Bryan Muellner/ Realtor

11/02/2026

Your house might be ready to sell before you’re ready to move. 😂

I was looking through the latest Omaha-area housing numbers, and something got me thinking.

Existing homes that sold in September spent an average of just 18 days on the market before receiving an accepted offer.

Now, that doesn’t mean every house will sell that quickly. But think about that for a minute.

If you’ve lived in your home for 20 or 30 years, how long would it take you to get everything ready for a move?

And I’m not talking about cleaning the carpets or touching up the paint.

I’m talking about the basement full of things you’ve collected over the years. The garage, the closets, the Christmas decorations, the furniture, the boxes you haven’t opened since you moved in. 😂

And then there’s the stuff that actually means something to you.

Pictures, keepsakes, things your kids made when they were little. Things you probably don’t need anymore but aren’t quite ready to part with.

I think that part of moving gets overlooked sometimes.

Especially when you’ve spent a good portion of your life in the same home.

Here’s something I’d encourage homeowners to think about.

You don’t have to be ready to sell your house to start getting ready for the possibility.

Maybe you’re thinking about moving next spring. Maybe it’s a year or two away. Maybe you’re not even sure you’ll move at all.

That’s OK.

Start with one closet. One storage room. A few boxes in the basement.

Find out what your kids actually want to keep. You might be surprised how much of that stuff you’ve been saving for them they don’t want! 🤣

And give yourself time to make decisions without feeling rushed.

Because when you do decide it’s time for a change, wouldn’t it be nice to spend more time looking forward to what’s next and less time worrying about everything you have to get done?

You can start preparing for your next chapter long before you decide to turn the page.

And who knows? Even if you decide to stay right where you are, you might end up with a whole lot more room in your garage. 😊

Source: Great Plains Regional MLS, September 2026 Omaha Area Region Monthly Indicators.

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10/30/2026

🏡❤️ CONGRATULATIONS, CHUCK & JANICE! WELCOME HOME!

Today was a special day, and I couldn’t be happier for these two!

Chuck and Janice, I want to sincerely thank you for trusting me and allowing me to guide you through the purchase of your new home.

As we all know, buying a home doesn’t always go exactly as planned, and we certainly had a few challenges along the way! But we worked through them together, and today we got to celebrate!

One of the things I enjoy most about real estate is getting to know the people I work with. Learning about their lives, understanding what’s important to them, and having the opportunity to be part of such a meaningful decision.

I also want to give a special thank you to Jessica for trusting me enough to refer her parents to me. Jessica, I truly appreciate that. Referrals from family and friends mean a great deal because I know you’re putting your trust in me to take care of people who matter to you.

And a big thank you to Allyson for all your hard work on the financing side and for helping us get this across the finish line. I appreciate everything you did!

Chuck and Janice, thank you again for allowing me to be part of this chapter in your lives. I wish you both many years of happiness, laughter, and wonderful memories in your new home!

Congratulations again! You made it!! 🏡❤️🎉

Bryan Muellner
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ambassador Real Estate

10/26/2026

Ever notice how long people remember what their neighbor’s house sold for? 😂

I was looking through September’s Omaha-area housing numbers, and something caught my attention.

The median sale price for existing homes reached $305,000, up 1.7% from a year ago.

That’s encouraging news for homeowners.

But here’s another number I found interesting.

There were 755 accepted offers on existing homes in September, compared with 897 during the same month last year. That’s a decline of nearly 16%.

Now, that doesn’t mean buyers have disappeared. New listings were down, too.

But it does raise an interesting question for anyone thinking about selling.

Are you paying attention to what homes SOLD for, or are you also paying attention to what buyers are doing RIGHT NOW?

There’s a difference.

A home that sold in June tells us something about the market earlier this year.

A similar home that went under contract last week gives us a more recent indication of buyer activity.

We won’t know its final sale price until it closes, but we can see whether buyers are making decisions and how quickly those decisions are happening.

And that matters.

Maybe your neighbor sold their house for $375,000 last spring.

Naturally, you might be thinking yours should be worth about the same, especially if you’ve made some improvements.

But what if three similar homes in your neighborhood have been sitting on the market for 60 days?

Or what if homes in your price range are still going under contract within a couple of weeks?

Those are two very different situations.

And neither one is something you’d discover simply by looking at what your neighbor sold for.

I think that’s one of the more useful things homeowners can understand about real estate.

The market isn’t standing still while we’re making plans.

Whether you’re thinking about selling this fall, next spring, or even a year from now, it helps to understand what’s happening with homes similar to yours today.

Not just what happened six months ago.

And certainly not just what somebody down the street thinks their house is worth. 😂

Source: Great Plains Regional MLS, September 2026 Omaha Area Region housing statistics.

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10/23/2026

Who Will You Be When the Life You’ve Always Known Begins to Change?

I’ve been thinking about something lately, especially when it comes to people entering a new chapter of life.

We spend so much time thinking about WHAT we’re going to do next.

