Melissa Jarecke's (melissajsellshomes) Blog

The housing shortage for first time buyers in the Omaha area is huge and I understand that is true in all states. I believe a large number of first time buyer homes are owned by investors who are not selling due to the capital gains they would need to pay. I am suggesting a bill that would allow ...

Charming 2 Bedroom Home - St Peter and Paul Area 6025 S 36th Ave, Omaha, NE 68107 View Map Whether buying your first home or downsizing to a smaller home, this charming 2 bedroom could meet your needs. Freshly painted inside and out, the living and dining rooms have beautiful hardwood floors. Th...

Yes, I was. Why is it that when borrowers trash their homes, remove appliances that were bought with the house, turn off heat so the plumbing freezes and mold develops, and leave the house full of filthy personal property, they are not held accountable? Not only did they sign a promise that they ...

Let’s hear it for the flippers. There was a time when the FHA and VA insured or guaranteed mortgages to the extent that when there was a foreclosure, the home was repaired, freshly painted, new carpeting installed and, in the case of smaller homes, garages added.  The homes were priced at market ...

I hate to age myself but with 43 years of selling real estate, I have seen other ugly markets. When prices were low and buyers were scarce, the investors took up the slack. They could do it today too with a few changes. Let investors buy homes by assuming FHA and VA loans. Wouldn’t mortgage lende...

Melissa State of the Market Opinions    "So, what do you think about the market?" Over the years, that is the question I have been asked most often. And with today's environment, I am asked that question more than "How have you been?"  Everyone is interested because for most of us, our home is ou...