What Makes Papillion so Great?

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Many people are unaware of the amazing things going on in Papillion today. The area is consistently named in the top 10 places to work and raise a family. The schools are fantastic and, much like Elkhorn, when the need for more educational facilities arise they are always promptly funded. For example, the new North Shore subdivision will have a brand new school within it. Prairie Queen Elementary is the latest, but there is a middle school coming and they're talking about building another high school!

There are many military people with advanced degrees living in the area. Since education is clearly very important to them, they want their kids to have access to great schools that offer a a high level of education. If you want to build a home out here, you'll be able to enjoy the recreation area, the ballpark, and the surrounding area in addition to the great educational opportunities.

Werner Park is right across the street from the North Shore development. The ground has been deemed an entertainment zone, so some of the sales tax that is generated will go back into the area to promote other forms of entertainment. Fireworks and concerts are a regular occurence, and there is a chance a water park or ice rink may be constructed in the area.

Needless to say, there is A LOT going on here in Papillion. If you're interested in checking out what's sure to be the next hot spot in the Omaha area, give us a call! We'd love to show you this fantastic up-and-coming area!

Begin Your Custom Home Construction with a Great Design from TACK Architects

There are many great Omaha area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (402) 680-2500 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions. 

Starting Your Omaha New Construction with TACK Architects

If you decide to build a new home, we have you covered on finding the best real estate. For those who are looking for a truly custom home, we can refer you to the right folks. TACK Architects is a great local firm started 3 years ago by Jeff Dolezal, Rebecca Harding, and Chris Houston. Prior to founding TACK, the three founders worked together in the same architecture firm for over a decade.

TACK Architects have a diverse practice specializing in modern architecture, having worked on projects ranging from corporate interiors and commercial buildings to religious projects, as well as both single and multi-family homes. 

So if you're looking for the right architecture firm to design your custom home here in Omaha, check out their website here to see some of their incredible work.

In our next video, we are going to show a very special project that we have been working on that we believe you'll be very interested in. Stay tuned!

Have You Considered a Timbercraft Home?

Have You Considered a Timbercraft Home?

Welcome back! Today we’re going to talk about building a home out of Douglas fir posts by Timbercraft Homes. I have Tom Townsend with me today as he’s building this custom home for an excited customer. One of the neat features of this home is the radiant heat system that is built into the floor. The system uses antifreeze that runs through the hoses in the floor and provides warm floors and helps heat the entire house.

Tom tells us that there are large posts held together by oak pegs that are very strong and secure. Timbercraft, the company out of Michigan, cuts the timber in their shop, pre-fit the posts, load them on a truck and assemble them when they arrive at the job site. The crew puts the house together and has it is ready for windows in about 14 days.

When the Timbercraft frame is put together with SIP (structure insulated panels) panels, it is very energy efficient. SIP panels are constructed by taking plywood, adding foam and then another piece of plywood. The ceiling in the great room and garage and all the exterior walls are constructed with SIP panels. The cost is high, but there is no waste, it is constructed quickly and creates a more efficient home.

If you want to discuss a Timbercraft home, contact me and we will get together with Tom and price out your home. Call me at (402) 680-2500 or email me bill.black@cbshome.com if you have any questions.

Do you have the right homeowner’s insurance?

Do you have the right homeowner’s insurance?

Hey, guys! Welcome back to my video blog!

People ask me all the time about home insurance and whom they should go to. The best thing to do is talk to family and friends; find out whom they trust.

I’ve been with Farm Bureau for a long time and today I am with the seven-time national agent of the year, Troy Perchal!

Troy is here to tell us about what kind of homeowner’s insurance you should have.

Troy Perchal says,

"The most important part of homeowner’s insurance is having the right amount of coverage.  Some people have their lot and their home insured; this isn’t necessary. Your lot will always be there so, you do not need to insure it. Plus, agents often overcharge for the double insurance. 

Another thing you want to check is your replacement costs. We have a 125% replacement cost. Why the extra 25%? Sometimes lumber can cost more or maybe there’s a clean up needed; it’s an extra cushion.

You also want to check the replacement costs on your personal property. Some insurance carriers have a prorated replacement cost method; they will limit costs based on certain factors such as how old the personal property is.

Earlier Bill had asked about water leakage. Either a backed up sewage, or a broken sump pump can cause water leakage. These are two are separate and must have a specific write up.

I also recommend an umbrella policy. An umbrella policy offers an excess of other protection and costs for losses not under your main coverage."

If you have any questions about Farm Bureau’s homeowner’s insurance, you can call me at 402-758-6633 or send me an email at troy.perchal@fbfs.com

Home Drainage Systems

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When we build your home, we want it to be perfect.  One of our biggest concerns is waterproofing your home. The first thing we do is put a sump pump in the basement; we have never had water in our homes.

An important tip for when you do landscaping, do not put the concrete or plastic edging all the way around the house. That edging will prevent drainage away from the home and will instead fill the window wells and leak in your basement.

Make sure you take the precautions to waterproof your basement. We have your best interests at heart when building your home. We have a firm foundation to build it on. If you have any questions about waterproofing, please call 402.680.2500 or email bill.black@cbshome.com