Though Wyoming is not an obvious place to go searching for gold, a Canadian exploration company recently found significant amounts in the Rattlesnake Hills east of Casper. The company is still determining if they will open a mine, but if they do, Wyoming might attract the attention of other companies as well.

Wyoming hasn’t had a gold mining operation for approximately 50 years.

You may not find gold at our BB Brooks Ranch. but it’s an investment that you won’t regret. Come see our stunning 40-acre parcels that start at only $995 an acre and see why Wyoming is where you want to be!

For the full article via Forbes.com, click here.

According to this article, Cheyenne is one of the 10 least expensive U.S. cities to do business in. Los Angeles and San Francisco were the most expensive cities.

If you’re thinking about moving your business to Cheyenne (or starting a new one there), stop by one of our beautiful ranches! Diamond B Ranch and Remington Ranch are just outside Cheyenne and Wild Horse Ranch is only 15 minutes west of Laramie.

In an article posted this week on MSN Money, Wyoming was recognized as the least-taxed state in the US. This ranking takes into account income, sales, property, fuel, alcohol, tobacco, and other taxes that are required of it’s residents.

Author Scott McCredie explains that only $7 out of each $100 goes to the state in Wyoming while residents of New Jersey shell out $12 per $100. The average is about 10% nationally.

If you would like to enjoy the lowest taxes in the country, consider investing in your own Wyoming Land. Brooks Realty and Advisory Group is one of the most trusted land developers in the country offering opportunites today in Laramie, Casper, and Cheyenne.

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The March 27 issue of BusinessWeek highlighted Laramie as the best place to start a business in Wyoming. Laramie was selected as the state winner after considering factors such as affordability, availability of talented workforce, existence of a thriving business community, and quality of life.

One small city (population 20,000 – 200,000)  in each state was selected after being analyzed through San Francisco-based GIS Planning’s Zoom Prospector website that took 11 factors into account.

Here is the full article.

Laramie is not only a great place to work, it’s a great place to live! Brooks Realty has Wyoming Land that is perfect for you including Wild Horse Ranch in Laramie, Wyoming!

According to Kiplinger.com, Cheyenne is #3 on the list for Tax-Friendly Cities! Here is some of what they say about the fine city that our Remington Ranch and Diamond B Ranch are in:

No. 3 Cheyenne, Wyoming

Income tax: $0
Property tax: $1,326
Sales tax: $1,512
Auto tax: $665

STATE & LOCAL TAX BURDEN: 4.7%

Urban Facts: Levies on mining and oil account for nearly half of the Equality State’s tax revenues. Cheyenne is in close proximity to the geographical center of North America.

This isn’t the first time Wyoming has been at the top of the list! See this post from 2007!

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