NAR Code of Ethics: 4-Year Cycle Ends Dec. 31

Realtors® are required to complete ethics training of not less than 2 hours, 30 minutes of instructional time within four-year cycles. The training must meet specific learning objectives and criteria established by the National Association of Realtors®. The current four-year cycle will end Dec. 31, 2016. Vermont Realtors® has scheduled a number of Code of … Read more

Fund Established for Families of Five Lost in Recent Accident

In light of the recent tragic loss of five young lives in an accident on Interstate-89, the Mad River Valley Community Fund has established a special fund to be used as a conduit for local donations. An initial donation to each family has been made from the Mad River Valley Community Fund regular endowment to … Read more

Rising Mortgage Rates Nip at Loan Demand

Higher interest rates this month may be spooking borrowers. Total mortgage applications for refinancings and home purchases dropped 6 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis for the week ending Oct. 7, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported Wednesday. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 3.68 percent last week, up from 3.62 percent the week prior, the … Read more