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 August 3, 2026 10AM - It's Your Agri Business with Bill Zortman

August 4, 2026—10-11—It’s YOUR Agri Business---Show 52-92

(((FROM THE BLACKBURN Studios—in Downtown Sioux Falls—Become a Blackburn Protected HOME----)))

 

(((MUSIC---THIS OLE HOUSE))))

(((YEE HAH---I’m Bill Zortman and Welcome to our It’s YOUR Agri Business Show---Show 52-92—in our ORIGINAL IT’s YOUR Business Series))))

 

  The Sioux Empire Fair is roaring on-----and we know that it gives us all a chance—to re-live our childhoods—when we grew up on the farms---and to see neighbors we haven’t seen in almost fore-ever----

 

Happy Gilmore & Bob Barker Bobbleheads, Kids Camp & fundraiser for Canaries player with cancer highlight Aug. 4-9 homestand

 

 

SIOUX FALLS —  Why didn't you just go home?! Are you too good for your home?! Answer me!

 

The Sioux Falls Canaries are back home for six games in six nights from Aug. 4-9, with Friday's "Happy Gilmore Bobblehead Night" and Saturday's "Country Night" sleeveless jersey auction as the featured promotions.

 

On Saturday morning from 9-11 a.m., kids age 11-14 will get a chance to receive instruction from Canaries players, plus a Canaries hat, a free ticket to that night's game, and access to $10 tickets for their parents.

 

But perhaps the most powerful event of the week will come on Thursday in an AC/DC-themed fundraiser for Canaries player Ryan Richardson, who has been unable to play this season as he fights cancer, with all proceeds going to his medical expenses.

 

-------------we’ll talk with our regular Canaries entourage in our Friday show-----

 

-----one of the things that we have been missing this week—is a discussion about South Dakota Pork---certainly if you are attending fairs and doing all you can---you now the Pork industry is expanding memberships and hit the ground running at the South Dakota State Fair

-----Abbey---calling about Pork the council—and we felt it was time to get in a work on the pork producers and what you are doing-----

-------------------Abbey----------------

   For more information on pork—visit www.sdpork .org----

 

----when we come back---we’ll visit Nolan Clarke----Plains Commerce Bank----and if you have to pick a bank to ask for help-----we’ll explain why—Plains Commerce Bank is the choice

 

10:18/00—KELO Commercials

10:20/00---Ag Business 2

----we know from our audience----that where it be for help farming---for business---older families---or newly news—what you need to do is ask Plains Commerce for help---

 

---------Nolan---explain to us—how you can help-----whether it be a farm show that you are motoring the grounds with golf carts-----or other events where people are indoors---or you are a senior and maybe a little bashful----to ask for help---or just married----

 

  How can Plains Commerce be so helpful on location in banks—by phone or appointment---

 

--------------------Nolan--------------

 

  Upcoming events-----our audience should look to Plains Commerce for assistance----

 

---------------------Nolan Clarke—thanks for all you do all with your partners to help those who don’t know where to turn---

 

-----------------Sarah Heinrich---KFGO Fargo—has the Growing Harvest Network-----

((((Sarah Heinrich—Growing Harvest Network)))))

10:30/00—Fox Business News

10:32/30---Ag Business 3

---we start this half of the divide---with Matt Swenson---Swenson Commodities-----

 

Matt what are you showing this morning---on the market place---

 

----Matt-------------

 

FFA is a big part of our It’s YOUR Business and Agri Business Show---Gerri Eide helps pull things together-----

 

  And this morning she has Sarah Schofield joining us----FFA—where are you calling from this morning and tell us what is happening---gettysburg FFA

 

---------Sarah----------

   Why is FFA such a big deal –and what do you continue to learn----

------------------Sarah------------------

   Gerri Eide—works with us—and works with the FFA—what does she bring to the organization---

------------------Sarah-------------------

 

----we appreciate what we see and hear----from Gerri and her FFA followers—good stuff---and we appreciate you  too----

 

We talked with Tyler Tordeson—Sioux Metro Alliance in our first hour----and he promised to share some additional activities they are doing in their 17 or so communities----

 

-----------Tyler--------------thanks for all you do-----lets name drop a few communities-----

 

---------------Tyler---------------------

Enjoy watching how our communities work together----and all they do in business—for families—and working and playing together..