Where are we going to live? Are we going to retire? Should we sell the house? Move closer to family? Maybe finally do some of those things we’ve talked about doing for years.

But there’s another question I think deserves just as much attention.

Who do I want to BE in this next chapter?

Think about it.

For 30 or 40 years, much of our identity has been wrapped up in what we do. Our careers, raising our families, our responsibilities, the communities we’ve been part of.

We’re known for something. We’re needed somewhere. Our days have structure and purpose.

And then life begins to change.

The kids grow up. Careers wind down. The house that once seemed too small suddenly feels too big.

And for some people, there’s this uncomfortable feeling of wondering, “Now what?”

But here’s what I find interesting.

What if this next chapter isn’t about losing who you’ve been? What if it’s an opportunity to discover more of who you can become?

Maybe there’s something you’ve always wanted to learn. Somewhere you’ve wanted to go. People you’ve wanted to help. Something you’ve wanted to build.

Maybe there’s a part of you that’s been sitting on the sidelines for years because life kept getting in the way.

Well, maybe it’s time to bring that part of you back into the game.

And by the way, you don’t have to move across the country, retire, or make some dramatic life change to begin.

You can start right where you are.

I think sometimes we get so accustomed to the life we’ve built that we forget we’re still allowed to imagine something different.

At 55, 65, 75, or beyond, there are still things to experience, relationships to build, contributions to make, and possibilities worth exploring.

Your past has helped shape who you are.

But it doesn’t have to define everything you can still become.

So here’s something I’d love for you to think about this weekend.

If you weren’t so focused on what you’re leaving behind, what might you get excited about moving toward?

I’d genuinely love to hear your thoughts.

10/22/2026

Does your home really need to look brand-new to attract buyers?

I was reviewing September’s Omaha-area housing numbers, and something caught my attention.

Existing homes spent an average of 18 days on the market before receiving an accepted offer.

New construction? 55 days.

Now, there are plenty of reasons for that difference, including price, location and the types of homes available.

But I think there’s something worth considering, especially if you’ve lived in your home for 15, 20 or even 30 years.

Sometimes homeowners look around their house and start seeing everything that isn’t new anymore.

The kitchen cabinets are dated. The bathroom could use some updating. Maybe the flooring isn’t what you’d choose if you were building today.

And before you know it, you’re wondering whether you need to spend $30,000 or $40,000 just to get the house ready to sell.

Maybe you do need to make some improvements.

But maybe you don’t need nearly as many as you think.

There’s a difference between a home that’s outdated and one that hasn’t been maintained.

A house can have an older kitchen and still be a wonderful home. It can have original hardwood floors, mature trees, an established neighborhood and years of thoughtful maintenance.

Those things matter, too.

Now, I’m certainly not suggesting buyers will overlook everything. Condition matters. Price matters. And every neighborhood has its own market.

But before you start tearing things apart or writing checks for major renovations, wouldn’t it make sense to understand what buyers in your particular area are actually looking for?

You might discover that a few improvements would make a meaningful difference.

Or you might discover that your home has more going for it than you’ve been giving it credit for. 😊

Your home doesn’t have to be new to have value.

And sometimes the smartest improvement you can make is understanding which improvements are actually necessary.

Source: Great Plains Regional MLS, Omaha Area Region, September 2026 Monthly Indicators, released October 13, 2026.

10/19/2026

I was looking through some new housing information this morning, and something about Omaha caught my attention.

A national real estate research company, released its latest housing market report today, and Omaha continues to be among the markets that have consistently favored sellers.

In fact, 16 of the 18 markets currently classified as seller’s markets are right here in the Midwest.

Pretty interesting, isn’t it?

And according to September’s Omaha-area MLS numbers, the median home sale price was $325,000, up 2.8% from a year ago.

Now, if you’re a homeowner, that probably sounds encouraging. 😂

But here’s what I started thinking about.

Just because the market might be favorable for selling doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the right time for YOU to sell.

Maybe you’ve been thinking about moving closer to your kids or grandkids.

Maybe the house that was perfect when you were raising a family feels a little too big today.

Maybe you’re tired of mowing, shoveling snow or maintaining rooms you hardly ever use.

Or maybe you absolutely love where you live and have no desire to go anywhere.

And that’s perfectly fine, too!

I think sometimes we get so caught up in whether it’s a buyer’s market or a seller’s market that we forget there’s another part of the equation.

Your life.

What’s important to you today?

What do you want the next five or ten years to look like?

And does the home you’re living in still support that?

Those are questions a housing market report can’t answer.

Don’t get me wrong. Understanding the market matters, especially when you’re making a decision involving one of your largest financial assets.

But I don’t believe the market should be making that decision for you.

It should be helping you make a more informed one.

Because the best time to sell your house isn’t necessarily when somebody tells you the market is hot.

It’s when the numbers make sense AND the move makes sense for your life.

And sometimes, deciding to stay right where you are is a pretty good decision, too. 😊

Sources: A national real estate research company.”

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