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You Noticed the Signs. Now What?

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You Said It Again Last Weekend

“If only this house had…”

A bigger kitchen. A mudroom that actually works. A garage your car can fit in. A bathroom that doesn’t make you close your eyes and pretend you’re somewhere else.

You’ve been saying it for a while now. Maybe you’ve even started driving through new neighborhoods on Sundays — not going anywhere in particular, just looking. Just wondering.

That’s not a bad thing. That’s a signal. And it means you’re ready for a real conversation about what comes next.

Three Paths — and They’re All Valid

When families come to us, they usually fall into one of three categories. And the first thing we tell every single one of them is: we don’t steer you. We explore every option with you and help you figure out which one actually makes sense for your life, your budget, and your timeline.

Path 1: Remodel what you have. You love your lot. You love your neighborhood. Your kids are in the right school district. The bones are good — but the layout isn’t working anymore. A remodel or addition can completely transform how your home functions without uprooting your life. We’ve taken homes from 1,200 square feet to over 4,000 — same address, completely different life.

Path 2: Build from scratch. Maybe you’ve outgrown the house and the neighborhood. Maybe you’ve had your eye on a piece of land. Maybe you want something that’s designed around the way you live right now — not the way you lived ten years ago when you bought this place. A custom build means every wall, every room, every detail is yours from day one.

Path 3: Buy move-in ready. Sometimes the right home is already out there. You just need someone who knows construction walking through it with you — someone who can see past the staging and tell you what’s solid, what needs work, and what it’ll actually cost to make it yours. We do that too. We’re licensed REALTORS who happen to also be builders.

What the First Conversation Actually Looks Like

People put off calling a builder because they think they need to have it all figured out first. You don’t.

Here’s what happens when you reach out to us: we sit down — usually at your kitchen table or ours — and we just talk. No blueprints. No contracts. No pressure. We ask questions like:

How do you actually use your home? What rooms do you avoid? What’s the one thing that drives you crazy every single day? What does your family look like in three years? Five years? Are you staying in Sioux Falls or considering the surrounding areas?

From there, we can start sketching — literally, on graph paper — what a solution might look like. Whether that’s knocking out a wall, adding a garage, or starting fresh on a new lot.

60+ Pages Before We Ever Break Ground

Here’s something most people don’t know about how we work — and it’s probably the single biggest thing that separates us from most builders in the area.

Before we ever dig a foundation, we produce a full set of construction documents. We’re talking 60+ pages for a major project. Floor plans — existing, demolition, new construction, and finished. Elevations from every side. Foundation plans. Framing schedules. Casework drawings for every built-in cabinet, shelf, and closet. Plumbing layouts. Mechanical systems. Electrical plans. Lighting plans. Reflected ceiling plans. Room-by-room finish schedules. Door and window schedules. Appliance schedules.

Every measurement. Every material. Every connection point — documented before construction starts.

Why does this matter to you? Because when we give you an estimate, it’s not a guess. It’s not a ballpark with allowances tacked on and a prayer that it holds. It’s a firm number backed by 60+ pages of exactly what’s being built, exactly how it’s being built, and exactly what every piece costs. Your budget is locked before we break ground. No allowances. No surprises.

Rosewood Homes construction documents flipping through 60+ pages of detailed plans, elevations, and schedules

Here’s the truth about building a custom home: the more people involved, the more chances something gets lost along the way. That’s just how it works when design, estimating, and construction are handled by different companies in different offices.

We chose to do it differently. We design every floor plan, produce every construction document, and manage every detail of the build — all under one roof. The same team that draws the plans is the same team that swings the hammer. Nothing gets lost in translation. Nothing gets handed off to someone who wasn’t in the room when the decisions were made.

That’s not just efficient — it’s how you build a home right.

The Summer Advantage

June is actually one of the smartest times to start this conversation. Here’s why:

The Sioux Falls market is active right now. Median home prices are sitting around $345K, pending sales have doubled year over year, and new home permits are tracking right in line with 2025 numbers. Inventory is tight — down over 33% — which means if you’re thinking about selling your current home to fund a build, your timing is strong.

And if you’re leaning toward a remodel, starting the design process now means we can get construction documents buttoned up over summer and potentially break ground before the snow flies.

Either way, the earlier you start the conversation, the more options you have. Waiting until you “know what you want” is the number one reason people end up rushing decisions they shouldn’t rush.

