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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Delist or Keep Cutting the Price in Sioux Falls?
When should a Sioux Falls seller take the home off the market versus keep reducing the price? A local agent’s framework for the delist-vs-price-cut decision.
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How to Get Rid of PMI on Your Sioux Falls Home
Paying PMI on your Sioux Falls home? Here’s exactly when it drops off automatically, how to cancel it early at 80% equity, and how to reach it faster.
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Sioux Falls Closing Costs: Can You Roll Them In?
Buyer closing costs in Sioux Falls run about 2–5% of the price. Here’s what they cover in 2026 — and the real ways to avoid paying them all in cash upfront.
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Price to Sell Fast or Hold for Top Dollar in Sioux Falls?
Should you price your Sioux Falls home to sell fast or hold for top dollar? Real 2026 numbers on carrying costs, days on market, and overpricing.
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Rate Buydown vs. Price Cut in Sioux Falls: Which Wins?
Rate buydown or price cut in Sioux Falls? A $10,000 concession saves $162/mo as a permanent buydown vs $61/mo as a price reduction. Real math inside.
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Buying Acreage Near Madison, SD: What to Check
Water, septic, access, zoning and power are the five checks that decide whether rural acreage near Madison is a bargain or a money pit. Costs and USDA rules inside.
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Should You Take a Cash Offer or List Your Home in Sioux Falls?
Cash offers are fast and certain but come in 8-30% under market. Compare cash vs. listing on net proceeds, not the headline number. A Sioux Falls seller’s guide.
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What Does a Home Inspection Cost in Sioux Falls?
A standard Sioux Falls home inspection runs $300-$500, plus add-ons like radon ($150-$250) and a sewer scope ($170-$200). Here’s what you get and who pays.
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Should You Make Repairs or Sell As-Is in Sioux Falls?
Should you make repairs or sell as-is in Sioux Falls? In most cases, a few targeted repairs beat selling fully as-is. Selling as-is is faster and easier, but it usually costs you 5-15% versus a lightly prepped sale — an individual cash buyer runs 2-5% under list, while investors and flippers offer 15-30% below market.…
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Should You Make Repairs or Sell As-Is in Sioux Falls?
Should you make repairs or sell as-is in Sioux Falls? In most cases, a few targeted repairs beat selling fully as-is. Selling as-is is faster and easier, but it usually costs you 5-15% versus a lightly prepped sale — an individual cash buyer runs 2-5% under list, while investors and flippers offer 15-30% below market.…
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What Hurts a Home Appraisal in Sioux Falls?
Deferred maintenance, weak comps, and unpermitted additions can all lower a Sioux Falls home appraisal. Here’s what hurts your value and how to prep for the appraiser.
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