omaha. You may have a hard time with this if: You have less than 40% equity in a project You are … Continue reading

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Who is the largest trading partner for the US?

I got this info from a buddy of mine in Canada: I think most of my American friends realize that Canada, not Saudi Arabia, is by far the largest oil supplier to the US.  But here is something you might … Continue reading

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Colossians 3:23

The NIV (New International Version) version says: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” I am not sure why this has been coming up lately, but a lot … Continue reading

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Strategic Defaults in Omaha Nebraska

A strategic default is when someone stops paying their mortgage, not because they have to, but because they want to. This is very common in areas such as Las Vegas and Phoenix as you will read in the attached article.  … Continue reading

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The cost of gas in Omaha Ne

I have always told people that if its painful, it is most likely good for you.  I am training to run the Lincoln Marathon this weekend. Last weekend I did the first half of Landmark Group’s Race to Recycle.  Although the wind … Continue reading

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50%

I am in the market for a loan to refinance two of my properties.  I just got an offer for 50% LTV with a 6.5% rate. Wow, it used to be 75% LTV was the norm.  It will be interesting … Continue reading

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Is Omaha real estate getting hammered like the rest of the country?

We found this amazing video about home sales in the US in February 2011.  To put it simply the housing market continues to get hammered.  You have to watch this. It’s about 7 minutes and worth the time. I think … Continue reading

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The high price of fuel in Omaha

You may want to sit down for this. A lot of people think I am nuts when I talk this way. We will not see significant change in the development of alternative fuels until gas gets to $6.50 a gallon -John … Continue reading

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Omaha Rental Market Update

I am making it official, the rental market for landlords has never been better in the last 20 years(I get goosebumps when I say this out loud June 1, 2011 will be my 20 year anniversary working for landmark). If … Continue reading

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