When the state nickname is based on the beloved University of
Nebraska college football team, you know all you need to. With
inexpensive prices, you'll have your pick of Nebraska real
estate to watch the games.
Nebraska
To the surprise of many, Nebraska is a state with a history of
significant personalities and events. Figures such as Crazy
Horse and Walter Reed were prominent during the expansion of the
country to the west. While Nebraska is often derided as a "flat
state", there is something to be said for the peaceful and
hypnotic swaying fields of wheat that cover the state. If you're
looking 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 the
University dominates the town, it does so to the benefit of
residents. Lincoln is full of little shops, cafes and
restaurants you would expect to find in a college town. What
sets the town apart is the passion for college football. Lincoln
is the place where 75,000 people will fill the stadium to watch
the Cornhuskers have a practice game against themselves.
Euphoria or depression follow the result of Saturday games each
fall. All and all, Lincoln gets a big thumbs up.
Omaha
Omaha is the biggest city in Nebraska and the state capital. The
city is fairly prosperous, but generally unremarkable. The
highlights are the downtown area, a solid collection of museums
and impressive zoo. Unlike Lincoln, the overall atmosphere is a
low key one. While the lack of energy might trouble some, it is
a good, solid place to raise a family.
Nebraska Real Estate
Nebraska real estate is generally inexpensive. Single family
homes will run from $140,000 to $220,000 on average throughout
the state. In 2005, the appreciation rate for Nebraska real
estate was a very modest 5.5 percent, the eighth lowest in the
nation.
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