REGION – According to the U.S. Census Bureau, over the past 75 years, the percentage of traditional, married households decreased by more than 30%, from 80% to 50%. The Pew Research Center (PRC) finds that, “The American family has undergone … Continued
REGION – After several years of a highly competitive – some might say chaotic – real estate market in Vermont, recent indicators point to the fact that things might be starting to calm down. As the inventory of new listings … Continued
REGION – The current housing market in Vermont is not unlike housing markets elsewhere in the United States, specifically in areas considered “destinations,” where many sellers have taken advantage of the increased home values, while some are left evaluating their … Continued
REGION – Did you know that 67% of prospective homebuyers said they could be convinced to buy a haunted house if it checked enough of their boxes? The cobwebs and creaky floorboards are perfect for Halloween, but once November comes … Continued
REGION – Paying a fee to lower your interest rate could make sense if you plan to stay in your home for a long time, or want lower payments in the beginning. Homebuyers looking for ways to bring down their … Continued
REGION – Goodbye summer, and goodbye sizzling home prices. As the peak of summer homebuying reaches its end, fall homebuyers could expect to see lower home prices as we settle into autumn. If you’ve been waiting to buy, now could … Continued
REGION – Being a first-time homebuyer doesn’t have to be an overwhelming experience. “A lot of clients come in with all these assumptions,” said Michael Douthwaite, a mortgage loan officer with Zillow Home Loans. “But it’s not that complicated, especially … Continued
REGION – Do real estate agents have a crystal ball? The answer is no. This doesn’t mean we don’t get asked nearly every day, “So, how’s the market?” This is always a loaded question. Our local real estate market these … Continued
REGION – Buying a home is the single-largest financial commitment most people ever make. And sorting through mortgages involves a lot of critical choices. One of these is choosing between a fixed or variable interest rate mortgage. True to its … Continued
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. – Windham & Windsor Housing Trust (WWHT) is here to help you become a homeowner. The first step is to familiarize yourself with the homebuying process. Their homebuyer education workshop and program are encouraged for anyone becoming a … Continued