 

---------------Tyler---------------------

  Still some stops to make this morning in our It’s YOUR Agri Business Show-----when we come back---

 

10:44/00-KELO Commercials

10:45/30-Ag Business 4

Janelle Cain---live---or taped----

 

---Mr. Tree John Ball------

Alla-----Ukraine and more –what we are seeing----

Justin or Laura---

 

Weather---

 

Our time is up—thank you for yours

 

August 4, 2026&mdash;10-11&mdash;It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business---Show 52-92
(((FROM THE BLACKBURN Studios&mdash;in Downtown Sioux Falls&mdash;Become a Blackburn Protected HOME----)))
&nbsp;
(((MUSIC---THIS OLE HOUSE))))
(((YEE HAH---I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and Welcome to our It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business Show---Show 52-92&mdash;in our ORIGINAL IT&rsquo;s YOUR Business Series))))
&nbsp;
&nbsp; The Sioux Empire Fair is roaring on-----and we know that it gives us all a chance&mdash;to re-live our childhoods&mdash;when we grew up on the farms---and to see neighbors we haven&rsquo;t seen in almost fore-ever----
&nbsp;
Happy Gilmore &amp; Bob Barker Bobbleheads, Kids Camp &amp; fundraiser for Canaries player with cancer highlight Aug. 4-9 homestand
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
SIOUX FALLS &mdash; &nbsp;Why didn't you just go home?! Are you too good for your home?! Answer me!
&nbsp;
The Sioux Falls Canaries are back home for six games in six nights from Aug. 4-9, with Friday's "Happy Gilmore Bobblehead Night" and Saturday's "Country Night" sleeveless jersey auction as the featured promotions.
&nbsp;
On Saturday morning from 9-11 a.m., kids age 11-14 will get a chance to receive instruction from Canaries players, plus a Canaries hat, a free ticket to that night's game, and access to $10 tickets for their parents.
&nbsp;
But perhaps the most powerful event of the week will come on Thursday in an AC/DC-themed fundraiser for Canaries player Ryan Richardson, who has been unable to play this season as he fights cancer, with&nbsp;all proceeds&nbsp;going to his medical expenses.
&nbsp;
-------------we&rsquo;ll talk with our regular Canaries entourage in our Friday show-----
&nbsp;
-----one of the things that we have been missing this week&mdash;is a discussion about South Dakota Pork---certainly if you are attending fairs and doing all you can---you now the Pork industry is expanding memberships and hit the ground running at the South Dakota State Fair
-----Abbey---calling about Pork the council&mdash;and we felt it was time to get in a work on the pork producers and what you are doing-----
-------------------Abbey----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; For more information on pork&mdash;visit www.sdpork .org----
&nbsp;
----when we come back---we&rsquo;ll visit Nolan Clarke----Plains Commerce Bank----and if you have to pick a bank to ask for help-----we&rsquo;ll explain why&mdash;Plains Commerce Bank is the choice
&nbsp;
10:18/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
10:20/00---Ag Business 2
----we know from our audience----that where it be for help farming---for business---older families---or newly news&mdash;what you need to do is ask Plains Commerce for help---
&nbsp;
---------Nolan---explain to us&mdash;how you can help-----whether it be a farm show that you are motoring the grounds with golf carts-----or other events where people are indoors---or you are a senior and maybe a little bashful----to ask for help---or just married----
&nbsp;
&nbsp; How can Plains Commerce be so helpful on location in banks&mdash;by phone or appointment---
&nbsp;
--------------------Nolan--------------
&nbsp;
&nbsp; Upcoming events-----our audience should look to Plains Commerce for assistance----
&nbsp;
---------------------Nolan Clarke&mdash;thanks for all you do all with your partners to help those who don&rsquo;t know where to turn---
&nbsp;
-----------------Sarah Heinrich---KFGO Fargo&mdash;has the Growing Harvest Network-----
((((Sarah Heinrich&mdash;Growing Harvest Network)))))
10:30/00&mdash;Fox Business News
10:32/30---Ag Business 3
---we start this half of the divide---with Matt Swenson---Swenson Commodities-----
&nbsp;
Matt what are you showing this morning---on the market place---
&nbsp;
----Matt-------------
&nbsp;
FFA is a big part of our It&rsquo;s YOUR Business and Agri Business Show---Gerri Eide helps pull things together-----
&nbsp;
&nbsp; And this morning she has Sarah Schofield joining us----FFA&mdash;where are you calling from this morning and tell us what is happening---gettysburg FFA
&nbsp;
---------Sarah----------
&nbsp;&nbsp; Why is FFA such a big deal &ndash;and what do you continue to learn----
------------------Sarah------------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; Gerri Eide&mdash;works with us&mdash;and works with the FFA&mdash;what does she bring to the organization---
------------------Sarah-------------------
&nbsp;
----we appreciate what we see and hear----from Gerri and her FFA followers&mdash;good stuff---and we appreciate you&nbsp; too----
&nbsp;
We talked with Tyler Tordeson&mdash;Sioux Metro Alliance in our first hour----and he promised to share some additional activities they are doing in their 17 or so communities----
&nbsp;
-----------Tyler--------------thanks for all you do-----lets name drop a few communities-----
&nbsp;
---------------Tyler---------------------
Enjoy watching how our communities work together----and all they do in business&mdash;for families&mdash;and working and playing together..
&nbsp;
---------------Tyler---------------------
&nbsp; Still some stops to make this morning in our It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business Show-----when we come back---
&nbsp;
10:44/00-KELO Commercials
10:45/30-Ag Business 4
Janelle Cain---live---or taped----
&nbsp;
---Mr. Tree John Ball------
Alla-----Ukraine and more &ndash;what we are seeing----
Justin or Laura---
&nbsp;
Weather---
&nbsp;
Our time is up&mdash;thank you for yours
&nbsp;

