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 …
December is a busy time for many of us. Luckily, a friend of mine is a firm believer, like myself, that there is always time to shop for cheese, chocolate, and pewter. So we decided to investigate a local stop for tourists and natives alike: the Cabot Cheese, Lake Champlain …
As relatively new homeowners, my husband and I have spent quite a bit of time this past year thinking about tools. Many of us acquire the basics with our first rental situation—hammer, screwdrivers (Phillips & flat-head), pliers, wrench, duct tape, and measuring tape; along with maybe a couple other odds …
My back is sore—for good reason, mind you—but sore nonetheless. It’s not the annoyingly pointless Sisyphus-pushing-the-rock-up-the-hill type sore. Oh no. This is I’m-accomplishing-something-and-am-ready-for-more-please-ma’am type; the we’re-learning-new-skills-excited type, if you will. With the appearance of snow last week, it has now officially become time to get the house ready for winter. …
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 …
In Part I of this 3-article series, we talked about beverages that might accompany your gathering as you celebrate the acquisition of a new home. Today, let’s discover some tasty local bites, shall we? Gracie’s Restaurant, in Stowe, knew exactly what bites to recommend. In fact, my request for ideas …
Whether you are moving to a new neighborhood, or merely a few blocks from your current location, beginning a new slice of life in a new home is exhilarating. It can fill you with a sense of hope and vision for the future. With eyes wide open, you take in …
We are a few hours away from a great three-day weekend. Perhaps you have planned a family activity or you might take advantage of the extra time to finally visit the houses you have had your eye on for a while. You’ve already jotted down the Realtor’s name and phone …
An acquaintance of mine has been living in boxes for the past 20 years or so. Mind you, not all her belongings are still packed from the original move that prompted this approach and the remaining full boxes have been put to creative use, serving as a pedestal for a …
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