Real estate has come such a long way that most of those who bought houses back in the 70’s are now wondering what changed. Real estate did not just drastically change. It has changed gradually and the year 2013 has also seen its share of real estate changes. The eight …
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 …
1. Front Door and Land “You never get a second chance to make a first impression”. The front door and approach to the home is the first impression for potential buyers. Give them something to look forward to, instead of giving them fear about what is next. Consider repainting, changing …
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 …
A recent conversation with a colleague led to further investigation and brainstorming. We were discussing how finding the right words for our audience can be a bit tricky. If that were the only concern, it would not be much of a challenge, but social media bring a new perspective to …
“Loose lending practices seen during the housing bubble allowed 5 million renters to become homeowners …the market is in the protracted process of evicting this group.”- Bloomberg Businessweek This statement offers much to think about. While it is true that all of us, at some point in our lives, make …
A young couple entered the office lobby with a spark of excitement in their eyes. You could sense that the prospect of an important new step in their lives was causing some measure of uncertainty, overshadowed by the exhilaration of knowing they had reached a place in their lives where …
I asked Elaine Flynn, founder and president of Stowe Mountain Concierge, what sort of services she offers home buyers and sellers? Elaine – For prospective home buyers, I can arrange accommodations and logistics when folks come to town to look at properties, and can help answer many questions. Once they …
What was quaint and attractive and featured in Better Homes and Gardens? The 140-square-foot house Gregory Johnson, co-founder of the Small House Society, inhabited from 2003 to 2009. A WalletPop article makes an interesting observation: “As home values sink and utility costs climb, tiny houses have captured the imagination of …
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