ACT FAST! Charming Burlington Bungalow!!

Just Listed!! Adorable 2 bedroom, 1 bath Burlington home conveniently located within walking distance to UVM, Fletcher Allen, and downtown Winooski. Numerous charming features throughout to include: built-ins, french doors, a claw foot tub, original woodwork, & more!

The updated kitchen is lots of cabinets and opens to a separate dining room.

Additionally, this home boasts both formal and informal living spaces:

Did I mention the best part?! The price! Offered at $189,900!!! 

Don't wait on this one! Contact me to schedule a showing!

-Jamie Wright, REALTOR
(802)846-9530

To check out all of the latest listings, visit HomesBurlingtonVermont.comhttp://www.homesburlingtonvermont.com/!

Open House Sunday, March 3rd!

Stop by this Sunday, March 3rd, anytime from 1:00-3:00 p.m. and see this charming New North End colonial in person!

This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath features a beautiful kitchen with stainless steel appliances (renovated in 2010), an oversized back deck, and a wonderful fenced-in back yard. Conveniently located close to the lake, Burlington's fabulous bikepath, shopping center, schools, and more!

Take advantage of the current LOW interest rates, and you spend the summer entertaining with your wonderful 3 season porch/back deck/awesome yard!!

For more information, click here...or stop by on Sunday!

37 Woodlawn Road, Burlington, VT 05408

-Jamie Wright, REALTOR
Jamie@HomesBurlnigtonVermont.com
(802)846-9530

Burlington OPEN HOUSE, Sunday, 9/30!

Join me this Sunday, 9/30, at this freshly renovated 2 bedroom and 1.5 bathroom Burlington townhome! Fresh paint, gleaming hardwood floors, and new carpeting in the upstairs make the unit MOVE-IN READY!

The exterior features a spacious back deck overlooking the large back yard of this private association. 

Nestled in a small condo association- just steps from Ethan Allen Park, and convenient to downtown Burlington!

282 Ethan Allen Parkway, Unit #5: Offered at $186,000! For additional info and more photos of this listing, click here OR stop by anytime from 1:00-3:00 p.m. this Sunday! (Can't make it this Sunday? Contact me to schedule a showing!)

-Jamie Wright, REALTOR
(802)846-9530
Jamie@HomesBurlingtonVermont.com

*This listing is marketed by Jessie Cook

$30,000 PRICE REDUCTION!!

81 South Williams: PRICED TO SELL! 2 bedroom, 2 full bath condo offered at $299,000!! For more information and additional pictures, click here. 

-Jamie Wright, REALTOR
(802) 846-9530
Jamie@HomesBurlingtonVermont.com

JUST LISTED: HINDS LOFTS UNIT!!

HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE + URBAN DESIGN = MUST-SEE UNIT!! 

This 2 bedroom, 2 full bath unit is just steps from Church St, City Hall Park (FARMERS' MARKET!!), the Burlington Waterfront, & more! This building was originally built in 1903 as a clothing manufacturer and was converted into high-end condos in 2008.

The 1200 sq. ft + unit features huge windows, hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, solid surface counters, modern finishes & fixtures, an open floor plan, secure storage, and much more! This unit has a wonderful floor plan- with a private master suite boasting a walk-in closet and full bath.

The cherry on top? An amazing 16' common rooftop deck with lake and city views!

For more information on the AWESOME listing, click here, or contact me to schedule a showing!

**We have some other great in-town options too! Make sure to check out this unit...and this one too!**

-Jamie Wright, REALTOR
(802)846-9530
Jamie@HomesBurlingtonVermont.com

Downtown Living in Style!

81 South Williams- If you're looking to be downtown- don't let this property pass you by! This FANTASTIC 2 bedroom, 2 full bath condo is in wonderful downtown location: steps from UVM, FAHC, Church St. and the Burlington waterfront!

The light-filled interior features an open floor plan with tasteful finishes. The kitchen has lots of cabinet and work space, and features a convenient breakfast bar.

This property also features underground parking and washer/dryer in unit!
 
Offered at $330,000: this property won't last long! For more information on this incredible unit, click here or contact me to schedule a showing!

-Jamie Wright, REALTOR
(802)846-9530
Jamie@HomesBurlingtonVermont.com

Pristine Hill Section Townhome!

Location, Location, Location!

This 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath Burlington townhome is just steps from UVM and a few short blocks from downtown! Forget about your car- you can walk everywhere from this fantastic location!


Inside, you'll notice fresh paint throughout, a bright & cheerful kitchen with some newer appliances, and an open living/dining area that leads to a sunny back deck with Otter Creek awnings.


Upstairs are 2 nicely sized bedrooms- to include a spacious master suite with a private balcony!

Offered at $259,900- this property won't last long! For additional information, please click here, or contact me to schedule a showing!

To view all of the area's newest listings, check out HomesBurlingtonVermont.com!

-Jamie Wright, REALTOR
(802) 846-9530
Jamie@HomesBurlingtonVermont.com

Another DELICIOUS reason to love B-town!

