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A Weekend for Gratitude🎈 2026

Before anything else — thank you.

Thank you to every man and woman who has served this country. Memorial Day isn’t a sales event or just a long weekend. It’s a day to remember the people who gave everything so the rest of us could have days like the ones ahead of us this weekend.

Days spent with family. Days watching your kids grow up. Days where you get to sit in your driveway, look at your home, and know it’s yours.

That freedom started with someone else’s sacrifice. We don’t take that lightly.

Congratulations, Class of 2026

To every graduate walking across the stage this weekend — including our Harrisburg Tigers — congratulations. Whether it’s high school, college, or trade school, you did the work and you earned this.

This one’s personal for us. Our son Wyatt celebrated with his crew at the car show last weekend, and watching his friends show up for him — literally pick him up because he’s the biggest kid in the group — was one of those moments that sticks with you.

Wyatt and his friends celebrating at the Rosewood Homes Car and Vendor Showcase in Sioux Falls

To every parent watching your kid take the next step: it goes fast. Enjoy this weekend.

And to the graduates — the world is wide open. Whether your next chapter is here in Sioux Falls or somewhere new, we’re proud of all of you.

Our First Car Show — Thank You, Sioux Falls

Last Saturday, we hosted our first-ever Car & Vendor Showcase here in the Sioux Falls area. We honestly didn’t know what to expect.

Would people show up? Would it feel right?

They showed up. It felt right. And it was one of the best days we’ve had as a business and as a family.

Classic cars, hot rods, trucks, local vendors — and one very photogenic pup who stole the entire show.

Puppy with pink bandana in front of a classic blue hot rod at the Rosewood Homes Car Show in Sioux Falls

Thank you to every car owner who brought their ride, every vendor who set up a booth, and every person who just came out to enjoy the day. You reminded us why we love doing business in this community.

We’re already planning the next one. Stay tuned.

Let’s Talk About the Market — Honestly

We’re not going to sugarcoat it. The resale housing market in Sioux Falls has slowed down. If you’ve been watching the news or scrolling listings and feeling like things are… quiet, you’re not imagining it.

Here’s what we’re seeing:

The median sale price in Sioux Falls hit $322,550 in April — up 8.8% from last year. Prices are still climbing, but inventory is down over 34%. That combination means fewer homes on the market and buyers being more selective.

For sellers, that can feel discouraging. For buyers, it can feel overwhelming.

But here’s what 36 years of residential construction experience and over 200 homes have taught us: a slow market is not a bad market. It’s actually one of the best times to make a move — if you know what you’re looking at.

Why a Slow Market Can Work in Your Favor

If you’re buying a resale home: Less competition means more negotiating room. Sellers are more willing to talk. And when you tour homes with someone who actually builds them, you see things other buyers miss — foundation issues, roof age, mechanical systems that are about to become expensive. We don’t just help you find a home. We help you understand what you’re buying. And remember — you marry the house, you date the rate. Buy at today’s price, refinance when rates drop. The people waiting for perfect conditions will be competing against a flood of other buyers when rates finally come down.

If you’re selling: A slower resale market rewards preparation. The listings that sell are the ones priced with precision — not emotion — and presented with professional photography, smart staging, and honest pre-list improvements. That’s exactly how we approach every listing. Our selling process starts with a construction-backed valuation, not just comps.

If you’re thinking about remodeling: Remodeling is happening right now — and for good reason. Maybe you love your neighborhood but the kitchen hasn’t been touched since 2003. Remodeling lets you stay where you are and make the home fit how you actually live. And here’s the reality: material costs and labor rates go up every single year. Inflation doesn’t wait. The project you’re considering today will only cost more tomorrow.

If you’re thinking about building: Custom home building is alive and well — and the people building now are making a smart long-term decision. Land is still available in some great areas around Tea, Brandon, Harrisburg, Dell Rapids, Hartford, and the south, east, west and northern parts of Sioux Falls. Custom building means you’re designing your home around your life, your lot, and your budget — not settling for what someone else built. And with our 3D home design process, you’ll walk through every room before a single nail is driven. The truth is, nothing in construction gets cheaper. Materials, labor, land — it all goes up with time. Those who act now will look back and be glad they did. Whether you’re paying cash or financing, today’s buyers and builders are in a strong position — lock in today’s prices, and when rates come down, refinance. If you wait for lower rates, you’ll be competing with everyone else who waited too, and that demand drives prices up even more.

