The following is an excerpt of an email I wrote to a buyer who was confused as to whether to work with a Realtor or go at it on their own. The main confusion was regarding commission. This is what I sent:
When a seller decides to sell there home they can decide to sell it For Sale By Owner (FSBO)….or they can list with a realtor (these are the homes that appear in the MLS). (more…)
Do you swap homes or take even small amounts of cash for house sitting arrangements?
Doing so for a period of more than three days means that your home must meet all of Burlington’s Minimum Housing requirements. (more…)
Vermont isn’t often considered a hotbed of diversity. According to the most recent census data, the white population is at 96.2% versus 79.6 in the rest of the country.
The Burlington Free Press recently ran an article about the changing ethnic mix that is occurring in Burlington (mostly in the Old North End) and Winooski. As a Burlington resident for the last 15 or so years, it has really been exciting to witness this transformation. Read the full article here…
Photo by Glenn Russell, Free Press
Although the sun is shining today and the days are getting longer, you can probably count on more cold weather this winter in Vermont.
A couple of weeks ago, another Realtor was showing one of my Burlington listings and called to tell me that he was inside the house (which is vacant) and that the heat was turned off. He also mentioned that there were icicles hanging off of the faucets. (more…)
Recently, the Burlington Free Press ran an article on Buster the Dog and his owner Paddy Reagan. For those that missed it, a link to the full article is below. (more…)
We love Burlington Vermont and the readers of Woman’s Day are finding out some of the reasons why. Thanks Mom for sending me the link…
The article’s author Nicci Micco talks about many of her (and my) favorite spots in the area including Shelburne Orchards, the Ethan Allen Homestead, the Bike Path, Radio Bean and Penny Cluse Cafe.
