How To Stay Competitive In Vermont’s Real Estate Market With Appraisals That Come Up Short
Key Takeaways The market is competitive and in the sellers’ favor, but buyers can be competitive with their mortgage to make their offer more appealing. When there is an appraisal gap, you can: include an appraisal contingency (to prevent overpaying), renegotiate (which can be tough in today’s marke
Northwest Vermont REALTOR® Association Releases March 2022 Market Statistics
March 2022FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Mike Berk, CEO Northwest Vermont REALTOR® Association Releases March 2022 Market Statistics Nationally, existing home sales recently dropped to a 6-month low, falling 7.2% as buyers struggled to find a home amid rising prices and historic low inventory. Pend
What Are The Green Bags On The Side Of The Road?
Vermont is known nationwide for its gorgeous natural landscape – we welcome 13 million tourists annually, from leaf-peepers to downhill skiers. With our lush farmland and rolling hills, it’s not hard to see how Vermont earned its reputation as the “Green Mountain State.” But it’s not without effort:
Northwest Vermont REALTOR® Association Releases February 2022 Market Statistics
February 2022FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Mike Berk, CEO Northwest Vermont REALTOR® Association Releases February 2022 Market Statistics The U.S. real estate market remains hot ahead of the spring selling season, with existing home sales up 6.7% as of last measure, according to the National Ass
Top 5 Renovations to Increase the Value of Your Home
If you’re in the “new year, new me” mindset, steer that motivational energy towards increasing the value of your home with these projects, ranked from simple to more complex. Whether you’re looking to sell this year or just want to love your space even more, adding these projects to your New Year’s
Vermont Maple Ginger Scones Recipe
Celebrate the maple sugaring season with our Vermont Maple Ginger Scones! Inspired by Joanne Chang’s Maple-Blueberry Scone recipe in the New York Times– we thought we’d add a Green Mountain twist. So whether you tap your trees, boil your sap, or pick up local syrup from your favorite spot, let’s sta
How to Choose a Seller's Agent in Today’s Market!
The spring Vermont Real Estate market is right around the corner. While we anticipate slower price growth this year compared to last, sellers are very likely to remain in the driver's seat; homeowners who decide to sell will be able to take advantage of an aggressive seller's market. It may seem lik
Northwest Vermont REALTOR® Association Releases January 2022 Market Statistics
January 2022FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Mike Berk, CEO Northwest Vermont REALTOR® Association Releases January 2022 Market Statistics The 2022 real estate market begins where 2021 left off, in which existing home sales reached their highest level since 2006, with the National Association of RE
Preparing Your Home for the Spring Market
A couple of weeks of thoughtful preparation before putting your house on the market will make a big difference at the end of your selling journey. Here are some tips that can help increase your home’s value, improve curb appeal, and optimize your potential buyers’ first impressions. Declutter Space