laramie wyoming: Seriously, sculpture? Laramie, WY Real Estate. - 10/22/17 07:31 PM
They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, I suppose art is that way, too.  So it was with an open mind that I accompanied our children on a field trip to Laramie's latest installment of Sculpture, A Wyoming Invitational,  in June of 2008. 
Seriously?!  Was this a practical joke?  The artist, a man from New York state, took this work quite seriously.  He seemed annoyed by the children who didn't get the deeper meaning of it and could only see it as a giant earth worm.  Me, all I can say is "Bless their little hearts" as NOT one of them made a single reference as to what else this looks like!

I … (6 comments)

laramie wyoming: Air Conditioning in Laramie, WY - 10/22/17 07:28 PM
People from out of town ask the darndest things!  
The #1 question that always makes me smile...
"Does that home have air conditioning?"
Air conditioning?!  In Laramie?  Ha ha ha ha ... you are kidding, ....right?!?  
Oh, you're not?!  Yes, there are a few homes in town with actual, whole-house air conditioning and many businesses have air conditioning, too.  However, when it comes to our own houses, most people get by with fans and open windows.  Though, I do have to admit in the last few years, we are seeing more and more homes in town with air conditioning.
We have been able to get by all these years because the hot, hot days of summer last only 4 to 6  weeks. And even then, these hot, hot temperatures rarely … (10 comments)

laramie wyoming: Taking Title as Tenants in Common, Laramie, WY - 10/22/17 07:08 PM
Laramie, Wyoming Real Estate:  Tenants in Common
In Wyoming, taking Title as Tenants in Common is one of the eight standard options.  The BASIC concepts of a Tenancy in Common as described in  "The Language of Real Estate" by John W. Reilly (2006, by Dearborn Financial Publishing, Inc) are:
It is the most commonly held form of co-ownership Each entity or person with ownership interest can be referred to as a co-tenant Each co-tenant has an undivided interest in the whole property Each co-tenant is entitled to undivided possession of the property according to his or her proportionate share Ownership interest is considered to be equal among co-tenant unless conveyance documents indicate otherwise No right of survivorship If one … (2 comments)

laramie wyoming: Taking Title in Wyoming as Husband and Wife - 10/22/17 07:02 PM
Taking Title in Wyoming as Husband and Wife
Naturally, the main requirement for taking title as Husband and Wife in Wyoming is that you be married. For what constitutes legal marriage in Wyoming go to:  http://legisweb.state.wy.us/statutes/statutes.aspx?file=titles/Title20/T20CH1.htm  Suffice it to say that you can only take title as Husband and Wife if you meet the state requirements as to what a husband and wife is.
Just because you are married does not mean that you have to take title as Husband and Wife, but if you do here is some of what that means: 
A husband and wife will own the property as if they are one entity.  As one entity they are each considered to have equal, undivided ownership. One partner or the other … (1 comments)

laramie wyoming: What the heck is a "Fence Out" state? Laramie, WY Real Estate - 10/22/17 06:41 PM
When it comes to cattle, Wyoming is a  FENCE OUT State.  That means if you live in rural Wyoming and you do not want cattle to roam freely on your land, then it is your job to fence them out!  Isn't that a funny concept?!
Sheep, goats, swine and elk(?!), on the other hand, are required to be fenced in.  Though, permissions are given that allow herds of sheep to be crossed from one grazing area to another by going through someone else's land if necessary.  However, that is "only as long as the animals are not allowed to stop and de-pasture the enclosure."  Good luck telling the sheep that!       
Someone wrote … (3 comments)

laramie wyoming: Fall in the mountains... Laramie, Wyoming: Live in Laramie Real Estate - 10/15/17 09:10 PM
Fall in the mountains... Laramie, Wyoming: Live in Laramie Real Estate
 
