Buffet and Jay-Z Interview on Forbes.com

Listen to Steve Forbes' interview with Warren Buffet and Jay-Z on their success and giving back.

Unemployment Rate Drops for Lincoln

The unemployment rate dropped to 3.8 in October for the Lincoln MSA, which covers Lancaster and Seward Counties.  Nebraska remains the third lowest in the country at 4.7 percent and still less than half of the national rate of 9.6 percent.

Report Shows Improved Optimism By Small Business Owners

Small business growth and owner optimism rose in October 2010 according to recent industry indexes.  All encouraging signs that the US might avoid a double-dip recession.  Click on the link below to read the full article from The Street.

Report Shows Improved Optimism By Small Business Owners

Happy Thanksgiving from NAI FMA Realty!

On behalf of NAI FMA Realty, I would like to wish you and your family a happy and safe Thanksgiving Holiday!

Our office will close for the holiday at 5:00pm on Wednesday, November 24th and will reopen for business on Monday, November 29th at 8:00am. 

For any emergencies, we can be reached through our main number at 402-441-5800.

Steady Improvement Predicted for Commercial Market

The commercial market is expected to see improvement in the near future according to NAR's Chief Economist Lawrence Yun in the Realtor.org article "Steady Improvement Predicted for Commercial Market". 

Yun commented he has seen progress towards a recovery in the commercial market but stated the market still faces many challenges.  He points out:

• Banks are at a profitable level again but are still selective as to who they lend to.
• Job creation is improving, however, more needs to happen to have a bigger impact on vacancy.
• Corporate profits have returned to normal levels but businesses are still not spending due to their uncertainty of the future.

With the commercial market continuing its steady upturn, Yun predicts rent stabilization and positive net absorption for 2011.

Friday's Featured Listing - Commercial Property in Crete for Sale with Excess Ground

2151 Cardinal Lane, Crete, NE

Commercial property adjacent to Wal-Mart in Crete is for sale at $2,100,000.  This property includes a 8,500 square foot building with 11 Acres of excess ground.  A user could buy it all or it can be sectioned off.  For more details on the property, click here or contact Chris Vasek at 402-441-5833.

Buy Now, as Retail Stock Likely Limited by Xmas

If you are a last-minute shopper for Christmas gifts, you might want to rethink your strategy this year.  GlobeSt.com stated in an article "Buy Now, As Retail Stock Likely Limited by Xmas" that retailers have learned during this recession to be more efficient on their space requirements not only for stores but warehousing.  Many stores have already purchased in the 3rd quarter their stock for Christmas and will not look to restock until the first of the year.  I have seen some retailers already advertising "Black Friday" pricing now to capture your dollars early before the biggest retail day - the day after Thanksgiving.  So the bottom line is...if you wish to buy a "hot item" come December, you might be forced to look at other alternatives for the gift.  Buy now!