Jason Birnstihl - BHHS Ambassador Real Estate

09/18/2026

Omaha (and surrounding) real estate is again giving us an interesting read right now…

📉 Closed sales: down 8.9%
📈 Median closed price: up 6.2%
📉 Homes for sale: down 7.8%

So what does that actually mean?

Fewer homes are selling ⬇️, fewer homes are available ⬇️ —and yet prices are still moving higher ⬆️.

That’s a pretty good reminder that headlines like “sales are down” don’t necessarily tell you what’s happening with home values.

We also know that real estate is extremely local. What’s happening in Elkhorn can look different from Midtown Omaha, Papillion, Bellevue or another neighborhood just a few miles away.

If you’re curious what these numbers ACTUALLY mean for your house, your neighborhood, or a move you’re considering, shoot me a message. I’m always happy to dig into the numbers with you.

Source: Great Plains Regional MLS, August market statistics.

09/17/2026

Retirees, consider saving money by moving to a smaller home or a less expensive location!

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09/05/2026

WHO SAYS you can’t pack an open house on a Friday night (holiday weekend) then ink a contract OVER asking just a couple hours after you list it? Not THIS team!👊🏽

09/04/2026

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09/04/2026

How “underwater” is YOUR state?

Minnesota, South Dakota, Iowa, Michigan, and the District of Columbia all saw increases in the number of seriously underwater homes this year.

09/03/2026

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08/30/2026

I often have to smile over what’s attached to the lockbox key!😉

08/27/2026

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08/26/2026

Talking new appraisal forms today.
Addressed the “quality” vs “condition” question.
QUALITY = What grade of materials are on display.
CONDITION = How badly those materials have been beaten up.