Whether you’re exploring a custom home build, a whole-home remodel, or thinking about buying or selling — summer is a great time to start the conversation.

Where You’ll Find Us

If you’re looking for us, you’ll probably find us on a jobsite. That’s where we’re happiest. That’s where the real work happens.

We’ve been in residential construction for over 35 years, and we’re still obsessed with the details — the kind that reduce mistakes before they happen and make sure every home is built right. Every floor plan starts with hand sketches on graph paper before it ever touches a computer. Every construction document is produced in-house. Every project is managed personally.

Together, we started Rosewood in 2004. We’re not a big production builder. We don’t have a model home you walk through and pick finishes off a board. We don’t hire out what we can do ourselves. Every home we design is designed for the family that’s going to live in it. Every line. Every room. Every dollar accounted for before we break ground.

And we don’t do it alone. From the crews who pour the foundation to the teams who run the water lines — from picking and securing selections to the final walkthrough — every Rosewood home is built by people we trust and are proud to work alongside.

Our marketing isn’t flashy. Our work is. And that’s where we put our energy — into the homes, into the families, and into getting it right.

Happy Father’s Day

Before we wrap up — Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there. The ones building homes, building families, building something that matters. The ones who show up early, stay late, and make it look easy even when it’s not.

We’re parents to two fine young men and a new pretty little kitty named Jetta. We’ve been building homes since 2004 and building a family right alongside every one of them. This weekend, we hope every dad gets a moment to step back, look around, and appreciate what they’ve built — not just the walls and the rooflines, but the life inside them.

Happy Father’s Day from our family to yours.

If Any of This Sounds Familiar

If your garage has become a storage unit… if you’re avoiding a room in your own house… if you keep driving through neighborhoods on Sunday… if the kids need their own space… or if you’ve said “if only this house had…” one too many times —

You don’t have to keep wondering. You just have to start a conversation.

Let’s Talk The Rosewood Way

— Larry & Rachael Weissenburger
Sioux Falls Custom Home Builder + Remodeler + Designer + REALTOR® — Everything Under One Roof
builtbyrosewood.com | 605-310-4475

Custom Homes | 3D Home Design | Remodeling | Buying & Selling
Sioux Falls | Brandon | Tea | Harrisburg | Dell Rapids | Hartford

What Truly Custom Home Building Actually Looks Like

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Every Home We Build Has a Name. And It’s Never Ours.

Let me say that again.

Every home we build has a name. The family’s name. Not a model name from a catalog. Not a floor plan pulled off a shelf. Not “The Madison” or “The Brookfield” or whatever sounds good on a brochure.

Your home. Your name. Your life — designed and built around the way you actually live.

That’s what truly custom means. And this week, we’re showing you exactly what that process looks like from start to finish.

It Starts at the Table

Before anything gets drawn, before any software gets opened, before we ever talk about square footage or budgets — we sit down at the table and we listen.

How do you live? Where do you spend your mornings? Do your kids do homework at the kitchen counter or in their rooms? Do you need a mudroom that can handle three kids and a dog, or a quiet home office where you can close the door? Is the garage a parking spot or a workshop?

These aren’t small questions. They’re the questions that determine whether your home actually works for your life — or whether you’re just living inside someone else’s idea of what a home should be.

Larry and I aren’t salespeople. We don’t sit across from you with a pitch deck. We sit across from you with graph paper and a pencil.

From Sketch to Re-Sketch

Here’s something most people don’t realize about custom home design: the first sketch is never the final sketch.

We start on graph paper. Literally. Pencil, eraser, scale ruler. We sketch your layout based on everything you told us — how you live, what you need, what keeps you up at night about this decision. And then we look at it together.

And you say “what if the pantry was over here” or “could we flip the master to the other side” or “I didn’t think about where the dog crate would go.”

So we re-sketch. And sometimes we re-sketch again. Because this is YOUR home — and getting the layout right before we ever open the computer is how we make sure your money gets spent on the right design. Not a rushed one. Not a “close enough” one. The right one.

Detailed Construction Documents

Once the hand sketches are dialed in, we move into the full construction document set. This is where your home goes from pencil lines to detailed, construction-ready plans.

Every wall. Every window. Every door swing. Every cabinet. Every outlet location. Every beam, every header, every connection point — documented and dimensioned before we ever dig a foundation.

