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For Sale in Brookings-2312 Morning Glory Dr.

2312 Morning Glory Dr, Brookings, SD

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4 BEDROOMS | 2 full, 1 ¾ baths BATHROOMS | 2378 SqFt

Meticulously cared for split foyer home has 4 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms and is in a great neighborhood. It's in like new condition and features an open floor plan with tiled back splash, 5 buner gas stove, pantry and soft close drawers/cabinets in the kitchen. ALL the appliances are included! The 3 stall garage in insulated, sheet rocked and heated. The sellers have done a beautiful job with all the landscaping and perennials they have planted, along with adding a paver patio off the…

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Why Homeowners Have Great Selling Power Today

We’re sitting in an optimal moment in time for homeowners who are ready to sell their houses and make a move this year. Today’s homeowners are, on average, staying in their homes longer than they used to, and this is one factor driving increased homeowner equity. When equity grows, selling a house becomes increasingly desirable. Here’s a breakdown of why it’s a great time to capitalize on equity gain in today’s market.

As average homeowner tenure lengthens and home prices rise, equity, a form of forced savings, can be applied forward to the purchase of a new home. CoreLogic explains:

“Over the past 10 years, the equity position of homeowners has positively changed as a result of more than eight years of rising home prices. As the…

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Today's Buyers Are Serious about Purchasing a Home

Today’s homebuyers are not just talking about their plans, they’re actively engaged in the buying process – and they’re serious about it. A recent report by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) indicates:

“…. Of American adults considering a future home purchase in the second quarter of 2020, about half (49%) are not simply planning it, they are actively engaged in the process to find a home. That is a significantly higher share than the comparable figure a year ago (41%), which suggests that the COVID-19 crisis and its accompanying record-low mortgage rates have converted some prospective buyers into active buyers.”

It’s no surprise that buyers are out in full force today. Many Americans now need more space to work…

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Best Time to Sell? When Competition Is at an All-Time Low

In a recent survey of home sellers by Qualtrics, 87% of respondents said they were concerned their home won’t sell because of the pandemic and resulting economic recession. Of the respondents, 51% said they are “seriously worried.” That concern seems reasonable considering the current condition of the economy. The data, however, is showing that home purchasers are still very active despite the disruptions American families have experienced this year.

The latest Existing Home Sales Report published by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) revealed that 340,000 single-family homes sold in this country last month. NAR’s most recent Pending Sales Report (homes going into contract) surpassed last month’s number by over 44%, which far…

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Homebuyers Are in the Mood to Buy Today

According to the latest FreddieMac Quarterly Forecast, mortgage interest rates have fallen to historically low levels this spring and they’re projected to remain low. This means there’s a huge incentive for buyers who are ready to purchase. And homeowners looking for eager buyers can take advantage of this opportune time to sell as well.

There’s a very positive outlook on interest rates going forward, as the projections from the FreddieMac report indicate continued lows into 2021:

“Going forward, we forecast the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage to remain low, falling to a yearly average of 3.4% in 2020 and 3.2% in 2021.”

With mortgage rates hovering at such compelling places, ongoing buyer interest is bound to keep driving the housing…

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Want to Make a Move? Homeowner Equity is Growing Year-Over-Year

One of the bright spots of the 2020 real estate market is the growth in equity homeowners are experiencing across the country. According to the recently released Homeowner Equity Insights Report from CoreLogic, in nearly every state there was a year-over-year first-quarter equity increase, averaging out to a 6.5% overall gain.

The report notes:

“CoreLogic analysis shows U.S. homeowners with mortgages (roughly 63% of all properties) have seen their equity increase by a total of nearly $590 billion since the first quarter of 2019, an increase of 6.5%, year over year.” (See map below):

This means that “In the first quarter of 2020, the average homeowner gained approximately $9,600 in equity during the past year.”

That’s a…

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Open House-3707 Main Ave S-10-11:30am

3707 Main Ave S, Brookings, SD

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3 BEDROOMS | 2.25 Baths (1 full, 1 half, 1 ¾ bath ) BATHROOMS | 2064 SqFt

BEST OF ALL WORLDS!! Like the acreage setting, want to be close to town and you want horses? You can have all of that with this 4 acres property just a couple miles south of Brookings. The split level home is surrounded by many trees for tranquility from the road. Store all your toys and acreage necessities in the 60x36 machine shop. Then slip out to the horse pen to enjoy some summer nights riding around the large, fenced…

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Are You Ready for the Summer Housing Market?

As the health crisis started making its way throughout our country earlier this spring, sellers have been cautious about putting their homes on the market. This hesitation stemmed primarily from fear of the spread of the coronavirus, and understandably so. This abundant caution has greatly impacted the number of homes for sale and slowed the pace of a typically busy spring real estate season. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American notes:

“As more homeowners are reluctant to list their homes for sale amid the pandemic, the supply of homes available to potential home buyers continues to dwindle.”

With many states beginning a phased approach to reopening, virtual best practices and health and safety guidelines for the…

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Open House 106 Lindsay Dr-Aurora SD

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4 BEDROOMS | 2.75 Baths (2 full, 1 ¾ bath ) BATHROOMS | 1900 SqFt

WELCOME HOME! Feel free to look at the new construction, then come and take a peek at this almost new Split Level home. You get 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, a fully fenced yard and a ''She Shed'' that anyone would love. All appliances are included and landscaping is already done, including under ground sprinklers! Don't let the lower level scare you, the owners never had carpet installed and has not had any water concerns, especially the last couple years. Add a heater in…

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Home Prices: It's All About Supply and Demand

As we enter the summer months and work through the challenges associated with the current health crisis, many are wondering what impact the economic slowdown will have on home prices. Looking at the big picture, supply and demand will give us the clearest idea of what’s to come.

Making our way through the month of June and entering the second half of the year, we face an undersupply of homes on the market. Keep in mind, this undersupply is going to vary by location and by price point. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), across the country, we currently have a 4.1 months supply of homes on the market. Historically, 6 months of supply is considered a balanced market. Anything over 6 months is a buyer’s market, meaning…

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