Mmmmmm!!! Burlington, VT has made yet another "top ten" list...and this one I can personally attest to! Sperling's "Best Places" recently named America's Best "Foodie" Cities, and lil' ol' BTV made the #3 spot on the list (just behind Santa Rosa/Napa, CA and Portland, OR)! To read the article on Burlington's latest accolade that was featured in the Burlington Free Press this morning, click here.

In compiling the "ten best", Sperling's Best Places looked at 379 metro areas across the U.S. Not suprising to locals, Burlington had a high ratio of local eateries in comparison to chain restaurants; 84.5% of our restaurants are local eateries! CNBC- which features Sperling's list- cited favorites such as American Flatbread (the perfect place to grab a bite after a day on the slopes), Penny Cluse Cafe (I can taste the biscuits and herb gravy now), and the Bluebird Tavern. In addition to restuarants, Sperling also took into account the presence of breweries, brew pubs, wine bars, farmers markets, and community supported agriculture.

To see the entire list, and find out more about how Sperling compiled the list, check out Sperling's Best Places. My stomach is officially growling now...I think it's time to grab some lunch....maybe a little something from The Spot??!

Feel free to contact me if you are looking to buy or sell your home in the Burlington area...or even if you just need a restaurant suggestion!

Be well,
Jamie Wright, Realtor
Jamie@BurlingtonVermontHomes.com
(802)846-9530

photo credit: thespotvt.com

It's not all doom and gloom in the Real Estate market! Burlington noted in the WSJ!

Despite what you may be hearing on the national news, the Real Estate market is not all doom and gloom...ESPECIALLY if you are a homeowner in the greater-Burlington area! When listening to (or reading) news on the national Real Estate market, it is important to keep in mind that Real Estate is entirely local. Case in point: this article featured in last week's Wall Street Journal, "Home Prices Decline in Nearly Half of Metropolitan Areas". While at first, one might jump to the conclusion that this article is relaying unfavorable news, if you are a homeowner in the Burlington area, it is quite the opposite!

Basically, the article is stating that in the third quarter of this year, the median home price fell for nearly half of all the metropolitan areas that were observed -in 76 of the 155 areas, to be exact (I think the headline did a good job summing this point up). However, do you see the glass as half empty of half full?! The article goes on to point out that the median home price rose in 77 of the 155 areas observed, AND home prices remained the same in the remaining 2 metropolitan areas. SO, really, home prices have increased, or remained steady, in OVER half of the metropolitan areas that were observed. Why doesn't the article's headline relay this (much more optimistic) finding?!

EVEN MORE ENCOURAGING: Burlington was named as the top metropolitan area for increases in the median home price- up 18% in comparison to last year! WHERE IS THE DOOM AND GLOOM IN THAT?!?! Homeowners in Elmira, NY and Dallas, TX are probably grinning as well, as they both had experienced considerable increases!

Bottom Line(s): When it comes to news about the national housing market- take everything into consideration from a LOCAL standpoint!...AND if you are looking to purchase a home in the Burlington area, give me a call today!

Make sure to read the article from the Wall Street Journal! If you are wondering what makes Burlington such a desirable place to live, check out this video that my company, Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty, had made for potential homebuyers considering relocating to the area! Enjoy!

-Jamie Wright, REALTOR
Jamie@BurlingtonVermontHomes.com
(802)846-9530

Check out what Smart Money is saying!

A couple of months ago, our very own Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty was selected by Smart Money Magazine (a publication of The Wall Street Journal) to participate in a story that they were writing about getting started in the Real Estate business. Enter Alyssa Abkowitz, a journalist from Smart Money who flew to Burlington from Manhattan and trailed myself, and several other fellow H&B agents, as we went about "business as usual" over the course of several days. On one such day, Alyssa came with me to host an Open House where we met (who would soon become) some of my recent buyers: soon-to-be newlyweds and recent transplants from Hawaii, Scott and Jessica! Alyssa and myself were both excited about Scott and Jessica's enthusiasm for finding their first home together, and Alyssa (a newly licensed agent herself) decided Scott and Jess were the perfect first-time homebuyers to work with for the (ever-evolving) story she was looking to write.

Scott and Jess were extremely gracious in allowing their house hunt to be followed, documented, and scrutinized. In the end, after several showings, a couple offers, and lots of time spent together in the car- Scott and Jess ended up finding what would be their new home together! Alyssa was able to aid in the offer-writing process, and as we submitted the offer all four of us kept our fingers crossed! Fortunately, the offer was (eventually) accepted, and so began the remainder of the homebuying process (all the fun stuff that buyers tend to forget about when they are caught up in house hunting: loan applications, financing contingencies, inspections, etc.).

At any rate, after several weeks of being under contract, Scott and Jess officially became homeowners a coupe of weeks ago! I LOVE working with first-time homebuyers, and Scott and Jess were no exception. It is so gratifying sitting at a closing table with buyers that are SO excited and eager to take on the joys of homeownership!

