Fremont County Real Estate Myths and Realities: Part 2

Fact or Fiction?

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

Buying a Home? Avoid These Common Mistakes!

Make Your Home Buying Experience Memorable for the Right Reasons

Buying a new home can be an exhilarating experience, marked with a lot of excitement and hope for the future. But it is also one of the biggest financial decisions you will ever make. Add to that that there are a lot of common mistakes people make, and it can quickly become a stress-filled process that has you up at night.

So with that in mind, here are a few pointers for all you prospective home buyers to bear in mind as you shop around for your ideal home.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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