homes for sale: May 2008 Real Estate Market Conditions Central Hills, South Dakota in the Black Hills - 06/04/08 02:43 AM
During the month of May 2008 there were 9 new residential listings in and around the Hill City area. The total # of homes for sale is 39. And two homes have sold or were under contract. Avg. price of a home in the Black Hills since the last report is … (0 comments)

homes for sale: May 2008 Real Estate Market Conditions Black Hawk/Piedmont, South Dakota in the Black Hills - 06/04/08 02:40 AM
During the month of May, 2008 there were 25 new residential listings in and around the Black Hawk and Piedmont area compared to 25 in April. The total # of homes for sale is 116 compared to 101 in April. 13 homes have sold or are under contract compared to 16 … (0 comments)

homes for sale: March 2008 Real Estate Market Conditions Rapid City, South Dakota in the Black Hills - 04/08/08 04:43 PM
Hello everyone,
During the month of March, 2008 there were 97 new residential listings in and around the Rapid City area as compared to 75 last month. The total # of homes for sale is 358 as compared to 337 last month, which reflects single family homes only. And 60 homes have … (1 comments)

homes for sale: March 2008 Real Estate Market Conditions Black Hills of South Dakota - 04/08/08 04:41 PM
Hello everyone,
During the month of March, 2008 there were 6 new residential listings in and around the Hill City area. The total # of homes for sale is 32. And no homes have sold or were under contract. Avg. price of a home in the Black Hills since the last report … (0 comments)

homes for sale: March 2008 Real Estate Market Conditions Ellsworth AFB & Box Elder, South Dakota - 04/08/08 04:34 PM
Hello everyone,
During the month of March, 2008 there were 17 new residential listings in and around the Ellsworth AFB/Box Elder area compared to 31 in February. The total # of homes for sale is 111 compared to 106 in Feb.,which reflects single family homes only. And 11 homes have sold or … (0 comments)

homes for sale: March 2008 Market Conditions for Black Hawk & Piedmont South Dakota Real Estate - 04/08/08 04:30 PM
Hello everyone,
During the month of March, 2008 there were 25 new residential listings in and around the Black Hawk and Piedmont area compared to 15 in February. The total # of homes for sale is 101 compared to 105 in February. 16 homes have sold or are under contract compared to … (0 comments)

homes for sale: Good customer service - You deserve it!!! - 03/13/08 11:06 PM
 
HEY REALTOR..........TREAT ME RIGHT !!!    by Duane Hosek, Realtor
How many times have you gone shopping and ran into a rude or obnoxious sales person? 
If you do any shopping at all, I know this has happened to you.  How did you handle it?  
Just walk away?   Tell them they were rude?  … (2 comments)

homes for sale: Black Hawk, Piedmont and Central Black Hills Market Statistics February 2008 in South Dakota - 03/04/08 03:48 PM
During the month of February, 2008 there were 15 new residential listings in and around the Black Hawk and
 Piedmont area compared to 10 in January. The total # of homes for sale is 105 compared to 103 in January.
And 10 homes have sold or are under contract compared to 27 … (0 comments)

homes for sale: Rapid City and Ellsworth AFB South Dakota Feb. 2008 Market Statistics Black Hills - 03/04/08 03:43 PM
During the month of February, 2008 there were 75 new residential listings in and around the Rapid City area as
 compared to 52 last month. The total # of homes for sale is 337 as compared to 314 last month, which reflects
 single family homes only. And 46 homes have sold or are … (0 comments)

homes for sale: Hill City / Central Hills South Dakota - November Market Statistics - 12/02/07 10:35 PM
During the month of November, 2007 there were 2 new residential listings in and around the Hill City area. The total # of homes for sale is 33. And 6 homes have sold or are under contract. Avg. price of a home in the Black Hills since the last report is … (0 comments)

homes for sale: Black Hawk / Piedmont South Dakota - November 2007 Market Statistics - 12/02/07 10:32 PM
During the month of November, 2007 there were 27 new residential listings in and around the Black Hawk and Piedmont area. The total # of homes for sale is 129. And 18 homes have sold or are under contract. Avg. price of a single family home in the Black Hills since … (0 comments)

homes for sale: Ellsworth AFB / Box Elder, SD - November Market Statistics 2007 - 12/02/07 10:30 PM
During the month of November, 2007 there were 16 new residential listings in and around the Ellsworth AFB/Box Elder area. The total # of homes for sale is 66 which reflects single family homes only. And 26 homes have sold or are under contract. Avg. price of a home in the … (0 comments)

