Fremont County Real Estate Myths and Realities: Part 1

Olivia PrinceReal Estate Advice, Real Estate Reality

Fact or Fiction?

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

What to Do in Riverton and Lander, WY This Weekend

What to Do in Riverton and Lander, WY This Weekend

Olivia PrinceEvents

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

Olivia PrinceReal Estate Advice

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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Fremont County Spotlight: Meet Riverton, WY

Olivia PrinceReal Estate Advice
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.

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Upcoming Events in Fremont County, WY

Olivia PrinceEvents

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

Ask O: Pricing Homes

Olivia PrinceAsk O

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

Ask O: What’s a CRS?

Olivia PrinceAsk O

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