What usually happens in January and February?

There’s always activity, but January always feels slow. That’s fine.

For sellers, unless there is some specific reason, it might make more sense to wait until at least February, and even later to go on the market. There just aren’t quite as many buyers on the hunt. The days are still short and [...]

Compare Vermont real estate trends from 2024 to 2025. Get hyper-local data on median sale prices, list-to-sale ratios, and financing by school district. Download the full 2025 report now.

Selling a home in Vermont’s capital is a unique endeavor. Montpelier is a market characterized by historic charm, a tight-knit community, and a discerning buyer pool that values both sustainability and functionality. As of late 2025, the median home price in Montpelier has climbed to approximately $450,000, with inventory remaining [...]

On a quiet dirt road in Topsham there is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom house on nearly 12 acres of land. It sits surrounded by maples, a couple apple trees mixed in too. The closest neighbors live in a bat box installed to keep mosquitoes at bay during the [...]

That depends on many variables, but a skilled real estate agent can always figure it out. Some of the variables include size, condition, lot size, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, updates, neighborhood, layout, other amenities and features, and more. Another category of variable includes market conditions and recent comparable [...]

Time for the 3rd quarter recap of Vermont residential real estate. I broke down single family sales across several markets, from Burlington to Brookfield, from Essex to Northfield. If it feels like we’re in a different market than last year…it’s because WE ARE. This post includes details comparing Q3 2024 and Q3 [...]

The Vermont real estate market has been a hot topic for years, with a seemingly endless shortage of homes and soaring prices. But is a shift finally underway? Our recent analysis of MLS data for three distinct Vermont communities—Montpelier, Barre, and Waterbury—suggests a more nuanced picture is emerging, with a notable increase in [...]

There’s more inventory than we’ve seen in many years. The number of sales isn’t dropping compared to recent history, it’s just that there are more people putting their homes on the market in Barre. Not just Barre, that trend is holding for Montpelier, Waterbury, and many other towns in Central Vermont as well

Ever feel like predicting the future is a guessing game? When it comes to real estate, there's a powerful tool at our disposal: the past. By taking a comprehensive look at market trends, we can gain valuable insights to help navigate what lies [...]

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