homes for sale: Rapid City South Dakota - November Market Statistics - 12/02/07 10:27 PM
During the month of November, 2007 there were 72 new residential listings in and around the Rapid City area. The total # of homes for sale is 315 which reflects single family homes only. And 113 homes have sold or are under contract. Avg. price of a home in the Black … (0 comments)

homes for sale: Have you hugged your Realtor today? - 11/23/07 01:24 PM
HAVE YOU HUGGED YOUR REALTOR TODAY?    By Duane HosekRealtors usually are not in this profession to earn a ton of money.  Some are, of course, most are not.  With over 600 Realtors in the Black Hills area it is hard just  to make a decent income.  According to the 2007 NAR … (2 comments)

homes for sale: Black Hills of South Dakota Real Estate Going Strong - 10/22/07 01:47 AM
Hello everyone,
I was just thinking about the great Fall weather in our part of the USA.   I actually moved away from California and New Mexico because I missed the 4 seasons.  Well, the leaves are changing color, the air is getting nice and chilly and I am hoping for a nice … (1 comments)

homes for sale: Rapid City, South Dakota August Market Conditions Report - 09/04/07 12:43 AM
Rapid City is located in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. We are famous for the Mount Rushmore National Monument and for the millions of pine trees that make the Hills look Black. Crazy Horse Memorial is also being carved into a mountain in this area. Our city of 72,000 … (0 comments)

homes for sale: Ellsworth AFB August 2007 Market Conditions - 09/04/07 12:09 AM
Ellsworth Air Force BaseThe "backbone" of global engagement for the 21st century
Located in South Dakota, Ellsworth is home to the 28th Bomb Wing and the B-1B Lancer aircraft. Ellsworth has a long, proud history of excellence and innovation. Our mission is to provide rapid, decisive and sustainable combat airpower and expeditionary … (0 comments)

homes for sale: Black Hawk and Piedmont South Dakota Market Conditions - 09/03/07 11:58 PM
Black Hawk is located in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota just 5 miles west of Rapid City on I-90. We are famous for the Mount Rushmore National Monument and for the millions of pine trees that make the Hills look Black. Crazy Horse Memorial is also being carved into … (0 comments)

homes for sale: Ellsworth AFB Personnel Moving to the Black Hills - Lots to look forward to. - 09/03/07 02:32 AM
Hello Everyone,
If you are an airman being transferred to Ellsworth Air Force Base in the Black Hills of South Dakota or know of someone who is going to be stationed here there is ALOT TO LOOK FORWARD TO in our area.
First of all we have some really great Schools here.  The AFB is located … (1 comments)

homes for sale: The Black Hills of South Dakota - A great 2nd Home Destination - 09/02/07 10:56 PM
Hello Everyone,
I have noticed that in the last 2 or 3 years the Black Hills of South Dakota has been a destination for baby-boomers from all over the United States for their 2nd home.  They usually have a home in a warmer climate like Florida, Arizona, California, New Mexico, Texas, etc. … (0 comments)

homes for sale: 6 Homes, 3 Wives and Me......... - 08/31/07 01:28 AM
Hello Everyone,
I am excited to share this tale with all of you.  I wonder if anyone else has a client/friend like this?
There is a 75 year old, white haired gentleman I met on January 18,2002.  He received a post card I sent out and I ended up listing his mobile home … (8 comments)

homes for sale: Ellsworth AFB, So. Dak. - BAH Guide - How much home you can buy. Rapid City - 08/29/07 12:19 AM
Here is a guide to how much home you would qualify for based strictly off of known Rapid City, South Dakota BAH.  There is also an idea of how much home you could afford if you were to pay just an extra $100/month above your BAH.  These figures are based off … (0 comments)

homes for sale: School is starting - What's up in your area? - 08/27/07 01:09 AM
Hello everyone,
School is just about to start in the Black Hills of South Dakota.  I have noticed a trend abut this time every year of the 7 years I have been a Realtor.
It appears to me that families are much too busy now to be thinking about buying a home, … (2 comments)

