Top 5 Reasons to Own a Home

Katie VromanReal Estate Advice

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

Katie VromanReal Estate Advice, Real Estate Reality

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

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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