Happy February!

According to Phil the ground hog, or by his formal name of Punxsutawney Phil, Seer of Seers, Sage of Sages, Prognosticator of Prognosticators and Weather Prophet Extraordinary, there are only 6 weeks left of Winter.  As that seems right around the corner, we still unfortunatley have blizzards and storms to deal with.  So, I've included a few more Winter articles and essential tips in protecting your home in these cold months.

On the bright side February has two things going for it: the Superbowl and the fact that it's only 28 days long!

So hang in there, Spring is soon to come.  Until then, make sure to use these articles to help your home along the way, and enjoy the big game!

Sincerely,
 
Josh Aberson
Progressive Ideas | Proven Results

  Depending on where you live, the Winter can be a dangerous place for a house.
Here in South Dakota that is certainly the case, and as most people don’t know, the weather can wreak serious havok on your home if you don’t actively do something about it.
Use these tips to protect your investment from serious damage.

Superbowl History 101

  One day Lamar Hunt, architect of the AFL and owner of the Kansas City Chiefs, came across his daughter's Super Ball and was given the inspiration for the name of the championship game between the upstart American Football League and the old-guard National Football League.  "Why not," he wondered, "call our championship game the Super Bowl?"  This, along with a one-minute television commercial sold for $75,000 to $85,000, began this American tradition.

 

December 2009 Market Report

  Home sales in the Sioux Falls region slowed in December from their recent hot streak. There were 154 pending sales during the month, down 1.3 percent from last December. That means the region finished 2009 with 3,411 sales—up 6.6 percent from 2008.
Supply also grew in 2009 as the 6,215 new listings represented a bump of 3.8 percent from 2008.

 

Listings: How Photos Can Make or Break Your Sale!

  One of the most important parts of listings are your pictures. 90% of buyers find their home online, so the last thing you’d want to do is post photos on the MLS that don’t do your house justice. Even if your house doesn’t look all that great in person, use the photos to “dress up” your home and at least get people to go see it.
Learn how to make sure your home receives the best attention!