The Schaben Team, Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Okoboji

The Schaben Team, Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Okoboji We are experienced luxury residential and commercial Realtors® specializing in The Iowa Great Lakes. We also cover Spencer & Estherville, Iowa.

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🏡 COULD YOUR NEXT DREAM HOME BE HERE?The Schaben Team has 5 incredible properties on the market — and they couldn’t be m...
10/01/2026

🏡 COULD YOUR NEXT DREAM HOME BE HERE?

The Schaben Team has 5 incredible properties on the market — and they couldn’t be more different! 👇

🌊 WEST LAKE OKOBOJI
📍 1012 Hill St, Wahpeton
💰 $2,625,000
50’ shoreline • Miller’s Bay • 4 bed • 5 bath • Luxury waterfront
🔗 https://zsvc.paragon.ice.com/s/goto/LoDZOC_9go7

🏡 SPIRIT LAKE
📍 1410 35th St
7 bedrooms • 3 baths • 0.39 acres • 3-car heated garage • Incredible outdoor spaces
🔗 https://zsvc.paragon.ice.com/s/goto/FK0qE2e6GHc

🌿 MILFORD
📍 715 10th St
💰 NEW PRICE: $229,000
3 bed • 1.5 bath • 0.36 acres • Attached greenhouse • Garden oasis 🌱
🔗 https://zsvc.paragon.ice.com/s/goto/Z6nQivBKrvE

🌊 SILVER LAKE
📍 35041 S. Shore Dr, Ayrshire
100’ shoreline • 0.82 acres • 4 bed • 3 bath • 3,000+ sq ft • Private dock
🔗 https://zsvc.paragon.ice.com/s/goto/KjAI74JnzZ5

🌊 SILVER LAKE CABIN
📍 35111 S. Shore Dr, Ayrshire
💰 NEW PRICE: $274,900
100’ shoreline • 1.08 acres • 2 bed • RV hookups • Pontoon lift • Room to grow
🔗 https://zsvc.paragon.ice.com/s/goto/ImMc3msiZw2

✨ Which one looks like your dream?

Whether you’re dreaming of lakefront living, a peaceful retreat, a family home, or a property with room to create something of your own — we’re here to help you find it.

📲 The Schaben Team | 712.330.4773
Keller Williams Okoboji

10/01/2026

🌊 PRICE UPDATE | 35111 S. Shore Drive, Ayrshire, IA

Are you looking for quiet mornings, 100 feet of shoreline, room to breathe, and a place you can make your own.

Welcome to Silver Lake. 💙

This charming 2-bedroom, 1 bath cabin sits on 1.08 acres with 100 feet of lake frontage—giving you something that’s getting harder to find: space and potential on a quiet lake.

✨ Updated kitchen
✨ Covered patio + lakeside deck
✨ 1.08 acres to spread out
✨ 100’ of Silver Lake frontage
✨ Detached bathroom with shower facility
✨ Up to 3 RV hookups with 30-amp service
✨ Outdoor storage shed
✨ 26’ canopy Beach King pontoon lift included
✨ Room to expand, build, garden, store lake toys—or simply enjoy the space

This could be your weekend escape, your family’s summer gathering place, or the starting point for the lake home you’ve always dreamed about.

And the best part? You don’t have to have it all figured out today.

Buy the lake. Enjoy the cabin. Dream about what comes next. 🌅

If your idea of lake life is less traffic, fewer crowds and more time on the water, this one deserves a look. Property Link: https://zsvc.paragon.ice.com/s/goto/FslfBXChF_S

📍 35111 S. Shore Drive | Ayrshire, IA
🌊 100’ Silver Lake frontage
🌿 1.08 acres
💰 PRICE $274,900

Ready to see what Silver Lake feels like and create your own legacy? Give The Schaben Team a call to schedule your private tour.

📲 712.330.4773
The Schaben Team | Keller Williams Okoboji

10/01/2026

🎙️ THIS WEEK ON OKOBOJI LAKE TALK

Yes — rates have risen. And yes, that absolutely impacts affordability. It’s something buyers need to take seriously.

But here’s the bigger picture: the interest rate is only one part of the equation.

Compared to the market we were in a few years ago, today’s buyers may have:

🏡 More inventory to choose from
⏰ More time to make a decision
💰 More opportunities to negotiate
🤝 More flexibility when it comes to the terms of a purchase

The market has changed — and that means the strategy needs to change, too.

This week on Okoboji Lake Talk, The Schaben Team breaks down what rising rates mean for buyers and why looking at the whole market, rather than just the interest rate, matters.

Plus, we’re taking a look at:

📍 Closed properties in Dickinson County, IA from last week
🏠 What’s new to market
🌊 Lakeshore homes currently available
📊 And what we’re seeing across the Iowa Great Lakes real estate market

Thinking about buying, selling, or investing in the Iowa Great Lakes or surrounding areas?

📲 Give The Schaben Team a call at 712.330.4773.

We’re REALTORS®, not influencers. Our job is results. The content is just the tool.

🏡 DID YOU KNOW? THIS COULD BE THE BEST WEEK OF THE YEAR TO BUY A HOME! 🍂According to Realtor.com’s 2026 Best Time to Buy...
09/30/2026

🏡 DID YOU KNOW? THIS COULD BE THE BEST WEEK OF THE YEAR TO BUY A HOME! 🍂

According to Realtor.com’s 2026 Best Time to Buy Report, September 27–October 3 is projected to be the most favorable week of the year for buyers nationally.

Why? 👇

🏡 More inventory — more homes to choose from
📉 Prices have eased from summer highs
👀 Less buyer competition — fewer buyers are actively searching
💰 More price reductions — creating additional room to negotiate
🤝 More negotiating power — sellers may be more open to concessions and terms

Realtor.com estimates buyers could see up to 31.9% more active listings than at the start of the year, while buyer competition is historically about 30% below its annual peak during this week.

