When I moved to Hunters Crossing in 2001, I remember saying to my wife, "Wow! I think we need to go buy more candy."  Well, this year I took my son and friend out and once again there were a lot of kids out, homes with there lights on and a lot of parties at area homes.  I wanted to say "Thank You to everyone handing out candy and making Halloween a great safe event each year."  My son and his friend ran from house to house saying, "This is the best Halloween ever".  I guess when your 6 and 7, going house to house trick or treating is the greatest thing ever.  Thanks again! SteveBest regards,Steve LauverREALTORDEEB Realty - The Better Choicetel.:402-689-7550fax:stlauver@cox.nethttp://www.OmahaRealtyPro.com 11/01/2007

EagleRidgePapillion.com, a web site for residence and buyers looking to move to the Eagle Ridge subdivision in Papillion NE, is now active. Tammy McChesney and I, both residence of Eagle Ridge, have worked together to provide this website. With both helpful information and space to post things like neighborhood events, lost and found, and classified ads, we hope that EagleRidgePapillion.com will become a use full tool for all of the neighborhoods residence. RoyKotzRealtor.com 10/30/2007

The 34-4 Papillion/LaVista Monarch Softball team defeated Lincoln Southwest 4-0 on Friday Oct. 12th to clench a beth in the Class A Softball Championship. This gave the team a chance to secure the 12th softball championship over the last 13 years. Lincoln Southwest went on to defeat Omaha Westside, 6-0, to earn a rematch with the Monarchs in the championship. However, the Monarchs were still too much for Lincoln and the Monarchs went on to earn the championship. Congratulation Monarchs 10/13/2007

September 13th, I know I am a bit behind, Sarpy County Judge William Zastra put a stop to the City of Papillion's plans to annex a strip of land along Hwy 370 until a decision on a lawsuit made by Sarpy County in regards to the annexation can be made. The judge's decisions was made by determining that the land is not contiguous or adjacent.Papillion's overall city growth plans include this land to enable it to eventually annex land at the intersection of Hwy 370 and I-80 a potential gateway to the city. 10/10/2007

As a REALTOR, I can't tell you how important it is to have a team of Quality Business Partners.  Partners like Nick Zwiebel, Mortgage Loan Officer, with Tier One Bank in Papillion, NE.   I recently sent a buyer over to him and said, they couldn't get an approval at another mortgage lender, will you take a look at their file.  I felt like they should be able to qualify for a NIFA mortgage.  Plus, I said "I would like to close within two weeks".  Nick worked hard to make sure their file was complete and went through processing, underwriting and NIFA compliance review in a timely manner.  The bottom line, Nick provided top notch quality service to my clients and their loan closed today nine business days later.  With all the consolidating going on in the mortgage market, be sure to work wi... 10/04/2007

Below is a description of services, tour, and link to Papillion Pediatric Dentistry. Papillion Pediatric Dentistry Services:As a pediatric Dental office, we specialize in providing comprehensive care to infants, children, adolescents, and special needs patients. Since we see lots of kids, our office is specifically equipped to deal with them. We offer preventative, restorative, and minor orthodontic appliances. Most orthodontic cases will be referred to an appropriate orthodontic specialist. In addition, we provide outpatient hospital services for patients needing non-traditional dental care. Laughing gas (nitrous oxide) is also available for calming the anxious child. Our office is kid friendly and fun. We will have TV monitors at each treatment chair to help a child feel at ease and d... 10/02/2007

Below is a Market Report of active, pending, and sold real estate for the Eagle Ridge subdivision in Papillion NE.                                                                  CMA Summary Report RESIDENTIAL - Active MLS # ADDRESS Status RM BR TSqFt DOM LP $/TSqFt SP $/TSqFt 20715173 1807 Ashwood Ave ACTIVE 8 3 2218 83 $185,000 $83.41    20623309 504 Fleetwood Dr ACTIVE 7 3 1741 355 $187,000 $107.41    20717156 1804 Franklin Dr ACTIVE 8 3 2467 60 $189,950 $77.00    20710307 2111 John St ACTIVE 8 4 2326 143 $195,000 $83.83    20711216 409 FLEETWOOD Dr ACTIVE 8 3 1938 131 $195,000 $100.62    20718618 307 Fall Creek Rd ACTIVE 8 4 2241 38 $210,000 $93.71    20719550 1806 Windcrest Ave ACTIVE 6 3 2725 27 $210,000 $77.06    20709350 2108 Savannah Dr ACTIVE 8 4 2209 153 $213,900 $96.83    2... 10/01/2007