August 4, 2026 10AM - It's Your Agri Business with Bill Zortman

August 4, 2026—9-10---It’s YOUR Business----Show 52-91

(((From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls—Become a BLACKBURN PROTECTED HOME-----

 

(((MUSIC---THIS OLE HOUSE))))

(((YEE HAH----I’m Bill Zortman and WELCOME to our It’s YOUR Business Show---show 52-91—in our ORIGINAL IT’s YOUR Business Series.)))))

 

  One of those times where the Sioux Empire Fair is starting---we are seeing all kinds of information about events ahead----the crops—looking now to harvest---and we are not far from the start of the school days for 2026-2027-----

 

  Between now and then---the Sioux Empire Fair is rolling-----and next week for our monthly visit with South Dakota Farmers Union---Rocky Forman---will be hosting guests at the Brown County Fair---

 

  -----Rocky talk to us this morning about the show next week—we know Farmers Union attends a lot of the fairs around South Dakota—and what are you seeing in 2026 already?

 

------------Rocky---------------605-359-3421

 

   One of those that travels the state—shares a lot---sees a lot—and talks with us---he is Casey Crabtree----

 

   Casey---talk to us in this hour about the events going on around South Dakota----what are the people enjoying a beer or cup of coffee over---and what are their hopes to close summer and head into a busy September-October and beyond?

 

---------------Casey---------------

    All of the political voting—and the results that will follow—what organizing are you seeing or expecting---

 

---------------Casey----------------

 

   The crops-----surprises---or lots of prayers being said---?

---------------Casey----------------

   We appreciate all you do-----and know you have our best interests in mind---

9:19/30—KELO Commercials

9:21/30---Business 2

   Jannelle Cain---works with us in our Home Builders events---and also watches out for us in Approved Instructor—Pedigree Management Classes---

 

   September now in sight ---Property Management with contract Classes coming up in September---

 

   Talk to us about the classes—who should be looking at them ---with the thought---what would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail?

 

-----------------Jannelle-----------------

 

   When we come back we’ll talk about the Sioux Metro Alliance and what events are out there you and your family should look at..

