Susan Buettner, Designated Broker, Black Tie Realty

09/25/2026

This summer it was a notebook full of questions (with years of preparation.)

Today it is live.

BuilderMatch™ came from watching the same thing happen over and over. Somebody wants to remodel, so they post in a Facebook group and ask strangers who to call. Forty names come back, and not one of them tells you which firms take your size of job, at your budget, on your timeline. So they pick three. All three drive out, measure, and write a number for free. Weeks later they learn one never takes jobs that size and another was booked until spring.

Everybody had that information the whole time. It just never got exchanged.

So we ask nine questions first, then the app shows homeowners the builders and remodelers who actually fit their project, their budget and their timeline.

Local lenders in the same place.

Free for homeowners, and no firm sees your project until you reach out.

Opening in Lincoln.

09/25/2026

Drop by and say hello this weekend, or send your friend who may be looking for their new home!!

09/24/2026

Today was full of inspiration and celebration.

First at the Lincoln Journal Star Inspire Awards with my dear friend the Hon. Shellie D Sabata 😉 who was a finalist in the Excellence in Government section. Spending my lunch listening to and absorbing amazing stories, and feeling such an immense sense of gratitude that I have found a way to surround myself with great women. Some at the event, (over 1100 guests), others in my life.

Finishing the day with another amazing woman, Wendi Baus-Herbin (aka Wendi) at the UNL Volleyball game against Missouri. 3 sets and we were out of Devaney. It was an electric atmosphere and I am so appreciative of the invite and the chance to spend time catching up between the “what did the announcer say” and “wait, that was in?”

My cup overflows. 🌸

09/23/2026

Is your children's artwork taking over your home? Here's how you can save their creative projects without creating clutter.

In the age of apps, there’s more to preserving the masterpieces your children create than just stick...

09/22/2026

Listed for sale at $439000. Newly priced with a 2-1 interest rate buydown available. A 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath brick ranch in Plattsmouth, Nebraska (680...

09/16/2026

Do you use your credit card to buy coffee? Those small charges can add up.

Credit cards can be used to buy almost anything, but using them for small purchases can seem like a ...

09/12/2026

6 listings, 3 events on Sunday 9/13.

We also have 2 more listings in September. One in SW Village Heights and one in Bicentennial Estates. Both amazing.

Don’t let the market scare you or keep you from buying. Conventional rates may be up, but government back rates are still reasonable, and, there are creative ways to bring down interest rates.

Don’t stay out of the market because of fear of the unknown. We have amazing Mortgage partners that can walk you through all kinds of options.

Black Tie Realty Presents:

416 S 12th St
Plattsmouth, NE
$449,000
Open 9/12 11-1pm

4723 Kirkwood Dr
Lincoln, NE
$399,900
Open 9/13 1-2:30pm

6308 S 28th St
Lincoln, NE
$350,000
Open 9/13 1-2:30pm

7673 Phares Dr
Lincoln, NE
$449,000
By appointment

1510 Cherrywood Dr
Crete, NE
$359,900
By appointment

2500 J St
Lincoln, NE
$490,000
By appointment (5 unit building)

09/11/2026

Harder is not the same as closed. ‼️

For buyers watching mortgage rates in Lincoln, or Omaha, Nebraska, this is the market where financing strategy matters more than headline pricing. There are more paths open right now than most buyers realize.

Temporary buy downs. Assumable loans. Seller concessions. Renovation financing. Any one of them can shift what a monthly payment actually looks like.

Total monthly cost. Financing options. Personal comfort. The three questions worth answering before you decide.

If you are thinking about buying in Lincoln or Omaha or any of the surrounding communities and want a straight read on what is actually possible for you today, send us a message.

Black Tie Realty. Deliberately exceptional.

09/11/2026