Blog :: 2009

A real estate shift in Burlington Vermont

It has been awhile since we talked about the real estate market in Burlington Vermont, only because there wasn't much to talk about until now. June was a fantastic month for people putting homes under deposit. Interest rates bumped up this past month, but have slowly worked themselves back down under 5.5% in most cases. We have closed the
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C21 Advantage Top Sales Associates in May

Kelly Farr, Realtor

Arthur Vento, Realtor

Kelly and Arthur, Sales Associates with CENTURY 21 Advantage in South Burlington, were named the offices top sales associate in the month of May.

We are pleased to recognizeKelly and Arhtur with this honor. Their competitive intelligence, professionalism

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The Real Estate Glacier is moving in Burlington Vermont

We knew it would be only a matter of time before we saw things starting to take a turn for the better, and I think that is what we are seeing right now. Listings are getting more showings and the phones are ringing more and we are taking more contracts then we had in the last 4 months. It is a slow movement. One almost like a glacier that
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Recession Leaving Burlington Vermont

There is an article today on the internet that states that the Government is predicting that the Recession has started to subside. Expectations are such here, that we are hoping that things will noticeably change by the end of the summer. I was talking to another business owner yesterday and he said that the glacier has started to move
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CENTURY 21 LLC recognizes top performers at CENTURY 21 Advantage

CENTURY 21 LLC Recognizes CENTURY 21 Advantageagents for outstanding performance.

South Burlington, VT-- CENTURY 21 Advantage today announced that the CENTURY 21 LLC recently recognized Brian French, Kelly Farr, Jim Ross/Linda Murphy, and Shawn Kelley as top performers at this years 2008 CENTURY 21 LLC Annual Gold Awards Banquet.

Brian, Kelly, Jim, Linda, and Shawn approach everything

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Mortgage Reform in Vermont and abroad.

Mortgage Reform is a must. I am currently dealing with two potential short sales on properties that have loans larger than what a buyer has offered on the properties. It becomes a short sale if the bank agrees to take a loss on the property and convey it to the new buyer. The current process of trying to get answers from the mortgage

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CENTURY 21 Advantage in South Burlington, VT Receives Quality Service Award

 

 

CENTURY 21 Advantage awarded the CENTURY 21 Systems National Quality Service Award
 

South Burlington, VT, March 2009 -- Century 21 Real Estate LLC, franchisor of the worlds largest residential real estate sales organization, has announced that CENTURY 21 Advantage is a recipient of the 2008 CENTURY 21 Quality Service Office award for its commitment to providing quality customer service to its [...]

Burlington Vt. wonders what happened to your friendly bankers

After reading a number of articles dealing with our dire economy and future predictions, I can only wonder in amazement how we got in this mess to begin with. Years ago, communities could count on their local friendly conservative bankers to help them do the right thing in terms of loans. You know, not giving you a loan unless you had the
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Spring Forward in Burlington Vermont

Spring is in the air with the time being adjusted this past weekend and warmer weather teasing us as well. I am looking forward to the snow being gone and the kids getting out onto the baseball diamond for this year's competitions. We just got back from a short visit with our relatives in Sunny Hollywood Florida last week and I must admit
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The Good Old Days are Here in Vermont

Have you ever heard your parents talk about the good old days? If you haven't then I would be surprised. When it comes to real estate in Vermont the "Good Ol Days' are here now. Interest rates are unbelievably low and home prices are lower than they have been in years and the supply is ample. So when it comes to having it as good as it was
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Vermont real estate - Essex Junction

Spacious 4 BR village home w/new eat-in kitchen sure to delight the family chef, formal dining room w/built-in corner hutch, hardwood floors & knotty pine walls. LR w/hardwood floors, 2 full baths, enclosed 8x18 porch and spacious family room. Home re-insulated in 2009, new oil tank in 2008 and new hot water heater in 2009. For
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First-Time Home buyer Tax Credit in Vermont

It's official. President Obama has signed a bill that will give first-time homebuyers' an $8,000 tax credit if they purchase a home before December 1, 2009. If you are thinking about buying your first home, this is an excellent opportunity that you can't miss. Not only are prices lower than they have been in years, interest rates are almost
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Avoiding a Foreclosure in Burlington Vermont

If you look in the daily news you will find so many people who are close to having their home foreclosed on or are in the process of it. The economy has had a devastating effect on so many people and we hope that things will turn for the better sooner than later. With that said, there are things you can do to assure that you will not lose
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Vermont is heading South for a Few Days

The kids are on school vacation this week and we are going to take advantage of it. We are heading to Florida tomorrow for a week. We have been looking forward to this for some time. It will be a nice break from winter and it will rejuvenate the spirit. As our kids get older we realize that it will only be a couple more years where will be
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Short Sale May Be An Alternative in Vermont

There are a number of people out there that are struggling with large mortgage payments and other outstanding debt that has become too much of a burden. If you are one of those individuals and have fallen behind on your payments and have tried to renegotiate your loan to no avail, then a short sale may be your best option verses having a
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