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Top 4 Questions Home Buyers Have About the Tax Credit

As the April 15 deadline to file 2009 federal tax returns approaches, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is providing answers to some of the questions home buyers are most frequently asking about the home buyer tax credit. NAHBs website that provides information about the home buyer tax credit,
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Spring real estate buying is here in Burlington Vermont.

[youtube width="250" height="300"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh9LP1gDBhg[/youtube] If you have been sitting on the couch and looking out your window contemplating making a move, then now is the time to do it. The hardest part of winter is over and the interest rates recently dropped below 5%. The inventory is great and it is still a
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The beginning of the end for Bad Mortgages in Burlington, Vermont

This year has started out with a much different level of confidence than we had last year at this time. According to the National Association of Realtors, less mortgages are becoming delinquent and going into foreclosure. This bears well for our local real estate market and economy. In Burlington, Vermont and our surrounding area, we are
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Real Estate Market Conditions are good in Burlington Vermont.

[youtube width="250" height="300"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35-acQ9Dth0[/youtube] All indications are that consumer confidence is up in Burlington, Vermont and the real estate market is more active this year than last year during the same time period. More people are thinking of making a move which will increase the inventory and
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How a Seller Almost Killed His South Burlington Real Estate Sale

In today's world, there are a number of things that can go wrong in order for your real estate transaction not to close. The process has gotten more difficult and the rules for getting financing approval are constantly changing. Therefore, your real estate agent can be critical in making sure that everything is in order for you to
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Vermont Homebuyers Filing Tax Credits Heads Up

Taxpayers Seeking Homebuyer Tax Credits - Refunds Must File Paper by Broderick Perkins Body Homeowners filing for the home buyer tax credit are not allowed to use electronic filing and must file hard copies due to special documentation requirements. Earlier this year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) deployed new home buyer tax
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Housing Starts Rise in January 2010

RISMEDIA, February 22, 2010Nationwide housing production hit its strongest pace in the last six months this January, posting a 2.8% gain to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 591,000 units, according to figures recently released by the U.S. Commerce Department. Builders are starting to see the positive impacts of home buyer tax
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Vermont home for sale on Stokes Lane in Shelburne

[youtube width="250" height="300"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-F-IdUAKnU[/youtube] Desirable Davis Park location! 3 BR, 1 1/2 BA Ranch style home on .5 acres w/lots of updates incl kitchen w/new KraftMaid maple cabinets,new laminate floor in kit, new floors in baths,newer windows & garage doors/openers. New 6 panel interior
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Chief Economist comes to Burlington Vermont

[youtube width="250" height="300"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcgsLJxxVC8[/youtube] Chief Economist and Senior Vice president of research for the National Association of Realtor's, Lawrence Yun, was in town recently giving his views of what we can expect for 2010 in the real estate market. According to him, our market will
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Staging a home for sale in Vermont

[youtube width="250" height="300"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cw5nbxfvin8[/youtube] Brian French, Owner of CENTURY 21 Advantage talks about the importance of preparing your home for sale before your first potential buyer walks through the door. In todays competitive market, you need to have the edge that will make your home appeal to
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Foreclosures in Burlington Vermont

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SChp-3DzNtY[/youtube] Brian French of Century 21 Advantage blogs about short sales and foreclosures in Burlington Vermont. Oftentimes there is assistance whenhardshipsoccur. A couple of examples of resources to use are
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Changing Colors in South Burlington Vermont

It's that time of year where the leaves are absolutely spectacular. The temperature has dropped and so have some of the leaves from the trees. We are getting ready for the inevitable. In fact, in the higher elevations we can see snow on the mountains. My daughter has a soccer game this afternoon and it is going to be very cold watching them
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House Staging in Vermont

If you have ever tried to sell your home without a house stager you know the difficulty that comes with it. In our area, more and more people are hiring professional house stagers to assist with the marketing of their home. It makes sense when you think about it. You get to get an objective opinion from a professional that will enhance the
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Bank with a view in Burlington, Vermont

I just got back from a trip to the commercial department at the Chittenden Bank. It is located on the 5th floor of the building. As I got off the elevator and turned west I noticed the glass doors to their department. As I approached the doorway, I was able to see beyond the receptionist desk and the view that they enjoyed everyday. It was
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