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Give Me 5: South Dakota’s New 5% Down Payment Program
South Dakota Housing’s new program offers 5% down payment help for first-time buyers. Here’s who qualifies and the rates it shows.
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Moving to Sioux Falls: A Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Guide
East side, west side, downtown or the Steel District? A lifelong local breaks down the personality of each part of town.
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First-Time Home Buyer Guide for Sioux Falls, SD
A plain-English, step-by-step walkthrough of buying your first home in Sioux Falls, from pre-approval to closing day.
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Off-Market Homes in Sioux Falls: What They Are and How to Find Them
What does “off market” mean, why do some sellers choose it, and how can buyers get access?
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Selling Your Home in a Sioux Falls Winter: 8 Tips
Snow doesn’t have to stop a sale. Eight practical tips for getting your home ready to sell in the colder months.
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Sioux Falls Housing Market: Fall 2026 Snapshot
Prices, inventory, and what the latest numbers mean for buyers and sellers in Sioux Falls this fall.
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The Sioux Falls Bucket List: 15 Must-Do Experiences
From Falls Park to Palisades State Park, 15 things to do in Sioux Falls from a lifelong local.
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What’s going on in the city that could affect where you live, drive, and invest.
- Nov 2026
“Give Me Five” down payment program opens through SD Housing lenders
South Dakota Housing’s Give Me Five program launched Nov. 2. Eligible first-time buyers can get assistance equal to 5% of their first mortgage as a second mortgage with no monthly payments, forgiven after five years of living in the home. Homes must cost $410,000 or less, and it’s available for a limited time through participating lenders. Read my full breakdown.
Source: SD Housing - Nov 2026
SD Housing posts new rates, with Give Me Five at 6.375% to 6.750%
Rates effective Nov. 2 at 9 a.m. CT for a 30-year fixed mortgage list Give Me Five at 6.375% for government loans (FHA, VA, USDA RD) and 6.750% for conventional loans for first-time buyers. SD Housing says rates are subject to change, and its page does not show an APR.
Source: SD Housing - Nov 2026
Sidewalk repair closes lanes on Minnesota Ave and East 6th Street
Crews are repairing sidewalks on South Minnesota Avenue between 19th and 20th Streets (starting Nov. 4, about two days) and on East 6th Street between Shepard and Cleveland Avenues (expected through Nov. 6, weather permitting). Expect lane and sidewalk closures.
Source: City of Sioux Falls - Nov 2026
“Sioux Falls Listens” community sessions continue
Mayor Christine Erickson’s transition team is hosting public sessions where residents can share ideas: Nov. 5 (business community) and Nov. 12 (economic development) at the Dakota State University Community Room, plus a town hall on Nov. 18 at Cherapa Place.
Source: Dakota News Now - Oct 2026
City council committee studies data center rules
A council committee is reviewing local, state, and federal rules for data centers and may propose ordinances. Public meetings are planned this month, proposed ordinances are due Nov. 27, and recommendations are expected to go to the full council on Jan. 12, 2027.
Source: Dakota News Now - Jul 2026
Christine Erickson sworn in as Sioux Falls mayor
Erickson became the city’s 33rd mayor and the first woman elected to the office on July 17, 2026. Her stated priorities include expanding opportunities for children, affordable living, attracting jobs, and keeping the city safe.
Source: City of Sioux Falls
Last updated November 4, 2026 · summaries are my own, follow the links for full stories
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