In Sioux Falls, spring isn’t just a season—it’s a shift. Activity picks up, calendars fill up, and the housing market starts moving with a little more urgency. At Empire Homes, spring consistently marks one of our busiest times of the year.
That pattern isn’t accidental. It’s the result of how buyers plan, how new homes come to market, and how timing plays a larger role than most people realize.
What Makes Spring So Active in Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls has a rhythm of its own. As winter fades, buyers who paused their searches re-enter the market, construction timelines become more predictable, and neighborhoods start to show their full potential—literally and figuratively.
For many buyers, school schedules drive timing. Others are waiting for weather that makes touring homes easier (no one misses imagining a yard’s potential when it’s covered by snow). On the new construction side, spring brings increased visibility—homes under construction start to take shape, timelines feel clearer, and buyers can better picture move-in dates.
Sellers notice this too. More listings appear, more showings are scheduled, and the market begins to feel noticeably more active. Once that momentum builds, it tends to carry through early summer.
Why New Construction Gets Extra Attention in the Spring
Spring is when many buyers begin seriously exploring new construction in Sioux Falls. There’s more confidence in build timelines, more options to walk through homes at different stages, and more clarity around what will be available in the coming months.
At Empire Homes, spring brings increased interest across our new construction homes, from single-family residences to townhomes, all designed with long-term living and real-life functionality in mind. For many, the appeal of a new home is straightforward: fewer unknowns, modern layouts, and finishes that reflect how people actually live today.
Spring also gives buyers a better sense of neighborhoods—how they feel, how they function, and how new developments are taking shape. That context matters more than floor plans alone.
Why Buying Before Peak Spring Can Be an Advantage
Winter is typically a slower season in the Sioux Falls housing market—and that can create opportunities for buyers who are paying attention. With fewer people actively shopping, conversations tend to be more straightforward. Buyers often have more space to ask questions, understand timelines, and explore options without the pressure that shows up later in the spring.
It’s also a time when sellers are often more open to meaningful discussions, including incentives like seller credits, making certain opportunities more favorable.
At Empire Homes, we often see winter buyers take advantage of this quieter window. They’re engaged, informed, and able to move with intention—rather than reacting to a fast-moving spring market. By the time spring activity ramps up, they’re already in a strong position.
Preparing for a Spring New-Construction Market
If spring is your target, preparation isn’t optional—it’s your advantage.
Get Preapproved Early
Preapproval helps establish a realistic price range and clarifies what a purchase might look like financially. For new construction, it also provides a clearer picture of timing and next steps. Buyers who complete this step early tend to move through the process with fewer surprises later.
Clarify What You Want in a New Home
New construction offers choices that are easier to evaluate when priorities are clear. Consider what matters most—layout, location, finishes, or timeline—and where you’re comfortable being flexible. (Walk-in pantries have a way of quickly moving from “nice to have” to “non-negotiable.”)
Attend Open Houses and Model Homes
Open houses help buyers understand layouts and neighborhoods in person, making it easier to compare spaces and see what fits. They allow buyers to compare spaces, finishes, and floor plans without pressure. Over time, that familiarity makes it easier to recognize what does—or doesn’t—fit.
Observing the Market
Spring activity draws attention every year, but some of the most interesting patterns appear in the months leading up to it. At Empire Homes, we watch when homes are listed, how incentives like seller credits shift, and which neighborhoods are starting to take shape—insight that helps anyone following the Sioux Falls new-construction market understand what’s coming next.