Building home equity and generational wealth

REGION – For many families, a home represents stability today and opportunity for the future. Beyond having a place to live, homeownership can help you build equity over time, which is one of the most common ways people grow long-term … Continued

The lighter side of the world of real estate

REGION – Real estate is often portrayed as all power suits, marble countertops, and serious negotiations conducted in hushed tones. But anyone who has spent more than five minutes in the industry knows the truth: real estate is many times … Continued

Today’s mortgage process

REGION – I talk to people every day who feel unsure about what to expect when getting a mortgage. The good news is that the process is far more straightforward than it might seem. Here’s how it typically works, and … Continued

Windham & Windsor Housing Trust homebuyer education courses

REGION – Hopeful first-time homebuyers, mark your calendars. The Windham & Windsor Housing Trust (WWHT) has launched their monthly homebuyer education workshops for 2026. The first course is Jan. 24, hosted at the Bugbee Senior Center, 262 North Main Street … Continued

2026 housing market predictions

REGION – The housing market was a tough go for many buyers and sellers this year, but 2026 should usher in a healthier, more balanced market with improved affordability, more choices, and price relief for renters saving for down payments, … Continued

2025’s top-searched home features

REGION – In this year’s Zillow Zeitgeist, millions of home searches from 2025 reveal what people were actually looking for in their next home. All those searches tell a story. Last year, Americans longed for space, with searches for features … Continued

William Raveis Vermont Properties welcomes Brendan McNamara

LUDLOW, Vt. – The William Raveis Vermont Properties team is pleased to announce that Brendan McNamara has joined the firm as a real estate agent serving the Okemo Valley and surrounding communities. Born and raised in the Okemo Valley, McNamara … Continued

Low- and no-down-payment loans

REGION – The biggest surprise for many homebuyers isn’t the monthly mortgage payment, it’s the amount of cash they think they need up front. The good news? That may not always be the case. With the Federal Reserve’s September rate … Continued

Valuing a house

REGION – There are three values for any home on the market: what the seller thinks it’s worth, what the buyer thinks it’s worth, and what a professional appraiser will think it’s worth. The key to a successful purchase is … Continued

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