Rita Narragon's (ritan) Blog

My childhood neighborhood was full of wonderful places and things that were attractive and fascinating to a kid - only a block from the tracks and the sand piles.  I don't know why they were so inviting, but all the kids had to go there.   Once in a while, we would get together to walk the tracks...

As many parts of the nation continue to see a downturn in home values, high foreclosure rates, and poor economic trends, Sioux Falls and the surrounding area appear to be the the exception to the rule.  In 2007 the median home values increased 4.9% according to the REALTOR'S Association of the Si...

WE'RE NOT THE WILD WEST ANYMORE!  We have a rich history with stories of Wild Bill Hickock and Calamity Jane, Deadwod and the 1776 Gold rush, Crazy Horse and General Custer - Just watch "Deadwood" on HBO.  The Presidents on Mount Rushmore watch over the Black Hills welcoming tourists from around ...

 GREAT NEWS FOR SIOUX FALLS!!!  The Realtors Association of the Sioux Empire reported this week that 2007 was a record setting year.  For the past 5 years, Sioux Falls has seen a marked increase in new construction and existing home sales.  Despite the trends facing much of the nation, there does...

I was 24 when I met the "Coffee Ladies" (a term I use only to describe to others who they are because there is no single word I can think of that really describes who they are to me)  I was a young single mother attempting to become a successful insurance agent.  The boss says "Go out to coffee. ...

Single Family home sales remain steady in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  As of November 30, 2007 there were 925 Active single family home listings in the city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  The median price of active listings was $216,705 and have been on the market an average of 97 days.  On Novemb...

The news tells us every day about how market values on homes are falling drastically across the country and foreclosures are at an all-time high.  I am asked all the time when this is trend is going to hit Sioux Falls.  I hear of people who are holding out on buying or selling until the prices co...