David Matney, CRS ~ Omaha NE Real Estate ~ (402) 490-6771

SelectGreaterOmaha.com is a great website and resource for economic data for the Omaha metro area. This is a site sponsored by the Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce. This site is a great resouce for buyers purchasing a home who have questions on housing, crime, education, and economic development all in one convenient location.

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David Matney, CRS,GRI

Alliance Real Estate

(402) 490-6771

One of my favorite restaurants in the Omaha area is Pepperjax Grill. If you are looking for a great steak sandwich at a resonable price Pepperjax is the place. Pepperjax is a locally owned restaurant with seven locations in the Omaha area and I understand they have also opened a store in Kansas.

The steak is cooked right in front of you as you place your order. In addition to their famous steak Phillies, Pepperjax offers several different wraps and salads. Even though I have been a frequent customer over the past several years I have never had anything but the steak Philly because it is so good!

David Matney, CRS,GRI

Alliance Real Estate

(402) 490-6771

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Recently, Pam Ehrhart of the Omaha Police Department spoke at the Omaha Area Board of Realtors. Pam is a civilian crime prevention specialist and and has over 20 years experience working in the criminal justice system. She gave a very insightful talk about Realtor safety and safety in general.

Did you know ...

• The most likely victim of a violent crime is a young male.
• The most commonly used date rape drug is alcohol.
• 80% of victims of rape knew their attacker.
• You best chance of survival if someone has a gun and tells you to get in the car is to run.
• Most car thefts are the result of leaving the keys in the car.
• Two of the best ways of preventing theft is to keep your garage door closed and to have a dead bolt.
• If you are being followed in a car the best place to drive is to a well lit business like a Wal-Mart.

Situational awareness and safety is something that we should never take for granted. I would like to thank Pam again for her expertise and Wayne Plowman of Charleston Homes for helping organize the event.

David Matney, CRS,GRI

Alliance Real Estate

(402) 490-6771

It is that time of year again in the Omaha area where the temperature is starting to get a bit chilly. Many new homeowners in all the excitement will often forget to disconnect water hoses from the hose bib on house. Failing to do this will result if freezing pipes and water in the basement.

If you are selling your home and the home is vacant, be sure to have your home professionally winterized. Your furnace may working fine, but what if the it goes out? Trust me, it can happen and the result is not pretty. Have your home professionally winterized and be sure to disconnect the hose from the side of the house.

Take care,

David Matney, CRS,GRI

Alliance Real Estate

Is your home safe enough for showings? Before you put your home on the market you should ensure that any issue that may present a safety hazard is addressed before putting your home on the market. If a known hazard is present and it was not addressed and someone gets hurt will your insurance still cover you?

Eventually, items such as missing railings and trip hazards will need to be taken care of in order to go FHA or VA. The best option is to simply take care of the hazards before placing the home on the market.

Thanks,

David Matney, CRS,GRI

Alliance Real Estate

(402) 490-6771