Sioux Falls Real Estate Past Blogs
Browse all Sioux Falls real estate articles from Tyce Ortman, including home-buying guidance, seller questions, local market insights, neighborhood comparisons, and practical answers for homeowners.
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Do You Pay Capital Gains Tax When You Sell a House in South Dakota?
South Dakota charges no state capital gains tax when you sell your home, and the federal Section 121 exclusion shields up to $250K/$500K of your gain. Here’s the math.
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How Much Do You Need to Make to Buy a House in Sioux Falls? (2026)
At Sioux Falls’ $344,900 median price and a 6.67% rate, most buyers need roughly $95,000–$110,000 in household income in 2026. Here’s the real math.
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Do You Have to Sign a Buyer’s Agency Agreement in South Dakota?
In South Dakota you must sign a written buyer agency agreement before touring a home with an agent. But it can cover one home, one day, and the fee is negotiable.
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Do You Need a Radon Test When Buying a Sioux Falls Home?
South Dakota has the nation’s highest radon levels, so test before you buy in Sioux Falls. Here’s the cost, who pays to fix it, and how it works.
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What Happens If Your Sioux Falls Appraisal Comes In Low?
If your Sioux Falls appraisal comes in low, you have four options: renegotiate, cover the gap, request a reconsideration of value, or walk away. Here’s how.
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Should You Buy Before You Sell in Sioux Falls?
Buying before you sell in Sioux Falls means bridging two payments with a bridge loan, HELOC, or sale contingency. Here’s how each works and which fits you.
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Sell Your Sioux Falls Home This Fall or Wait for Spring?
Sioux Falls homes sell faster and for more in spring, but fall brings serious buyers and less competition. Here’s how to decide whether to list now or wait.
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Brandon vs. Harrisburg vs. Tea: Which Sioux Falls Suburb to Buy In? (2026)
Compare Brandon, Harrisburg, and Tea for 2026: prices, new construction, county taxes, and commute. Tea leads on affordable new builds; Harrisburg grows fastest.
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What Do Home Sellers Have to Disclose in South Dakota?
South Dakota sellers must give buyers a completed Property Condition Disclosure before they write an offer. Here’s what to reveal — and the cost of skipping it.
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Who Pays the Buyer’s Agent Commission in Sioux Falls?
Since the 2024 NAR settlement, buyer’s agent commissions in Sioux Falls are negotiated deal by deal. Here’s who pays, how much, and what it means for you.
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First-Time Home Buyer Programs in Sioux Falls (2026)
SDHDA offers up to 5% down payment help as a 0% second loan, plus a Sioux Falls forgivable loan up to $8,000. Here’s how first-time buyers qualify in 2026.
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How Much Earnest Money Do You Need in Sioux Falls?
In Sioux Falls, earnest money runs about 1% of the price — roughly $3,000 on a $335K home. Here’s who holds it and exactly when you get it back.
Tyce Ortman | eXp Realty 