Exploring All Your Options — That’s the Point

Most agents can only help you with one piece of the puzzle. You want to buy? They’ll show you houses. You want to sell? They’ll write a listing.

But what if the answer isn’t that simple?

What if the right move is to sell your current home, remodel the next one, and use a builder’s eye to make sure you’re not inheriting someone else’s problems? What if you tour 20 houses and nothing fits — and the real answer is to build exactly what you need?

That’s why we built Rosewood the way we did. Three paths to the right home — buy, build, or remodel — all under one roof. One team. One conversation. No getting handed off to strangers.

Larry brings 36 years of residential construction experience. Together, we’ve been doing this since 2004. We’re licensed REALTORS®, custom home builders, remodelers, and designers. That’s not a pitch — it’s just how we work.

Sometimes just talking it through helps. You might not need a different house. You might need a different lens.

Search Homes on Your Terms

If you’re in browsing mode, we get it. Not every search has to start with a phone call. We have live MLS listings on our site — updated daily, searchable by area, price, and size. Browse on your own time. When you’re ready to talk, we’re here.

You can also set up property alerts so new listings hit your inbox before they show up on the big sites. No pressure. No algorithms. Just a real person sending you homes that actually match what you’re looking for.

What We’re Grateful For

This Memorial Day, we’re grateful for a lot.

For 23 years of building homes and relationships in the Sioux Falls area. For a son whose friends show up and literally carry him. For a community that came out to a car show on a Saturday and reminded us why we do this. For clients who trust us with the biggest investment of their lives. And for the men and women who made all of it possible.

If you’re spending this Memorial Day weekend with family — enjoy every second.

If you’re thinking about your next move — whether that’s buying, selling, building, or remodeling — we’re here when you’re ready. No rush. No pressure. Just a conversation.

Happy Memorial Day, Sioux Falls.

— Larry & Rachael Weissenburger
Rosewood Homes & Real Estate | Since 2004
builtbyrosewood.com | 605-310-4475

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Sioux Falls Housing Market Update — April 2026 | Prices, Inventory & What It Means for You

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The April Numbers Are In — Here’s What They Actually Mean

The REALTOR® Association of the Sioux Empire just released the April 2026 market data, and if you’ve been house hunting in Sioux Falls, the numbers confirm what you’ve probably been feeling: there’s not much out there, and what is out there costs more than it did a year ago.

But here’s the thing — raw statistics only tell part of the story. As licensed REALTORS® who also happen to build and remodel homes, we see these numbers differently than most agents. We see options where others see obstacles.

Let’s break it down.

Prices Keep Climbing — But Context Matters

The median sale price in the Sioux Empire area hit $344,550 in April — an 8.8% jump compared to the same month last year. The average sale price crossed the $400,000 mark for the first time, landing at $401,935.

What does that mean in real terms? A home that sold for $316,800 last April would sell for almost $28,000 more today. For buyers working within a budget, that kind of increase changes which neighborhoods and floor plans are realistic.

Here’s where our builder perspective comes in. When existing homes are climbing this fast, custom construction starts to look like a smarter long-term investment. You control the layout, the lot, and the finishes — and you’re building equity from day one at today’s costs rather than paying a premium on someone else’s choices.

Inventory Is Tight — Really Tight

There are 1,372 homes available for sale across the Sioux Empire, down 34.2% from this time last year. That translates to roughly 3.2 months of supply — well below the 5-to-6-month range that most economists consider a balanced market.

Fewer homes on the market means more competition, faster decisions, and less room to negotiate. Buyers are finding fewer choices in their price range, and the homes that do check the right boxes tend to move quickly — the average property is sitting 93 days on market, though well-priced homes in popular neighborhoods go much faster than that.

This is exactly why we bring a sketch pad to every showing. When inventory is this limited, the “almost right” house might actually be the right house — with the right remodel plan. We can walk through a home with you, identify what works and what doesn’t, and sketch changes on the spot with a ballpark cost before you even write an offer.