 

9:29/00—KELO Commercials

9:30/30---Fox Business News

9:32/30---Business 3

  We like to spend time with our Friends from the Sioux Metro Alliance---Tyler Tordesen------its fair time---and we’re getting ready to turn to fall and get back to school days as well---

 

  What’s on your list you want our audience to know about on this August 4th----

 

---------------------Tyler----------------

 

  Working together---what you see---how that many communities can help each other---what else have you planned for the group in the months ahead----

 ---------------------Tyler----------------

  We haven’t asked you to do this in awhile---can you name the Sioux Metro Alliance Communities----

 

--------------Tyler------------------------

  We are here to support---and follow----our audience just tells us—give us more about Sioux Metro-----

 

-------Just ahead---- something else to remember—all about our It’s YOUR Business Communities---and what helping families and causes that will almost always need our attention---

 

9:41/00—KELO Commercials

9:42/30---Business 4

 

Emily’s HOPE

Emily’s Hope is partnering with the INTO LIGHT Project and the South Dakota Art Museum at SDSU to launch a powerful new initiative: "Drug Addiction: Real People, Real Stories – South Dakota."

It started August 1, we are inviting 30 South Dakota families who have lost a loved one to substance use disorder to share their images and stories. These will be turned into hand-drawn graphite portraits and personal narratives for an upcoming art exhibition designed to humanize addiction and reduce stigma.

QUICK DETAILS:
What: Seeking 30 South Dakota stories/portraits (first-come, first-served; no cost to participate)
Submission Window: August 1, 2026 – November 1, 2026 at intolightproject.org/share-your-story
Exhibit Opens: February 1, 2027, at the South Dakota Art Museum in Brookings, SD
Family Gift & Legacy: Families keep the original framed portrait after the exhibit, and all stories will be archived nationally with UCSF

INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITY: Angela Kennecke, Founder/CEO of Emily’s Hope, is available to speak about the project's mission and the impact on local families.

Full details are attached in the press release. Please let me know if you’d like to schedule an interview or cover this submission callout! 

Best regards,

Semehar Ghebrekidan

Communications & Marketing Manager · Emily's Hope

 

We’ll get you ready for our 10:00—Agri Business Show—when our August 4th----It’s YOUR Business Show---continues---

9:53/30---KELO Commercials

9:55/00---It’s YOUR Business---Segment 5

   Coming up in our 10:00—It’s YOUR Agri Business Hour---yes we’ll give you plenty in agriculture---talk the Fair Fun-----

 

  You always get some business numbers worth using---- and story lines from the like Mr. Tree----John Ball----and Alla---who with her family moved from Ukraine or was it IRAN ---to South Dakota—and have been advocates for South Dakota since arriving---and sharing what we should know on the other side of the world.

 

  Our It’s YOUR Business and It’s YOUR Agri Business Shows--- is approaching 5300 shows------something we will hit next week----

 

  Each show is different----we get a chance to work with so many people with so many stories—that we hear about it all the time----and people just want more. Fairs are already asking us to come join them ----and if we don’t make it live—we will provide coverage---that will have you thinking about getting out and enjoying

 

  Our time is up—thank you for yours….

