Nebraska Real Estate - The Cornhusker State
By Raynor James, Fri Dec 9th

When the state nickname is based on the beloved University ofNebraska college football team, you know all you need to. Withinexpensive prices, you'll have your pick of Nebraska realestate to watch the games.

Nebraska

To the surprise of many, Nebraska is a state with a history ofsignificant personalities and events. Figures such as CrazyHorse and Walter Reed were prominent during the expansion of thecountry to the west.



While Nebraska is often derided as a "flatstate", there is something to be said for the peaceful andhypnotic swaying fields of wheat that cover the state. If you'relooking to live in a state valuing traditional American values,Nebraska will do the trick without wiping out your bank account.

Lincoln

Lincoln is home to the University of Nebraska and "Go Big Red!"is a theme in this town with a lot of culture. While theUniversity dominates the town, it does so to the benefit ofresidents. Lincoln is full of little shops, cafes andrestaurants you would expect to find in a college town. Whatsets the town apart is the passion for college football. Lincolnis the place where 75,000 people will fill the stadium to watchthe Cornhuskers have a practice game against themselves.Euphoria or depression follow the result of Saturday games eachfall. All and all, Lincoln gets a big thumbs up.

Omaha

Omaha is the biggest city in Nebraska and the state capital. Thecity is fairly prosperous, but generally unremarkable. Thehighlights are the downtown area, a solid collection of museumsand impressive zoo. Unlike Lincoln, the overall atmosphere is alow key one. While the lack of energy might trouble some, it isa good, solid place to raise a family.

Nebraska Real Estate

Nebraska real estate is generally inexpensive. Single familyhomes will run from $140,000 to $220,000 on average throughoutthe state. In 2005, the appreciation rate for Nebraska realestate was a very modest 5.5 percent, the eighth lowest in thenation.

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