All Neighbors in South Dakota
Top Neighbors: The magic behind the mirrors
You will never have to pay to be listed as a top neighbor. Period. That important detail clarified, let's discuss how we arrive at two "top neighbors" for a given region:
Localism is a bustling collection of hyper-local communities, and the top neighbors should reflect those members who are most active. When ranking users in a given region, several factors are considered. To get your foot in the proverbial door, you need to have posted at least one "Localism" article or photo for the region.
The very best way to quickly rise to #1 is to post high-quality local content. Keeping a steady strem of incoming posts and photos will massively tilt the scales in your favor.
What doesn't count toward the top neighbor ranking? ActiveRain points and community sponsorships. The top neighbor spots will always go to the most active members in a region. We want to create a level playing field that encourages the growth of communities — talent and dedication are required to win the day.
During the month of September, 2009 there were 20 new residential listings in and around the Black Hawk and Piedmont area compared to 13 last month. The total # of homes for sale is 84 compared to 84 last month. 18 homes have sold or are under contract compared to 12 last month. Avg. price of a single family home in the Black Hills is $175,139 down from $186,095 last month, with an average of 76 days on the market which is down from 83 days last month. Sellers have been receiving 96.79% of their asking price which is up from 96.66% last month. 
