We’re just getting into the busiest season for Montpelier condos, and I want to give a huge shout out to our awesome agents and brokers here at Green Light Real Estate.

In just the last couple of months:

Lauren Gould listed a beautiful three bedroom condo at 121 Freedom Drive. She went through the pre-listing to listing steps that we know [...]

Let’s take a minute and really drill down into what’s happening with homes for sale in Barre, Vermont.

Over just the past twelve months, the median sale price has increased by 14%, combining homes for sale in Barre City with homes for sale in Barre Town. I know, I know, here at Green Light Real Estate, we usually break those two markets apart, but we wanted to take a broader look at the Barre market here.

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 [...]

Window planters can be a powerful tool when it comes to selling your home in Vermont. Not only do they enhance your home's curb appeal and create a welcoming atmosphere for potential buyers, but they can also help highlight your home's best features and create a lasting [...]

How does a basement space get to be considered "finished"? 

Appraisers consider basement space “finished” when there are obvious and intentional changes to the  basement that would enhance the basements’ functional utility. The amount and extent of the  changes, including the amount and quality of all materials used in basement finish [...]

Fiction.

I’d put this in the same category as “You should wait 45 minutes after eating before going swimming.” I suppose it’s good advice, but it’s not a requirement.

In general, the bigger the down payment you’re making, the better terms the lender will give you. Recently, we’ve seen lenders waive the requirement of having an appraisal [...]

Question:

How does an appraiser get selected by a lender, or what's the process for connecting an appraiser with a property that's being bought?

Appraisers are typically asked by a lender or appraisal management company to submit their recent credentials (basically a resume), current license and current E/O insurance. With those, [...]

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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There’s almost always a good reason to go to a great cafe. Whether you want to spend time with a good book, do some computer work (but not at home, and definitely not at your office), meet with friends, or just change your scenery, we’re big fans of our local [...]

Looking to get sweaty and dirty with a real estate project? Buying a “budget friendly” (or, the less eloquent term, “fixer upper”) can be a great way to get a property with potential at a price you can afford. I’ll use the terms interchangeably in an effort to put the right spin on these properties. As a bonus to getting into a house at [...]