August 4, 2026&mdash;9-10---It&rsquo;s YOUR Business----Show 52-91
(((From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls&mdash;Become a BLACKBURN PROTECTED HOME-----
&nbsp;
(((MUSIC---THIS OLE HOUSE))))
(((YEE HAH----I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and WELCOME to our It&rsquo;s YOUR Business Show---show 52-91&mdash;in our ORIGINAL IT&rsquo;s YOUR Business Series.)))))
&nbsp;
&nbsp; One of those times where the Sioux Empire Fair is starting---we are seeing all kinds of information about events ahead----the crops&mdash;looking now to harvest---and we are not far from the start of the school days for 2026-2027-----
&nbsp;
&nbsp; Between now and then---the Sioux Empire Fair is rolling-----and next week for our monthly visit with South Dakota Farmers Union---Rocky Forman---will be hosting guests at the Brown County Fair---
&nbsp;
&nbsp; -----Rocky talk to us this morning about the show next week&mdash;we know Farmers Union attends a lot of the fairs around South Dakota&mdash;and what are you seeing in 2026 already?
&nbsp;
------------Rocky---------------605-359-3421
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; One of those that travels the state&mdash;shares a lot---sees a lot&mdash;and talks with us---he is Casey Crabtree----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Casey---talk to us in this hour about the events going on around South Dakota----what are the people enjoying a beer or cup of coffee over---and what are their hopes to close summer and head into a busy September-October and beyond?
&nbsp;
---------------Casey---------------
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; All of the political voting&mdash;and the results that will follow&mdash;what organizing are you seeing or expecting---
&nbsp;
---------------Casey----------------
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; The crops-----surprises---or lots of prayers being said---?
---------------Casey----------------
&nbsp;&nbsp; We appreciate all you do-----and know you have our best interests in mind---
9:19/30&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:21/30---Business 2
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jannelle Cain---works with us in our Home Builders events---and also watches out for us in Approved Instructor&mdash;Pedigree Management Classes---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; September now in sight ---Property Management with contract Classes coming up in September---
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; Talk to us about the classes&mdash;who should be looking at them ---with the thought---what would you do if you knew you couldn&rsquo;t fail?
&nbsp;
-----------------Jannelle-----------------
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; When we come back we&rsquo;ll talk about the Sioux Metro Alliance and what events are out there you and your family should look at..
&nbsp;
9:29/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:30/30---Fox Business News
9:32/30---Business 3
&nbsp; We like to spend time with our Friends from the Sioux Metro Alliance---Tyler Tordesen------its fair time---and we&rsquo;re getting ready to turn to fall and get back to school days as well---
&nbsp;
&nbsp; What&rsquo;s on your list you want our audience to know about on this August 4th----
&nbsp;
---------------------Tyler----------------
&nbsp;
&nbsp; Working together---what you see---how that many communities can help each other---what else have you planned for the group in the months ahead----
&nbsp;---------------------Tyler----------------
&nbsp; We haven&rsquo;t asked you to do this in awhile---can you name the Sioux Metro Alliance Communities----
&nbsp;
--------------Tyler------------------------
&nbsp; We are here to support---and follow----our audience just tells us&mdash;give us more about Sioux Metro-----
&nbsp;
-------Just ahead---- something else to remember&mdash;all about our It&rsquo;s YOUR Business Communities---and what helping families and causes that will almost always need our attention---
&nbsp;
9:41/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:42/30---Business 4
&nbsp;
Emily&rsquo;s HOPE
Emily&rsquo;s Hope is partnering with the INTO LIGHT Project and the South Dakota Art Museum at SDSU to launch a powerful new initiative: "Drug Addiction: Real People, Real Stories &ndash; South Dakota."
It started August 1, we are inviting 30 South Dakota families who have lost a loved one to substance use disorder to share their images and stories. These will be turned into hand-drawn graphite portraits and personal narratives for an upcoming art exhibition designed to humanize addiction and reduce stigma.
QUICK DETAILS:
<ul>
<li>What:&nbsp;Seeking 30 South Dakota stories/portraits (first-come, first-served; no cost to participate)</li>
<li>Submission Window:&nbsp;August 1, 2026 &ndash; November 1, 2026 at&nbsp;<a href="http://intolightproject.org/share-your-story" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://intolightproject.org/share-your-story&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1785937746111000&amp;usg=AOvVaw25Myqg4gfarUzjRE9Aavb5">intolightproject.org/share-your-story</a></li>
<li>Exhibit Opens:&nbsp;February 1, 2027, at the South Dakota Art Museum in Brookings, SD</li>
<li>Family Gift &amp; Legacy:&nbsp;Families keep the original framed portrait after the exhibit, and all stories will be archived nationally with UCSF</li>
</ul>
INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITY:&nbsp;Angela Kennecke, Founder/CEO of Emily&rsquo;s Hope, is available to speak about the project's mission and the impact on local families.
Full details are attached in the press release. Please let me know if you&rsquo;d like to schedule an interview or cover this submission callout!&nbsp;
Best regards,
Semehar Ghebrekidan
Communications &amp; Marketing Manager &middot; Emily's Hope
&nbsp;
We&rsquo;ll get you ready for our 10:00&mdash;Agri Business Show&mdash;when our August 4th----It&rsquo;s YOUR Business Show---continues---
9:53/30---KELO Commercials
9:55/00---It&rsquo;s YOUR Business---Segment 5
&nbsp;&nbsp; Coming up in our 10:00&mdash;It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business Hour---yes we&rsquo;ll give you plenty in agriculture---talk the Fair Fun-----
&nbsp;
&nbsp; You always get some business numbers worth using---- and story lines from the like Mr. Tree----John Ball----and Alla---who with her family moved from Ukraine or was it IRAN ---to South Dakota&mdash;and have been advocates for South Dakota since arriving---and sharing what we should know on the other side of the world.
&nbsp;
&nbsp; Our It&rsquo;s YOUR Business and It&rsquo;s YOUR Agri Business Shows--- is approaching 5300 shows------something we will hit next week----
&nbsp;
&nbsp; Each show is different----we get a chance to work with so many people with so many stories&mdash;that we hear about it all the time----and people just want more. Fairs are already asking us to come join them ----and if we don&rsquo;t make it live&mdash;we will provide coverage---that will have you thinking about getting out and enjoying
&nbsp;
&nbsp; Our time is up&mdash;thank you for yours&hellip;.