homes for sale: Magnets & Calendars & Pens...........OH MY !!! - 08/22/07 02:04 AM
What would Dorothy do?
All year long we are bombarded by marketing companies wanting us to buy magnets, calendars, pens, key chains, playing cards, breath mints, magazines, and 2,879 other items to give to our clients.  Now that the end of the year and the Holidays are fast approaching I am getting … (4 comments)

homes for sale: Just another day in real estate.....Show some houses.....Save a dog !!! - 08/20/07 03:04 AM
Hello Everyone,
Yesterday (Sunday) was a first for me.  I showed a young couple 6 homes for sale in the $90,000 to $129,900 price range.  My kind of client.  They live in an apartment and are very excited to move into their own home.  After the 3rd home viewing, we came to … (0 comments)

homes for sale: Transferring to Ellsworth AFB? I can help you right now..... - 08/20/07 01:20 AM
Hello Everyone,
I want to send this out to any Air Force Personnel that are being transferred to Ellsworth AFB and to any Realtor who has a client looking for a Realtor in the Black Hills.   I would like to offer my services.  It doesn't matter when you will be transferred, I … (0 comments)

homes for sale: I REALLY NEED SOME ADVICE FROM FOLKS ON THIS ONE PLEASE........ - 08/18/07 08:40 PM
HELLO EVERYONE,
HERE IS MY SITUATION THAT I REALLY NEED SOME ADVICE ON.  THE OTHER REALTOR, MY BUYERS AND THE SELLERS WOULD LIKE TO FIND AN ANSWER TO THIS AS WELL.
I HAVE A GREAT YOUNG COUPLE THAT WANT TO BUY THIS HOME THAT IS IN A SHORT SALE SITUATION.  NOT YET INTO … (5 comments)

homes for sale: THERE'S A STORM A'BREWIN' - WHAT TO DO WHEN A STORM AFFECTS YOUR HOME SALE - 08/18/07 07:40 PM
HELLO EVERYONE,
 THIS IS A SAMPLE OF THE SIZE OF HAIL THAT PUMMELTED PARTS OF THE BLACK HILLS LAST NIGHT.  IT WAS EAST OF RAPID CITY MOSTLY.  IN THE BLACKHAWK, PIEDMONT, STURGIS AREAS.  MY FRIEND CALLED FROM BLACK HAWK TODAY AND SAID HE IS STAYING AT A FRIENDS PLACE FOR THE NEXT … (1 comments)

homes for sale: DO YOU FIND HOME SALES INCREASE AS WE GET CLOSER TO SCHOOL STARTING? - 08/18/07 07:24 PM
HELLO EVERYONE,
FOR THE 7 YEARS I HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN REAL ESTATE I HAVE ALWAYS SEEN A SORT OF RUSH FOR FAMILIES TO BUY A HOME TOWARDS THE END OF SUMMER SO THEY CAN BE IN THEIR HOME AND SETTLED IN BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS.    I HAVE NOT SEEN THAT THIS YEAR.
I … (5 comments)

homes for sale: A DAY AT THE FAIR......GOOD TIME TO NETWORK AND STILL HAVE FUN. - 08/18/07 07:08 PM
HELLO EVERYONE,
THE RAPID CITY CENTRAL STATES FAIR IS IN TOWN FOR THE NEXT 10 DAYS RIGHT HERE IN THE BLACK HILLS OF SOUTH DAKOTA.  I LOVE GOING FOR THE MUSIC, THE CONCERTS (JOE DIFFIE & COLLIN RAYE), THE FOOD, THE CREAMPUFFS, THE MIDWAY GAMES, THE EXHIBITS, ETC.  TODAY WAS SUCH A … (0 comments)

homes for sale: Homes for sale Rapid City, Box Elder, Rapid Valley and Ellsworth AFB in the Black Hills of South Dakota - 08/18/07 12:38 AM
These are homes that are available for sale as of today in the price range of $130,000 - $170,000, 3+ bedrooms, 2+ baths, 2+ car garage, 1,800+ sq. ft. and single family homes only.
Duane Hosek   www.duanehosek.com
(0 comments)

homes for sale: July Market Statistics in Rapid City, Box Elder and Ellsworth AFB in South Dakota - 08/18/07 12:14 AM
Here are the July market statistics for single family homes that have sold during the month of July, 2007 in Rapid City, Rapid Valley (suburb of Rapid City) and the Box Elder area, which is where Ellsworth AFB is located.
94 homes sold in July in these areas.  Average sold price is … (0 comments)

