Nationwide, hundreds of people die from carbon monoxide poison every year, and thousands are treated in hospitals. As the snow piles up in Vermont, make sure you clear snow from floor heating vents. A blocked vent can cause deadly carbon monoxide (CO) to come back into the home. If you lose power and use a … Read more
By Vermont law, property owners whose homes meet the definition of a Vermont homestead must file a Homestead Declaration annually by April 15. If eligible, it is important that you file so that you are correctly assessed the homestead tax rate on your property. Here is the information you as the property owner need to … Read more
One in four U.S. adults say they are considering buying a home this year, which extrapolates to a whopping 59 million people, according to a recent survey by Bankrate.com. Minorities are expected to be big buyers this year. More than two in five black survey respondents said they were considering buying a home. That is … Read more
Since the presidential election, mortgage rates have risen from 3.5 percent to about 4.2 percent, increasing the borrowing costs of would-be home buyers. The rates are rising on the expectations of greater business activity and a stronger economy. But the good economic prospects may come at a price to home buyers. Nevertheless, make sure your … Read more
When your clients are opening their doors to the public for showings, they need to take extra precautions. Share these suggestions to help them keep their belongings safe. After Christmas, many people put the empty boxes their expensive gifts came in out on the curb. What do you think that says to potential burglars? It … Read more
The Green Mountain Association of Realtors® (GMAR) presented a $1,500 check to the Boys and Girls Club Vermont Alliance during the association’s annual meeting at Suguarbush Resort on Sept. 20. The funds were raised from a silent auction held during the annual meeting. Support of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America is a nationwide … Read more
The housing market remains strong this fall, and it’s poised to remain that way for the rest of the year, notes Jonathan Smoke, realtor.com®’s chief economist. Still, the economy and housing inventory woes may present some challenges in the months ahead. Total home sales for this year through September have increased 4 percent compared to … Read more
GMAR member Kendall McCausland was inducted as the Vermont Realtors® 2017 president during VR’s Realtor® Success Rally during an induction ceremony at the Vermont Realtors® Realtor® Success Rally on Oct. 27. Kendall served as GMAR’s first president in 2015. She will begin her term on January 1, 2017. Photo: Ken Libby, 2016 VR President, passes … Read more
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
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