As we move into Thanksgiving week, we want to take a moment to share how grateful we are. This year brought plenty of challenges and unexpected turns, but our clients and community continued to trust us. Because of that support, we helped more than 250 families, investors, and businesses make major real estate moves across Western North Dakota.

We do not take that lightly. Every conversation, every referral, every opportunity to guide someone through a purchase, sale, or investment means something to us. Proven Realty is built on relationships, and we are thankful for the people who continue to choose us year after year. We hope this Thanksgiving week brings rest, warmth, and time with the people who matter most.

A Unique Real Estate Moment Heading Into the Holiday Week

The days surrounding Thanksgiving tend to create a shift in the market. Buyers become more decisive. Sellers with specific timelines look for clear options. Investors step in while traditional activity slows. Lenders operate with reduced staff during the holiday week, which can delay financed deals.

Because of this combination, more homeowners begin asking whether now is a good time to explore a cash offer. In many cases, it can be. A cash offer avoids financing delays, removes repair negotiations, and allows for a faster, more predictable closing. For some property owners, that simplicity is worth real value during a busy season.

What national sites like Zillow or Bankrate say about selling your house for cash is helpful, but it does not fully apply here. Western North Dakota operates differently. Investor activity remains strong. Rental demand in Williston and Watford City stays steady. Cash buyers in our region often pay more than national averages because our rental market holds its value. For many sellers, comparing a traditional market valuation with a cash offer reveals options that are better than expected.

If you are curious about what your property might bring in a cash scenario, reply to this email and we will schedule a strategy session.

First Snowfall Brings a Surge in Demand for Shops and Heated Space

This week also brought our first snowfall of the season. With cold weather officially here, buyers are shifting their priorities. Equipment owners, contractors, and small businesses begin searching for warm shop space to protect machinery and keep operations running. Families start looking for homes with heated garages or large storage areas. Commercial tenants look for bays, shops, and industrial space they can use immediately.

Each year, the first snow creates a noticeable uptick in inquiries for shops, storage buildings, and properties with usable winter space. If you own a shop, commercial building, or home with extra storage, this is one of the strongest times of the season to consider selling. Inventory is limited, and buyers who need space before deeper winter often move quickly.

If you want to talk about timing, pricing, or demand for shops and heated spaces, reply to this email and we will set up a strategy session.