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
Dear Olivia,
I heard your Real Estate Reality Radio show this month, and I was very interested in the State of the Market Update? Can you tell more about what it means when it is a Sellers market? We are thinking about Selling our home , however we would then also be buying, so we are not sure if that is bad or good in our situation?Read more
After the harrowing challenges experienced by so many homeowners over the last few years, many housing experts had predicted that the belief in homeownership as a major element of the American Dream would soon die. There is now conclusive evidence that these experts were wrong. As we reported back in September, The Joint Center of Housing Studies at Harvard University completed a study which concluded:
Dear Olivia,
We are thinking about selling our house, we have read a lot of things about pricing on the internet, and ultimately have found just about every theory you can imagine? Can you tell us more about pricing?
Of course! Proper Pricing is one of the most important things you can do when selling your home! You want to be sure you hit the target and if for any reason you miss it, don’t sit there and go stagnant! Read more
After Returning from the Wyoming State Convention last week I wanted to share a little secret that maybe not everyone out there knows about your Realtor choices. If you ever notice some Realtors have some letters after their names on their Business Cards, which probably mean little or nothing to many folks. There is one Realtor Designation that rises above the others, and I think that you can truly see a difference between Realtors who have this designation vs those who don’t. The letters are CRS and they stand for the Council of Residential Specialists.Read more
Dear Olivia,
Can you give us some moving tips?
There are so many details to getting yourself ready to move!
The first step is to get organized! If you are like me this is not an easy task and requires a little help from someone more organized , or some great resources that can be found on Google! One of my favorite tips that I found is to put together a “Moving Binder.” Read more