Why Buyer Love Letters Are No Longer In Our Playbook
In today’s highly competitive market, buyers are looking for any opportunity to stand out from the competition. A popular tactic that has gained popularity over the last decade is the ‘Buyer Love Letter.’ This cover letter to an offer is typically an emotional plea to the seller, showcasing the reas
Is Vermont In A Housing Bubble?
For our most recent outlook, check out our Vermont Real Estate Outlook for 2022 It’s been a wild year in Vermont real estate. Like much of the country, home prices are soaring at historic rates. Buyers are making full cash offers with no contingencies and the naming rights of their firstborn chi
State of the Vermont Real Estate Market | Spring 2021
As we head into summer and emerge from the pandemic, Chittenden County and Vermont at large remains a highly competitive real estate market. Pre-COVID, our markets were pressured by low-inventory and high demand. The pandemic only increased this pressure. Over the last year an influx of out-of-state
Are Out-of-State Buyers Impacting the Vermont Real Estate Market?
Many of our clients are asking about the pressure out-of-state buyers have been putting on our local real estate markets. Read more about our take on the matter! Vermont is well known as a haven for second homeowners. A recent study places the Green Mountain State second in the nation for vacati
COVID-19 and the Vermont Housing Market
At the start of the COVID crisis, many people started echoing feelings and sentiments from the last economic downturn over a decade ago. Do we need to prepare for another housing crash? Even though the economy came to a screeching halt a few months ago, this downturn is quite different from the hous
Helpful Tips For Moving With Your Pet
Packing up and moving the family into your new home can be a stressful experience. You need to coordinate movers (or friends and pizza delivery), get the kids ready for a new neighborhood, get your financing in order, and more. As stressful as this might seem for you, it is a stressful time for yo
Spring is Here! 5 Spring Cleaning Tips for Sellers & Homeowners Alike!
Spring is fast approaching in Burlington, Vermont. The time of year where we get the kids ready for soccer, dust off the fishing rods and golf clubs, and get the last harvest of spring corn at our favorite hill! It's also time for spring cleaning. Follow these five tips If you're thinking of selli
Burlington New Construction on the Rise
The Vermont Mortgage Company is proud to sponsor the Vermont Real Estate Company Blog A trusted mortgage lending resource for Vermonters, and for soon to be Vermonters, Vermont Mortgage Company is a proven leader in residential mortgages, refinances, investment property, and financing. The real
Why February is the Perfect Time for Buyers
One of your goals for 2017 was to buy a new home in the beautiful city of Burlington. We totally understand why! Burlington is an incredible city to call home with a beautiful natural setting, great public schools, lively arts, and entertainment, and all the amenities of a major metropolitan area. D