This isn’t a napkin sketch that gets handed to a framing crew with a “figure it out.” This is a full set of construction plans drawn by our team, in-house, so the people who designed it are the same people who build it.

That matters more than most people realize. When the same team that draws the plans also swings the hammer, nothing gets lost in translation.

3D Dollhouse Walkthroughs

This is the part that changes everything for our clients.

Watch the dollhouse design come to life — from 3D floor plan to full rendering in seconds.

Before a single wall goes up, you walk through your home in 3D. Not a flat rendering. Not a still image. A full dollhouse-style visualization where you can see every room, every sightline, every corner.

You see how natural light hits the kitchen in the morning. You see the view from the living room to the backyard. You see whether that hallway feels too narrow or that closet is big enough. You catch the things that are impossible to see on paper.

And you make changes when changes are free — not after the drywall is hung and the tile is set and someone says “I wish we had…”

We’ve been doing this for over two decades, and the 3D walkthrough is the single most valuable step in the process. Every time. Because it turns “I think I’ll like it” into “I know this is exactly what I want.”

Built on the Lot of YOUR Choice

We don’t steer you to our subdivision. We don’t push you toward lots we already own. We don’t limit your options to make our life easier.

You pick the lot. Your lot. The one YOU fell in love with — whether it’s in town, out in the country, in a development, or on a piece of family land that’s been waiting for the right time.

And we build your custom-designed home right there. On your terms. On your timeline. On your budget — locked in before we ever break ground.

Your budget — every cabinet, every faucet, every square foot — is set before we dig. No allowances. None. Your money matters and we spend it like it’s our own.

This Is What We Mean by The Rosewood Way

Envisioning. Sketching on graph paper. Re-sketching until it’s right. Detailed construction documents — 60+ pages. 3D dollhouse visualization walkthroughs. And then building it — hands on, tool bags on, Larry and I on the jobsite managing every trade from framing to trim to finish work.

That’s the process. That’s what truly custom actually looks like. Not a catalog. Not a model home you walk through and hope it fits your life. A home that was designed around you from day one.

We explore ALL options with every family we work with — build, remodel, or buy move-in ready. We don’t steer. We listen. We serve who our Creator opens doors to — every family, every budget, every story.

Two people with drive who met in 2003. Built a family. Built many homes for others. 23 years and counting.

A wise man once said… you don’t start what you can’t finish.

Watch the Full Process

We put together a short video that walks through every step — from first vision to finished home. If you’ve ever wondered what truly custom looks like, this is it.

Ready to Start the Conversation?

Whether you’re thinking about building from the ground up, remodeling the home you’re in, or you’re not sure which direction makes the most sense — it starts with a conversation. No pressure. No pitch. Just an honest discussion about what’s possible, what it costs, and how long it takes.

That’s The Rosewood Way.

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

Custom Homes | 3D Home Design | Remodeling | Buying & Selling
Sioux Falls | Brandon | Tea | Dell Rapids | Garretson

Confidence and Opportunity in Today’s Market

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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

Custom Homes | 3D Home Design | Remodeling | Buying & Selling
Sioux Falls | Harrisburg | Brandon | Dell Rapids | Hartford

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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.

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

After 39 Years, We Finally Built Our Dream Home

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When we decided to build a new home, we had no idea where to start. We heard Rosewood Homes would “hold your hand” so to speak throughout the whole process and decided to meet with them.

Larry and Rachael immediately made us feel comfortable and confident that they would do their best to build us a home we’d like within the price range we had set — a home with features we, as farmers, needed.

I am not into shopping or home decorating, so having Rachael narrow options for the simple, easy-living style I sought was most helpful. She went with me to choose flooring, fixtures, cabinets and more, pointing out special features I later came to really appreciate and enjoy.

At the same time, Rosewood Homes was open to any ideas we had. For example, when we suggested a way to use wasted space, Rachael and Larry listened. As a result, what would have been an adequate closet is now one with a lot more storage that I really appreciate having.

We are now enjoying life in our new home and Rosewood Homes continues to work with us, completing projects as weather has allowed and making minor adjustments as needed despite the fact that we live over 30 miles from Sioux Falls.

Thanks to Larry and Rachael Weissenburger of Rosewood Homes, after 39 years of marriage, we have fulfilled our dream of moving out of an old farmhouse and into a modern, eye-pleasing house that is a pleasure to call “home”.

-Jim and Verdona Kelly, Doon, Iowa