Holidays Kick Off In Chester
Overture to Christmas in 21st Year
Just as an orchestra warms up an audience with a taste of the music to come, so does the town of Chester with its annual “Overture to Christmas.”Now in its 21st year, the event has grown to accommodate a number of holiday-themed events taking place locally. Details…
And if you are thinking you want to make Chester your new home, give me a call or visit my website. Here you can view all homes for sale, get current market values and more.
Hopes Are High For Snow!!
Mild weather is delaying opening of ski areas. The lack of snow coupled with rain and warmer-than-normal temperatures have forced even the largest ski areas in the state to delay their scheduled openings. There is a lot of cold air in Canada however it has not been able to push down here yet. Experts are watching the weather very closely in hopes of opening Thanksgiving weekend. Details
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Should You Try to Sell Your Home During the Holiday Season?
A common misconception is that trying to sell a home during the holidays is a bad idea. If you are serious about selling, it can be an excellent time to list. During the holidays buyers are more serious. They have a different motivation like using vacation time to search for property. They’re doing that because they have to buy, rather than want to buy. Remember Thanksgiving and Christmas is one day a piece not two months.
10 reasons why you should list your home during the holidays
1. Most November and December buyers are particularly serious and very likely facing some sort of deadline.
2. January is the biggest transfer month of the year and job transferee’s use the holidays to house hunt.
3. Many people want to buy before the end of the year for financial and tax reasons. Investors usually want to close escrow by year-end for tax purposes.
4. Most sellers wait until spring or summer to list their home. This means that during the winter months your property will have far less competition versus any other time of the year.
5. Homes show well when decorated for the holidays creating a sense of family and people are much more emotionally drawn to the house, emotion sells.
6. Many people take vacation around the holidays allowing more time to look for a home.
7. Remodeling, decorating, appliance installation and other services are more available and at less of a premium.
8. There is plenty of mortgage money available for buyers.
9. Lenders aren’t as busy and can process loans faster.
10. Showings will be fewer and less intrusive, but more likely to be fruitful with motivated, qualified buyers.
Visit my website if you are thinking of selling your home.
Cavendish Real Estate For Sale
Cabin in the Woods
231 Lindberg Dr, Cavendish, VT
Small but in move-in condition…and room to expand, as this secluded one bedroom cabin sits on 2 wooded acres and is surrounded by 197 acres and which is part of the Vermont Land Trust.
There is a full basement with a partially finished room. A laundry room on main level big enough for small office. Also included are two out buildings…barn 48×22 with full loft storage and a 33×31 storage building.
Only 15 minutes to Okemo Mountain and close to the Black River.
Cavendish is located in the Okemo Valley and is made up of two villages, Cavendish and Proctorsville. Cavendish was created by New Hampshire Governor Benning Wentworth when he granted the land of Cavendish to sixty-six proprietors in 1761.
Cavendish population is approximately 1,500 and is a mix of residential and vacation home owners. It is the perfect spot for your “cabin in the woods.” Contact Irene Gaffigan, 802-226-8022, for more information on this home. Or visit my website to view this home and all Vermont listings.
Tags: cavendish real estate, united country farm town realty
Build Your Vacation Home At Lake Pauline
Ski, snowshoe and ice skate in the winter. Canoe, fish and swim in the summer. This is one of the last lots with water rights to Lake Pauline. Located in the town of Ludlow, VT and only 5 minutes from Okemo Mountian, it is the perfect place for winter or summer recreation. And don’t forget the gorgeous fall color! Build one for you and rent the other to pay the mortgage!
State permit and septic design is approved for a duplex with 3 bedrooms each, plus a hot-tub.
Just under an acre of wooded seclusion. A place to enjoy nature at it’s best and the opportunity to own Vermont real estate! For more information visit, ISellVermontRealEstate.com.
Tags: vermont real estate, Ludlow real estate,okemo mountain
Land Rover Tax Advantages
Small business owners can take advantage of accelerated tax depreciation benefits just by purchasing a new Land Rover before December 31, 2006. See your tax advisor to determine if you are eligible for this benefit. Visit landroverusa.com for details.
There are also tax advantages to owning Vermont real estate. The interest you pay on the mortgage for your personal residence is tax deductible. Are you thinking of buying central Vermont real estate? Visit ISellVermontRealEstate.com to view all Vermont real estate listings.
500 Real Estate Blogs To Watch
I’m going to take this opportunity to pat myself on the back! There are hundreds of thousands of real estate blogs out there in cyberspace…some good, some bad and some just plain ugly. This Blog one has been chosen for Pittsburgh Home Daily’s 500 Real Estate Blogs To Watch.
It is an honor and a privilege to be on such a list!
And don’t forget, visit my website and contact me when buying or selling a home in Okemo Vermont and the surrounding areas. On my website you can view all Vermont real estate listings, get the current market value of your home and more!
Okemo Ranks In East Top Ten
SKI Magazine Ranks Okemo In East Top Ten
In it’s annual Top 50 Reader Resort Survey, SKI magazine named Okemo Mountain Resort one of the top ten resorts in the East, and one of the best in North America for Grooming, Family Programs and Terrain Parks. Ranked eighth in the East, the popular southern Vermont resort also made the top-ten list in ten of the Reader Resort Survey’s categories: Grooming, Snow, Family Programs, Service, Lifts, Terrain Parks, Weather, Lodging, On-Mountain Food and Overall Satisfaction.
Thinking of buying or selling a vacation home near Okemo? Visit my website to view all Okemo real estate listings, get the current value of your home and more!
Tags: buy an okemo home, vermont real estate, vermont home for sale
Risks Of Home Ownership
It is often said the American Dream is owning your own home. But, is it right for you? There are risks involved and understanding these will help you make a good decision for you and your family.
1. Increase in monthly housing expenses. Taxes and insurance costs related to your home are sure to increase overtime, but usually these increases are off set by tax advantages and a pride of ownership.
2. You are your own landlord. No more calling the landlord when something breaks down. Maintenance and upkeep are yours. but, youo can also decorate anyway you want!
3. You must sell to move. No picking up and moving with a 30 day notice. You must plan ahead and give enough lead time to get your home sold before relocating. However, you benefit from the equity buildup since you first purchased your home.
4. Property values can go down. Over the long term real estate appreciates, but markets are cyclical and in the short term there is a possibility for your home’s value to go down. Take into consideration how long you will live in the home prior to deciding to buy a home.
If you would like to discuss if buying a home is the right decision for you, contact me. I’m glad to help. Also, visit my website to search all Vermont real estate listings.
What The Fed Said – A Translation
If you are one of those people who keeps an eye on interest rates and the stock market, and listens intently to what happens on Wall Street and with Federal Reserve, you will appreciate the post on BankRate.com, What the Fed said: A Fed translation.
No need to learn Fedspeak, it has been translated for you!
Tags: bankrate.com, federal reserve, interest rates
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