Four Easy Tips for Decluttering and Organizing Your Home

Let’s face it, we all have that one kitchen drawer full of junk, and many of us have an entire room full of clutter! It’s easy to accumulate stuff over the years, and once your collection of clutter reaches a certain point, it can become too daunting of a task to even deal with it. But trying to forget about it doesn’t solve the problem, especially if you are thinking about selling your home. If clutter has overtaken your home, give these quick and easy tips for decluttering your home a try.Read more

Easy Outdoor Home Improvement Projects for the Fall

Autumn is a great time of year to tackle some of the home improvement projects you intended to get done over the summer, but just didn’t have the time to finish! Now that the weather is cooling off, getting some of your outdoor to-do list taken care of is a great idea. Check out these quick and easy outdoor home improvement projects for sprucing up your home’s curb appeal and increasing the value of your home.Read more

Easy Tips for Creating an Outdoor Oasis

One of the greatest assets we have living in this area is the beauty of Fremont County. The mountain and stream views, the mild temperatures in the spring and the fall, and the abundance of sunshine we have year-round make outdoor living spaces an attractive option for many homeowners. But developing outdoor living spaces is much more than just throwing together some patio furniture for the backyard! Think about these five easy tips for creating an outdoor oasis when putting together your home’s outdoor space.Read more

Top 5 Reasons to Own a Home

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

How to Approach Riverton, Lander Open Houses This Summer

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:

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What to Do in Riverton and Lander, WY This Weekend

What to Do in Riverton and Lander, WY This Weekend

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

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Lander, Riverton WY Homeowners Ready to Remodel, Raise Home Value

Lander, Riverton WY Homeowners Ready to Remodel, Raise Home Value

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.”

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