Pending Sales Surged — Buyers Are Active

Despite the tight inventory, pending sales jumped to 863 in April — a 119% increase over last year. That signals strong buyer demand and tells us that motivated buyers are finding ways to move forward even in a competitive market.

Year to date, pending sales are up 60.5% compared to the same period in 2025. The price range seeing the most activity? Homes between $1.5 million and $2 million saw a 61.5% increase in contracts — a clear sign that move-up buyers and custom-build buyers are active and confident.

Affordability Is Tightening

The Housing Affordability Index dropped to 115 in April, down 3.4% from last year. For context, an index of 100 means the median household income is exactly what’s needed to qualify for the median-priced home. At 115, the typical Sioux Falls household earns about 15% more than the minimum needed — still positive, but the cushion is shrinking.

Rising prices and interest rates are compressing that margin. For first-time buyers especially, this makes it critical to explore all the options — not just what’s listed on the MLS today.

Three Paths Forward — The Rosewood Perspective

These market conditions are exactly why we built our business the way we did. When inventory is low and prices are rising, buyers need more than a REALTOR® who can open doors. They need a team that can see three moves ahead.

The Buyer’s Eye. We tour homes with you, but we also build. We catch structural concerns, outdated systems, and hidden potential that a traditional agent might overlook. That insight protects your investment and gives you confidence in your offer.

The Remodeler’s Eye. Found a home that’s 80% right? We sketch changes at the showing — a wall removed here, a kitchen reconfigured there — and give you a realistic cost estimate before you commit. That “almost right” house at $320,000 plus a $40,000 remodel might be a better value than the “perfect” listing at $400,000.

The Builder’s Eye. When nothing on the market fits your life, we design and build from the ground up. Your lot, your layout, your timeline. With 23 years together and 56 years of combined experience in residential construction and real estate, we’ve built this process to be straightforward — from the first conversation to the final walkthrough.

The Bottom Line

The Sioux Falls housing market remains competitive heading into summer 2026. Prices are up, inventory is down, and buyers who wait for conditions to change may find themselves paying more later.

But here’s what we tell every client who sits down at our kitchen table: the market doesn’t have to dictate your options. Whether you find the right home on the market, transform a good one into a great one, or build exactly what you want — that choice is yours.

We’re Larry and Rachael Weissenburger. We’re licensed REALTORS® and custom home builders serving Sioux Falls and the surrounding communities. If you’re feeling stuck in your home search, give us a call. No pressure — just a conversation about which path makes sense for you.

Rachael: 605-310-4475
Larry: 605-359-8503
Website: builtbyrosewood.com

Market data sourced from the REALTOR® Association of the Sioux Empire (RASE), April 2026 Monthly Market Indicators report. All data current as of May 1, 2026. Analysis and commentary are original to Rosewood Homes & Real Estate, Inc. and reflect our independent professional perspective.

© 2026 Rosewood Homes & Real Estate, Inc. Original analysis. Data sourced from RASE. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited.

3 Paths to the Right Home in Sioux Falls | Buy, Build, or Remodel

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By Rachael & Larry Weissenburger | Rosewood Homes & Real Estate, Inc.

Everyone starts the same way.

You pull up a real estate app. You scroll through listings. You picture yourself in the kitchen, standing at the island, looking out the back windows. You tap “Save” on five homes before breakfast.

We know — because we’ve been on both sides. As licensed REALTORS® and custom home builders in Sioux Falls for over two decades, we’ve walked through hundreds of homes with buyers. And here’s what we’ve learned:

Most people start by looking at what’s for sale. But the best decision comes from knowing all three of your options.

The 3 Paths

When you’re thinking about your next home, you really have three paths in front of you — and at Rosewood, we happen to walk all three.

Path 1: Buy an Existing Home (Buyer’s Eye)

This is where most people start, and there’s nothing wrong with that. The Sioux Falls market has great homes at every price point, and our IDX-powered property search at builtbyrosewood.com lets you browse every active MLS listing in the area.

But here’s where Rosewood is different: when we walk through a home with you, we’re not just looking at granite countertops and open floor plans. We’re looking at the bones. The framing. The mechanicals. The things a traditional agent might miss.

