Real Estate

Memorial and Assisted Living Center to Honor Middle East War Veterans

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Thu, 09/18/2025 - 12:00am

An artist rendition of the Jason Dunham House.
(Photo courtesy John Folsom)

While conducting vehicle searches in Anbar Province in Iraq, Corporal Jason L. Dunham engaged the driver of a vehicle after he hopped out of it and physically challenged American troops. The Iraqi dropped a grenade in the middle of the skirmish. Without hesitation, Dunham, a 22-year-old New York native, used his body to shield others from the explosion.

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New Library A Novel Concept

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Thu, 04/17/2025 - 12:00am

The exterior of the new Omaha Central Library on 72nd and Dodge streets is set to open in the Spring of 2026.
(Dan Schwalm © 2025 HDR)

It’s an open book – as well it should be. We’re talking about the design concept behind Omaha’s new Central Library – and at the heart of its very mission.

To provide a welcoming space for all people, as varied as the reading material traditionally found among their carefully curated shelves.

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In Pursuit of : The Temple Of Beauty : Joslyn Art Museum

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Thu, 02/27/2025 - 7:00am

A beautiful view from the new expansion of the Joslyn Art Museum, to the old, and sacred.
(Austin Petak / The Daily Record)

Omaha has many religious places of worship, but only one Temple of Beauty. Windowless walls of pink Georgia-marble reach high into the air as if to both catch as much sunlight as possible while also protecting that which it both dearly covets, but also freely shares from its vaults. On an inscription that has been hewn by stonemasons of the 1930’s into the inner wall of the old entryway a quote – or maybe it’s a resolution lays bare the intentions of the builders:

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Historic Home Purchase To Help Preserve Omaha’s Heritage

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Thu, 01/30/2025 - 12:00am

In 1903, George and Sarah Joslyn completed one of Nebraska’s greatest homes – a 35-room Scottish Baronial mansion atop a hill on Omaha’s outskirts. Slated to be torn down, it is one of the many historic treasures, saved by local preservation efforts.
(Courtesy of Visit Nebraska)

He bought the farm. To many it may simply mean he passed away. But in a spectacular turn of events, this lofty purchase, in a very roundabout way, ties together generations past.

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Kiewit Luminarium Opens Doors To Discovery

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Thu, 12/19/2024 - 7:00am

Kiewit Luminarium, Omaha’s 82,000-square-foot science museum, is located at the Lewis and Clark Landing at the RiverFront, along the banks of the Missouri.
(Cale Benson / ©HDR / Kiewit Luminarium)

If a tree falls in the forest, and no one is around, does it make a sound … Well, without our air, which is filled with molecules, the world would be silent. Sound is a vibration carried by acoustic waves, which travel through various elements in our atmosphere. But, if you don’t believe it, see or rather hear for yourself.

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Hildreth Meière: The Mastermind Behind The Art At Nebraska’s Capitol Building

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Thu, 08/08/2024 - 6:00am

Women Hoeing Corn
(International Hildreth Meière Association)

After being appointed to the New York City Art Commission, she was invited to the annual dinner at a men’s club in New York. The invitation said “Black Tie,” so she wore a black evening gown with a black bow tie.

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Blind Loyalty

Published by maggie@omahadai... on Thu, 07/11/2024 - 6:00am

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he has President Joe Biden's back. It's almost enough for me to take him off my list of possible successors to the incumbent president. Having Biden's back is not a matter of loyalty.

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Best Cities For Hopeful Gen Z Homebuyers

Published by jason@omahadail... on Thu, 03/07/2024 - 3:00am

A new study by Point2 — an organization focusing on real estate trends, and developing studies on local, national, and international housing markets — looked into the cities across America to find the best place for Gen Z’s to buy homes.

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Changing Housing Prices, Economic Forecast

Published by jason@omahadail... on Thu, 03/07/2024 - 2:00am

For this month’s newsletter, Dr. Goss of Creighton focuses on the changing housing prices in the United States. Comparing the last 3 years, Goss notes a spike in mortgage rates and housing prices that he believes have led to a higher rate of renting over home buying. He noted a 4% spike in the 30-year mortgage rate in the last few years, leading to a high 7%, as well as the average cost of homes creeping up towards the $400,000.

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MoveBuddah Rates Nebraska 6th For Worst Rental State

Published by jason@omahadail... on Thu, 02/22/2024 - 2:00am

A study by the company moveBuddha – an organization studying trends in moving and assisting individuals in making changing homes easier- names Nebraska as 6th in the country on their list of the worst states for rental stability. The company used tenant reviews from Rate The Landlord to scale local populations.