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It’s been forty years since Wind River Realty was founded. A lot has changed since 1979 – both in the housing market and in the way we use technology.
It seems like it wasn’t all that long ago that the internet wasn’t a thing and that hardly anyone had a cell phone. Now we have voice-activated robot assistants to do our bidding. Crazy!
If you have an Amazon Echo, you know how incredibly helpful they can be.Read more
It’s that time of year when everyone has their New Year’s resolutions all lined out and still has the energy to try to keep up with their goals.
That being the case, now is a prime time to tackle some decluttering, organizing, and staging of your home! This is especially important if you’re planning to sell your home, but even if you aren’t going anywhere anytime soon, a clean and organized home can be a total blessing!
Though there are plenty of tools out there to help you find the home of your dreams, it seems as though Zillow is the primary choice of many prospective buyers in this area.
It makes sense, too – Zillow is easy to use whether you’re on a computer or if you’re using their app on your phone. When using the app, you can turn on notifications so you’re made aware of when properties come on the market that meet your criteria. You can even draw on a map to signify the area you’d like to live, and Zillow will let you know about properties within that area that you might be interested in.Read more
Along with your personal to-do list for the year, if you own your home, you should also have a thorough list of New Year’s resolutions Read more
Though the process of buying a home can be long and stressful, the relief and happiness you feel when all the paperwork is signed is Read more
Buying a new home is definitely one of the most stressful events you’ll undertake in your life. In fact, according to University Hospitals, moving ranks in the top five most stressful events, right up there with the death of a loved one, divorce, losing your job, and a major illness or injury.
However, there are a variety of things you can do right now to help minimize the stress of buying a new home!Read more
To buy a home is probably the biggest financial undertaking of your life. It’s no wonder, then, that some prospective homebuyers feel a little panicked about their investment.
But there are plenty of ways to help defray some of the costs of purchasing a home, from no-money-down home loans that help you keep more money in your pocket up front to grant programs that help reduce your closing costs.Read more
When you buy a home, having a nice, new mortgage payment hanging over your head for the next 30 years can be a little disconcerting.
But, fortunately, the primary benefit of owning a home – building equity for the future – makes that monthly payment worth it.
Once you’ve built equity in your home, you can tap into that to make home improvements, finance a car, or consolidate other debts, as just a few examples.Read more
Did you know that lock maintenance is required to keep your locks working correctly? Learn more about the ins and outs of locks and keys Read more
The Lander market is going strong right now thanks to conditions that favor sellers. Find out what that means in this week’s vlog!