Below is a market report of Pending and sold residential real estate in Papillion NE for the month of September. CMA Summary Report RESIDENTIAL - Sold  MLS # ADDRESS Status RM BR TSqFt DOM LP $/TSqFt SP $/TSqFt 20718403 446 W Sherman St SOLD 5 3 1224 7 $79,950 $65.32 $79,950 $65.32 20718248 903 S Beadle SOLD 7 3 1773 15 $137,500 $77.55 $120,000 $67.68 20706291 1126 Oke St SOLD 9 4 1494 149 $135,900 $90.96 $127,000 $85.01 20711611 709 Diamond Ln SOLD 8 4 1779 76 $149,900 $84.26 $147,000 $82.63 20714531 604 S Adams St SOLD 10 4 2401 33 $149,950 $62.45 $149,950 $62.45 20712770 406 Windsor Dr SOLD 7 3 1836 29 $160,900 $87.64 $157,000 $85.51 20717716 815 Donegal Dr SOLD 8 3 1917 1 $161,500 $84.25 $161,500 $84.25 20717353 703 Rosewood Ave SOLD 7 3 1281 1 $164,000 $128.02 $164,000 $128.02 2071... 10/01/2007

According to the city web site, Papillion.org, the population of Papillion NE is approximately 18,000 with a median household income of $63,992. Home buyers can be confident when investing in Papillion NE. Despite the continued talk of pressure in the real estate market, Papillion is continuing to grow, and there is little to support the recent slow down that I feel the media and the national market has created.One of the most recent additions to Papillion is the Shadow Lake Towne Center located at 72nd Street and HWY 370. This open shopping center consists of 880,000 sq ft of retail space and is home to shops like Old Chicago, Ann Taylor Loft, Lane Bryant, Yankee Candle, Kay Jewelers, Texas Roadhouse, Best Buy, PETsMart, and Dick's Sporting Goods.Another retail location added in the la... 09/28/2007

Eagle Ridge , Papillion, NE 68133 Click to View Show Eagle Ride Subdivision is located South of Cornhusker Rd and at approx. 60th Street in Papillion NE. It is consists of just over 500 homes and offers convenience in location to shopping, a neighborhood park, three trail access points, an open green area, and is home to Rumsey Station Elementary School. Eagle Ridge is in the Papillion School Dist. and the Schools are Rumsey Station Elementary, Papillion Jr High, and Papillion South High School, Go Titans. for more information on Eagle Ridge and Papillion NE please contact Roy Kotz at 402.639.2059. Details Subdivision: Eagle Ridge Contact Info Roy Kotz Dir 402-639-2059 Email | Website Other Shows 09/21/2007

Below is a market report of the home listing, pending, and the last six months worth of homes sold in the Eagle Ridge subdivision in Papillion NE.   CMA Report Listings as of 09/10/07 at 11:40am Page 1 Property Type  Residential    Property Subtype  Detached Housing   Subdivision Name  begins with: Eagle Ridge Statuses  Active, Pending, Sold (3/14/2007 or after) RESIDENTIALACTIVE PropertiesAddressStyleMapBdBth SqFt LotSz    Year Date   DOMOrig PriceList Price   1807 Ashwood Ave Papillion SPET  3 3   2218  7200sf   1998  07/10/07     62 192,000 185,000   504 Fleetwood Dr Papillion RANH  3 2   1741  9800sf   1997  10/11/06     334 192,000 187,000   1804 Franklin Dr Papillion TWO  3 3   2467  8580sf   1994  08/02/07     39 194,950 194,950   2111 John St Papillion TW... 09/10/2007

Papillion Nebraska named #6 "Best Place to Live" by Money MagazineI always new we had something here. Glad to see I wasn't wrong. Hope is doesn't change.Click on the link below to read the article online and see where your city ranked in Money Mags. article on best places to live.Papillion ranked #6 09/01/2007

Roy Kotz REALTOR , Click to View Show I am a proud father of two, have been happily married for 9 years, and have many hobbies. I have successfully sold real estate in the Omaha, Bellevue, Papillion area for 5 years and have consistently been a multi-million dollar producer with NPDodge Real Estate. I work hard to stay on the edge of technology, and with the help of NPDodge I provide options to my buyers and sellers that most agents in the area can not provide. I am a full service agent that works hard to help my clients reach their real estate goals. Details Contact Info Roy Kotz Dir 402-639-2059 Email | Website Other Shows 08/31/2007

If you are looking for a great preschool program, I recommend you check out Apple Tree Orchard in downtown Papillion, Nebraska.  My son has attended since he was 2 years old and my daughter since she has been 1.  My son graduated recently and will start kindergarten this fall.  It's amazing what they learn and teach at Apple Tree Orchard.  Its not just teaching ABC's or Numbers, but exposing them to music, books, dance, art, computers, Spanish, and lots & lots of projects.  I could go on and on about how much we have enjoyed having our kids at Apple Tree Orchard, but I want to say THANK YOU to Kristin (Owner) for having the best Daycare / Preschool in Papillion.   Contact Kristin or Julie for a tour Phone at (402)-827-7537 Thanks!,Steve LauverREALTORDEEB Realty - The Better Choicetel.:4... 08/10/2007