That leaky basement? We can tell you whether it’s a $500 fix or a $15,000 problem. That “updated” kitchen? We can spot whether the work was done right or just done fast. We see past the staging and into the structure — because we build homes for a living.

If you’re currently browsing listings, set up a saved search on our site. You’ll get instant alerts when new homes hit the market — and when you find one you like, we’ll walk it with a builder’s eye before you ever make an offer.

Path 2: Build a Custom Home (Builder’s Eye)

Maybe you’ve been looking at listings and nothing feels quite right. The layout is close but not perfect. The lot is too small. The finishes aren’t what you’d choose. Sound familiar?

That’s the moment most people start thinking: What if we just built exactly what we want?

At Rosewood, custom homes are our specialty. Larry designs every home in-house using 3D modeling, so you see your home — every room, every angle, every finish — before a single nail is driven. No guessing. No surprises. Just your home, designed around the way your family actually lives.

Our construction agreements are designed to be transparent from day one. You’ll know exactly what’s included, what things cost, and what to expect at every stage. That’s the Rosewood Way.

If you’re curious about building, start with The Rosewood Way — our free 7-step guide that walks you through our entire process from first conversation to handing you the keys.

Path 3: Remodel What You Already Have (Remodeler’s Eye)

Here’s the path people sometimes forget: you might already be living in the right home — it just needs some work.

Maybe the bones are perfect but the kitchen is stuck in 1995. Maybe you love the neighborhood but need a main-floor master. Maybe you’ve got equity in your home and adding a great room addition makes more financial sense than buying new.

We bring the same builder’s eye to remodeling that we bring to new construction. Larry can model your existing home in 3D, show you exactly what the remodel will look like, and build it with the same quality and transparency as a ground-up custom home.

If you’re thinking about remodeling, check out our Remodeling page and reach out. Sometimes a smart remodel gives you the home you want without the hassle of moving.

So Which Path Is Right for You?

You might not know yet — and that’s perfectly fine. That’s the whole point.

Most people start on one path and end up on another. You might start browsing listings and realize you’d rather build. You might come to us wanting to build and realize the perfect home is already on the market. You might look at both and decide that remodeling your current home is the smartest move.

At Rosewood, we’re the only team in Sioux Falls that can walk all three paths with you — because we’re licensed REALTORS® and custom home builders. You don’t need three different companies. You need one team that sees the full picture.

Here’s what to do right now:

  1. Browse homes for sale — Search the MLS on our site with a builder’s eye guiding you.
  2. Explore custom building — Read The Rosewood Way to see what building with us looks like.
  3. Consider remodeling — Visit our Remodeling page and see what’s possible.
  4. Talk to us — Call Rachael at 605-310-4475 or Larry at 605-359-8503. We’ll help you figure out which path makes sense.

No pressure. No pitch. Just 23 years of building experience and a genuine love for helping families find their way home.

Rosewood Homes & Real Estate, Inc. — Building, Buying, Selling, Remodeling in the greater Sioux Falls area including Harrisburg, Dell Rapids, Hartford, and Brandon.

How We Build Your Home Before We Build Your Home

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People ask us all the time what makes Rosewood different from other custom home builders in Sioux Falls. And we understand the question — from the outside, most builders probably sound pretty similar. Everyone says they do quality work. Everyone says they care about your budget. Everyone says they’ll stay in touch.

But here’s where it changes for us: by the time we break ground on your home, we’ve already built it.

Not a rough sketch. Not a concept drawing on a napkin. A full, working model of your home — every wall, every window, every material selection — built on screen before a single board is ordered or a spoonful of dirt is moved.

We call it building it twice. Once on the computer. Once on your lot.

(Watch the video below to see exactly what that looks like.)

It Starts with a Sketch

Every Rosewood home starts the same way: a conversation at the kitchen table with Rachael. Not a sales pitch. Not a form to fill out. A real conversation about how your family lives, what matters to you, and what you’ve been envisioning for your home.

From that conversation, Rachael sketches. She’s been building homes alongside Larry for 23 years — she doesn’t need a separate architect to interpret your ideas. She was sitting right there when you described them. She selects every material, inside and out, before anything gets built.

