You'll be glad to know that the housing market in Omaha is also booming. It's definitely a buyers market but single family homes there have historically held their value well. Property taxes are also lower than on the national average, which can mean huge savings over other higher taxed areas of the United States. Omaha is a great place for you and your family to put down roots.

For those of you who have children and are considering a move, look no further than Omaha. You'll be relieved to know that crime is lower than other cities of similar sizes and that school performance is rated very highly. With just about 500,000 residents Omaha is large enough to have plenty of culture and services, but still small enough to have a small town feel. In no time at all, you'll get to know your friendly neighbors in Omaha!

So if you are considering a move, get in now while the prices are still attractively low. This is the best time to take advantage of business opportunities in Omaha, Nebraska.

Building Insurance (fire and damage other than earthquake)
Cable television
Water
Trash pickup
Exterior building maintenance (painting and roof care)
Grounds maintenance
Plumbing and electric repair
Appliance repair and replacement (Co-op only)
Free Bus transportation, Maintenance of streets, sewers, exterior lighting, Around-the-clock security, Full replacement fire & hazard insurance on buildings
NO MELLO ROOS

The only thing more residents pay for is electricity, phone, and property taxes.

The “average” HOA dues for other condo developments in South Orange County are $275 per month. When all expenses have been added up, Laguna Woods Village is actually $87 cheaper per month than the average South County Condo! And $112 cheaper per month than an average Single Family Home!

Furthermore, the average price of a Laguna Woods Condo is $205,000 verses $317,000 for a condo in South Orange County. That is a difference of $112,000! That extra $112,000 mortgage (at a 30 year fixed rate @ 5.2% interest) would run you an extra $615 per month! You add this extra mortgage amount to the cost of the HOA dues of $275 and you get $890 – So Laguna Woods Village is actually $362 cheaper per month! That is a big difference!

So when you add it all up, the expenses in Laguna Woods Village are actually less than they would be in a similar South Orange County Condo or Single Family Home. For more information about Laguna Woods Village, please see my web site: www.leisureworldre.com