Dig This Trend: Contemporary Bathtubs | Zillow Blog

Bathrooms and kitchens bring the highest return on dollars spent for remodeling.  These bathrooms are unique, beautifully designed and offer something for everyone...


Dig This Trend: Contemporary Bathtubs | Zillow Blog

I Had No Idea Trout Got This Big!

So I'm obviously not a person that knows much about fishing...but for those of you that enjoy the sport this link shares interesting information... 

 

 

Fisheries Restoration Efforts Remove 300,000 Non-native Lake Trout - Yellowstone National Park

4 reasons your home isn't selling | Inman News

Did you know that more than 88% of home buyers are using the Internet to locate properties?  If your home has been on the market for more than 120 days you may want to find out why...

 

4 reasons your home isn't selling | Inman News

Another reason to buy now....

 

 

Many changes will take place in April to avoid a taxpayer bailout.  Find out more by following this link... 

FHA to tighten underwriting, raise premiums

Home Inventories Are Shrinking.

Have you been thinking about buying either your first home or an investment property?  Home sales are improving and supplies are shrinking.  Leverage your purchase, buy now before competition forces prices to rise.  Learn what's happening in the market now, follow the link below.

Housing is indeed heading higher - The Term Sheet: Fortune's deals blogTerm Sheet

Thinking of selling? Tried and true advice to make life easier.

As spring approaches the real estate inventory grows in most areas.  Make your home stand out against the competition by following a few simple guidelines.  Use the link below to learn more.



Quick Tips For a Fast Sale

Cody ranks as No. 9 best town under 35K | Wyoming Business Report



For those of us that live here, we know the beauty of our area.  Cody has so much more to offer than most  small towns, alot of that has to do with the people that live here.  Although Cody is a fair distance from our family, my daughter and I would not want to live anywhere else.  Vacation, yes.  During the winter months it's great to take a break at the beach but our hearts are in Cody for the long-term. 

 

Cody ranks as No. 9 best town under 35K | Wyoming Business Report

The Media is an Accomplice in Public Shootings: A Call for a "Stephen King" Law - Forbes

The Media is an Accomplice in Public Shootings: A Call for a "Stephen King" Law - Forbes

The Media is an Accomplice in Public Shootings: A Call for a "Stephen King" Law - Forbes

The Media is an Accomplice in Public Shootings: A Call for a "Stephen King" Law - Forbes

Forbes on The Fiscal Cliff

With so much politcal spin on what is really going to happen, this is a great article from Forbes magazine. 

http://www.forbes.com/sites/davidmarotta/2012/12/09/the-fiscal-cliff-is-almost-everything-the-democrats-want/

Delicious...Fancy...Easy!

Cranberry-Brie Bites on the Food Network

Show off to your friends and family with this simple recipe that delivers compliments. 

Remodel Projects That Add Value

Two rooms to consider when you'd like to see a return on your remodeling investment are the kitchen and bathroom. 

A minimalist approach can create great lines while saving dollars. Many of the newest fixtures on the market can provide the updated look you'd like and be energy efficient as well.

Realty Times - Bathroom Remodels Add Value

Do you own your own home yet?

The Cody real estate market has shown improvement in 2012.  Homes are selling at a faster pace and sales volume is up as well.  If this current trend continues we should see home prices rising in 2013.
Follow the link below to find out more.


Realty Times - More Housing Good News: Experts Say Market Is Recovering

Holloween, Cody Style

Our family loves Holloween in Cody!  Where else in the U.S. does the community come together to provide our children with a safe and very bountiful Trick or Treat experience?  We even have our very own "Headless Horseman."

Follow the link for pictures from previous Holloweens.
Trick">http://www.cody-wyoming-network.com/2010/09/trick-or-treat-cody-style/">Trick or Treat Cody Style

This isn't news, but it's still shocking!

California gas prices hit record - Oct. 8, 2012

Energy independence is critical!

Having Problems Moving Your Property? This article may help

Realty Times - If Your Listing Isn't Selling

Although the market is improving, we are still  competeing with distressed properties that continue to come on the market in the Big Horn Basin.  The link above may help you determine what you need to do if you are motivated to sell your property now.

Easy and fun for Holloween.....

Halloween Popcorn Treats on the Food Network

It's almost that time of year again.  Our alter-ego surfaces, along with the silly and fun sides of our personalities.  Teenagers love this Food Network treat and it's easy to make.  Can't wait to see everyone downtown this year.

Cody's Recycling Center

For those of your that don't know, our recycle center now takes plastics.  For all the good reasons to recycle read the link below.



Realty Times - Better Recycling

Busy Summer For Cody Real Estate

For many of us that are active Realtors in the Cody real estate market, we've been excited to see more homes selling this year. 

As the market improves, rates will begin to rise.  See the link below for current details on the U.S. housing market.



Mortgage rates rise for 4th week in a row

Enjoy Life More

Ok, so for those of you that know me, and those that don't, I have had some major challenges during the last 24 months. 

Challenges can often lead to depressing and negative thoughts which is definitely NOT who I am.  I decided to do something about this so I picked up a book in the airport called "The Happiness Project".

If you haven't read this book I would highly recommend it.  You don't need to be depressed to appreciate it, you just have to want to improve the existing quality of each and every day.

I personally love Grechen's 12 Commandments and in particular, #3.  This is simple and very good advice, simple being the operative word.  Gretchen's Commandments are listed below.

I'd love to know what you think.

 
Here are her Twelve Commandments:
1. Be Gretchen.
2. Let it go.
3. Act the way I want to feel.
4. Do it now.
5. Be polite and be fair.
6. Enjoy the process.
7. Spend out.
8. Identify the problem.
9. Lighten up.
10. Do what ought to be done.
11. No calculation.
12. There is only love