homes for sale: ARE REALTORS OVERPAID ?? AN HONEST LOOK....... - 08/15/07 01:47 AM
HELLO EVERYONE,
I GOT PAID TODAY.  YAHOO.   ACTUALLY THE BIGGEST CHECK I HAVE EVER EARNED IN THE 7 YEARS I HAVE BEEN SELLING REAL ESTATE.  ACTUALLY IN MY LIFE !!    I USED THE WORD EARNED INSTEAD OF THE WORD RECEIVED BECAUSE REALTORS DO EARN THEIR PAY.   YOU CAN GET PAID AS MUCH … (11 comments)

homes for sale: POLITE, COURTEOUS REALTORS............WISH THERE WERE MORE!!! - 08/13/07 11:58 PM
HELLO EVERYONE,
WELL MONDAY IS OVER AND THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW IS ALREADY WEDNESDAY.   THAT IS THE WAY I LIKE TO LOOK AT MY WORK WEEK.
MY THOUGHTS TODAY CONCERN GOOD OL' FASHIONED COMMON COURTESY.   AND SOMETIMES THE LACK THEREOF.  I AM SO PROUD OF MY PARENTS FOR RAISING ME THE WAY THEY … (3 comments)

homes for sale: REALTORS YOU JUST CAN'T GET ALONG WITH !!! - 08/12/07 03:33 AM
Hello Everyone,
First of all you must know this about me.  I am the most laid back, calm, easy-going person you may ever meet.   I get along with 99.99% of the people I have come across in my personal and professional life.  I can handle any type of person, the blowhard, the … (4 comments)

homes for sale: CUT MY COMMISSION?? SAY WHAT?? - 08/12/07 01:34 AM
Hello Everyone,
Responses to a couple of  commissionectomy situations.
I list a home and sell it within a couple of days.  The seller asks, "Will you cut your commission since you only had the listing a few days and didn't really spend much on advertising, time on open houses, etc.?   A response, " So, … (6 comments)

homes for sale: I am out of homes to sell..........What do I do? - 08/11/07 02:55 AM
Hello Everyone,
For the first time in 7 years I am just about out of properties to sell here in the Black Hills of South Dakota.  Up to this point I have always had about 20 - 30 listings on my board.  I have been spoiled, I know.  Land sales seem to … (6 comments)

homes for sale: ANYONE LIVE NEAR AN AIR FORCE BASE??? - 08/11/07 02:20 AM
  Hello everyone.   It has been a good year so far thanks, in part because of the relocation that is going on of 400-800 Air Force Personnel that are starting to trickle into Ellsworth Air Force Base here in the Black Hills of South Dakota. 
I have sold 7 homes so far … (2 comments)

homes for sale: A Summer Cold in the Black Hills of South Dakota - 08/09/07 12:27 AM
 IT HAS BEEN 3 WONDERFUL YEARS......BUT RIGHT NOW I HAVE A SUMMER COLD. 
Is it the 1/2 million bikers and their exhaust fumes?  Is it the pine tree pollen from the millions of trees we have here in the Black Hills?   Did I touch someone that was willing to share their cold?  … (0 comments)

homes for sale: Sturgis Bike Rally Happening Right Now in the Black Hills of South Dakota - 08/08/07 12:30 AM
Well, they are  here and in force........ Over 400,000 bikers from all over the world descend on the Black Hills of South Dakota.  Our ENTIRE state's population is only around 600,000.  Every minute of the day or night, if you are standing outside anywhere in the Black Hills for this 8-10 … (3 comments)

homes for sale: Working with Relocation Companies in the Black Hills of South Dakota - 08/08/07 12:16 AM
Hey everyone,
Something strange has happened to me in the last 30 days.  After 7 years in the business and having nothing to do with relocation companies, in the last 4 weeks, I have had 3 transactions with them.  Blimey crazy don't you think.   Here are my experiences.
The first one was when … (2 comments)

homes for sale: A Realtor with a Saturday off? What a rare opportunity in the Black Hills of So. Dak. - 08/04/07 12:14 PM
I can't believe it.  But this is a Saturday and this is what I have planned for today.  NOTHING !!!    No appointments, now showing land, no showing homes, no meetings, no open houses, no home previewing, no expected phone calls to recieve, no scheduled  phone calls to make.   So today I … (3 comments)