That sketch becomes a set of plans. And those plans become something most builders in the Sioux Falls market simply don’t offer: a complete 3D model that lets you walk through your home before construction ever starts.h

Why the Model Changes Everything

Think about what typically happens when you build a custom home. You pick a floor plan — maybe from a catalog, maybe from an architect you’ve met once or twice. You get an estimate based on general assumptions. Construction starts, and somewhere around month three, you start hearing phrases like “we ran into something” or “that’s going to be a change order.”

The National Association of Home Builders consistently reports that budget overruns remain one of the top concerns for families building custom homes. And in our experience across Sioux Falls, Brandon, Dell Rapids, Garretson, and the surrounding communities, the reason is almost always the same: not enough detail at the start.

That’s the problem the model solves.

When Larry builds your home on screen, he isn’t just creating something that looks nice in a presentation. He’s identifying and counting every material — from your foundation to your finish selections. Every cabinet. Every trim piece. Every square foot of flooring. Forty separate schedules tracking every component of your home.

That means accurate numbers from day one, not a rough estimate that shifts mid-build.

The Question You Should Be Asking

If you’re exploring custom home builders in Sioux Falls right now, you’re probably comparing websites, reading reviews, and trying to figure out who to trust with the biggest investment of your life. That’s smart. Take your time.

But here’s a question worth asking every builder you talk to: How detailed is your estimate before you break ground?

Because there’s a real difference between a builder who gives you a ballpark based on price-per-square-foot and a builder who has counted every material in your home before construction starts. One of those approaches leads to surprises. The other one doesn’t.

And When You Call, We Already Know the Answer

Here’s something our clients tell us they didn’t expect: when they call with a question during construction — “What tile did we pick for the master bath?” or “How wide is the pantry?” — we already have the answer. It’s in the model.

That’s not a small thing. When you’re building a home, uncertainty creates stress. Every unanswered question feels bigger than it is. Having a builder who can pull up your home on screen and walk you through the answer in real time — that changes the entire experience.

It’s also why Larry is reachable. When everything is documented and organized from the start, there’s no scrambling. No “let me get back to you.” No weeks of silence. The design-build approach we’ve developed over two decades at Rosewood was built specifically to eliminate those gaps.

What This Looks Like in Practice

Rachael leads the vision — the conversation, the materials, every selection inside and out. Larry takes everything she designs and builds it on screen. Then together, they build it on your lot. Same two people, every step.

No handoff to a stranger. No lost-in-translation moments between your designer, your architect, and your contractor — because at Rosewood, those are the same people. That’s what everything under one roof actually means.

We’ve been building custom homes across the greater Sioux Falls area since 2004. Every home we build goes through this same process — whether it’s a first home in Brandon, a forever home on your family acreage outside Tea, or a custom build on a rural lot where you can finally see the horizon from your own front porch. We’re not just city builders. Larry and Rachael travel to your land, walk your property, and design for the way you actually want to live — right there on the ground where your home will stand. The model. The schedules. The accurate counts. It’s how we work.

Ready to See How It Works?

If you’ve been thinking about building a custom home — whether it’s in town, on an acreage, or on the family farm — we’d love to show you exactly how this process works for your project. No pressure. No pitch. Just the roadmap.

Start with a conversation: Contact Rosewood Homes or call Rachael directly at 605-310-4475.

Not ready to talk yet? Start with our free guide: The Rosewood Way — 7 Steps to Your Custom Home

Larry and Rachael Weissenburger have been building custom homes in Sioux Falls, South Dakota since 2004. Rosewood Homes & Real Estate offers custom home building, home remodeling, 3D home design, and real estate services — everything under one roof. Licensed in South Dakota. Serving Sioux Falls, Brandon, Tea, Dell Rapids, Renner, Garretson, Hartford, Canton, Baltic, Crooks, Renner, and acreages throughout the greater Sioux Empire.

Introducing The Rosewood Way — A Free 7-Step Guide From Someday to Day One

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After 23 years together, we finally wrote it down.

