Real Estate Blog - Shane Andersen

Thanksgiving in Brookings: Celebrating in Your New Home

Alright, since you have a new home now, it’s YOUR turn to host Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is one of the biggest family holiday gatherings of the year- aside from Christmas (which is right around the corner too). But, for now, let’s talk turkey.

First, make a plan.

Start simple. How many people are coming? Or, maybe ask it this way: How many people SAY they’re coming, and how many will SHOW UP? Always plan for the unexpected. One thing that’s always a factor in good ‘ol Brookings South Dakota- the weather. It’s probably best to plan for overnight guests just in case too.

If you’re going to end up with quite a few guests, a buffet-style dinner is probably the best idea. That way, they take what they want and they can dish up their children. On…

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#17 Brookings, SD Mortgage Tip: Danielle Engles of Dakotaland FCU

 Credit Scores and Home Buying

Hey everybody, Shane here from Century 21. And it is Monday morning, 8:15 on the nose. I got Danny here from--

- -Danielle. I'm used to calling you Danny.

- You can call me Danny.

- Danielle from Dakota Land Credit Union here this morning. So, as always, I'll have information about her up top, on the bottom, on the sides, wherever it is showed on your device. Is that even a word, showed?

- -on your device here. So, feel free to reach out to her. If you have questions, guys, as always be sure to email me, email Danielle, or anybody here in this group, and we'd be happy to answer that question on our next episode. So, with that being said, Danny I'll let you take over.

- Good morning, happy…

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#16 Brookings, SD - Mortgage Tip w/Justin Froiland-Fairway Mortgage

First Time Home Buyers Program 

Hey, good morning everybody, Shane here again  from Century 21 and it is a little after 8:15 but with some technical difficulties we are back and going here again, so Monday morning.

Monday morning mortgage tip and this morning as you can see I'm here with Justin from Fairway Independent Mortgage so we'll let him chat a little bit about today's tip and just remember guys if you have any questions for us, any information you'd like to hear about please comment in the comments, get ahold of Justin or myself and we would be happy to answer them right here on our next episode. So Justin I'll let you take it away. -

Thank you Shane and before I get into the topic today I just real quickly wanted to congratulate…

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Realtor Hunting: How To Know When A Realtor is Trustworthy

Finding a home is hard enough. So, how do you find a great realtor in Brookings South Dakota? Someone that will help you throughout the whole process?

No pretenders, please.

Did you know people are exposed to thousands of advertising pieces every day? How is someone supposed to differentiate a good realtor out of all that? Well, they need to be someone who truly cares. Sure, some have lots of marketing funds to get their name everywhere, but it’s the small things that count. Are they involved in the community? Do they truly care about my wants and needs? And most importantly, have other people I trust have a good experience with that realtor? Testimonials are everything.  Click here to view my testimonials.

Find a teacher, not a salesman.

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5 Reasons Why Your Home Hasn't Sold Yet: Community Tips

Best Ways To Speed Up The Sale Of Your Home

Whether your home has been on the market for six days or six months in Brookings South Dakota, the wait for an acceptable offer can seem interminable. But as time passes without a buyer, the likelihood that there is a flaw in your home or marketing strategy increases.

As a seller, ensuring that your home is maintained in sound condition is one of the most important steps you can take to expedite the sales process. However, if you have made all the necessary repairs and a "for sale" sign is still gracing your property after an inordinate amount of time, you are probably beginning to suspect that something is amiss. Here are a few possible reasons why your home has not yet sold:

PHOTOS

1.  The…

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408 3rd Ave S. #118-Brookings

408 3rd Ave S #118, Brookings, SD

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WAITING FOR YOU! Very inexpensive 2 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath mobile home in Lamplighter Mobile Home Park. Walking distance from downtown Brookings! Fresh exterior paint, electric forced heat, and a…

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REDUCED PRICING ALERT | 103 LINDEN LANE-AURORA SOUTH DAKOTA

103 Linden Lane, Aurora, SD - Price Reduced!

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LOOK AT THIS! You can add instant equity by finishing 2 bedrooms and a bathroom in the lower level. All pieces are included to finish the bathroom. Enjoy the Main level laundry, Master Bedroom w/a large walk in closet and Master Bathroom. You don't want to miss the grand family room with exquisite pine finish. Gorgeous landscaping completes the outline of this home. Call Today For A Personal Showing!

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Brookings Community Activities: BEST Upcoming Halloween Activities!

There’s some ghoulishly great things to do this Halloween! Let’s take a look at all of the area events…

Frightful and Famous Fear Asylum – Oct 26 – Nov 4 at 7:00pm

Have you been dared to go to the Fear Asylum yet? It’s been deemed “South Dakota’s Premier Haunted Attraction”, and it’s right here in Brookings! Have caution though; this attraction isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s geared towards teens and adults. It would be wise to arrive early, or else…

Let’s Get ‘Unwrapped’ with Brookings Community Theatre! – Oct 26 – 28 at 7:30pm, and Oct 29 at 2:00pm

This is a play of hysterically “horrific” proportions, but is completely family-friendly! This play by Charlie Lovett follows the world’s worst movie producer, David O. Dimwit as he and…

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Icing Out Cancer 2017: Fundraiser to Fight Cancer

Join Us In the Fight Against Cancer

There it is again… that nasty c-word. Do you ever feel like you wish you could do more? A couple of blogs back, you saw the details about my annual Gas Out Cancer event. Well, now it’s time to turn the heat down to freezing for my annual Icing Out Cancer event with the NAHL Brookings Blizzard Hockey Team!

Here’s yet another great event for an even greater cause; Icing Out Cancer with the Brookings Blizzard on October 20 and 21st at the Larson Ice Center! This huge fundraising event is so much fun, and all proceeds will go to my Relay for Life Team.

Winning!

Who wouldn’t want an official game-worn jersey? We’re going to auction off the purple, custom-designed jersey after the October 21st game and…

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Friday The 13th Home-Buying Myths: DEBUNKED

Home Buying Myths Explained

This year, Friday the 13th falls in October, and not too far away from Halloween. Spooky? Maybe. Let’s look at the infamous superstitions…

Here kitty, kitty

Black cats get a seriously bad rap on this day. And honestly, not just this day, but any day of the year! Let’s remember all of the great black cats, and keep them in mind, like: Sylvester from Looney Tunes, Felix the Cat, Snowball from the Simpsons and even the Cat in the Hat.

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

If you’re like me, you’ve had your share of broken items in your house. A little accident, and now I’m doomed for 7 years of bad luck? Yeah, right. I remember when I first heard that a piece of gum would take seven years to digest too.

Shoots ‘n…

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