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
REGION – Purchasing a house is an exciting endeavor, and it doesn’t have to be a stressful one. Choosing a good realtor, lender, and attorney to assist you through the process can smooth out a lot of the bumps, and … Continued
REGION – Are you among the myriad of potential homebuyers who will be jumping off the sidelines and getting into the homebuying game if rates drop? Go into your home search prepared by getting approved for a mortgage before you … Continued
REGION – According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Vermont has seen the highest increase in home appreciation of all 50 states over the past year – 12.8%, nearly double the national average. Per statistics compiled by the Vermont … Continued
REGION – The Vermont Association of Realtors (VAR), along with Prime MLS, implemented the National Association of Realtors (NAR) new rule changes in advance of the Aug. 17 deadline. Vermont Realtors have been working diligently to get up to speed … Continued
LUDLOW, Vt. – Before considering a home loan application, it’s important to maintain a good FICO credit score, which plays a significant role in the mortgage process. Applicants will want to make sure their credit report is as accurate as … Continued
LUDLOW, Vt. – According to the July Fannie Mae housing forecast, the average 30-year fixed rate mortgage will be at 6.7% by the end of the year, which is a slight decline from 6.8% in the third quarter of 2024. … Continued