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When it’s time to sell your house, your priority should be picking an ideal closing time frame, and ultimately a moving date.

Do you need a coffee bar? The short answer is “yes!” One of the coolest things about being a Realtor is that we see how people are setting up their homes. Recently we have been tracking a trend to include a dedicated space in kitchens or adjacent eat-in spaces for…

Your “right home” may not be your “forever home.” Sometimes your life circumstances and current lifestyle lead you to a property that doesn’t fit your needs “forever,” but it fits your needs right now. Interestingly, 81% of buyers who think they bought their…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) creeps into our real estate world daily. Even writing this blog AI is offering assistance, which is ironic and disturbing. From listing descriptions to seller and buyer appointments, we have run into AI and we’re not impressed. Here’s what…

Yes, there is a Summer Buyer’s Market! If you’re thinking about buying or “have” to buy, now is the time to jump into the Vermont real estate market. Sellers who have their homes for sale are eager to sell before the fall. If you’ve been discouraged over the past…

Long story short: We are getting central air conditioning installed this week! After decades of longer, hotter summers the window units and fans are being donated, and we are acquiescing to the fact that we may never “cool off” just by keeping windows open at night…

Curb appeal is the feeling that people get when they drive past your house. Is the landscaping maintained or overgrown? Is the front door faded or vibrant? Is the driveway smooth or full of potholes? The exterior presentation of your property sets the tone for the buyer…

You are probably wondering what Jennie and I do on our time off from real estate? Well, to be honest, we pick up cupcakes from Superb Cupcakes at Taft Corners in Williston, hit the couch and watch Dateline, 20/20 or other crime and mystery shows. Over the years we have…

How difficult is it to decide on an offer on your property? It all seems so simple. You put your house on the market with your trusted real estate professional. Buyer’s Agents show you property and then submit offers. Now what? Let’s look at three considerations when…

How stressful is selling your home? There are many reasons why selling your home is overwhelming. As a Realtor in Vermont I was overwhelmed with selling a family house out-of-state. The lack of familiarity with the process, the pricing, and the current buyer preferences in…

Why do I need to go to a lender? Can’t we just put in the offer and if it’s accepted, I’ll figure it out?These are common questions from buyers who are looking to minimize the “up front” hassle of figuring out how they are going to pay for a real estate purchase.…

Neither snow, rain, or sleet will keep us from helping you buy a house in the upcoming snowy, cold months in Vermont.If you are looking to buy in Vermont during our snowy months of January, February, or March we want you to be “winter ready.” From weather alerts to…