Connie Betz - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Amb RE - Realtor NE & IA

04/14/2026

First-time buyers — did you know there's a $250 grant available just for buying your first home in Nebraska?

Here's the deal:
- Purchase price must be $230,000 or less
- You need to complete a homebuyer education class (free options available)
- You have to work with a REALTOR
It's not a life-changing amount, but it's $250 you didn't have before — and it stacks with other first-time buyer programs like NIFA loans and down payment assistance.

The education class is actually one of the smartest things you can do before you start house hunting. You'll learn what to expect, what to watch for, and how the process works — before you're in the middle
of it.

Want the details? https://nebraskarealtors.com/home-buyers-assistance-foundation/

If you're thinking about buying your first home, let's talk about what's available to you. There are more resources out there than most people realize.

04/01/2026

Spring came early and your house noticed. Here's my April Home Maintenance Checklist — 17 things to knock out now before summer hits and everything costs twice as much. Print it, tape it to the fridge, check them off. Your home (and your future self) will thank you. Questions about your home's condition or value? Call or text — Connie Betz, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServicee Ambassador Real Estate 402-880-9027.

03/30/2026

Oil just hit $112 a barrel. Most people are thinking about gas prices. I'm thinking about what it means for your mortgage.

The 30-year fixed rate jumped to 6.47% — up from 6.18% two weeks ago. If you were approved at $350,000 six months ago, your buying power just dropped by $20,000 or more. That's a bedroom. That's a neighborhood. That's the difference between getting the house and watching someone else move in.

In Omaha under $400K? It's a battlefield. 694 homes went under contract in March against only 448 new listings. The buyers who are winning right now aren't waiting for a magic rate drop — they're pre-approved and ready to move.

Whether you're buying or selling, the smartest move is knowing exactly where you stand. That's what I do — real answers, no pressure, just data.

Full breakdown on the blog: https://betterwithbetz.com/oil-prices-omaha-mortgage-rates-2026/

Connie Betz | 402-880-9027 | [email protected]

Oil hit $112/barrel and Omaha mortgage rates jumped to 6.47%. Here is what it means for your buying power and why waiting could cost you $20,000+.

03/23/2026

10145 Hansen Ave | Rockbrook | $250,000

Split-level with brick front, oak woodwork, and a lot that's bigger than most. Two-car garage PLUS a carport. Finished rec room downstairs with a built-in bar. Covered patio out back. French doors. Stained glass. The kind of details you can't get in new construction. Add some sweat equity and your personal touch and it's a terrific home!

Great bones, great location, great price. Appliances included. Cash and conventional welcome.

DM me or call 402-880-9027 to schedule a showing.

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03/19/2026

You know what I love about this house?

It's got oak woodwork you can't buy anymore. A brick chimney that anchors the whole front. A lot that's almost half an acre — in the middle of Omaha. And a price that actually lets you have a renovation budget left over.

10145 Hansen Ave is a split-level in Rockbrook listed at $250,000 as-is. It needs some love, sure. But the structure is solid, the location is unbeatable, and someone is going to turn this into something special.

Is it you? Let's go look at it. 402-880-9027

03/02/2026

February home sales in Omaha Nebraska are in and YOUR home's value has changed! 🏡📈

Go to https://www.searchallproperties.com/propertyvaluation-plus/ConnieBetz/Omaha+Nebraska-1066943 to get your new home value estimate now FREE and INSTANTLY! 😃 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Recent home sales have affected your home's sale potential! Get your new list price range instantly for free!

02/25/2026

📊 January 2026 Omaha-Area Real Estate Market Update!

870 homes sold. $309K median sale price. 5.9 month absorption rate.

The market sits in balanced territory with a slight edge toward sellers — well-priced homes move fast, and buyers have real choices too. 36% of homes sold in under 2 weeks!

Want to know what the numbers look like for YOUR zip code, subdivision, or county? That's where the real story lives — and I'd love to walk you through it.

📞 Call or text: 402-880-9027
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02/24/2026

Over half of American homeowners are holding mortgage rates at or below 4–5%, and that’s having a major impact on when and how people decide to move. Instead of listing “just to see what happens,” many owners are staying put longer to preserve their low payment—while those who do list usually have a clear reason and a strong motivation to make a change.

We’re seeing the same pattern right here in the Omaha and Council Bluffs area. Local homeowners are weighing the tradeoff between keeping their existing low rate and moving to a home that better fits their current stage of life. At the same time, buyers are navigating a market with more options than a couple of years ago, but with affordability still front and center.

In this kind of market, having a data‑driven plan matters more than ever—whether that means timing your sale to capture strong demand, exploring ways to improve affordability on your next purchase, or simply understanding what your current home is worth.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling in 2026, and you’re not sure how your current mortgage rate or today’s market conditions should factor into your decision, let’s talk. I’m happy to walk you through your options, run the numbers for your specific situation, and help you decide on the right move for you and your family.

Four years after mortgage rates began their steep climb, the U.S. housing market remains gridlocked by a paradox: more homes are available, borrowing costs...

02/16/2026

January home sales in Omaha Nebraska are in and YOUR home's value has changed! 🏡📈

Go to https://www.searchallproperties.com/propertyvaluation-plus/ConnieBetz/Omaha+Nebraska-1066943 to get your new home value estimate now FREE and INSTANTLY! 😃 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Recent home sales have affected your home's sale potential! Get your new list price range instantly for free!