Here We Go: Building Booming and Home Prices Rising

 

 

Lots of good news for home sellers, buyers and the construction industry.  Interest rates are holding steady and banks are modestly loosening their qualification guidelines.  Follow the link for details.

 

 

Here We Go: Building Booming and Home Prices Rising

 

 

 

 

Good News If You Are Thinking About Selling Your Home...

The Cody/Powell real estate market has taken a turn for the better, much better!  There are far fewer short sales and foreclosures this year than the two previous years.  Homes are selling in a shorter amount of time and we are seeing more sales in the price range above $500,000.  We are always available  to answer questions you may have.  Follow the link below to find out more.



 

 

Selling your home? The cards are in your favor - Apr. 8, 2013

Facts that may save your mortgage & credit...

 

 

It's not an embarrasement to say that you may have a mortgage that is "underwater".  This simply means your timing could have been better.  Some of us have purchased properties at the top of the market in 2006 and 2007.  If you bought in states like Florida or Nevada at that time, it's almost a given that you owe more than your property is worth.  This link may help you and may answer questions about refinancing.  The HARP Program is available to  many homeowners, so check it out.

 

FAQs

Lighting as a component of home security







 

 

In talking to homeowners over the last few weeks, home security has become more of a concern, especially for those living out of town.  This article provides information about one of the least expensive forms of home security.  For me, I'm looking into some type of motion detector lighting for all home entry areas.

 

Lighting as a component of home security

 

How to Get a Home Appraised for Its Maximum Value | eHow.com





This is excellent advice for anyone thinking about having your home appraised.  Although a Realtor can do a market evaluation for you, a professional appraisal will often carry more weight with a prospective buyer.

 

How to Get a Home Appraised for Its Maximum Value | eHow.com

Modest Home For Sale For A Movie Star...

It always surprises me to see how interior design tastes vary.  So many of the properties owned by celebrities could be described as ostentatious by anyone's standards.  This home is modest in size and offers a warm and tasteful atmosphere. 


Katherine Heigl’s Home Sells for $2.622 Million | Zillow Blog

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