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Do You Have to Sign a Buyer Agreement in Sioux Falls?

Since August 2024, you sign a written buyer agency agreement before touring homes in Sioux Falls. Here's what it commits you to and how to keep it flexible.

ARM vs. Fixed Mortgage in Sioux Falls: Which to Pick

With Sioux Falls 30-year fixed rates near 6.9% in 2026, an ARM can start about 0.5-1% lower — but it only pays off if you'll sell or refinance before it adjusts.

How to Buy a Home Before Selling in Sioux Falls

Bridge loan, HELOC, buy-before-you-sell program, or a contingent offer — here's how to buy your next Sioux Falls home before your current one sells, and what each costs.

Should You Use the Builder’s Preferred Lender in Sioux Falls?

Builder incentives in Sioux Falls are often tied to the preferred lender. Here's how to compare the offer against your own lender and decide if it's worth it.

Contingent vs. Pending in Sioux Falls: Can You Offer?

Contingent means a Sioux Falls home is under contract but conditions remain — so yes, you can still make a backup offer. Here's how to do it, and when it works.

Wet Basements When Buying a Sioux Falls Home

Found a sump pump or water stains in a Sioux Falls home? Here's what causes wet basements here, what repairs cost, and how to negotiate before you close.

Do You Need Title Insurance in Sioux Falls?

In Sioux Falls, lender's title insurance is required when you finance, but the owner's policy is optional. Here's what each covers and who pays in South Dakota.

Do You Need a Real Estate Attorney in Sioux Falls?

South Dakota doesn't require a real estate attorney to buy or sell in Sioux Falls — a title company handles closing. Here's when hiring one still pays off.

Special Assessments on Sioux Falls Homes, Explained

A special assessment is a city charge for streets, water, and sewer that can add thousands to a Sioux Falls home — especially new builds. Here's how to check yours.

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