Local Scene – A Stowe Tradition
What say you to Portobello Mushroom Benedict with red pepper hollandaise, poached eggs with tomato, sprouts and melted Cabot cheddar cheese? What say you to cheese fondue for your après-ski delight? What say you to twelve traditional Vermont Inn rooms with the distinctive touch of authentic Vermont antiques, and private baths? The Gables Inn is … Read More
Posted onAs Spring Cometh…
“As spring cometh, confidence is close at hand,” said Pall Spera philosophically, upon reading yesterday’s Blog entry. “Current consumer confidence in many areas of their lives is evident in our ‘defrosting’ real estate market as well,” he added. It is as though during waves of colder economic climate, we instinctively retreat to the safety and warmth … Read More
Posted onThursday Stats – The Value of Confidence
We do not wait in line at the register to purchase it; we rarely pull cash out of our wallets, but we must pull a pen out, repeatedly, and sign many documents in order to secure a new home. Nonetheless, a home is a commodity of sorts; it is a “thing” we acquire because it … Read More
Posted onThe Beauty of Efficiency
Whether you plan on acquiring a newly constructed home or a classic antique, you likely have grand plans for your new abode. You can envision the perfect kitchen with sliding glass doors to a deck that would make Club Med look like a second-rate destination. Windows, you want windows everywhere, welcoming the sun and moon … Read More
Posted onTrendy Tuesday – Americans & Home Ownership
Today, Trendy Tuesdays takes a look at how Americans view homeownership at this time, in spite of, or perhaps even thanks to the many challenges presented by recent activities in our financial markets. Carla Hill, Managing Editor of Online Publications for Realty Times, brings to light a revealing study in an article she published today. … Read More
Posted onLocal Scene – Hyde Park, County Seat
Fitch Hill Inn – Hyde Park Thanks to Carroll S. Page, a past Governor of Vermont and the largest skin dealer in the world in the early 1900’s, Hyde Park became one of the major tanning centers in the country at that time. Chartered in 1781, it was named after Captain Jedediah Hyde. Today, the … Read More
Posted onThursday Stats
An article published today, on the National Association of Realtors’ website, seems to confirm the market assessment brought to light in comments by economists who attended the January 12 International Builders’ Show (see Blog post titled Trendy Tuesdays). “Existing-home sales rose sharply in December,” begins the article, “when sales increased for the fifth time in … Read More
Posted onWhile in St. Barth’s
A December 30, Boston Herald headline reads, “Tracked Down: Meg Ryan, Doug Foregger, Russell Simmons and more…” The article continues, referring to celebrities gathering on Martha’s Vineyard, St. Barth’s and other such locations for New Year’s Eve celebrations. While Stowe and St. Barth’s are 1925.5 miles apart, I assure you there is a connection here. … Read More
Posted onTrendy Tuesdays
Today marks the beginning of a new segment on the Pall Spera Company Blog, Trendy Tuesdays. I will devote this segment to industry news, statistics, trends and other professional analysis from reputable sources: Real Estate Information Systems (RIS Media), The National Association of Realtors (NAHB) and Real Trends and The National Association of Home builders, … Read More
Posted onLocal Scene – The Heartbeat of Lamoille County
Morristown by Jack Irwin Liberman Morristown is the only town in Lamoille County with consistent yearly population growth since its creation. Original residents had moved from New York State, Massachusetts and St. Regis, brining to Morristown the flavor of their individual cultural backgrounds and architectural styles. Additionally, the railroad greatly contributed to the successful development … Read More
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