Pope Meadow Grand Opening!
YOU ARE INVITED, along with Senator Sanders, to cut the ribbon on this innovative housing development in Morrisville, Vermont. Friday, August 10, 2012 at 2:00 pm. Pope Meadow is located one mile from the Village, on Elmore Street (Route 12). Pope Meadow supports responsible development with an emphasis on conservation, environmental awareness, efficiently designed living … Read More
Posted on10 things that turn off buyers
1. Front Door and Land “You never get a second chance to make a first impression”. The front door and approach to the home is the first impression for potential buyers. Give them something to look forward to, instead of giving them fear about what is next. Consider repainting, changing out door hardware, or replacing … Read More
Posted onWhat is it Like Living in a Vacation Destination?
Driving through Stowe on my way home, I cannot help but notice the difference in traffic from when I first discovered this gorgeous community 44 years ago. We got around in a 1965 Ford Mustang then. My parents had heard an announcement on the radio about the “quaint little town south of the border”. One … Read More
Posted onIt Could Work, If Only…
You have the most impeccable credit history. Your finances are in good order. You were pre-approved even before you finished filling out the pre-approval paperwork. You’ve enlisted the assistance of the best Realtor. You have approached your home search with diligence and intelligence; there is no doubt about that. So don’t play head games with … Read More
Posted onIn The News – Home Sales Increase in June
In a July 28 National Association of Realtors press release, NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun spoke true words of wisdom when he said, “The best way to ensure a more solid recovery in housing is to simply return to normal, sound credit standards so more creditworthy home buyers can get a mortgage.” Yun’s comment follows … Read More
Posted onAn Artist Walks Into a Room – What Does He See?
“I want my paintings to represent the atmosphere around me at the very moment I’m using my brush against canvas. This translates into painting climate, touch, and all the sensory aspects along with the actual scene.” Mehdi Fallahian, author of these words of wisdom, silently set up his easel in the exact spot he knew … Read More
Posted onInvest in Value
“Owning a house remains central to Americans’ sense of well-being,” begins a June 29, New York Times article. The American Dream is an important part of what we value and we put a lot of efforts into preserving our values. Actually, we put a lot of effort into living our values. According to the same … Read More
Posted onWolcott – Home to 1,500 Sheep, 200 Showrooms and 4,000 Books
The Lamoille River attracts fishermen, artists and photographers, as well as canoe and kayak enthusiasts. In Wolcott, Vermont, Fisher Bridge, an authentic railroad covered bridge, stands as a reminder of history, on the tracks that serviced the local industry when Wolcott was home to several mills and about 1,500 sheep roamed its pastures. Wolcott was … Read More
Posted onMaking Local Food Everybody’s Food
Ben Hewitt, author of “The Town That Food Saved: How One Community Found Vitality in Local Food” and back-to-the-land activist, brought great attention to the town of Hardwick, VT with his book. Some senior-level English, Hazen Union High School, students have been discussing Hewitt’s book. They believe there is more to the story. Nancy Demers, … Read More
Posted onMake your Home Search Engine Ready
A recent conversation with a colleague led to further investigation and brainstorming. We were discussing how finding the right words for our audience can be a bit tricky. If that were the only concern, it would not be much of a challenge, but social media bring a new perspective to the picture: positioning. In short, … Read More
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