What Rising Interest Rates Mean for Your Buying Journey
Key Takeaways Today’s mortgage rates are the highest they’ve been since 2018. There isn’t much you can do about mortgage rates, but staying informed about how your mortgage will be affected by them will make you a better prepared buyer. There are a few ways to raise your buying power: increase your
Northwest Vermont REALTOR® Association Releases April 2022 Market Statistics
April 2022FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Mike Berk, CEO Northwest Vermont REALTOR® Association Releases April 2022 Market Statistics The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage exceeded 5% in April, the highest level since 2011, according to Freddie Mac. The recent surge in mortgage rates has reduced t
Mountain Biking in Vermont
Vermont Real Estate Company realtor Susannah Kelley says mountain biking is “the best way to stay on the trails once all the snow is gone” – and a quick look outside will tell you it’s time to grab your bike! Since the start of the pandemic, Vermont has seen an uptick in mountain biking – but the la
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