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Key Terms to Know in the Homebuying Process

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• Buying a home can be intimidating if you’re not familiar with the terms used throughout the process.
• To point you in the right direction, here’s a list of some of the most common language you’ll hear along the way.
• The best way to ensure your homebuying process is a positive one is to find a real estate professional who will guide you through every aspect of the transaction with ‘the heart of a teacher’ by putting your needs first.

• Thinking of selling and/or moving to Brookings, Volga, or any surrounding areas? Got questions? I’m here to help! Visit BrookingsHomeTeam.com for more details!

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Homes for Sale are Rapidly Disappearing

Through all the challenges of 2020, the real estate market has done very well, and purchasers are continuing to take advantage of historically low mortgage rates. Realtor Magazine just explained:

“While winter may be typically a slow season in real estate, economists predict it isn’t likely to happen this year…Low inventories combined with high demand due to record-low mortgage rates is sending buyers to the market in a flurry.”

However, one challenge for the housing industry heading into this winter is the dwindling number of homes available for sale. Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), recently said:

"There is no shortage of hopeful, potential buyers, but inventory is historically low.”

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Winter Will Bring a Flurry of Activity to the Housing Market

In the second half of this year, the housing market surged with activity. Today, real estate experts are looking ahead to the winter season and the forecast is anything but chilly. As Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), notes:

“It will be one of the best winter sales years ever.”

The typical winter slowdown in the housing market is simply not on the radar. Here’s why.

While today’s historically low mortgage rates are expected to remain low, they won’t be this low for much longer. This could be the last chance for homebuyers to secure such low rates, and they’re ready to take action. In a recent article, Bankrate explained:

“If you’re looking to buy a home…expect mortgage rates to…

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Tips to Sell Your House Safely Right Now

Some Highlights

• Your agent now has over 6 months of experience selling houses during the pandemic and can make the process easier and safer for you today.
• COVID-19 protocols and technology usage recommendations from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) are making it possible to sell houses right now, while agents continue to abide first and foremost by state and local regulations.
• Let’s connect to discuss how to sell your house safely in today’s housing market.

• Thinking of selling and/or moving to Brookings, Volga, or any surrounding areas? Got questions? I’m here to help! Visit BrookingsHomeTeam.com for more details!

   

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Is it Safe to Sell My House Right Now?

Is it Safe to Sell My House Right Now?

In today’s real estate market, the buzz is all about how it’s a great time to sell your house. Buyer demand is high, and there simply aren’t enough homes available to buy to meet that growing need. This means now is the time to make a move so you can close the deal on your ideal terms.

Even in today’s strong sellers’ market, there are homeowners who are choosing not to sell due to ongoing concerns around the health crisis, financial uncertainty, and life in general. According to Zillow, here are the top three reasons homeowners who are thinking of selling sometime in the next three years are not putting their houses on the market right now:

• 34% - Life is too uncertain right now
• 31% - Financial…

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Do You Need to Know More about Forbearance and Mortgage Relief Options?

Earlier this year when the nation pressed pause on the economy and unemployment rates jumped up significantly, many homeowners were immediately concerned about being able to pay their mortgages, and understandably so. To assist in this challenging time, two protection plans were put into place to help support those in need.

First, there was a pause placed on initiating foreclosures for government-backed loans. This plan started on March 18, 2020, and it extends at least through December 31, 2020. Second, homeowners were able to obtain forbearance for up to 180 days, followed by a potential extension for up to another 180 days. This way, there is a relief period in which homeowners have the opportunity to halt payments on their mortgages for up…

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Halloween Pumpkin Decorating Kids Contest 2020 by Brookings Home Team

     We had a great turn out of contestants for our Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Over 25 Restaurant Themed Pumpkins were submitted ranging from a Cheese Burger Pumpkin with the essence of a cartoon patty to a Pheasant Pumpkin decorated with feathers with a real life feel.   Pictures, Videos and Winners were announced on the Brookings Home Team Facebook Page (Look for our Link Below). Winners were selected by their creativity in two age categories 0 to 6 and 7 to 12.  Judges made their selections on Oct. 29, 2020.

     Our Sponsors were selected as judges.  Mark Waterman with Great Western Bank was the 1st place Prize Gift Sponsor and greatly appreciated by us all at the BHT, gifting both First Place Winner in each age category with a $50.00…

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For Sale in Volga SD

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4 BEDROOMS | 1 full, 1 ¾ baths BATHROOMS | 1881 SqFt

Beautiful corner lot is perfect for this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home. The large kitchen has a vaulted ceiling, pantry with roll-outs, and island. The dining area has sliding doors to the deck. ALL kitchen appliances are included! A pellet stove in the family room keeps you feeling warm and cozy as fall approaches. The garage has a propane heater and has a concrete pad beside the garage. Sellers have just replaced the garage doors, painted the deck, did some interior paint and had the exterior of the house professionally painted two…

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New Index Reveals Impact of COVID-19 on Real Estate

Earlier this month, realtor.com announced the release of their initial Housing Recovery Index, a weekly guide showing how the pandemic has impacted the residential real estate market. The index leverages a weighted average of four key components of the housing industry, tracking each of the following:

1. Housing Demand – Growth in online search activity

2. Home Price – Growth in asking prices

3. Housing Supply – Growth of new listings

4. Pace of Sales – Difference in time-on-market

The index then compares the current status “to the last week of January 2020 market trend, as a baseline for pre-COVID market growth. The overall index is set to 100 in this baseline period. The higher a market's index value, the…

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