1900 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, BROOKINGS BEAUTIFUL, UPSCALE HOME LOCATED ON THE #4 TEE BOX AT THE BROOKINGS COUNTRY CLUB GOLF COURSE FORE!!! You don’t want to miss this HOLE IN ONE! This beautiful, upscale home is located on the #4 tee box at the Brookings Country Club golf course. This home features a massive master suite, a gourmet kitchen every chef dreams about, an amazing sunroom, and even a theater. There’s no shortage of areas to enjoy the gorgeous outdoor views and space – rooftop deck, several composite decks, fire pit area and limestone patios to name a few ..read more

Move-in-ready homes are convenient but create competition. New construction can be quick but may be costlier. Renovating is tough but could land you in your ideal neighborhood. Kate Wood Mar 6, 2020 With a limited supply of entry-level housing for sale, getting your foot in the door you want could be a challenge if you’re looking to buy your first home soon. Nearly a third of Americans who’ve never previously bought a home say they plan to in the next five years, according to a survey commissioned by NerdWallet and conducted online by The Harris Poll among 2,007 U.S. adults in January 2020. B ..read more

How to Choose Which Room to Renovate First Many people move into a home with the intention of making renovations to it. They could be anxious to create a space that lives up to the potential they envisioned when they first saw it. Due to this inherent desire to turn a house into a home as quickly as possible, when you first move into a new space, you might feel the urge to tackle everything at once. However, diving right into every single project you can think of is a recipe for exhaustion and overspending. Here are some reasons why people might decide to renovate their homes, and tips for ho ..read more

Who qualifies as a first-time home buyer? Peter Warden The Mortgage Reports EditorMay 17, 2021 – 8 min read Who qualifies as a first-time home buyer? First-time home buyers get access to special loans and assistance programs that repeat buyers might not. If you’ve owned a home before, you might think none of these perks apply to you. But that’s not always the case. Many qualify as first-time buyers even though they’ve previously bought a house. The most common rule is that you can’t have owned a home in the past three years. So, if you owned a home in the past but don’t at the ..read more

Source: https://bit.ly/3hhZNr7 It’s a good time to be a home seller — homes are selling fast and for a premium — but that doesn’t mean you can jump into the market ill-prepared. Knowing what to expect can position you to make the most of this seller’s market. Roughly 1 in 6 (17%) homeowners plan on selling their home in the next 18 months, according to a new NerdWallet survey conducted online by The Harris Poll among 2,127 homeowners. Those listings will be a welcome sight to buyers currently competing for a limited number of homes commanding top dollar. The March survey found that this curre ..read more

The Best Choice Real Estate family cares for our community & wants to help in any way we can during this time! Families are adjusting to spending more time at home and working remotely. Local businesses are experiencing slower times. We wanted to provide a list of resources to make our community aware of where they can seek help, and how to keep themselves positive during this time. Please feel free to share this with friends and family, and let us know if there are any other resources we can add to this list. Stay healthy, and stay safe! Surviving the Quarantine How to prepare 211 US ..read more

Homeowners who are looking to buy a new place have to juggle two transactions. Here are some tips to navigate the schedule.   ..read more

Spring is almost here and it’s time for our 2020 Spring Newsletter!   In this issue you can find seasonal tips, a spring maintenance checklist, market stats & office updates, community events, and community park information!   Take a look!   ..read more

It’s almost a new month! Stay organized with this February Home Checklist. 1. Rotate your mattress. Before you put on a fresh set of sheets, take an extra minute to rotate the mattress if you haven’t done so recently. Rotating your mattress every few months will help it wear more evenly and extend its life (and comfort). 2. Pack up a bag of old sheets and towels to donate. If you’ve bought new sheets or towels, make some room by letting go of an old set or two. Homeless shelters and some churches will accept donations of bedding and towels in good condition, and animal shelters are often ..read more

Winter is a great time to tackle indoor home projects! Take some inspiration from the upgrades below! 1. Add a spa showerhead Replacing your showerhead is a quick and easy way to upgrade your bathroom—and what’s better than a hot, spalike shower on a frigid morning? 2. Install heated bathroom floors A more involved but incredibly rewarding bathroom project is installing electric heating mats under your tile floors, so that you’ll have a nice warm floor to walk onto after your spa shower. 3. Make over your mudroom Winter means snowy, slushy boots, bulky winter jackets, and soggy mittens ..read more