Last week, we hosted a jam-packed webinar on navigating today's challenging real estate market. If you missed it, don't worry! We've got you covered with the key takeaways and insights shared by our expert panel.

Picture this: You're cruising down Route 2, and boom, there it is – that perfect farmhouse you've probably seen a million times. It's like something out of a postcard, nestled on a few acres with those classic Vermont maple trees. Ever thought about making a farmhouse your home?

Last December, when the Federal Reserve projected a series of benchmark rate cuts in the coming year, some analysts speculated that mortgage rates—which had recently peaked near 8%—would fall closer to 6% by mid-2024.1,2,3 Unfortunately, persistent inflation has delayed the central bank’s timeline and kept the average 30-year mortgage [...]

As Vermont homes embrace the picturesque winter, plant enthusiasts face the challenge of ensuring their indoor greenery thrives in colder temperatures. The unique demands of a Vermont winter require specific attention to house plant care. In this article, we'll explore five tips to help you keep your indoor garden flourishing during the frosty months.

When the holiday season comes around we often find ourselves thinking about certain traditions. Some we dread but many of them we look forward to! This year our Green Light Real Estate realtors and staff decided to share some of our favorite holiday traditions as well as places we love to do holiday shopping [...]

If your home was impacted by summer flooding, you may be eligible for Efficiency Vermont’s flood recovery rebates. Income-eligible homeowners and renters, plus rental property owners and businesses, can get additional money back when replacing flood-damaged items with energy-efficient options. 

Partnering with a Green Light  Real Estate agent brings expertise, guidance, and support, streamlining the downsizing process and helping you find the perfect smaller home in Vermont that aligns with your lifestyle and preferences.

No matter how the housing market changes, there are some things about owning a home that never change—like the personal benefits it can provide. When you own your home, you likely feel a sense of attachment because of the comfort it gives and also because it’s a space that’s truly [...]

Some Highlights

• The biggest challenge in the housing market is how few houses there are for sale compared to the number of people who want to buy.
• The number of homes for sale is up from last year but below pre-pandemic numbers, and that means we’re still in a sellers’ market.
• The housing market needs more homes for sale to meet the demand of today’s buyers. If you’ve thought
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The biggest challenge the housing market’s facing is how few homes there are for sale. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, explains the root causes of today’s low supply:

“Two dynamics are keeping existing-home inventory historically low – rate-locked existing homeowners and the fear of not finding something to buy.”

Let’s break down these two big issues in today’s housing [...]