Here is an interesting Widget I found to help you calculate how your 401(k) might do with the various plans that are out there to improve the US economy.

In the last week, Wyoming has had the destinction of being in the news twice for its favorable business climate.  On April 8, 2008, Pollina Corporate Real Estate Inc. ranked Wyoming in the Top Ten Pro-Business States.  Polina's study examines twenty-nine factors relative to states’ efforts to be pro-business.  Wyoming has been in the top ten for at least 5 years now, and was Number 5 for 2008.

On April 10, 2008, the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) published the "Business Tax Index 2008.  The Index ranks the states according to the costs of their tax systems for small business start up and growth.  Wyoming is Number 3, behind South Dakota and Nevada, respectively.

      Casper, WY – Home Sales are STRONG in the Casper area. Despite negative data regarding the housing market nationally, Casper continues to have one of the strongest markets in the country.

      The Casper housing market has seen steady growth even through this past year when national statistics, higher interest rates and the sub-prime debacle have caused concern and pessimism in the general public. The following information represents the Year to Year growth reported in the MLS Statistical Report:

      As reported in the fall addition of the 9/28/07 Wyoming Business Report written by David A. Robateck, “Wyoming’s rate of appreciation in home values last year more than doubled the national average and ranked second in the nation trailing only Utah.” He also stated in the article that “statistics from the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight show that Wyoming house prices increased by 14.29 percent.”

      It’s no secret the strong economy in Wyoming and Casper brought on by a booming energy industry, has a great deal to with our strong Real Estate Market. 2008 LOOKS TO BE A GREAT TIME TO BUY, SELL, OR BUILD A HOME IN CASPER!!! 

      For more information on the Casper Housing Market please contact Casper Board of Realtors, Attn: Angie Evans at 307.237.1670

If you are interested in investment properties, Wyoming might be a good place for you. If you don’t see anything on our website that interests you, just let us know. We have access to any property in Casper and most around the state, including farms and ranches.