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The Maloney Report
Market context, community comparisons, pricing strategy, and the real questions clients ask before they move, buy, sell, or invest in South Dakota.
Comparison Guide
A new Sioux Falls home can mean a newer layout and fewer immediate projects, but the useful comparison starts after the base price. Put the lot premium, upgrades, timing, taxes, utilities, inspection access, and warranty documents beside a real resale alternative.
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Moving Guide
A remote home purchase gets clearer when the inspection report, photos, property records, and any specialist opinions all point to the same decision. South Dakota buyers should look beyond a video call, especially when a home has private systems or water concerns.
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Cost Guide
South Dakota retirement costs change sharply depending on whether you rent, carry a mortgage, or own a home outright. A useful budget starts with that housing path, then prices healthcare, utilities, transportation, taxes, and reserves for the exact community.
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Cost Guide
A winter budget starts with the house, not a statewide average. Heating history, snow access, maintenance, insurance terms, and outage planning shape the real cost.
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Comparison Guide
Aberdeen and Watertown offer different trade-offs in housing, growth, travel access, and property choice. The right comparison starts with your price range and the routes and services you will actually use.
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Moving Guide
The truck quote is only one line in a South Dakota move. Housing overlap, deposits, vehicle tasks, insurance changes, and property type can change the real total.
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Seller Planning
What South Dakota home sellers over 63 should know about IRMAA, Form SSA-44, and planning ahead.
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Moving Guide
A South Dakota move goes smoother when license, title, registration, insurance, and county treasurer steps are planned before the final week. Keep practical moving tasks separate from tax or legal residency questions.
View articleSelling
Out of state buyers compare more than your list price. In southeast South Dakota, pricing has to match local comps, search habits, taxes, commute, and property type.
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Selling
Spring gives southeast South Dakota sellers the cleanest shot at buyer traffic, but the right listing date still depends on prep, price, and move timing.
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Yankton Guide
Waterfront property near Yankton can be a strong fit, but the house is only part of the purchase. Access, wind, flood review, and shoreline work matter early.
View articleRelocation
A Minnesota to South Dakota move can change your tax picture, vehicle costs, and housing search. The right answer depends on work, timing, and location.
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