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Affordable Ways to Boost Home Appeal in Today’s Market
Affordable Ways to Boost Home Appeal in Today’s Market In today’s Central Nebraska real estate market, presentation matters more than ever. Buyers in Kearney, Buffalo County, and surrounding communities are more intentional with their home searches, especially with interest rates hovering around 6%. When buyers are carefully evaluating their monthly payment and long-term investment, they... Read More
The Truth About Waiting for Rates to Drop in Central Nebraska
The Truth About Waiting for Rates to Drop in Central Nebraska In today’s Central Nebraska real estate market, one of the most common questions from buyers is: Should I wait for mortgage rates to drop? With current interest rates hovering around 6%–6.5%, many Kearney homebuyers are pausing their plans in hopes of securing a lower... Read More
How Sellers Can Get Top Dollar in Today’s Central Nebraska Market
How Sellers Can Get Top Dollar in Today’s Central Nebraska Market The Central Nebraska real estate market in 2026 is shifting—but it continues to offer strong opportunity for sellers who approach it strategically. While housing inventory in Kearney has increased modestly year-over-year, it still remains below what is considered a balanced market. That means well-prepared... Read More
Central Nebraska Jobs, Economy & Future Housing Trends
Central Nebraska Jobs, Economy & Future Housing Trends The Central Nebraska real estate market is entering a season of transition. Economic shifts, including slowing hiring and recent layoffs in select industries, have created important conversations around buyer confidence, housing demand, and long-term property values. While Nebraska continues to report a low unemployment rate near 3%,... Read More
Refinance in Today’s Market: A Central Nebraska Homeowner Guide
Refinance in Today’s Market: A Central Nebraska Homeowner Guide As refinance interest rates in 2026 continue to average in the mid-6% range, many homeowners in Kearney and across Central Nebraska are taking a closer look at their options. With current 30-year refinance rates typically falling between 6.3% and 6.7%, refinancing is no longer an automatic... Read More
Why Some Rental Units Are Sitting Vacant
Why Some Rental Units Are Sitting Vacant- Central Nebraska Investor Insights Rooted Realty Group | Kearney, Nebraska Real Estate Why Some Rental Units Are Sitting Vacant — Central Nebraska Investor Insights The Central Nebraska rental market has experienced a noticeable shift over the past several months, and many Kearney property owners and investors are asking... Read More
Local Layoffs & Housing Demand
Rooted Realty Group | Kearney, Nebraska Real Estate Local Layoffs & Housing Demand: What the Data Really Shows in the Kearney Real Estate Market Economic headlines can create uncertainty, especially when layoffs occur at major employers in a community. Over the past year, Central Nebraska has experienced workforce changes that naturally raised questions for local... Read More
Buying a Home in Kearney with 6% Interest Rates
Interest rates hovering around 6% have reshaped the conversation in the Kearney, Nebraska real estate market. While higher than the historic lows of recent years, today’s rates have not slowed serious buyers in Central Nebraska. In fact, limited housing inventory and steady local demand continue to support home values across Kearney and surrounding communities. Read More
Buy First or Sell First? How to Navigate Today’s Kearney Real Estate Market
Buy First or Sell First? Buy First or Sell First? How to Navigate Today’s Kearney Real Estate Market If you’re planning a move in Kearney or anywhere in Central Nebraska, one of the first questions you’ll face is simple but important: should you sell your current home first or buy your next one first? The... Read More
What Happens After Your Offer Is Accepted? A Step-by-Step Guide for Kearney Home Buyers
What Happens After Your Offer Is Accepted? A Step-by-Step Guide for Kearney Home Buyers Getting your offer accepted is an exciting milestone—but it’s also where many buyers begin to feel uncertain. What happens next? What are the deadlines? And how do you make sure nothing goes wrong between “accepted” and “closed”? At Rooted Realty Group,... Read More