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Whether you've accidentally stumbled across this website or have come here on purpose, welcome to the real estate homepage for Omaha, Nebraska. The local real estate agents of Omaha, NE have designed this website specifically to provide an overview of their city to out-of-towners looking to make a real estate investment or trying to find a new home for their families. It has information on everything from housing to entertainment so you're sure to find everything you need to make an informed decision. Since the realtors are all local, you won't find any superfluous information on Brampton homes or condos in other cities, just Omaha, Nebraska and the many things it has to offer prospective homebuyers.
Omaha, Nebraska: Gateway to the West
Although Omaha is the largest city in Nebraska, it is not the capitol city. It is, however, the seat of Douglas County. Located in the Midwest on the banks of the Missouri River, Omaha is directly opposite neighboring Council Bluffs, across the river in Iowa. The name "Omaha" means "dwellers on the bluff" in Native American, and the city's nickname, "Gateway to the West" comes from its location at the confluence of many road, rail, and water travel routes into the American West. The current population of Omaha is 424,000, and the city has the distinction of one of the lowest crime rates among the three dozen other cities of similar size.
Omaha, NE is home to legendary businessman Warren Buffet, who was named the world's richest man in 2008 by Forbes magazine. Economic support for Omaha comes not just from Buffet's holdings but also from the banking, insurance, health care, and food service industries. Omaha is home to several top Fortune 500 companies, including ConAgra Foods and Mutual of Omaha, and three of the top architectural firms in the country. Many of Omaha's jobs are skilled knowledge jobs, making it one of the top ten high tech havens according to Newsweek magazine.
On the entertainment front, Omaha, Nebraska is well-known for its jazz music scene, which led to the development of the "Omaha Sound," which newcomers can take in at one of the many performing arts venues or learn about at one of Omaha's museums. Semi-professional sports are popular in Omaha and the city plays host to the annual College World Series. Enthusiasts enjoy recreational hiking and biking on the nearly 80 miles of trails in the city. Omaha is also home to the Henry Doorly Zoo, which has many distinctions, including world's largest nocturnal exhibit, world's largest indoor desert, and world's largest geodesic dome.
Neighborhoods and Home Styles in Omaha, NE
Omaha, NE is a city with a lot of history, especially at the neighborhood level. Many of Omaha's neighborhoods began as immigrant enclaves for ethnic groups from Europe and still have a rich cultural heritage thanks to the recent movement for historical preservation. Among them are the Sheelytown neighborhood, which is Irish and the Near North Side neighborhood which is German. The Gold Coast neighborhoods, Bemis Park and the Field Club are neighborhoods which are historically upper class. The newer suburban neighborhoods are primarily located on the outskirts of the city.
The types of homes and styles are closely related to the neighborhoods in which they are found. The immigrant enclaves have more multi-family houses and apartment buildings, while the upper class neighborhoods are populated by larger single family detached homes. Both historic and modern homes exist side-by-side in these older neighborhoods. Downtown and Midtown have an increasingly large concentration of condo developments in recent years, thanks to the process of urban renewal.
Living in Omaha, Nebraska is highly affordable, especially considering how much opportunity there is in the city. The cost of living is only 80.9, low compared to the U.S. average of 100. The average price for a single family home in Omaha is around $154,000 while condos and townhouses are in the $113,000-$152,000 range. For those who are considering renting, the average monthly rent in Omaha is approximately $638.
Contact an Omaha, NE Real Estate Agent
If you agree that Omaha, Nebraska sounds like a great place to move your family or make a real estate investment, your next step is to go to our contact page, where you can find the names and phone numbers of the local real estate agents who can help you narrow your search. They'll compile listings and set up viewings and before you know it you'll be all settled in Omaha, NE.
