Blog :: 2009

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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Price Reductions in Burlington Vermont

If you get Sunday's newspaper check out the real estate section and notice all the price reduction banners. Prices of homes are still being reduced and now is a great time to negotiate a good value for yourself. Things seem to be moving in a positive direction which means that the buyer's market may be a short-lived event, but for now it
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House Hunting in Vermont

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a huge variety of homes to choose from when it is time to go house shopping? And historically low interest rates? Well welcome to reality. If you are contemplating looking for a home, now is the time to do it. It still is a buyer's market and if you are in control. You might be thinking
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Labor-less Day in Burlington Vermont

Now that summer is officially over with yesterday being Labor Day, I hope everyone got to enjoy it to its fullest. It definately was a shorter summer with all the rain we had in June and July. Mother Nature was kind to us these past 4 days though with no rain even predicted. With that said, the real estate market is still chugging along and
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News from the Real Estate Guy in Burlington Vermont

Recently I attended a Realtor function where I was able to talk to a number of my peers about the current market. It appears that we are seeing a resurrection of sorts for deals being done. The attorneys that we work with said that most of their business is now purchases instead of refinances and all the Realtors that I spoke with seemed to
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Taxes rising in Vermont

I don't know if you have the same problem I do, but my taxes continue to rise during a time when property values are not. How can the assessors justify tax increases when values have decreased by at least 10%? It is time to reduce our city budgets and fat from our ledgers. If we continue on this path, it will make it impossible for retirees
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51 days and counting to buy real estate in Vermont

Ok, so nowI have your attention. What I am referring to, is for first-time buyers to put a home under deposit and take advantage of the government's $8,000 tax credit. If you don't put something under deposit within that time period, you may not have time to get the property financed and closed by December 1st. If you don't close by that
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First-Time Home Buyer $8,000 tax credit in Burlington, Vt

If you are a first-time home buyer, now is the time to get pre-approved and contact yours truly to find you a home. For only a short time left if you close on your first home by December 1st the government will give you an $8,000 tax credit when you file your taxes the next year. This is really a deal that seems to good to be true, but more
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Short Sale Difficulties in Vermont

Recently we have been dealing with a number of short sales in our area which have been draining to say the least. A short sale is when the seller of a property is selling their home for less than what they owe to the bank. The bank has to approve such a transaction and therein lies the problem. In numerous cases, it takes months for the
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Summertime deals in Burlington, Vermont

If you haven't pulled the trigger on purchasing your first home and take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit, the clock is ticking. Unless they extend the deadline, which I don't think they will, you have until December 1st to close on your first home in order to be able to take advantage of this golden opportunity. There are not too many
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Sizzling Summer Real Estate Specials in Burlington Vermont

Finally mother nature is finally showing signs of warm weather and summer like conditions. Along with that the real estate market has warmed up these past two months as well. There has a been a lot more activity and if it continues through the fall, this winter will be a lot easier to handle than last winter. The interest rates are still
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Short sale frustration in Vermont

Recently,I have been working on a few short sales that have been extremely frustrating. A short sale is when the person selling a home owes more than what it is currently worth and the bank is willing to sell the property without them recouping the full amount owed. It is a long and difficult process that sometimes does not work out and the
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