Confidence and Opportunity in Today’s Market
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.
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.
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
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