Even though it’s only July, now is the time to start thinking about what you need to do to get your home ready to sell before winter hits. Once winter rolls around, the market tends to slow, not to mention the weather makes it much more difficult to take on some of the improvements that might need to be made to get your home in tip-top shape.Read more
If you intend to sell your home, did you know it actually has to be sold twice?
Obviously, the sale of your home to the next owner is one of the two sales. But what many people don’t realize is that your home must also be “sold” to the bank through the appraisal process.
In today’s post, we discuss that second sale – the one to the bank’s appraiser – and explain why that sale is even more difficult than selling to a potential buyer.Read more
When you’re looking for a home to buy, you will undoubtedly have to go on numerous home tours with your real estate agent. There is really no better way to get a feeling for a home than seeing it with your own two eyes. While this sounds simple enough, there are actually a lot of do’s and don’ts when it comes to viewing homes.
In today’s post, we highlight a few situations to be aware of when looking for your dream home. Adhering to our advice will ensure you get the most out of your viewings and find your dream home more quickly.Read more
At Wind River Realty we always celebrate the joys of owning a home. However, June is a special time for Realtors because it’s National Homeownership Month! To celebrate, we’ve put together our top five reasons to own a home:
Pets
It can be difficult to find a rental that allows pets, especially if you have a big dog. Owning your own home means that you decide whether your kids get to have a pet – not your landlord!Read more
As a homebuyer in Fremont County, there is much to be accomplished before you can become the new owner of a property in Riverton or Lander. For instance, sprucing up your finances, creating a homebuyer wish list for available properties, touring homes and applying for a mortgage all need to happen before you are handed the keys. Each step is just as important as the next, including open houses and home tours. As you set off for open houses in Riverton and Lander this summer, be sure to keep the following in mind:
I’m often asked if this is a good time to buy a home. Some clients are concerned that home prices may fall further than they have already. They are assuming that the best course of action is to wait for the bottom in the market and then buy. The problem with this approach is that you don’t know where the bottom is until you see it in the rear view mirror, meaning until you’ve missed it!Read more