Blog :: 12-2008

Interest rates in Burlington Vermont are Fantastic

We are quickly approaching the new year with interest rates at incredibly low levels. Can you believe in some instances that I have seen some rates quoted under 5%. Who knows how long this is going to last? Now is the time to make your move. Sellers are motivated and prices are at extrememly attractive levels. Give me a call and I can help
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Christmas Eve in Burlington Vermont

Well today is Christmas Eve and as we get ready for the Holiday shared with family I take pause to think about how lucky I am. Yes, the economy is in a downward spiral, and the uncertainty of when it will turn around is in our forethoughts everyday, but with that said, we must realize that there is still health and family to turn to in
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Interest rates in Vermont hit record low

Yesterday was an incredible day for people looking to lock into a low interest rate. A number of mortgage companies had reduced their rates to 5% with zero points. I haven't seen rates that low in probably 15 years. What an unbelievable opportunity to purchase a home if you are looking. Don't wait for them to go back up to 7%. Take
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Tis the season to be Thankful

As it gets closer to the Holidays,I find myself thinking how thankful I am for so many reasons. Yes the economy is in complete chaos and we are not sure when it is going to get better, but as it stands today, I am thankful. I am thankful for my health and my family. For without these two things there would be less happiness in my life. I am
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Ride the Interest Rate Wave in Burlington Vermont

If you are not in the real estate game right now, you may want to consider it. Recently the interest rates have been rising and falling like the stock market. Some days are really good and some days, well you know the rest of the sentence. Most recently though a number of lucky people locked into a fixed 30 year mortgage with zero points
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Vermonters feel the Pain from Mortgage Fallout

The mortgage mess that was created by greedy executives, loan officers and traders is felt by not only those directly involved, but also those of us who live far away from the eye of the storm. The economic woes that this has created is being felt by all of us and it is world wide. How could so much be so overlooked for so long is a guess
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That's My Final Answer

In today's world of immediate gratification and response it is easy for all of us to want the economy to be fixed and fixed yesterday. After all, a big reason we are in this financial discord is because of the quick and easy money made available by the lending institutions and the people who ran them. The reality of it all, I think is
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Holy Cow It's December

Where did this year go? It seems like it went by so fast. I think that happens as we get older. We get busy with the kids schedule and then work and before you know it, it's December. It's odd this year that we really don't have any snow on the ground yet. Typically, we get snow around Thanksgiving or before and then we wait it out. Having
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