As summer starts to wind down, momentum across Western North Dakota is heating up—and not just because of the weather.

Williston Water World Is Officially Open!

We were thrilled to celebrate the grand opening of Williston Water World this month—a major win for families, local businesses, and quality of life in our community. Thanks to the vision and hard work of Williston Parks & Rec, the Williston Community Builders, plus a record-setting $41,000 Proven Realty sponsored tree at the Festival of Trees, this brand-new water park is now making waves—literally. Proven Realty was proud to play a small part in bringing this amazing project to life, and we’re even prouder to call Williston home. Congrats to all!

Mortgage Rates Hit 10-Month Low:

Here’s some news buyers have been waiting for: Mortgage rates just hit their lowest level in 10 months! Combined with a small amount of rising inventory, this opens a short window of opportunity for buyers to secure a home at more favorable terms. Once school starts and fall demand picks up, we expect demand to surge and multiple-offer situations to return, especially in the $250K–$400K range.

Our Recommendation: Buy Now, Not Later

If you’re thinking about making a move—or helping your kids, grandkids, or friends get into their first home—now is the time to act. Sellers are still motivated to close before year-end, and buyers have more leverage now than they likely will heading into Q4.

Please Help Us Welcome Laura Ward!

We’re proud to officially welcome Laura Ward into her new full-time role as Director of Agent Success here at Proven Realty!

Laura has been with us since May 2023, and both Cami and I have worked extensively with her for 8 years. Her background includes owning a successful coffee shop, managing a 14-property real estate portfolio, and leading operations for a multimillion-dollar oil and gas company—so when we say she gets things done, we mean it.

In her new role, Laura will lead onboarding, training, mentorship, and agent growth. Her mission? To ensure every Proven Realty agent has the tools, confidence, and support they need to thrive. We’re incredibly lucky to have her, and we can’t wait to see what she accomplishes in this next chapter.

Let’s Keep Building Together

Whether you're buying, selling, investing, or just keeping an eye on the market—Proven Realty is here to be your guide. We’re grateful for your trust and committed to being a source of real estate insight, community leadership, and unwavering support.

Enjoy the rest of summer—we’ll see you at Water World!

Sincerely,

Erik Peterson

Proven Realty, Owner/Broker

(701) 369-3949

Erik@ProvenRealtyND.com

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