2019 Market Statistics

By ridgelinevt | January 30, 2020 |

The Northwestern Vermont Board of Realtors (NVBR) has released their December 2019 market statistics which also shows how the real estate market performed overall in 2019. The report confirms the continuing trend of increasing home prices (average sales price YTD up 7.3%) and decreasing inventory. What does this mean for the market? It means that…

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How to: Hire a Contractor

By ridgelinevt | January 20, 2020 |

‘Tis the season for major projects and remodels, often requiring the help of a professional. Use these tips to help you hire the right professional for the job. Shop around for the right company. Get at least three written estimates. Ask for and check references. If possible, look at jobs the contractor recently completed. Check…

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5 Tips for Buyers in a Tight Market

By ridgelinevt | January 13, 2020 |

We are in an extremely unique and fast-moving sellers market. This can make it difficult for buyers, especially first-time buyers, to compete. Use these tips to help you better navigate this CRAZY market. 1. Determine and stick to a budget. Before beginning the house hunting process, prospective homebuyers should receive pre-approval from one or more lenders…

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Renting vs Buying

By ridgelinevt | December 22, 2019 |

Freedom: If you want to travel for extended periods of time, say months – years at a time, owning a home may not be the best move for you, unless your area has a strong rental market and you have family or friends in the area that would be willing to assist with your property while…

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