 August 4, 2026 9AM - It's Your Business with Bill Zortman

August 3, 2026—9-10---The Report Card Show---Show 52-89

((((From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls—Become a Blackburn Protecgted HOME)))

 

(((MUSIC THIS OLE HOUSE)))

((((YEE HAH---I’m Bill Zortman and Welcome to our Report Card Show—Show 52-88 IN OUR ORIGINAL IT’s YOUR Business Series))))

 

  We Start each month with the REPORT CARD SHOW---the opening look at what Real Estate has done for the previous months and the other months of the year---in this case---2026---

 

  We start with Tony Bachman----long time real estate leader—and long time –well almost partner in so many ways with what he does and how we report it to the audience---

 

The Sioux Falls real estate market; big picture is that our local market is still moving along pretty well. Buyers have a little more inventory to look at now, but good homes that are priced right are still getting attention. Compared to the national market, Sioux Falls is holding up better because demand is still solid and our homes are still more affordable than a lot of other places. Nationally, things are a little slower, mostly because of higher interest rates and affordability challenges. So here in the Sioux Empire, the market really feels more selective than slow. If you’re thinking about buying or selling, the right pricing and timing still make all the difference.”

“Sioux Falls is holding up better than the national market because people still want to live here, inventory is improving, and our pricing remains more affordable than many parts of the country.” That fits the data showing Sioux Falls home prices below the national median, with local homes selling in roughly 86 days and prices still trending up modestly. You can also emphasize that the market is selective: buyers have more choices, but they still need to be ready when the right home comes along.

The Sioux Falls-area market is still active and reasonably balanced, but it is behaving a little differently than the national market because Sioux Falls has held up with better demand and steadier pricing. Nationally, existing-home sales fell 2.4% in June 2026, while inventory rose to 4.6 months and the median sales price hit a record $440,600. 

Sioux Falls continues to show solid buyer demand, with local sources reporting more listings, stronger pending sales, and a market that is moving faster than it did a year ago. RASE’s market data for the Sioux Falls region says pending sales were up 12.9% for the 12-month period ending June 2026. Other local reports show prices still rising modestly, while days on market remain in the 40s rather than sitting for long periods. 

The national market is more sluggish than Sioux Falls right now, with sales softening even as inventory improves. Nationally, affordability is still the big story: mortgage rates are forecast around the mid-6% range, and NAR says buyers are highly sensitive to small rate changes. By contrast, Sioux Falls is still benefiting from relatively affordable pricing versus the U.S. median and consistent local demand. 
Sioux Falls is not in a boom-or-bust market; it is in a steady, functional market with real buyers still active. 
Well-priced homes are still moving, but overpriced listings are having to work harder. 
More inventory is giving buyers a little more breathing room, but not enough to create a major downturn. 
Nationally, the market is more constrained by affordability and slower sales than Sioux Falls. 

You could say: “Sioux Falls is holding up better than the national market because people still want to live here, inventory is improving, and our pricing remains more affordable than many parts of the country.” That fits the data showing Sioux Falls home prices below the national median, with local homes selling in roughly 86 days and prices still trending up modestly. You can also emphasize that the market is selective: buyers have more choices, but they still need to be ready when the right home comes along.  “Locally, the Sioux Empire market is stable and active; nationally, the market is cautious and rate sensitive. Sioux Falls is still one of the more balanced places to buy or sell right now.” That conclusion is supported by local inventory and pricing data alongside the national sales slowdown and inventory recovery. 

