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

How a ski area transformed Okemo Valley real estate

LUDLOW, Vt. – As Okemo Mountain marks its 70th anniversary, the milestone offers a moment to reflect on how a modest community ski hill grew into one of Vermont’s premier resorts – and how its steady rise has shaped the … Continued

When to transfer utilities when buying a house

REGION – Transferring your utilities might not be the first thing that comes to mind during the excitement of homeownership, but it’s key to creating a smooth transition. Without proper planning, you could easily face unnecessary disruptions in important services … Continued

Understanding mortgage rates

REGION – If you’re starting to think about buying a home, chances are you’ve heard a lot of talk about mortgage rates. They grab attention for good reason – your rate affects both your monthly payment and the total cost … Continued

What the Fed’s rate cut means now

REGION – In September, the Federal Reserve lowered the federal-funds interest rates for the first time in nearly a year, which could lead to lower mortgage interest rates as well. Whether you’re buying your next home or considering a refinance, … Continued

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