Marty Hosking wants to celebrate modern midcentury houses on his Omaha home tour instead of seeing them be torn down.

An Ohio-based company is now the third-largest owner of individual rental properties in the city of Omaha. Ohio-based "Vinebrook Homes" holds title to 154 homes.

Real estate agent Ryan Renner said the decreased demand leaves more room to negotiate. ... Omaha, NE 68131; 402-346-6666; Public Inspection File. sixonline@wowt.com - 402-346-6666.

"Missing middle'' homes, which fill a niche between detached single-family homes and big apartment buildings, are still rare in the Omaha area but can help bridge affordability gap.