For over two decades, Larry and I have walked clients through the biggest home decisions of their lives — building from scratch, remodeling what they have, buying a home with a builder’s eye, or selling when a season changes. Every conversation starts the same way: someone calls us confused about where to start, and we spend an hour helping them figure out what path actually fits their situation.

So we decided to put all of it — every first conversation, every hard-earned lesson, every “wait, did anyone tell you this?” — into a single free guide.

We call it The Rosewood Way.

What’s inside

Seven steps. From “someday, maybe” to “here are the keys.” Written for anyone thinking about:

  • Building a custom home — whether you already own land or need help finding a lot
  • Remodeling the home you love in the neighborhood you love
  • Buying or selling with a REALTOR® who can actually tell you what a wall costs to move

No pressure. No pitch. No forms to fill out. Just the roadmap we’ve been giving clients in person for two decades, now in a format you can read at your kitchen table, share with your spouse, and come back to whenever you’re ready.

Why now?

Honestly? Because we’re in a season where more people are asking us questions than ever before. Empty nesters planning to right-size. Young families thinking about building their forever home in 2027 or 2028. Folks who love their location but not their layout. Homeowners wondering whether to remodel or sell. Everyone asking variations of the same question: “Where do I even start?”

This guide is where you start.

How to get it

Scan the QR code (if you have it) or visit the link below. Enter your name and email below and we’ll take you straight to the guide. No pressure, no sales call, no spam — just the roadmap.

builtbyrosewood.com/the-rosewood-way

If you read it and have questions — or you want to talk about your specific situation — call or text us anytime:

  • Rachael: 605-310-4475
  • Larry: 605-359-8503

We’re still who we’ve always been — not a corporate office, not a sales team. Just two people who’ve spent 22+ years building homes and relationships across Sioux Falls and the surrounding area, and we’d love to help with yours when the time is right.

— Rachael & Larry Weissenburger
Rosewood Homes & Real Estate, Inc.
Hands-on from first sketch to final key.

Custom Built in Mydland Estates — 910 S Johnson Creek Court, Harrisburg SD

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FEATURED CUSTOM BUILD | ROSEWOOD HOMES & REAL ESTATE

910 S Johnson Creek Court, Harrisburg, SD 57032
MLS #22600809 | $618,900

This Is What Happens When the Same Team Designs AND Builds Your Home

Every Rosewood home starts with a conversation. We sit down with you, listen to how your family actually lives, and design your home in-house, in 3D. You walk through your home before a single nail is driven. No outsourced architects. No cookie-cutter plans. YOUR home, built around YOUR life — and no two are ever the same.

910 S Johnson Creek Court is a perfect example of what’s possible. Five oversized bedrooms, three bathrooms, a fully finished lower level with family room, fireplace, and flex space — all sitting on a garden-level lot with views that are hard to come by. Custom built. Move-in ready. Priced at $618,900.

Your Next Chapter Has Options

Here’s the thing — today’s post isn’t just about one home. It’s about what’s possible when you have a builder, designer, and broker in your back pocket.

Dreaming about building custom? Picture waking up to pond views every morning from a home designed around YOUR life. We’ve got a brand new street open with just a handful of lots remaining along the water — and once they’re gone, they’re gone. Secure yours today. Or let’s talk about building in Sioux Falls, Harrisburg, or surrounding communities. Your lot, your vision.

Not sure building is the right fit? We totally get it. Let’s explore all the move-in ready possibilities together — we’re a licensed REALTOR® team and we’ll walk you through every option out there.

Love your home but wish it worked better? We renovate too. Same team, same quality, same attention to detail.

23+ Years. One Team. Everything Under One Roof.

We’ve been building custom homes for over 23 years. We’ve lived in one of our own homes for 20 of those years. That’s not a sales pitch — it’s how confident we are in the quality and longevity of what we build.

All things are possible. Let’s have a conversation about what fits YOUR life.

Ready to explore your options?

Explore Custom Homes | Browse All Listings | Contact Us

605-310-4475
info@builtbyrosewood.com
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Rosewood Homes & Real Estate, Inc.
Custom Home Builder + Remodeler + Designer + REALTOR®
Everything Under One Roof.

