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106 Wagon Wheel Cir, Brookings, SD

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$ CLICK FOR CURRENT PRICE 3 BEDROOMS 2 BATHROOMS

You can't go wrong with over 1,700 square feet of living space in this spacious and well-kept double wide mobile home! With 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and fresh paint in the large living room and two of the bedrooms, this place is move-in ready. The seller just installed a brand-new dishwasher and a SMART thermostat. Step outside to a big backyard perfect for BBQs, relaxing on the deck, or letting your furry friends run around. Oh yea this pet-friendly mobile home park is ready to welcome your…

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361 Togstad St, Astoria, SD

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$ CLICK FOR CURRENT PRICE 3 BEDROOMS 2 BATHROOMS 0.32 acres Lot

Looking for that small-town feel with a home that checks the boxes? With four easy exits leading into town, its hard not to find this Astoria SD home waiting for you! This two-story home sits on a 100'x140' lot and offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Main Level Laundry and 1,352 square feet of comfort. Looking for a small project to earn equity while you live here, then this might be for you. Be sure to check the Upper Level play area. But let's be real—the 30'x40' newer garage is going to steal the show.…

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You want mortgage rates to fall – and they've started to. But is it going to last? And how low will they go?

Experts say there’s room for rates to come down even more over the next year. And one of the leading indicators to watch is the 10-year treasury yield. Here's why.

The Link Between Mortgage Rates and the 10-Year Treasury Yield

For over 50 years, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate has closely followed the movement of the 10-year treasury yield, which is a widely watched benchmark for long-term interest rates (see graph below):

When the treasury yield climbs, mortgage rates tend to follow. And when the yield falls, mortgage rates typically come down.

It’s been a predictable pattern for over 50 years. So predictable, that there’s…

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If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, now’s the time to lean in. It’s officially the best time to buy this year. According to Realtor.com, this October will have the most buyer-friendly conditions of any month in 2025:

“By mid-October, buyers across much of the country may finally find the combination of inventory, pricing, and negotiating power they’ve been waiting for—a rare opportunity in a market that has been tight for most of the past decade.”

So, if you’re ready and able to buy right now, shooting for this month means you should see:

  • More homes to choose from
  • Less competition from other buyers
  • More time to browse
  • Better home prices
  • Sellers who are more willing to negotiate

Just remember, every market is…

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808 Christine Ave, Brookings, SD

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$ CLICK FOR CURRENT PRICE 2 BEDROOMS 2 BATHROOMS

Enjoy carefree living in this GROUND LEVEL Sheraton Condo that offers 2 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & over 1,300 finished sq. ft. Off the living room is a den which is perfect for a home office or TV room. Several updates throughout that include under counter kitchen lights, newer carpet in LR & hall, new windows from Midwest Glass & newer sliding patio door. The building offers a community room for your use & enjoyment. There is an enclosed 4 x 18 storage unit in the parking garage w/2 parking spaces.…

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A recent survey from Bank of America asked would-be homebuyers what would help them feel better about making a move, and it’s no surprise the answers have a clear theme. They want affordability to improve, specifically prices and rates (see below):

Here’s the good news. While the broader economy may still feel uncertain, there are signs the housing market is showing some changes in both of those areas. Let’s break it down so you know what you’re working with.

Prices Are Moderating

Over the past few years, home prices climbed fast, sometimes so fast it left many buyers feeling shut out. But today, that pace has slowed down. For comparison, from 2020 to 2021, prices rose by 20% in a 12-month period. Now? Nationally, experts are projecting…

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If you’re planning to buy a home this year, there’s one expense you can’t afford to overlook: closing costs.

Almost every buyer knows they exist, but not that many know exactly what they cover, or how different they can be based on where you're buying. So, let’s break them down.

What Are Closing Costs?

Your closing costs are the additional fees and payments you make when finalizing your home purchase. Every buyer has them. According to Freddie Mac, they typically include things like homeowner insurance and title insurance, as well as various fees for your:

  • Loan application
  • Credit report
  • Loan origination
  • Home appraisal
  • Home inspection
  • Property survey
  • Attorney

National vs. Local: Why the Numbers Look So…

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If you’ve been thinking about downsizing to lower your expenses, be closer to family, or just make life easier, here's a trend worth paying attention to:

More homeowners are buying their next house outright, without taking on a new mortgage. And, if you’ve owned your home for a while, you may be able to do the same. No mortgage. No monthly housing payments.

A Record Share of Homeowners Are Mortgage-Free

According to analysis from ResiClub of Census data, more than 40% of U.S. owner-occupied homes are mortgage-free –an all-time high for this data series. That means 4 in 10 homeowners own their homes free and clear (see graph below):

One big reason for this trend? Demographics. As Baby Boomers age and stay in their homes longer, many…

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There’s a new divide in housing right now. In some states, buyers are gaining ground. In others, sellers still have the upper hand. It all depends on where you live. Curious what's happening in your state?

These 3 maps show how the split is playing out across the country. In each one:

  • Darker Shades of Blue = Buyer friendly
  • Lighter Shades of Blue = Seller strong

Inventory Sets the Stage

While the number of homes for sale has improved pretty much across the board, how much growth we’ve seen can look dramatically different based on where you live. And that impacts who has the leverage today.

This map uses data from Realtor.com to break it down:

  • The darker shades of blue show where inventory has risen more than in other…

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For the past couple of years, it’s been tough for a lot of homebuyers to make the numbers work. Home prices shot up. Mortgage rates too. And a number of people hit pause because it just didn’t feel possible. Maybe you were one of them.

But there’s some encouraging news. If you’ve been waiting for a better time to jump back in, affordability may finally be showing signs of improvement this fall.

The latest data from Redfin shows the typical monthly mortgage payment has been coming down, and is now about $290 lower than it was just a few months ago (see graph below):

And here’s why this is happening. The cost of buying a home really comes down to three things:

  • Mortgage rates
  • Home prices
  • Your wages

Right now, all three are…

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