Sturgis to Move Forward in Community Development

What do residents and business owners do the rest of the year when there is no rally? The answer is plan for progress.

In 2009, Sturgis residents went to city and officials and let them know about the need to make the area more business friendly. Sturgis has had the reputation of having a limited business economy due to a lot of downtown businesses only opening for the month of the rally.

Scott Peterson has purchased 22 acres along Vanocker Road to build a new Ford showroom to get things kick started. The land was annexed into the city in December. The anchor to the development of this area is the Belle Joli’ Winery production facility and tasting room.

The city has made an effort to secure land adjacent to exit 32 in an effort to attract a national retailer. The top 3 choices after a completed study by consultants Buxton Retail are Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Big Lots, and Cinemark.

The four main partners –the city of Sturgis, the Sturgis Economic Development Corporation, the Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce and Meade County have created a plan to guide progress in the development through 2030.

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Don’t Wait to List Your Black Hills House This Spring

If you’re thinking about selling your Black Hills home, now’s the time! Sellers who get their home on the market early in the season have a better chance of getting a higher price and selling faster since there’s less competition.

Home prices rose 11.3 percent last year and asking prices tend to peak in May, with inventory peaking in the summer. So, now is the time get your home ready and get it listed. You won’t want to wait until the last minute to start your preparations since this usually takes some time.

Here’s a couple tips to get your home ready.

De-clutter and Repair – You will want to store as much of your belongings as you can so buyers can really see the space and potential of your home for them. Also, do any minor repairs needed, give rooms a fresh coat of paint and take a look at any small upgrades such as fixtures or appliances.

Don’t Forget the Outside – Since so many people are using the internet now to shop, curb appeal is big. Clear away any debris, do any touch-ups or repairs and when weather permits, any yard work to increase your homes curb appeal.

Work with a Knowledgeable Realtor® – A Realtor® who knows the area well can help with any suggestions on getting your home ready and set a fair asking price so make sure to discuss any upgrades you’ve done. Your Realtor® can also help with getting plenty high resolution pictures of your home, inside and out, to show all the advantages and to help in marketing your home on all the sites that buyers are using.

I am a local expert in the Black Hills region and can help you sell your Black Hills home. Call me, Jim Peterson, at (605) 574-4444 or email me to discuss how I can help you with all your real estate needs. Our expertise in the Black Hills or Rapid City markets will ensure you a stress-free experience in selling your Black Hills Home. My office is in the heart of Hill City and as a tourist spot, restrooms are hard to find – mine are always open for your convenience!

March Events In Black Hills

If you’re looking for things to do in the area there are a lot of great events going on this month in the Black Hills region. After the long, hard winter it’s time to start thinking about Spring and all the great opportunities for things to do, and if your thinking about buying, now is a great time for a Black Hills vacation home.

Here are just a few of upcoming events in the area

Black Hawk Fire Dept. and Auxillary Chili Feed Fundraiser
The Black Hawk Fire Dept., 6010 Peaceful Pines, Black Hawk will be holding it’s rescheduled annual chili feed fundraiser on March 15^th from 5pm -8pm. Proceeds will be going to purchase a new thermal imaging camera for the dept. Cost is a free will donation.

 Saint Patrick’s Day in Deadwood
March 14^th– 15^th celebrate with events such as the Leprechaun Olympics, parades, music and food. Don’t miss the annual Pub Crawl on the 15^th, the largest in the region with over 1,200 participants annually. You can find the calendar of events on their website: St. Patricks Day Event.

Historic Adams House Tea & Tour
Take a step back to the Victorian era with a tea & tour of the historic Adams House in Deadwood. On March 22^nd from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm enjoy a cup of Earl Grey tea and a delicious scone, and then take a guided tour of the Queen Anne style mansion built in 1892. Admission is $12.00 for non-members and $8.00 for members.  Reservations are required and contact information is by phone at 605-578-3724 or by email at Rose@deadwoodhistory.com.

Whether you are looking for a year-around home, land, investment or vacation home, our expertise in the Black Hills or Rapid City markets will ensure you a stress-free experience. Contact me, Jim Peterson, at (605) 574-4444 or email me to discuss how I can help you with all your real estate needs. My office is in the heart of Hill City and as a tourist spot, restrooms are hard to find- mine are always open for your convenience.