Is This the Time to Take the Leap?
If you have good credit and a modest down payment, this just may be the best time in history to buy a house in Vermont. For the past two years or so, mortgage rates have been the lowest they have ever been—in history—and rates under 4% for a 30-year mortgage are currently the norm rather … Read More
Posted onUnderstanding the home appraisal
The appraisal of a house is an important step in the home buying / home selling process. This process is done on the lending bank’s behalf. The bank will not lend out money to the buyer if the buyer has agreed to pay more than what the appraiser’s professional opinion states the property is worth. … 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 onGood Day for an Open House!
Real Estate agents from different offices, and even those within the same office, may compete for the market at some level, but in reality they work together more than you might imagine. Whether representing a buyer or seller, they are bound by the same rules of ethics. The most important of these is their commitment … Read More
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