Happy Easter from Our Family to Yours ✝️

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Happy Easter from Larry, Rachael & the Weissenburger family. 🪻

As we head into this Easter weekend, we just want to take a moment to say — we hope it’s a good one for you and yours.

We’ll be honest with you — this isn’t going to be a picture-postcard Easter message. That’s not really us.

Our kids are 16 and 18 now. The egg hunts have passed our season. These days, Easter looks more like begging our oldest to come inside for a meal because he’s under the hood of a car — that kid’s passion for building and working on things is something else. And our youngest is in the kitchen experimenting with new recipes, so we honestly don’t even know what we’re eating for Easter dinner yet. It’s day by day around here.

And us? We’re no different. I’ve got piles of sketches and ideas — I’m always designing new ways a home can live and adapt as lifestyles change. And Larry? His mind never stops learning new ways to build and implement those ideas. He oversees every project, brings it all to life in Revit, and handles the finish work with a level of care that still impresses me. I jump in there too — we’re a team in every sense of the word. When you love what you do this much, your mind doesn’t really shut off. Days off are hard.

But that’s what makes this weekend matter. Good Friday has always been a day that slows us down in the best way. The job sites go quiet, the phone stops ringing, and we get to just be. It reminds us to pause. Be present. Sit down at the table — whatever ends up on it — and just be together.

And let’s be real — whether it’s Easter in PJs or your Sunday best — Jesus loves you.

This time of year always makes us think about home. Not just the houses we build and remodel, but the feeling of being somewhere that actually fits your life — wherever you are in it. The kitchen where the real conversations happen. The dining room that somehow holds 23 years of memories. The garage where your son won’t come out of. That’s home.

That feeling is what drives everything we do. It’s why we built this business the way we did — not as a job, but as something we genuinely love showing up for every single day. The passion is real, and it runs in the family.

We’ve been building homes in Sioux Falls for 23 years now. Custom homes, remodels, real estate — all under one roof. And after all that time, the thing we’re most proud of isn’t a particular house or a particular project. It’s that we’re still here, still answering the phone, still sitting down with families and helping them figure out what’s next.

We recently wrote about something that’s been on our minds — about how every home decision, no matter where it starts, always comes back to the same question:

“What are all of our options, and who can help us figure this out without the runaround?”

Whether you’re thinking about remodeling, building something new, buying or selling, or just starting to wonder what the next chapter looks like — we wrote this one for you:

Read: “Why Every Home Decision Starts with the Same Question”

We’re not here to sell you anything this weekend. We just want to be a good resource — whenever you’re ready. That’s it.

For us, Easter is a reminder that when we know Jesus lives right inside us, we can keep pressing forward with gratitude — and celebrate every single day we’re given with a breath of air. That’s what keeps us going. In our family, in our work, in everything.

So enjoy the long weekend. Slow down. Be present with your people.

From our family to yours — Happy Easter. ✝️

Larry & Rachael Weissenburger
Rosewood Homes & Real Estate, Inc.
builtbyrosewood.com | 605-310-4475
Custom Home Builder + Designer + REALTOR® — Everything Under One Roof

Serving Sioux Falls, Brandon, Harrisburg, Tea, Hartford, Dell Rapids & the Sioux Empire

5 Questions Every Homeowner Should Ask Before Hiring a Custom Home Builder in Sioux Falls

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Building, Remodeling, Buying, or Selling in Sioux Falls? Here Are 5 Great Questions to Start With.

By Rachael & Larry Weissenburger | Rosewood Homes & Real Estate, Inc. | Sioux Falls, SD Sioux Falls Custom Home Builder + Designer + REALTOR® — Everything Under One Roof. For 23 years, our family has helped people in Sioux Falls build custom homes, remodel the homes they love, buy their next chapter, and sell with confidence. We do what we do because we believe in it — and it works. Whether you are just starting to dream about a new home, thinking about updating the one you are in, or getting ready to make a move — the best place to begin is with great questions. Here are five of our favorites.

1. “What Does Your Pre-Construction Process Look Like?”

