We’re back after our December break and are rested up for a new year of fun. After all the frivolity of the holiday season, you may be feeling a financial pinch and wondering about ways to tighten your belt (figuratively) so you can still get a start on buying that …
Most of my knowledge about haunted houses comes from my parents and mass media. For example, I remember my father taking my sisters and me for a drive on a beautiful sunny day. As we passed by a lone house on a dirt road, my father said nonchalantly, “There’s the …
If you have good credit and a modest down payment, this just may be the best time in history to buy a house in Vermont. For the past two years or so, mortgage rates have been the lowest they have ever been—in history—and rates under 4% for a 30-year mortgage …
The appraisal of a house is an important step in the home buying / home selling process. This process is done on the lending bank’s behalf. The bank will not lend out money to the buyer if the buyer has agreed to pay more than what the appraiser’s professional opinion …
Within New England, only Boston and Providence have more award-winning restaurants than Stowe, Vermont. Stowe is ideally located in a valley between Mount Mansfield and the Green Mountains of the west, and the Worcester Range in the East. Because of its location, Stowe is known for its breathtaking natural beauty, …
Recently read an article on CNBC that talks about the Buying a home vs renting a home as an investment. Regarding Professor Rich Arzaga comments as to renting vs. Ownership, while renting may appear to be a more efficient use of your money, ownership is clearly the big winner for …
Vermont’s economy is stable throughout these challenging times. Tom Kavel, economist for the Vermont State Legislature, indicates that the state has put away $60 million in stabilization reserve funds and $30 million in the human services caseload reserve. The state is working on a level funding budget for next year. …
Driving through Stowe on my way home, I cannot help but notice the difference in traffic from when I first discovered this gorgeous community 44 years ago. We got around in a 1965 Ford Mustang then. My parents had heard an announcement on the radio about the “quaint little town …
You have the most impeccable credit history. Your finances are in good order. You were pre-approved even before you finished filling out the pre-approval paperwork. You’ve enlisted the assistance of the best Realtor. You have approached your home search with diligence and intelligence; there is no doubt about that. So …
In a July 28 National Association of Realtors press release, NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun spoke true words of wisdom when he said, “The best way to ensure a more solid recovery in housing is to simply return to normal, sound credit standards so more creditworthy home buyers can get …
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