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For Your Information
Important Local Numbers
Cable Television |
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Cox (www.cox.com) |
(402) 933-3000 |
Qwest Choice TV & Online |
(402) 691-1999 |
County Offices |
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Cass County Treasurer |
(402) 296-9320 |
Douglas County Treasurer |
(402) 444-7000 |
Sarpy County Information |
(402) 593-2100 |
Electricity |
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OPPD (www.oppd.com) |
(402) 536-4131 |
Gas & Water |
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Aquila |
(800) 303-0752 |
MUD (www.mud.com) |
(402) 554-6666 |
Schools |
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Bellevue Public Schools |
(402) 293-4000 |
Catholic Dept. of Education |
(402) 554-8493 |
Dist. 66 Westside Comm. Schools |
(402) 390-2100 |
Gretna Public Schools |
(402) 332-3265 |
Papillion/LaVista Public Schools |
(402) 537-9998 |
Millard Public Schools |
(402) 895-6200 |
Omaha Public Schools |
(402) 557-4444 |
Ralston Public Schools |
(402) 331-4700 |
Telephone |
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Directory Assistance |
411 |
Qwest (www.qwest.com) |
(800) 244-1111 |
Cox (www.cox.com) |
(402) 933-3000 |
Weather & Road Conditions |
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Nebraska |
(800) 906-9069 |
Life Expectancy of Home Components
Component |
Life in Years |
Component |
Life in Years |
DECKS |
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PLUMBING |
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In dry areas |
20-25 |
Cast Iron Waste Pipe |
100 |
In South |
10-15 |
Concrete Waste Pipe |
100 |
In North |
20-30 |
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ROOFING Adhesive |
7 |
DOWNSPOUTS |
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Aluminum |
30 |
ROOFING Material |
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Copper |
100 |
Asphalt |
20 |
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Clay/Concrete |
50+ |
FLOORING |
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Coal & Tar |
30 |
Carpet |
8-10 |
Copper |
50+ |
Linoleum |
25 |
Fiber Cement |
25 |
Natural Wood |
100+ |
Simulated Slate |
50 |
Marble/Slate/Granite |
100 |
Slate |
50+ |
Vinyl |
50 |
Wood |
30 |
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GUTTERS |
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SIDING |
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Aluminum |
20 |
Brick |
Lifetime |
Copper |
50+ |
EngineeredWood |
Lifetime |
Galvanized Steel |
20 |
Fiber Cement |
Lifetime |
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Manufactured Stone |
Lifetime |
HVAC |
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Stone |
Lifetime |
Air Conditioners |
10-15 |
Stucco |
50-100 |
Electric |
15 |
Vinyl |
Lifetime |
Furnaces |
15-20 |
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Heat Pumps |
16 |
WINDOWS |
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Hot Water Heaters |
15+ |
Aluminum |
15-20 |
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Wooden |
30 |
Source: Study of Life Expectancy of Home Components by National Association of Home Builders and Bank of America Home Equity
Top 10 Reasons to Hire a REALTOR®
- We price & market your property accurately so you won’t miss out on the most important first wave of buyers;
- We work only with pre-qualified buyers;
- We have knowledge of local real estate laws and regulations;
- We take the “personal and emotional” out of the negotiation.
- We help educate you on what you "actually" know, what "you might think" you know, and what "you don’t know" you don’t know;
- We help you obtain a better return on your investment;
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- We manage the sale of your property so that there is less inconveniences to you;
- We provide you with increased safety as we manage or conduct showings and open houses; and
- We follow a strict code of ethics for the protection of our clients, customers, general public and other REALTORS®.
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