Some photos, while striking in and of themselves, tell a deeper tale to the people who were there when the photo was taken.  This photo, taken by my oldest daughter, tells the tale of a parent's unrelenting love and belief in their child and how it endures through all the seasons.  For real, and of course metaphorically.  : )
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laramie wyoming: Schools in Laramie, WY: UW Lab School - 10/09/17 07:14 AM
Schools in Laramie, WY: UW Lab School
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Moving to Laramie?               Already live in Laramie?             Moving to a different neighborhood? 
Have no fear!  All the schools in Laramie boast excellent reviews and acheivement data.  Laramie also has three free public schools of choice - Snowy Range Academy, Laramie Montessori and UW Lab school. Additionally, Rock River K - 12  accepts and transports students from Laramie.   When possible, the school district may issue boundary exceptions.  Want more information on how it all works? 
    Ask us how:       Call Brenda at ( 3 0 7 ) 3 9 9 - 5 4 … (9 comments)

laramie wyoming: Sculpture in Laramie, Wyoming: Socrates - 10/08/17 09:13 PM
Sculpture in Laramie, Wyoming:  Socrates

Oh, my!  What ever could he be thinking about?!  Thankfully, there weren't all the modern day distractions back in the time of Socrates.  Had there been cell phones, internet connectivity, tv, radio etc., the world may never have benefited from his particular brand of wisdom.      
This sculpture aptly sits in front of the University of Wyoming College of Law.  A fitting tribute indeed!
When I was new in real estate, a seasoned broker once told me that I would never know everything about real estate no matter how many years I spent in it. Those words were meant as encouragement as there is great … (8 comments)

laramie wyoming: Laramie, Wyoming Real Estate: North Crow Reservoir - 10/06/17 08:03 PM
How is it that I've lived in Laramie, which is in Albany county, since 1981 and I never ventured out enough to explore some of the out of the way (or not) outdoor opportunities that are found here?  I made it a priority last year to go out and discover some of the places that are practically in our own back yard and yet, I had never been there. . .    North Crow Reservoir.  There the whole time.  Who knew?!
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laramie wyoming: Try this easy cell phone test - 09/24/17 06:01 PM
 
With so much talk about who will be the best agent for you, I'd like to suggest a quick and simple test :
Call an agent on his or her cell phone . . .
Did they answer?
If they don't answer, it's okay!  They may be conversing with an actual human being at the time of your call - and we all know that it is rude to ignore the person in front of you to dive for your phone.
However, leave a message then get on with your day while you wait for a return call.
You should find that the agent will return your call within a reasonable amount of time at their next opportunity.
After all, even the greatest agent in the world won't do you much good if you can never reach them.
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laramie wyoming: Seriously! Not all babies are pretty! - 09/20/17 12:25 PM
 A flashback to 2012.... and how we ended up with a thriving colony of cockroaches for over 4 years.  : (

Lucky us ...when a science teacher retired at the end of May last year we volunteered to take ONE Madagascar Hissing Cockroach home, temporarily - we thought.... 
Boy were we surprised when we found out that our androgenous, six-legged curiosity turned out to be a she.... a she who gave birth to about 30 babies!  Yes, birth.  Apparently this species' eggs hatch while still inside the mother and develop into miniature versions of the adults while still inside... then when the time … (11 comments)

laramie wyoming: Schools in Laramie, WY: Laramie Montessori - 09/19/17 06:51 PM
 
Schools in Laramie, WY: Laramie Montessori
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Moving to Laramie?               Already live in Laramie?             Moving to a different neighborhood? 
Have no fear!  All the schools in Laramie boast excellent reviews and acheivement data.  Laramie also has three free public schools of choice - Snowy Range Academy, Laramie Montessori and UW Lab school. Additionally, Rock River K - 12  accepts and transports students from Laramie.   When possible, the school district may issue boundary exceptions.  Want more information on how it all works? 
Ask us how:      Call Brenda at ( 3 0 7 ) 3 9 9 - 5 4 7 7     … (4 comments)