 

Neil King---is the tabulator—the  authenticator and what did you see for the numbers for the first 7 months of 2026----

 

--------------Neil---------------

 

 

Still to come Teddi Mueller—the Home Builders Association---The Kelly’s---the financial side of all of this---and many more----all part of the August Report Card Show

 

9:21/00—KELO Commercials

9:22/30---Report Card Show 2

   We work with both those in the Home Builders Association and the Realtors Association----in this segment—

 

  Teddi-Mueller—helps us understand with others in her Association –where we are on the air---where we are going---and some upcoming events that we need to know----

 

  We always want The take  members have on where we are in 2026----and how they see August thru December---

 

  We count on them ---and while no-one is Teddi Mueller—we need the thoughts of her and the association----

 

Bankers to come----the Kelly’s---and we’ll hear from others who make our monthly Report Card Show—so special----

 

9:28/30—KELO Commercials

9:30/00---Fox business news

9:32/00---Report Card Show 3

  Thru the weeks---months and years---we have grown to count on Dave and Kelly Kelly to help us understand where we are with loans—interest rates---and the kind of questions being asked----

 

  The financials are a major player in buying and selling of homes—and the audience has old us how important---what they learn in our show from the Kelly’s makes a difference on whether they can meet the terms of the banks---or have to keep looking.

 

   So this morning—update us as we are now 3 days into August---and fall can’t be that far away…

 

------------Kelly-Kelly’s--------------

 

9:43/00—KELO Commercials

9:44/30---Report Card Show 4

Todd Boots

Steve Swenson

Janelle Cain

Joe Hanson

And-----

 

Where are we—where are the customers going---and how do we close the end of the 2026---year---

 

Most asked questions----

 

9:55/00—KELO Commercials

9:56/30---Report Card 5

   Coming up in our 10:00 hour---

   Auctioneer Chuck Sutton

   Mr. Lincoln County Jim Schmidt----

   The Rock Report

   Casey Crabtree—and a few others---

 

---our time is up—thank you for yours ----

 

