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Welcome Rena Berg to the Brookings Home Team

 THE BROOKINGS HOME TEAM IS GROWING!

We are excited to announce that the Brookings Home Team has grown by one more!  Please help me welcome Rena Berg to our team.  Janean and I are excited to have her join us and we are making her hit the streets, running!  

Rena just received her Real Estate license a couple weeks ago, but she has jumped right in and started showing customers homes right away.  She moved to Brookings in 2010 and graduated from South Dakota State with a Advertising Degree and has over 7 years of Customer Service and Sales experience.  She loves meeting new people and is excited to get to work for YOU.  

Rena's claim to fame is being a Bloody Mary Connoisseur, being the "COOL" Aunt, is a Shenanigan Enthusiast, Qdoba…

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708 Morgans Run-Open House

708 Morgans Run, Brookings, SD

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3 BEDROOMS | 2 (2 full ) BATHROOMS | 1216 SQUARE FEET

CHECK OUT THESE UPDATES! 1998 Mobile home with 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathrooms, newer Vinyl Floors, Newer Deck, Toilet, Bathroom Sink and Front Door. Awesome floor plan and in a pet friendly Mobile Home Park! Call For A Personal Tour.

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#35 Monday Morning Mortgage Tip:Barb Adelaine at BankStar

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. Spring is just around the corner, and so is new construction. Barb talked a little about setting up your new construction loan and the current rate.  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 

NEW CONSTRUCTION LOANS

Got a question for Barb or any of my lender friends, feel free to email them, or myself at shanea@century21gka.com

[Shane] Alright. Good…

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Lawn Aeration: Give Your Grass a Breath of Fresh Air

Lawn aeration brings oxygen, water, and nutrients directly to grass roots, which helps make your lawn green and lush. It’s a critical part of spring and fall lawn care and gives roots the vital boost they need.

Here’s how:

Lawn Aeration Basics

Lawn aeration pulls 2- to 8-inch soil “plugs” out of the ground, leaving holes that allow water, air, and nutrients to reach grass roots, and lets new seed germinate in a cool, moist environment. Hard clay soils need to be aerated more often than sandy soil. A soil test will tell you what type of soil you have.

John Dillon, who directs lawn care at New York City’s Central Park, says aeration helps lawns by:

• Allowing oxygen to reach the root zone, which invigorates lawns

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#34 Monday Morning Mortgage Tip:Andrew Jallo from Dacotah Bank

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 Dakotah Bank. Today, Andrew talked about having your insurance in place and don't wait till closing day to have it ready.  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.

INSURANCE AND HAVING IT IN PLACE

-Spitting all over the place. Good morning, Shane here, again from the Brookings Home Team powered by Century 21 and we're about a minute late, I had, again, some…

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Find the Best Agent to Sell Your House

Ask detailed questions about their experience and skills to help you find the right agent for your home sale.  In today's world of technology, it is important that you find an agent that is able to expose your home pretty much anywhere to get the best and fastest sale possible in Brookings and the surrounding area.

Working with the right real estate agent can mean the difference between getting prompt, expert representation and feeling like you’re going it alone when selling your home. Here are 10 questions to ask when you’re interviewing agents.

1. How long have you been selling homes?

Mastering real estate requires on-the-job experience. The more experience agents have, the more likely they’ll be able to handle any curveballs thrown…

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#33 Monday Morning Mortgage Tip with Danielle Engels from Dakotaland FCU

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 Danielle Engels from Dakotaland FCU. Today, Danielle talked about new construction loans and how to set yourself up to get that process started.  You can reach Danielle at 605.697.5922 or daniellee@dakotalandfcu.com  Her office is located at 2423 6th St., Brookings SD 57006 or on the web at www.DakotalandFCU.com

- All right. Good morning everybody. Shane here from the Brookings Home Team powered by Century 21. And I got Dani here from Dakota Land Federal Credit Union. We are a couple minutes late.…

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How to Kill and Prevent Bathroom Mold

Got bathroom mold on your ceiling? Here’s how to get rid of it and prevent future infestations, too.

 If you’ve never experienced bathroom mold, perhaps you aren’t looking deep enough into the corners of your bathroom.

It’s one of the most common problems in any house; it’s also one of the easiest to prevent and cure -- as long as you haven’t let it get out of hand.

“Bathroom mold occurs primarily because mold loves damp, dark, isolated spaces,” says Larry Vetter of Vetter Environmental Services in Smithtown, N.Y. “Typically, a bathtub, shower, or entire bathroom remains damp enough for mold growth just from showering or bathing.”

Common Causes of Bathroom Mold

• Lingering moisture caused by lack of ventilation

• Leaky…

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#32 Monday Morning Mortgage Tip with Mark Waterman at Great Western Bank

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 Mark Waterman from Great Western Bank. Mark talked about your credit scores/rating and how he might be able to help you get your credit in line if it is something that needs some attention.  That will put you in a better position to make an offer on a home when you are ready.  You can reach Mark at 605.627.0602 or Mark.Waterman@GreatWesternBank.com  His office is located at 1302 6th St., Brookings SD 57006 or on the web at www.GreatWesternBank.com.

- All right, good morning everybody. It's Monday morning,…

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5 Easy Tips If You Are Selling Your Home in 2018

We have talked about what buyers should be doing or working towards as we get into the busier housing market in Brookings, Aurora, Volga and the surrounding areas.  Now it's time to talk to you, the Seller, as you get your home prepared for the market.  Working to get your home ship-shape for showings will increase its value and shorten your sales time. 

Many buyers today want move-in-ready homes and will quickly eliminate an otherwise great home by focusing on a few visible flaws. Unless your home shines, you may endure showing after showing and open house after open house — and end up with a lower sales price. Before the first prospect walks through your door, consider some smart options for casting your home in its best light.

1.  Have a…

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