Of course, real estate is LOCAL — and the best opportunity for you depends on your budget, goals and the homes available in the Iowa Great Lakes market.

But if buying a home is on your fall to-do list… 👀 this is a pretty good time to start looking.

🏡 Thinking about buying? Drop a 🏡 in the comments and we’ll reach out!

— The Schaben Team, Realtors® with Keller Williams Okoboji

Dickinson County, IA Real Estate Market Update 🏡✨
09/30/2026

Dickinson County, IA Real Estate Market Update 🏡✨

🍂 SELLING THIS FALL? YOU WANT TO GET THESE 4 THINGS RIGHT.The fall market can be a great opportunity for sellers — but b...
09/29/2026

🍂 SELLING THIS FALL? YOU WANT TO GET THESE 4 THINGS RIGHT.

The fall market can be a great opportunity for sellers — but buyers are paying attention, and your strategy matters.

1️⃣ PRICE TO GET ATTENTION.
Your listing price is your first marketing tool. Pricing too high can cause your home to sit while buyers move on to other options. The goal is to position your home where it gets attention, generates showings, and gives buyers a reason to act.

2️⃣ MAKE A GREAT FIRST IMPRESSION.
You don’t get a second chance to make a first impression. Professional photography, curb appeal, decluttering, clean spaces, small repairs and thoughtful preparation can make a BIG difference in how buyers perceive your home online and in person.

3️⃣ STAY OPEN TO NEGOTIATING.
Today’s buyers may be looking for flexibility — whether that’s price, closing costs, repairs or a credit toward updates. Being prepared to negotiate doesn’t mean giving your home away. It means understanding what matters to buyers and knowing where you have room to work.

4️⃣ KNOW WHEN IT’S TIME TO ADJUST.
The market gives you feedback. Showings, online activity, buyer comments and days on market can all tell a story. If your home isn’t getting the response you expected, don’t ignore the signs. Sometimes a strategic adjustment can get buyers back through the door.

🍁 Thinking about selling this fall? Don’t just put your home on the market — put a strategy behind it.

The Schaben Team can help you evaluate your home’s value, prepare it for market, position it competitively and create a plan designed to get results.

📲 Give us a call and let’s talk about your fall selling strategy. 712.330.4773

The Schaben Team, REALTORS® | Keller Williams Okoboji
Serving the Iowa Great Lakes & surrounding communities

🏡 IF WE WERE TO BUY THIS HOUSE…We can already picture it. ❤️🌱 This is where we’d process herbs, fruits & vegetables from...
09/28/2026

🏡 IF WE WERE TO BUY THIS HOUSE…

We can already picture it. ❤️

🌱 This is where we’d process herbs, fruits & vegetables from the garden and start our seeds each spring in the attached greenhouse.

🍎 This is where we’d pick apples from the mature apple trees and make homemade apple pies.

🍽️ This is where we’d cook family dinners in the updated kitchen and enjoy the convenience of the reverse osmosis water system.

🎲 This is where we’d gather around the table for game nights, kept cozy by the warmth of the wood-burning stove.

🌸 This is where we’d slow down and enjoy the beautiful flowers through every season from one of the two front porches.

❤️ This is where we’d spend time together as a family—making memories in a home that comes fully furnished and ready to enjoy.

And honestly… The Schaben Team LOVES this house. 🏡

Could you see yourself here? Property Link: https://zsvc.paragon.ice.com/s/goto/T2ERgQIfQSA

📍 715 10th Street | Milford, IA
📞 Call/text us to schedule your private tour: 712.330.4773

— The Schaben Team
Keller Williams Okoboji

09/25/2026

🏡 NEW LISTINGS JUST POPPED UP! 👀

The best part? You don’t have to spend your day scrolling to find them. Let us do the searching for you!

Send The Schaben Team your home-buying criteria, including:

🛏️ Minimum number of bedrooms
🛁 Minimum number of bathrooms
📍 Preferred location
💰 Budget/price range
✨ Your must-haves & deal-breakers
🌊 Lake access, garage, acreage, finished basement, etc.

We’ll keep an eye out for homes that actually fit what you’re looking for and send the matches your way.

Your dream home might already be on the market — let’s make sure you don’t miss it! 🔑

The Schaben Team | Keller Williams Okoboji
📲 712.330.4773

09/24/2026

🚨 NEW LOWER PRICE — AND THIS ONE DESERVES ANOTHER LOOK. 🚨

If you saved this home before… go take another look. 👀

715 10th Street in Milford is now offered at $229,000 — bringing this one-of-a-kind property into an even more approachable price point.

And what makes it special isn’t just the number.

🌿 0.36-acre corner lot
🌱 Established gardens + attached greenhouse
🏡 Original hardwood floors + preserved woodwork
🛏️ 3 bedrooms + bonus room
🔥 Wood-burning fireplace
🚗 Oversized detached 2-car garage
✨ Fully furnished
🌳 A beautiful, established landscape with apple trees, perennials, herbs, flowers & more

This is the kind of home that feels like it has a story — and gives its next owner plenty of room to create one of their own. Property Link: https://zsvc.paragon.ice.com/s/goto/IWjZGnTSCsW

Imagine coffee in the garden.
Fresh herbs from your own greenhouse.
A quiet reading room upstairs.
Weekend projects in the oversized garage.
A home with character you simply can’t recreate in a new build.

NOW $229,000.

If you’ve been watching this one, this is your cue to come see it in person.

📍 715 10th St., Milford, IA
💰 $229,000
📲 The Schaben Team | Keller Williams Okoboji
712.330.4773

Message us for the details or to schedule your private showing.

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