Author Archive

It’s Time To Own Your Home

Thursday, May 24th, 2012

In our experience, many people who live in apartments continue to do so because they feel that they cannot afford to own their own home. In fact, if you’re like most people, you can’t afford not to. The advantages in home ownership can make more financial sense, in both the short and long term, than…Read More »

Featured Home by Holly Wright – $268,000

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012

572 Oxbow, Dakota Dunes, SD [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykRGFdT0mOI]

Home Selling Tip | Clean Or Replace Windows?

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012

Do you think clean sparkling windows is something for “picky people”?  The sparkling part may be, but “clean” helps the homeowner/buyer determine moisture problems and drafty windows.  Windows are often points of warm air escape and moisture intrusion.  Keeping your old windows or new windows clean, and caulked will extend their life and help with…Read More »

Featured Home or Commercial Property by Kyle Kelly – $124,900

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

1714 Summit, Sioux City, IA [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FP5cHGEAP3o&w=420&h=315]

Steps To Buying A Home

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012

Follow these steps when buying a home: Choose a REALTOR®.  A licensed real estate agent will help you determine your house needs, show you homes, help you negotiate an offer and educate you through the entire process. It’s best to choose just one REALTOR® to work with. They will understand your situation more fully and be…Read More »

Featured Home by Barb Maxon – $230,000

Monday, May 21st, 2012

293 Bluestem, Dakota Dunes, SD

Testimonial for Barbie Berger from Fairbanks

Saturday, May 19th, 2012

    “We could not have been happier with any other agent. Barbie went out of her way in many ways to help us out finding a home! We ran into a few rare things with the purchase of our new home and she among others in her office helped us out in every way…Read More »

Home Buying Tip | Credit Card Limits

Friday, May 18th, 2012

Keep your card balances at 50% of the limit or below.  Anything over 70% of your limit damages your credit score.

Featured Home by Gina Grimsley – $245,000

Thursday, May 17th, 2012

59296 879th, Ponca, NE

How Long Does It Last?

Thursday, May 17th, 2012

Most first time home owners are entering their new domain with brand new appliances and furnishings. Although this is an extremely exciting time it is important to know what the life span is for common items. Appliances: Item: Life Span (years): Air Conditioner (room-size) 10 Dishwasher 10 Dryer 14 Electric Range 17 Garbage Disposer 10…Read More »