Wells & Septic's

When selling a home often the buyer does a water test if the home has a well and the buyers asks the seller to have the septic pumped and inspected. But regular maintenance of these is very important. And having both of these items inspected prior to listing your home is ideal. That way no last minute [...]

Summer Camps are Filling Up!

If you have been thinking about sending your kids to summer camp but not sure where to start in the links below is a lot of great opportunities and information on preparing for the summer camp season and camp [...]

Looking to setup a gaming area in your home?

We have found a few websites where you will find access to information on gaming room design, furniture components, desks for small bedroom gaming areas, plus lighting options to upgrade the experience.

Have a gaming room, we'd love to see it, share a photo!

26 Game Room Ideas for the Ultimate Entertaining Space

40+ Small Bedroom Gaming Room Ideas For Every PC Gamer

How to upgrade your gaming area with awesome controllable RGB lighting

Gaming Room Ideas: How to Create the Ultimate Gaming Setup

 

How to Shop Around for a Mortgage Loan

Most home buyers don’t consider the benefits of “shopping around” for a mortgage.

There are benefits to doing your homework before you sit with a lender to be pre-approved. Much like you may do your research on the next major purchase you will make, you should understand all options in obtaining a loan for your new home.  This week learn some tips and tricks on how to shop around for a Mortgage. View the link below!

 

How to Shop Around for a Mortgage Loan | HouseLogic

 

DO I NEED A PERMIT?

 

It important to you as a home owner to make sure your property complies with applicable zoning and health laws and that you have a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) if local regulations require [...]

 

Do you have plans for this weekend?

If not, here are some great ideas!

 

 

Run the Half Marathon Unplugged

https://www.runvermont.org/half-marathon-unplugged/

 

 

Visit a local Sugarhouses

https://www.palmersugarhouse.com/

                                         http://www.morsefarm.com/visit-us/

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HomeFit Series #9 - Home Gym

First, we are providing a link to homesandgardens.com article “Home gym ideas – 10 essential design rules for creating a beautiful space for exercise” BY JENNIFER EBERT, which highlights all the aspects of the home gym to help you create a space that is not only functional but appealing and makes you want to use it.  https://www.homesandgardens.com/interior-design/home-gym-ideas.

Next, because we are a Real Estate Business and we are always keeping your property’s value in mind, we are providing a link to an article from apartmenttherapy.com “11 Little Ways to Ensure a Home Gym Increases Your Property’s Value” by Wendy Helfenbawn. https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/home-gym-increase-property-value-36866431

Lastly, we are providing a couple links to information on home gym equipment options. https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness/home-gym-equipment#bottom-line

https://barbend.com/best-home-gyms/ Hope this information helps you either create the home gym you have always wanted, renew your current home gym to be more usable and enjoyable or gives you things to look for if you are searching for the perfect home with a gym space.

 

Multiple Offers

In a market like we have seen for the last two years, it is quite possible when you have found the right home, there will be multiple offers. 

 

Will you know what the other offers are?

What are options for writing a stronger offer? 

How will the offers be presented to the seller?

 

This is a difficult situation to be in, and one thing is for sure, you will want to be sure you have a team that is working hard for you! [...]