The 1st annual Lynn Mennis Memorial Beanbag tournament seemed to be a success.  We are still waiting on numbers, but there were over 25 registered teams for the bean bag tournament.  1st place winners walked home with $300 and a set of the specially designed boards by Good Vinyl Graphics in Brookings.

The Brookings Home Team even sponsored a board and was part of the silent auction won by Lynn's dad, Darrell.

There was a free will lunch of pulled pork sandwiches and chips provided by Justin Odegaard, the Home Builders local president and Justin Froiland from Fairway Mortgage.  They even had home made BBQ sauce.  There was plenty to go around and even a little leftovers.

There were many silent auction items available…

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Every Monday Morning at 8:15am, join me on my Facebook page as I sit down with a local lender, and do a live interview and talk about a Mortgage Tip that may help YOU with your next Real Estate Purchase. 

This morning I sat down with Justin Froiland from Fairway Mortgage. What is Escrow, and why do you need it? You can reach Justin at 605.695.1429 or justin.froiland@fairwaymc.com.  His office is located at 412 5th St., Brookings SD 57006 or on the web at www.BrookingsMortgage.com 

 

Do I need an Escrow account, and how does that help me?

 

- Hi good morning everybody, Shane here from the Brookings Home Team, powered by Century 21. We apologize. We're a few minutes late.

- We are.

- But, you know, things happen. We got school. We…

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Our annual GAS OUT CANCER event is just around the corner.  Please plan to join my team and all the wonderful sponsors at Schoon's Pump N' Pak South on August 30th from 5pm-7pm.  For the past 6+ years we offer a 21¢ discount per gallon of gas you purchase. Then we will take that savings and donate it to our Relay For Life, American Cancer Society team.  All you have to do is sit in your car and get the full service treatment, while we pump your gas, wash your windshields and even run your payment for you.  While you are there, you can register to win 1 of 2 $50 Visa Gift Cards from Dakotaland Federal Credit Union.  

We will have Relay For Life wristbands available for $1, for which the proceeds will be donated back to our team.  

I want to Thank…

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Every Monday Morning at 8:15am, join me on my Facebook page as I sit down with a local lender, and do a live interview and talk about a Mortgage Tip that may help YOU with your next Real Estate Purchase. 

This morning I sat down with Andrew Jallo from Dacotah Bank. There could be some FREE money for you if you qualify for special grants.  You can reach Andrew at 605.692.8600 or Andrew.Jallo@dacotahbank.com.  His office is located at 1441 6th St., Brookings SD 57006 or on the web at www.dacotahbank.com.

 

FREE MONEY!!!!  WHAT GRANT MIGHT YOU QUALIFY FOR?

 

- Alright hey good morning everybody. It's Shane here from the Brookings Home Team powered by Century 21. It is Monday morning, a little after 8:15 so, but we're here. We're…

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Here’s how to get the bathroom of your dreams without making your budget a nightmare. 

You dream about a bathroom that’s high on comfort and personal style, but you also want materials, fixtures, and amenities with lasting value. Wake up! You can have both.

A midrange bathroom remodel is a solid investment, according to the "Remodeling Impact Report" from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. A bath remodel with a national median cost of $30,000 will recover about 50% of those costs when it’s time to sell your home.

Regardless of payback potential, you'll probably be glad you went ahead and updated your bathroom. Homeowners polled for the "Report" gave their bathroom renovation a Joy Score of 9.6 -- a rating based on those who said…

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Every Monday Morning at 8:15am, join me on my Facebook page as I sit down with a local lender, and do a live interview and talk about a Mortgage Tip that may help YOU with your next Real Estate Purchase. 

This morning I sat down with Barb Adelaine from BankStar. This morning Barb talked about the importance of NOT buying any big ticket items or opening a credit account while you are in the process of buying a home.  You can reach Barb at 605.696.8562 or barb.adelaine@bankstar.com.  Her office is located at 1301 6th St., Brookings SD 57006 or on the web at www.ebankstar.com 

 

 

- Hey good morning everybody, it's Shane here from the Brookings Home Team powered by Century 21. And I've got Barb here from BankStar. First of all thank you…

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The only thing more exciting than shopping for your first house is the day you move into it. And in your eagerness to get to that day, there are a bunch of opportunities to botch the shopping.

Here are some #facepalm moments and the house-hunting tips you'll need to avoid them.

"I Saw the House Online. It's Perfect — Let's Make an Offer Before It's Gone!"

Buying a house sight unseen?!? Whoa. Online photos are a fun sneak peek — and that's all.

Before you plan marriage after the house equivalent of swiping right, consider this:

  • It's the photos that aren't in the gallery you should worry about. You won't see the hastily patched cracks in the home's foundation. Or the mold in the attic.
  • Your other senses need to evaluate…

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Every Monday Morning at 8:15am, join me on my Facebook page as I sit down with a local lender, and do a live interview and talk about a Mortgage Tip that may help YOU with your next Real Estate Purchase. 

This morning I sat down with Emmy Lebert from Dakotaland FCU. Today, Emmy talked about the difference of a Credit Union vs. Bank.  You can reach Emmy at 605.697.5922 or emmyl@dakotalandfcu.com  Her office is located at 2423 6th St., Brookings SD 57006 or on the web at www.DakotalandFCU.com

 

 

- Hey, good morning everybody! It's 8:15, it's Monday morning, and it's Monday Morning Mortgage Tip. Today, I got Emmy here with Dakotaland Federal Credit Union. Oh, by the way, this is Shane with The Brookings Home Team powered by Century 21, you…

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Think you're not ready to unlock home ownership yet? That the financial hurdles are too high? You may be short-changing yourself. Many of the things renters believe about home-buying are myths.

Here's the real deal.

Myth: I Have to Put Down 20%. :(

Saving 20% of the price of a home in many places isn't just a challenge; it's a roadblock. And it's not a must-do. Roughly 60% of home buyers put down less than 6%. 

  • FHA Loans: The Federal Housing Association (FHA) is an old friend to first-time buyers and others who are ready to become homeowners with less than a 20% down payment. If you qualify, you may be able to get a loan with as little as 3.5% down.
  • DownpaymentResource.com and NeighborWorks: Some local and state agencies…

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