July Market update for Hunters Crossing and Hunters Ridge in Papillion, NE.  Out of 350 homes in the area, there are currently eight homes for sale in the area, 1 pending and seven homes that sold between March 1, 2007 and July 31, 2007.ActiveStyleBedBathList/Sold Price646 Coyote CirRanch32        214,900 32 Pheasant Run LaneTwo43        240,000 403 Pheasant Run LaneTwo43        242,000 312 Remington RoadTwo44        269,900 801 N MadisonTwo44        269,900 904 Deer Run LaneTwo45        315,000 504 N. Harrison Circle1 1/244        325,000 506 W Centennial RoadTwo44        399,000 Avg:        284,463 PendingStyleBedBathList/Sold Price505 Deer Run LaneTwo43        234,950 Sold 3/2/2007 - 7/31/2007StyleBedBathSold Price402 W. Centennial RoadRRNH33        185,000 908 Quail Ridge CircleTwo4... 08/08/2007

I can't believe my son starts kindergarten this year with Papillion-La Vista Schools.  Here is the 2007 - 2008 school calendar for those of you that have kids in Papillion-La Vista district or if you are considering moving to the district, remember I can help with that! Papillion-La Vista Public SchoolsOne district - Achieving ExcellenceOne Building, One Classroom, One Student at a Time!Aug 15, 2007  First Day of School Sep 3, 2007  No School - Labor Day Sep 4, 2007  No School - Staff Development Sep 28, 2007  No School Oct 19, 2007  No School - Staff Development Nov 21, 2007  No School - Staff Development Nov 22-23, 2007  No School - Fall Vacation Dec 21, 2007  No School - Staff Development Dec 24, 2007 - Jan 2, 2008  No School - Winter Vacation Jan 21, 2008  No School - Staff Developm... 08/05/2007

The following is from Money's website about Papillion.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6. Papillion, Neb. Population: 18,800Median home price (2006): $173,774Average property taxes (2005): $3,071Pros: Outdoor recreation, growing local economyCons: Lack of arts and cultureA small suburb about 12 miles from downtown Omaha, Papillion has grown and prospered along with the city, an increasingly important center of finance and insurance. Though Papillion's population is on the rise, its draws remain the same: low crime, good schools and a vast expanse of parkland. Recently, Papillion has spent more than half a million dollars renovating the historic downtown, putting in new sidewalks, faux-antique street lighting and ironwork accents.Perm... 07/23/2007

My family stopped out at Shadow Lake Towne Center on Friday night, which is the new mall in Papillion, NE.  The mall is putting on a concert series every Friday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 through August.  Well, I recommend you check one at least one of the many concerts.  The concert area at the mall is great, plenty of seating, shaded and last Friday was a perfect night to catch Lemon Fresh Day.  If you missed them, they will be playing at several spots in the next couple of weeks, including Mckenna's, McFly's, and the Whisky Roadhouse to name a few.  The following is the calendar for the concerts at Shadow Lake Towne Center.  This is really a great mall and a great addition to Papillion and Sarpy county. Shadow Lake Towne Center Summer Concert Series presented by First National Bank of... 06/11/2007

Great new listing in Eagle Crest in Papillion, NE.  This home offers a lot of square feet for price of $275,000. 5 bedrooms, master bedroom on the main level, 3 bedrooms upstairs and 1 conforming bedroom downstairs.  Large finished basement with granite top wet bar, media area, and room for a pool table.  Large patio area with level backyard. Beautiful landscaping with concrete edging. Neighborhood is close to all the new shopping in Papillion, NE including Lowes, Super Wal-Mart, and Kohls just over a mile away.  The new Shadow Lake Towne Center is just over 2 miles away with Best Buy, HyVee, and JC Penny to name a few stores.  Eagle Crest is in the Papillion-LaVista school district.  Visit my website http://www.omaharealtypro.com/ for more information and a virtual tour. 05/30/2007

The grand opening for Shadow Lake Towne Center is scheduled for May 26-28th and performing live Saturday May 26th is The B-52's (Love Shack Baby!)  Here is the list of current businesses and schedule of events for the Grand Opening weekend.  HyVee opened last week with more shops to open in May. Papillion is a great place to live and raise a family.  Search all Omaha MLS homes at www.OmahaRealtyPro.com  Steve 05/03/2007