So far in our month-long series of blogs about the myths and realities of the Fremont County real estate market, we’ve tackled home buying and selling issues. In the first post, we looked at the status of home prices and the process of appraisals. The second blog in the series highlighted home pricing strategies and short sales. The subjects of the third blog were how Realtors make commission and making down payments on a home.Read more
This month we’ve been looking at a few real estate myths that sometimes confuse homebuyers and sellers in Fremont County. The first installment reviewed home pricing myths and the second post related to selling a home.
This third article shifts the focus back to a couple of myths related to buying a home. The fourth and fifth real estate myths in the series address commonly held misconceptions about agent fees and the amount of money you need to put down on a home.Read more
Throughout April, we’re highlighting a few real estate myths and realities as they pertain to the Fremont County real estate market. In the first article, we looked at the myth that home prices will soon come down and the myth that appraisals always come in above the asking price of a home.
In the second part of the series, we continue our list of myths and move on to myths three and four to discuss two very popular misconceptions about shorts sales and the way you should price your home.Read more
There are all kinds of misconceptions about real estate floating around out there. From the stability of the market to confusion about real estate processes to incorrect assumptions about financing and appraisals, there’s a lot that many buyers and sellers may not fully understand. And that’s ok! Buying and selling real estate is a highly complex process that involves a bunch of different people, organizations, and institutions, so the everyday person shouldn’t expect to know every little detail.Read more
There are many reasons why you may not want to sell your home, but for every reason preventing you from listing it, there’s an even better reason to put it on the market! Your Hometown Realtors at Wind River Realty are here to help you alleviate your concerns and make your home buying and selling dreams come true. Read more
Living in beautiful Fremont County has many advantages – the great mountain views, fun outdoor activities, the wide-open spaces – but we also have to deal with the wind, which as we all know can howl and howl! Because of the strong winds we have here, many homes have a T-lock shingle roof. Read more
Father’s Day is this weekend and what better time could there be to explore Riverton and Lander? There are plenty of events happening Friday through Sunday that would be great to enjoy with Dad, the whole family, or simply on your own. Summer in the Wind River communities of Riverton and Lander is just the time to get involved and experience everything Fremont County has to offer. Below are three main events you can mark on your calendars:
5K/1K Run/Walk
Saturday, June 14, 2014; 9 AM to 2 PM
Registration begins at 7:30 AM
Central Wyoming College Circle Drive Loop
Riverton, WY
Summer is unofficially here in the Wind River area and many homeowners are looking for a change. And while they may desire new home surroundings, not all Fremont County homeowners are in the mood to buy a new home in Wyoming. In fact, many homeowners are ready to choose a remodel over selling and moving to a new property entirely.
“Fifty-three percent of U.S. home owners say they are remodeling to increase the resale value of their home, but they have no plans to move in the next five years, according to a new Houzz & Home survey of more than 135,000 respondents,” reported Realtor.com. “Sixteen percent of remodelers say they plan to sell their home in the next two years.”
If you’ve been considering a move to Fremont County, WY, allow me to introduce you to one great community option— Riverton, WY! Located in the Wind River Valley, Riverton is a city found in the heart of Fremont County— a county founded in the late 1800’s and named after explorer and politician, John C. Fremont. Riverton is a great place to call home which all began with the Native Americans who indeed felt it was a special place. It sits at the meeting place of the Big Wind and Little Wind Rivers and is historically know as a land where even Sacajawea was said to roam. Now, the city has grown to include over 10,000 in population, has morphed from a city centered around ranching and mining into one focused on educational and commercial opportunity. Riverton possesses many appealing attributes that not only draw visitors to the area, but those who wish to make the city their permanent residence.
Spring is finally here and it’s time to get out and enjoy all that Fremont County has to offer! This tranquil Wyoming area has everything from art shows and cultural exhibits to concerts and races, as well as some of the best fishing and rock climbing in the world. Fremont County, WY is truly a great place to live, work, play and raise a family— so start your journey this weekend and get to know the communities of Riverton and Lander. You may be in town for a visit or considering buying a home in Riverton, either way, you will find that Fremont County is the place to be! Below are a few upcoming events to mark on your calendar:Read more