JoEllen Keating, Realtor

10/30/2023

Contest time!!!Happy Halloween Eve! 🎃👻 Share your pics on this FB page of your decorated pumpkin/Jack o’lantern and pics of your costumes. Submissions to be sent in by November 1st at 3:00. Then Cole will judge the pics without knowing names of the entrants on November 1st. Winner of each category will get $25 gift card to restaurant if their choice.

Can’t wait to see them! 👻🎃 This is Cole’s Jack o’lantern.

03/21/2023

The Omaha Area Real Estate market is strong. No one should be going into foreclosure in this market due to low inventory. If you know someone who has questions and doesn't know where to turn, please have them call me. I am happy to help!

Some HighlightsToday’s housing market is different than it was in 2008.Lending standards have tightened, foreclosures have declined, home inventory is much lower, and homeowners have far more equity.

02/16/2023

If you are considering selling your home but have questions, please reach out. I would love to provide you a market analysis and discuss your options.

The recent changes in home prices are top of mind for many as the housing market begins gearing up for spring. It can be hard to navigate misleading headlines and confusing data, so here’s what you should know about today’s home prices.

12/29/2022

12/20/2022

Now is the best time to be able to negotiate on a home! Inspections and Seller paid closing costs are once again an option. If these things are important to you in buying a home, you may want to consider taking action before the Spring market starts (which can be late February/ early March). As always, please reach out to me with any questions.

Did the frequency and intensity of bidding wars over the past two years make you put your home search on hold? If so, you should know the hyper competitive market has cooled this year as buyer demand has moderated and housing supply has grown. Those two factors combined mean you may see less competi...

12/05/2022

11/10/2022

Don't let this market scare you. This may be a great time to make your move. If you aren't sure I would love to set up a consultation.

Now that the end of 2022 is within sight, you may be wondering what’s going to happen in the housing market next year and what that may mean if you’re thinking about buying a home. Here’s a look at the latest expert insights on both mortgage rates and home prices so you can make your best move...

10/25/2022

Thank you to all of you who made it out to Vala's Pumpkin Patch a couple weeks ago! It was the perfect Fall evening to gather around and enjoy some good food and great conversations! Always such a fun event!

10/10/2022

You don't need 20% down payment to get a mortgage and buy a home. I'm always happy to answer any questions you have. You don't have to have it all figured out first. That's what I'm here for - to help guide you.

As you set out to buy a home, saving for a down payment is likely top of mind. But you may still have questions about the process, including how much to save and where to start.

10/04/2022

Mortgage rates have increased significantly in recent weeks. And that may mean you have questions about what this means for you if you’re planning to buy a home. Here’s some information that can help you make an informed decision when you set your homebuying plans.

09/15/2022

Thank you everyone who made it out to the Ice Cream Truck event a couple of weeks ago. It was great to visit with you! A special thanks to eCreamery for proving the treats. I hope to see you again at my next client appreciation event at Vala’s in October.

06/28/2022

I keep seeing people referencing "the real estate bubble bursting". This market is very different than the last housing bubble. Please call me at 402-598-0151 if you have any questions.

You may be reading headlines and hearing talk about a potential housing bubble or a crash, but it’s important to understand that the data and expert opinions tell a different story. A recent survey from Pulsenomics asked over one hundred housing market experts and real estate economists if they be...