What is Radon and what is it doing in My Omaha Property? Along with home inspections it is quite typical to have a Radon Inspection performed as well. Usually the home inspector has the ability to do the initial testing and then if the air quality dictates it we will submit the Radon mitigation out for bid. Usually the seller picks up the cost of the mitigation provided it is written into the purchase contract. I will assist in coordinating inspections and the like. Since I am not the expert I thought I would rely on the expertise of Arid Resources to supply you the answers below.

Radon is a naturally occurring gas formed by the decay of uranium. Found in soil and groundwater, radon creeps into homes and buildings through cracks, drains and other voids in basement floors and walls. It may also enter through water faucets.

Colorless, odorless and tasteless, radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer. According to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates, radon-related lung cancer causes over 21,000 deaths in America each year. (More radon risk information)

Eastern Nebraska and all of Iowa are in the highest priority zone for radon, and one out of every two homes in Nebraska — seven times the national average — is expected to have radon levels that exceed EPA's recommended action level of 4.0 picocuries per liter (pCi/L) of air.

The average outdoor level of radon in the U.S. is about 0.4 pCi/L, and the average indoor level is 1.3 pCi/L. By contrast, the average level of radon in Nebraska is 5.5 pCi/L, more than four times the national average and 1.5 pCi/L over the EPA's action level.

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There has been a lot of questions about the 8,000.00 stimulus package for first time home buyers and I found a good link that should explain everything in pretty good detail Check out the link and let me know if you have any additional questions about the stimulus package or buying Omaha Property.

 

 When the time is right for you to move, you don't want to merely offer your Omaha property for sale, you want to actually sell it.

Since so many Omaha properties are expiring off the market unsold, you may have already experienced what happens when you choose a Realtor who lacks the commitment, the expertise and the marketing know-how to get the job done. It isn't fun.

Mark has the commitment, the expertise, the experience in selling Omaha property, and the marketing system to sell your house quickly, and for top dollar.

As you read this page, you'll see why Mark is confident he can sell your Omaha Real Estate - and why he can make this promise:

For those of you who are first time homebuyers, I thought I would update you on the interest rates. This information was passed on to me from Diana Foral with First National Bank of Omaha.

FHA and VA NIFA rates dropped to  5.84% and the NIFA FHA and VA HBA (homebuyers assistance program) dropped  to 6.48%   1 + 3/4%.  

The 5.84% program is a much better deal if there is

Any way  that you can come up with the down payment.  Loans against a 401K and gifts of money from family members are all acceptable.  Also I was told if you have a banking relationship with First National Bank they might receive a discount off closing costs.

If you are interested in buying Omaha Real Estate or a home in the surrounding areas, please contact me direct at 1-800-497-2171

The rumor on the street is still that buyers can steal homes but they are finding out something different when the offers are placed. Yes its true some sellers are taking offers that were consider silly a couple of years ago yet the homes that are in great condition, priced competitively and in good locations are still selling fairly quickly. I sold a home in Harvey Oaks for $2,000 above asking price in March. The key to that offer was the fact that we priced it at or a little below market value, removed all the wallpaper, repainted and had the home ready to go! We had three offers in the first week and the sellers are super happy. The buyers are really happy too!

Mark Ciochon's Buyer Services

When you're searching Omaha homes for sale, you have 3 choices.

You can search Omaha real estate listings and call on ad after ad. Then you can explain your needs to 2 or 3 new Realtors every week.

You can sign a buyer agency agreement and be legally bound to that real estate agent even if you find the Omaha property and also keep searching the ads - so you can call your Realtor and ask for a showing.

Quick note for home sellers. One of the most important jobs as a seller/listing agent is to gain exposure to your home over the competition. One of the ways that I do that is by advertising your home on numerous websites such as Craigs List, Google, and Yahoo.

When you sell your home make sure you are getting maximum exposure. Give me a call, and I will show you just some of the national websites that my listings are displayed on.