homes for sale: My parents visiting me in the Black Hills of South Dakota - 08/04/07 12:52 AM
Hello everyone.  Well it is a Friday night and the Bikers have been rolling in for the Sturgis Harley Davidson Bike Rally for the last couple of days.  You can start to hear the rumble of their engines any street you turn on.  Today was a beautiful day for bikers as … (0 comments)

homes for sale: Ever have one of those days in Real Estate??? A big thank you to Sue. - 08/03/07 05:11 PM
Wow.........What a day.
Started off with putting in an offer on a nice home.  Several phone calls from buyers and sellers.  Water test needed on a log home I sold this week.  Review home inspection report from a previous buyer.  More phone calls.  A quick lunch with a friend at Pizza Hut.  … (0 comments)

homes for sale: Ellsworth Air Force Base honors their best in the Black Hills of South Dakota - 08/03/07 01:26 AM
I am proud to present this information to all the world.  I am very proud of these folks and all they do.
8/1/2007 - ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- Member, after member strode in front of a room of about 200 base people to receive a handshake from the base commander and a glass-etched award for … (2 comments)

homes for sale: Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota - 08/03/07 01:03 AM

 I really enjoy selling real estate to the men and women of the armed services.  I am lucky enough to live just 5 miles from Ellsworth Air Force Base.  They add so much to our community here in the Black Hills of South Dakota.  Here is a picture of our pride … (0 comments)

homes for sale: Working with a happy buyer in the Black Hills of South Dakota - 08/02/07 08:33 PM
I had a great day today.  This was because once in awhile you run across a buyer who is so excited to "go shopping" for a home.  I have been in communication with this buyer from Alaska via e-mail for the last 3 months.  She finally made it to the Black … (2 comments)

homes for sale: Sturgis Bike Rally and Cool Weather a good combination in the Black Hills of South Dakota - 08/01/07 06:36 PM
Hello everyone and good Wednesday to you.   We have finally gotten rid of the 90 and 100 degree hot sunny days here in the Black Hills.  Rapid City and the area has a good chance of rain today and tomorrow.  The people I feel happiest about are the 500,000 bikers that … (1 comments)

homes for sale: Market Conditions in Rapid City in the Black Hills of South Dakota - 08/01/07 02:15 AM
FOR RAPID CITY -
During the month of June, 2007 there were 138 new residential listings in and around the Rapid City area. The total # of homes for sale is 531 which includes new construction, town homes, mobile homes, etc. 54 homes have sold or are under contract. Avg. price … (0 comments)

homes for sale: Camping and Hot Weather in the Black Hills of South Dakota - 07/24/07 10:15 PM
Hi............It has been unseasonably HOT this past week.  The Black Hills has even beat Phoenix, Arizona's high temperatures which is just crazy.  Business, generally has been slow.  Properties have been selling, but not at the norm for this time of year.  When it is hot outside, people, I believe, just get … (0 comments)

homes for sale: Real Estate Developments in the Black Hills of South Dakota - 07/19/07 06:16 PM
     Today was a nice cool, cloudy day again.  Meaning the temperatures were in the 80's and a bit of rain here and there.  Hill City, Keystone areas in the central Black Hills had alot of hail damage yesterday with large hail breaking windshields, roof tops and tons of other damage.  In Rapid … (0 comments)

homes for sale: Market Value of your home in the Black Hills of South Dakota - 07/19/07 02:12 AM
Hello folks.  Today was a nice day in the Black Hills of South Dakota.  In Rapid City, the high temp. was around 85 and we ACTUALLY GOT SOME RAIN in the afternoon.  Unfortunately it was accompanied by some hail.  Not real damaging hail, but enough to knock a few flowers off … (0 comments)

homes for sale: A Tuesday in Real Estate in the Black Hills of South Dakota - 07/18/07 12:55 AM
It seems like the last 3 or 4 weeks have been rather slow for buying homes, land or commercial property here in the Black Hills. Of course, it depends on which Realtor you talk with, but overall sales are pretty slow. I  believe it is because of the hot weather.  We are being bombarded with  abnormally … (1 comments)

homes for sale: Black Hills Home Inspectors - Well worth the money. - 07/17/07 02:18 AM
Why Use Home Inspection Companies?
Especially for older homes, and even for a newer one, a home inspection is a valuable service to home buyers.  Whether you live in Rapid City, Custer, Hot Springs, Deadwood or Hill City there are plenty of reasons to get a home inspection.  A home inspector … (0 comments)

 
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