Editorial

It’s Time to Review Your Portfolio’s Insurance Values

Published by Nikki Palmer on Mon, 08/29/2022 - 4:00am

Back in the Summer of 2018, I wrote an article for the RE Journal saying, “It’s no secret, the days of purchasing single family homes for investment purposes has become extremely competitive and challenging for the average buyer. No doubt it’s a sellers’ market, especially in major metropolitan areas like Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Phoenix, Portland, and Tampa-St. Petersburg with values appreciating in the last 12 months 8% to 25%.

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Nebraskans Deserve Better Initiative Process

Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 08/26/2022 - 1:00am

Petitions to place issues on ballots, reverse decisions and laws and recall elected officials represent the power of people to have their voices heard and will reflected in state and local laws and government.

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Supporting Kids

Published by Nikki Palmer on Thu, 08/25/2022 - 1:00am

I often say one of Nebraska’s most precious resources is our children. They represent the next generation of great entrepreneurs, family farmers, doctors, police officers – you name it – that make our state the incredible place that it is. For this, they deserve our full support and care.

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Three Lives From Both Sides To Inspire

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 08/24/2022 - 2:00am

In a world of loud mouths, liars and cynicism, be Vin Scully.

In a world of hypocrites, sycophants and political opportunists, be Bill Russell.

In an atonal world of calamity, discord and despair, be Joni Mitchell.

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Minority Owners Don’t Get Mad, They Get Even

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 08/23/2022 - 2:00am

“I formed a business with two partners a couple of years ago. We set up a corporation and divided the stock three ways. Me and my brother each had 40% of the company, and a good friend of ours had the remaining 20%.

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Here Is An Ounce Of Prevention

Published by Nikki Palmer on Mon, 08/22/2022 - 2:00am

The second half of 2021 real estate taxes will be due and owing either this week or the next for many of you. I want to share something I have noticed recently. I have had three similar cases come across my desk in the last five weeks, which means it’s something that deserves attention. Investors who own properties that are free and clear are sometimes not receiving their tax bills from the county because they are being sent to the wrong address.

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Lawyers Keep Secrets Locked Up – That’s Why They Get Asked To Do The Dirty Work

Published by Nikki Palmer on Fri, 08/19/2022 - 12:00am

Lawyers seem to be at the center of lot of scandals.

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Why Do Teens Engage In Self-Harm? And How To Help Teens Reduce Their Emotional Distress

Published by Nikki Palmer on Wed, 08/17/2022 - 1:00am

Emotions are tricky things. They allow for humans to fall in love, wage war and, as it turns out, engage in self-harm.

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Commentary: Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Lawyers

Published by Nikki Palmer on Tue, 08/16/2022 - 12:00am

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