Tips for selling in a slow market
REGION – Selling a house in a slow real estate market can be challenging. In such times, it’s not enough to just list your home and wait – you need to actively market and sell it. While no one enjoys … Continued
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Changes to the Vermont property transfer taxes
REGION – All property sales, other than the named exemptions later in this article, are subject to a Vermont transfer tax paid at closing by the purchaser. The tax is now an adjusted rate, based on the property ownership status … Continued
Nine popular house styles in America
REGION – A fun part of buying a home is thinking about all the different kinds of homes you could buy. There are many styles of single-family houses, including condos and townhomes. Take a look at our list of popular … Continued
Buying and selling a house at the same time
REGION – Buying a new home while selling your current one is a balancing act. Here are some practical tips to help you succeed as both a buyer and seller. Buying a new home at the same time as you’re … Continued
Home co-ownership is trending up
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
Real estate negotiations making a comeback
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
Consider downsizing into a “tiny house”
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
Don’t fear a fixer-upper
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
Buying down your interest rate
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
Why it may be better to buy a home in the fall
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