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
LUDLOW, Vt. – On Saturday, Sept. 14, the world was turned upside down for Don and Geri (Green) Hancock when they learned their home, where Geri has lived for 20 years, on Route 103 in Chester, was on fire. The … 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. – Customers with 11 electric utilities that make up the Vermont Public Power Supply Authority (VPPSA), one of which is the Ludlow Electric Light Department, can now take advantage of unique energy-saving opportunities thanks to a special partnership … Continued
Dear Editor, Last month, the Greater Springfield Area Habitat for Humanity (GSAHFH) purchased a home for renovation on Cutler Drive in Springfield, Vt. This acquisition marks the 13th home the organization has purchased in its ongoing mission to provide … Continued
BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – Two local experts on weatherization will kick off the Rockingham Energy Committee’s “Home Energy Forum” series on Thursday, March 21, at 6:30 p.m., at the Rockingham Library. Winter in Vermont does not have to mean a … Continued
NEWPORT, N.H. – Matthew and Sarah Pikus recently purchased New England Outdoor Furnaces (NEOF), and are finding the hands-on learning experience of being new business owners intriguing. The Pikus family moved from Minnesota to Vermont in 2020, and last year … Continued
REGION – Starting Jan. 1, Green Mountain Power (GMP) will continue its popular rebate programs to help customers save when they switch from fossil fuels to clean electricity for driving, heating and cooling, yard care, and more. All GMP’s programs … Continued