Found 25 blog entries tagged as Moving.


Feeling a little nervous about moving? You’re not alone. With so much uncertainty in the world today, it’s natural to feel hesitant about buying or selling a home. But here’s the good news: moving doesn’t have to be scary. In fact, with the right guidance, it can be an exciting and empowering journey.

At the heart of a smooth real estate experience is partnering with a trusted professional. Real estate agents are far more than just transaction facilitators—they’re your guides, advocates, and problem-solvers. A skilled agent will take the stress out of the process, so you can focus on finding your dream home or securing the best sale.

Let’s explore why working with an experienced agent, like Shane Andersen of the Brookings Home Team, is the…

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If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines, watching mortgage rates soar and waiting for the right time to jump into the housing market, you’re not alone. For months, potential homebuyers have been holding off due to high rates and affordability concerns. But today’s market conditions might just be the sweet spot you’ve been waiting for—and it might not last long.

Why Are Buyers Moving Now?

Mortgage rates are finally starting to trend down, which means affordability is improving for many prospective buyers in Brookings, South Dakota, and surrounding areas. This creates a window of opportunity that could help you get into the home you’ve been dreaming of. If you’ve had your plans on pause, now’s the time to ask yourself an important question: What…

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If you own a home, your net worth has probably gone up a lot over the past year. Home prices have been rising, which means you're building equity much faster than you might think. Here’s how it works.

Equity is the current value of your home minus what you owe on the loan.

Over the past year, there have still been more people wanting to buy than there are homes available for sale, and that’s pushed prices up. That rise in prices has translated directly into increasing equity for homeowners.

How Much Equity Have You Earned over the Past 12 Months?

According to the latest Homeowner Equity Insights from CoreLogic, the average homeowner's equity has grown by $28,000 in the last year alone.

That's the national average, so if you want to…

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Have you heard the term “Silver Tsunami” getting tossed around recently? If so, here’s what you really need to know. That phrase refers to the idea that a lot of baby boomers are going to move or downsize all at once. And the fear is that a sudden influx of homes for sale would have a big impact on housing. That’s because it would create a whole lot more competition for smaller homes and would throw off the balance of supply and demand, which ultimately would impact home prices.

But here’s the thing. There are a couple of faults in that logic. Let’s break them down and put your mind at ease.

Not All Baby Boomers Plan To Move

For starters, plenty of baby boomers don’t plan on moving at all. A study from the AARP says more than half of…

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As mortgage rates drop, more new listings are coming online! This is a bonus for those who are looking to make a move. Hear more about it in this video and let us know here at the Brookings Home Team if you have any questions!

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Life is a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns, like the excitement of welcoming a new addition, retiring and starting a new adventure, or the bittersweet feeling of an empty nest. If something like this is changing in your own life, you may be considering buying or selling a house. That’s because through all these life-altering events, there is one common thread—the need to move.

Reasons People Still Need To Move Today

According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) there have been a lot of this type of milestone or life change over the last two years (see graph below):

 


And, these big life changes are going to continue to impact people moving forward, even with the current affordability challenges brought on by…

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How far are people moving to spend time with their loved ones? More than 100 miles! It’s all about being able to spend time with family and friends. Are you looking to do the same? Give us a call and we’ll see if we can make that happen for YOU!  We are the Brookings Home Team, how can we serve YOU?

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Are you thinking about making a move? If so, all the speculation that home prices would crash this year may have you feeling a bit on edge about your decision. Let the data and the experts reassure you. Prices aren’t in a downward spiral and will actually finish the year strong.

Even though you may have heard talk that prices would drop 5, 10, or even 20% this year, that hasn’t happened. The big reason why is the supply of homes for sale is too low. There are just more buyers looking to buy than homes available, and that’s kept prices from falling.

To prove this year wasn’t a bust for home prices, let’s look at the latest 2023 forecast from a number of experts.

Most Experts Project Home Prices Will Net Positive this Year

The general…

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If you’re following the news today, you may feel a bit unsure about what’s happening with home prices and fear whether or not the worst is yet to come. That’s because today’s headlines are painting an unnecessarily negative picture. If we take a year-over-year view, home prices did drop some, but that’s because we’re comparing to a ‘unicorn’ year when prices peaked well beyond the norm.

To avoid an unfair comparison to that previous peak, we need to look at monthly data. And that tells a very different and much more positive story. While local home price trends still vary by market, here’s what the national data tells us.

The graphs below use recent monthly reports from three sources to show the worst home price declines are already behind…

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Moving Now Can Give Your House Its Day in the Sun




Some Highlights

  • If you want to sell your house, consider doing it this summer. The days are longer, the weather is warmer, and it’s a great time for sellers.
  • If your needs have changed, now’s the time to capitalize on the low inventory and multiple offers in today’s sellers’ market.
  • Let’s connect today if you’re ready to sell your house and move to a home that meets your changing needs.

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