The House Is On The Street – Part 1
Do you remember the song titled “The Green Grass Grows All Around”? The lyrics go on and on, always adding one more level to an ever-expanding picture. The egg in the nest, And the nest on the branch, And the branch on the limb, And the limb on the tree, And the tree in a … Read More
Posted onA Real Ghost Story
The scene: A small Bed & Breakfast in a century-old home in a residential neighborhood. Four guest rooms. Large living room heated by a coal fireplace. Gracious, gracious host. Her name was Kirstie. A former psychology major, who had accidentally developed a knack for hospitality and certainly a genuine love of people, their travels and … Read More
Posted onGreen Real Estate
Several European contractors already apply the Low-Impact Building Regulations that will be mandatory in 2012. In fact, many exceed the future requirements. Builders and Buyer Agents actively seek “Green Certification”, stating that, “This certification materializes our commitment to voluntary environmental logistics. It also demonstrates our sense of responsibility.” Green Real Estate is not merely an … Read More
Posted onThe Price We Pay
Why Vermont? Why Morrisville, why Stowe, why Waterbury? Why Cambridge and Johnson and Hardwick and Wolcott? Many believe that the cost of living is too high in most of these communities. I would argue that measuring the cost of living based on an income to expense ratio is no longer good math. Quality of life … Read More
Posted onNot Quite As Planned
Suddenly finding out that the on-foot messenger would not be available on one sunny day in the year 510 might have appeared quite unacceptable at the time. Today, a hiatus of several days can be overcome in minutes. That was not the case then. Much of our technology creates a sense of immediacy. We have … Read More
Posted onDo You Have Your Library Card Yet?
While traveling cross-country in our old RV, several years ago, my husband and I landed in New Harmony, Indiana. It is a welcoming town, perhaps more so than others. We stopped at the library to use the Internet. What happened there was rather out of the ordinary and memorable. To my right, in front of … Read More
Posted onSelling: Picture Perfect
When do we catch the selling bug? You know the feeling. Selling is not at the forefront of your mind, or at least you do not perceive it to be. You wake up every day and naturally step into the usual and comfortable routine. Everything about your home fits snuggly around your activities and personalities. … Read More
Posted onIn The News: True Colors
The Smugglers Notch road remains closed today, following the precipitous snowfall of last Friday. Views from the Stowe and Cambridge side of the Notch reveal a white blanket above the still colorful autumn landscape. Though for some this means driving all the way around the mountain to commute to work, I suspect the beauty of … Read More
Posted onLocal Scene: Can You Taste It?
Imagine if you will an autumn excursion, hopping from town to town along routes 15 and 100, in search of a visual feast. The day is crisp. Morning rain has gracefully cleared the stage for bright sunlight. Life is good today. You can taste it. Fresh air brightens the mind; it also tickles your appetite. … Read More
Posted onWhat Are You Selling?
If you happened to read my previous article, you might not be surprised to see home buyers show up at your door scrapbook in hand. How can you be certain that your home matches their vision? A gazillion factors come into play. The person who buys your home lands at your door due to an … Read More
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