laramie wyoming: Schools in Laramie, WY: Linford Elementary - 09/19/17 06:45 PM
 Schools in Laramie, WY:  Velma Linford Elementary
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Moving to Laramie?                 Already live in Laramie?          Moving to a different neighborhood? 
Have no fear!  All the schools in Laramie boast excellent reviews and acheivement data.  Laramie also has three free public schools of choice - Snowy Range Academy, Laramie Montessori and UW Lab school. Additionally, Rock River K - 12  accepts and transports students from Laramie.   When possible, the school district may issue boundary exceptions.  Want more information on how it all works? 
Ask us how:  Call Brenda at ( 3 0 7 ) 3 9 9 - 5 4 … (0 comments)

laramie wyoming: Schools in Laramie, Wy: Indian Paintbrush Elementary - 09/19/17 06:43 PM
 Schools in Laramie, WY: Indian Paintbrush Elementary
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Moving to Laramie?                       Already live in Laramie?                    Moving to a different neighborhood? 
Have no fear!  All the schools in Laramie boast excellent reviews and acheivement data.  Laramie also has three free public schools of choice - Snowy Range Academy, Laramie Montessori and UW Lab school. Additionally, Rock River K - 12  accepts and transports students from Laramie.   When possible, the school district may issue boundary exceptions.  Want more information on how it all works? 
Ask us how:  Call Brenda at ( 3 0 7 ) 3 9 9 - 5 4 7 … (5 comments)

laramie wyoming: Schools in Laramie, WY: Beitel Elementary - 09/19/17 06:41 PM
 
Schools in Laramie, WY: Beitel Elementary
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Moving to Laramie?            Already live in Laramie?                     Moving to a different neighborhood? 
Have no fear!  All the schools in Laramie boast excellent reviews and acheivement data.  Laramie also has three free public schools of choice - Snowy Range Academy, Laramie Montessori and UW Lab school. Additionally, Rock River K - 12  accepts and transports students from Laramie.   When possible, the school district may issue boundary exceptions.  Want more information on how it all works? 
Ask us how:  Call Brenda at ( 3 0 7 ) 3 9 9 - 5 4 7 7  or Chelsea … (3 comments)

laramie wyoming: Schools in Laramie, WY: Springcreek Elementary - 09/19/17 01:46 PM
Schools in Laramie, WY: Spring Creek Elementary
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Moving to Laramie?                     Already live in Laramie?               Moving to a different neighborhood? 
Have no fear!  All the schools in Laramie boast excellent reviews and acheivement data.  Laramie also has three free public schools of choice - Snowy Range Academy, Laramie Montessori and UW Lab school. Additionally, Rock River K - 12  accepts and transports students from Laramie.   When possible, the school district may issue boundary exceptions.  Want more information on how it all works? 
Ask us how:  Call Brenda at ( 3 0 7 ) 3 9 9 - 5 4 … (2 comments)

laramie wyoming: Laramie, Wyoming Real Estate: Summer! The reason we stay ... - 06/29/11 04:37 PM
Yay!  Summer in Laramie is definitely here!  This is the season that tricks people into living here on purpose - even after the winter never seems to end.  Yesterday's high was 88 degrees, the skies were blue and filled with fluffy white summertime clouds.  Today's high was around 85 degrees and since it's Laramie, we don't have to worry about it getting too much hotter. . .
And even better - after my adventures in the house next door, the skies provided a wonderful opportunity for that airy outdoor picture full of sky and the green of summer I was … (9 comments)

laramie wyoming: Laramie, Wyoming Real Estate: Name Confusion - 03/14/11 04:17 PM
We give names to things and people to clarify who is who and what is what.  We give names to places for the same reason. Sometimes, instead of making things clearer, names can cause confusion.  Like when someone says Washington, we always have to ask - Washington D.C. or Washington State?   Sometimes the confusion is created on purpose, like when a bar in a college town calls itself  "The Library".  In Laramie, the confusion is often caused by the name of a neighboring county.  The city of Laramie is located in Albany County, yet Laramie County is home to the … (4 comments)