This is one of our favorite topics — because our pre-construction process is where everything comes together. We have sat across the table from hundreds of families over the years, and one thing we have learned is that the building process should feel exciting, not overwhelming. That is why we take the time to design your home in 3D before a single shovel ever hits the ground. You get to walk through your future home, see every detail, choose every finish and fixture, and know exactly what it is going to cost — before we break ground. No surprises, no guessing, no stress. Just real excitement for what is ahead. It is one of the things our clients tell us they appreciate most, and it is something we will never shortcut.

2. “Will I Know My True Cost Before Construction Begins?”

Yes — and this is something we take real pride in. After 23 years of building homes in Sioux Falls, we have seen what happens when families do not have a clear picture of their costs going in. It creates stress, it creates doubt, and it takes the joy out of something that should be one of the most exciting seasons of your life. That is why we lock in your selections and pricing during pre-construction — so you can move forward with real confidence and enjoy the process instead of worrying about the bottom line. We want you to walk into your new home on move-in day and feel nothing but pride. That starts with honesty and transparency from day one.

3. “Who Will Be With Me Through the Whole Process?”

With Rosewood, you get the owners — not a project manager you have never met. Larry and Rachael are on your jobsite swinging hammers, installing trim, setting cabinets, and making sure every detail is right. From the first design meeting to the final walkthrough, you work directly with the people who are actually building your home. No handoffs, no runaround. You always know who to call, and you always get an answer. That is the Rosewood difference.

4. “How Detailed Is the Build Schedule?”

We are proud of how organized our process is — and our clients notice it right away. Every subcontractor on your project receives a clear, detailed schedule so everyone knows exactly what is happening and when. That kind of coordination is what keeps your project on track and on budget, and it is something we have fine-tuned over two decades of building in Sioux Falls. But a great schedule is about more than just timelines. It is about respect — for your time, your investment, and your family’s daily life. We know that a construction project touches everything around it, and we take that seriously. When we say we will be there, we are there. When we set a timeline, we do everything in our power to honor it. That is just how we were raised, and it is how we run our business.

5. “What If I Am Not Ready to Build?”

That is perfectly okay — and honestly, we hear this all the time. Some of our best relationships started with someone saying, “I am not sure what I need yet.” And that is exactly why we built Rosewood the way we did — everything under one roof. We are not just custom home builders. We are designers, remodelers, and licensed REALTORS®. So no matter where you are in your journey, there is a place for you here. Thinking about remodeling? We love helping homeowners fall back in love with the home they are already in. Whether it is a kitchen that finally works the way you cook, a bathroom that feels like a retreat at the end of a long day, or a whole-home refresh that makes everything feel new again — we bring the same care and planning to remodeling that we do to new construction. Because your home deserves that. Thinking about selling? This is where Rosewood is truly different. Rachael is not just a REALTOR® — she is a builder and a designer. So when she walks through your home before listing, she sees it through a lens that most agents simply do not have. She knows which updates will actually move the needle on your sale price and which ones are just money spent. We help you prioritize the improvements that matter, avoid the ones that do not, and get your home market-ready with confidence. Thinking about buying? We can help you find the right home, evaluate its true condition with a builder’s eye, or help you find the perfect lot to build on. Search homes here. Not sure yet? That is the best reason to call. We will listen, learn about where you are in life, and help you figure out what makes the most sense for your timeline, your budget, and your goals.

Thinking About Selling? Let a Builder Help You Get Ready.

Here is something most people do not think about: when you work with a REALTOR® who is also a builder, you get a completely different perspective on preparing your home for sale. We do not just stage a house and list it. We look at your home through a builder’s eyes and help you focus on the improvements that actually increase your value — not the ones that just cost money. Whether it is updating a kitchen, refreshing curb appeal, or making smart cosmetic changes — we help you invest wisely and sell confidently. Get a free home valuation here.

Whatever Comes Next — We Are Here.

Building. Remodeling. Buying. Selling. Or just figuring out what comes next. We do not decide what is best for us — we plan for what is best for you. Your timeline. Your budget. Your goals. The season of life you are in. After 23 years of doing this together, the thing we love most is helping families take their next step with confidence. Ready to start the conversation? Contact us here — we would love to hear from you. Rosewood Homes & Real Estate, Inc. — Sioux Falls Custom Home Builder + Designer + REALTOR® — Everything Under One Roof.