August 3, 2026&mdash;9-10---The Report Card Show---Show 52-89
((((From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls&mdash;Become a Blackburn Protecgted HOME)))
&nbsp;
(((MUSIC THIS OLE HOUSE)))
((((YEE HAH---I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and Welcome to our Report Card Show&mdash;Show 52-88 IN OUR ORIGINAL IT&rsquo;s YOUR Business Series))))
&nbsp;
&nbsp; We Start each month with the REPORT CARD SHOW---the opening look at what Real Estate has done for the previous months and the other months of the year---in this case---2026---
&nbsp;
&nbsp; We start with Tony Bachman----long time real estate leader&mdash;and long time &ndash;well almost partner in so many ways with what he does and how we report it to the audience---
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The Sioux Falls real estate market; big picture is that our local market is still moving along pretty well. Buyers have a little more inventory to look at now, but good homes that are priced right are still getting attention. Compared to the national market, Sioux Falls is holding up better because demand is still solid and our homes are still more affordable than a lot of other places. Nationally, things are a little slower, mostly because of higher interest rates and affordability challenges. So here in the Sioux Empire, the market really feels more selective than slow. If you&rsquo;re thinking about buying or selling, the right pricing and timing still make all the difference.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Sioux Falls is holding up better than the national market because people still want to live here, inventory is improving, and our pricing remains more affordable than many parts of the country.&rdquo; That fits the data showing Sioux Falls home prices below the national median, with local homes selling in roughly 86 days and prices still trending up modestly. You can also emphasize that the market is&nbsp;selective: buyers have more choices, but they still need to be ready when the right home comes along.
The Sioux Falls-area market is still active and reasonably balanced, but it is behaving a little differently than the national market because Sioux Falls has held up with better demand and steadier pricing. Nationally, existing-home sales fell 2.4% in June 2026, while inventory rose to 4.6 months and the median sales price hit a record $440,600.&nbsp;
Sioux Falls continues to show solid buyer demand, with local sources reporting more listings, stronger pending sales, and a market that is moving faster than it did a year ago. RASE&rsquo;s market data for the Sioux Falls region says pending sales were up 12.9% for the 12-month period ending June 2026. Other local reports show prices still rising modestly, while days on market remain in the 40s rather than sitting for long periods.&nbsp;
The national market is more sluggish than Sioux Falls right now, with sales softening even as inventory improves. Nationally, affordability is still the big story: mortgage rates are forecast around the mid-6% range, and NAR says buyers are highly sensitive to small rate changes. By contrast, Sioux Falls is still benefiting from relatively affordable pricing versus the U.S. median and consistent local demand.&nbsp;
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<li>Sioux Falls is not in a boom-or-bust market; it is in a&nbsp;steady, functional&nbsp;market with real buyers still active.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Well-priced homes are still moving, but overpriced listings are having to work harder.&nbsp;</li>
<li>More inventory is giving buyers a little more breathing room, but not enough to create a major downturn.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Nationally, the market is more constrained by affordability and slower sales than Sioux Falls.&nbsp;</li>
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You could say: &ldquo;Sioux Falls is holding up better than the national market because people still want to live here, inventory is improving, and our pricing remains more affordable than many parts of the country.&rdquo; That fits the data showing Sioux Falls home prices below the national median, with local homes selling in roughly 86 days and prices still trending up modestly. You can also emphasize that the market is&nbsp;selective: buyers have more choices, but they still need to be ready when the right home comes along.&nbsp;&nbsp;&ldquo;Locally, the Sioux Empire market is stable and active; nationally, the market is cautious and rate sensitive. Sioux Falls is still one of the more balanced places to buy or sell right now.&rdquo; That conclusion is supported by local inventory and pricing data alongside the national sales slowdown and inventory recovery.&nbsp;
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Neil King---is the tabulator&mdash;the &nbsp;authenticator and what did you see for the numbers for the first 7 months of 2026----
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Still to come Teddi Mueller&mdash;the Home Builders Association---The Kelly&rsquo;s---the financial side of all of this---and many more----all part of the August Report Card Show
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9:21/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:22/30---Report Card Show 2
&nbsp;&nbsp; We work with both those in the Home Builders Association and the Realtors Association----in this segment&mdash;
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&nbsp; Teddi-Mueller&mdash;helps us understand with others in her Association &ndash;where we are on the air---where we are going---and some upcoming events that we need to know----
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&nbsp; We always want The take &nbsp;members have on where we are in 2026----and how they see August thru December---
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&nbsp; We count on them ---and while no-one is Teddi Mueller&mdash;we need the thoughts of her and the association----
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Bankers to come----the Kelly&rsquo;s---and we&rsquo;ll hear from others who make our monthly Report Card Show&mdash;so special----
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9:28/30&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:30/00---Fox business news
9:32/00---Report Card Show 3
&nbsp; Thru the weeks---months and years---we have grown to count on Dave and Kelly Kelly to help us understand where we are with loans&mdash;interest rates---and the kind of questions being asked----
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&nbsp; The financials are a major player in buying and selling of homes&mdash;and the audience has old us how important---what they learn in our show from the Kelly&rsquo;s makes a difference on whether they can meet the terms of the banks---or have to keep looking.
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&nbsp;&nbsp; So this morning&mdash;update us as we are now 3 days into August---and fall can&rsquo;t be that far away&hellip;
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9:43/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:44/30---Report Card Show 4
Todd Boots
Steve Swenson
Janelle Cain
Joe Hanson
And-----
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Where are we&mdash;where are the customers going---and how do we close the end of the 2026---year---
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Most asked questions----
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9:55/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:56/30---Report Card 5
&nbsp;&nbsp; Coming up in our 10:00 hour---
&nbsp;&nbsp; Auctioneer Chuck Sutton
&nbsp;&nbsp; Mr. Lincoln County Jim Schmidt----
&nbsp;&nbsp; The Rock Report
&nbsp;&nbsp; Casey Crabtree&mdash;and a few others---
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---our time is up&mdash;thank you for yours ----
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