For many homebuyers in Southeast South Dakota, the dream of homeownership feels harder to reach than ever. Prices are climbing, competition is fierce, and rising interest rates are making affordability a real challenge. While the real estate market remains strong, the reality for buyers is far

Four Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years. Equity builds over time as home values grow and as you pay down your home loan. And, since home prices skyrocketed during the ‘unicorn’ years, you’ve likely gai

Are you looking to invest in a rental property or multiple properties, but you’re not sure where to start? One of the first steps you should take is finding a REALTOR who is knowledgeable about investment properties and property management. A good REALTOR can help you find the right property, negot

If you’re looking to improve your credit score and get a better interest rate on a home or investment property, there are a few key things you can do:1.) Pay your bills on time: One of the most important factors in your credit score is your payment history. By paying your bills on time, you can sho

According to the National Association of Realtors, the Real Estate market is currently favor of buyers. This is due, in part, to the increase in the number of homes for sale and a slight decrease in home prices. In addition, mortgage rates remain relatively low historically, making it an affordable

Some of you may know in my previous life I owned a bar in Vermillion, SD that’s been known and loved by college students, alumni and faculty for decades. It should come as no surprise then, that my review of Carey’s Bar is Five Stars. Before you accuse me of bias, listen to my reasoning.1) Carey’s

Here’s a look at what we might see in the fourth quarter of our real estate market. Inventory is currently incredibly low, and that’s been the case for the last couple of years. Now, with our historically low interest rates, we’re still seeing lots of people who are interested in buying. T

Here’s a primer for first-time buyers regarding home inspections.  What do first-time buyers need to know about home inspections? First of all, you typically pay for all home inspections included in the contract, and you can order as many as you want, be it a general home inspection, pest i

These are the two main things we see buyers looking for amid COVID. I want to address a couple of the most common things buyers have been looking for since the pandemic hit. If you’re a buyer, this may give you an idea of what to look for, and if you’re a seller, you should keep these things i

Here’s what you need to know about our summer real estate market. Sellers are starting to feel a bit more comfortable with open houses, and many have asked us to reincorporate that into their marketing plan. Those participating in open houses may be required to wear a mask, their your shoe