So, without further ado, I thought I would pass along the article from Smart Money: "Diary of an Undercover Broker: How We Sold A House". Thanks SO much to Scott and Jess for all of their cooperation...and I am so glad they wandered into my (and Alyssa's) Open House that afternoon!

If you are thinking of purchasing a home, feel free to call or e-mail me today and we can get your home search started (though, I can't promise you a mention in Smart Money)!

-Jamie Wright, REALTOR
Jamie@BurlingtonVermontHomes.com
(802)846-9530

B-Town Is Recognized Again!!

Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine just released a list of the 10 Best Cities for the Next Decade, and Burlington came in at #8 on the list! In compiling the list, the editors focused primarily on areas with a great amount of INNOVATION (the amount of which was determined by a stong presence of three components: smart people, great ideas, and collaboration). Not suprisingly, Burlington is acknowledged for its innovation in environmentalism-in energy consumption, food production, economic growth, etc. To read the entire article (and see which other cities made the list), click here.

Can you think of any place better to purchase your next home than in a charming city that has been named one of the country's ten best cities FOR THE NEXT DECADE?!? If you are thinking of buying a home in the Burlington area, feel free to call or e-mail me today!

-Jamie Wright, REALTOR
Jamie@BurlingtonVermontHomes.com
(802)846-9530

Does it get any prettier?

Just when I was starting to complain that the Burlington area had not received enough snow, mother nature fires back with a record breaking snowfall for Burlington! 2010 is off to a VERY white start, as Burlington received a whopping 32.5 inches between 7 a.m. on Saturday morning and 7 p.m. on Sunday! Here is the story on the snow storm, from the Burlington Free Press: http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2010100103021

As if that is not enough...it just keeps coming! Although we aren't expected to get any more serious accumulation in next few days...look at all the snow for the upcoming week: http://www.wptz.com/weather/grid.html#HEARSTWX=http%3A//www.wptz.com/weather/18223152/media.html%3Fqs%3D%3Blongname%3D5%2520Day%2520Forecast%3Bshortname%3D5%2520Day

I hope you find yourself enjoying this abundance of snow! If you aren't skiing, riding, sledding, snowshoeing, making snow angels, etc....at least it is beautiful to look at!

*One final note*- if shoveling and snowblowing isn't your favorite way to "take in" all the snow, be sure to check out our recommneded snow removal companies on: http://www.hickokandboardman.com/maintaining-your-home/

-Jamie Wright, REALTOR
JWright@HickokandBoardman.com
(802)846-9530

Open House Sunday- Great Condo Alternative!

: Want to procrastinate the holiday shopping a bit more?! Stop by my Open House at 58 Matthew Avenue in Burlington anytime from 1:00-3:00 this Sunday, December 12th, and see this adorable 2 bedroom Ranch for yourself! The home features an updated kitchen with dining area, a spacious master bedroom, finished basement with a bar, 2 car garage and much more!

DIRECTIONS: Head north on North Avenue, turn right onto Ethan Allen Parkway. Turn left onto James Avenue, followed by a right onto Matthew Avenue. House #58 will be on the right...look for the signs!

Looking to get the holiday started?!?!

There are plenty of opportunities to celebrate the holiday season throughout Chittenden County, and the Burlington Free Press just released its Holiday Arts Preview for those of us hoping to get a peek at all the holiday arts & entertainment shows scheduled for our area in the upcoming month. Whether you are looking to purchase tickets to "The Nutcracker" at The Fynn, or hoping to catch "The Logger's Holiday Variety Show", make sure you check out this calender of local events: http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200991125018

Today is the final day of the Women's Festival of Crafts at Burlington's City Hall, so make sure you check it out! The 20th annual craft show features 50 booths of vermont women crafters and ends at 5:00 p.m. today! Get a jump start on your holiday shopping while supporting fantastic local artists: http://womensfestivalofcrafts.com/default.aspx

Just Reduced! For those of you who missed the last Open House....

I will be hosting an Open House this Sunday, November 22nd, from 1:00-3:00 at this fantastic custom-built home on 75 Muirfield Road in Burlington! There was an amazing turnout for the last Open House, so if you weren't able to make it to the previous one, be sure to stop by this weekend BEFORE THIS AWESOME HOME SELLS! This pristine home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, an open kitchen overlooking the living room with cozy woodburning fireplace and MUCH more.

Did I mention that it just had a $15,000 price reduction?!?! NOW OFFERED AT $399,000!

Located in the sought-after Appletree Point neighborhood, this home also has access to the private neighborhood beach and 2 pools! City park, tennis and basketball courts, and the Burlington

bike path are all just a block away!

Open House this Sunday in Sought-After Burlington Neighborhood!

Stop by my Open House this Sunday, November 8th, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. and tour this beautiful custom built Burlington home! Located in Appletree Point, this spacious one-level home features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms on a lovely .4 acre lot! Offered at $415,000.

I would love to see you there, but if you can't make it....be sure to spread the word! If you have any questions regarding this home, or would like to schedule a private showing, please feel free to call or e-mail me: 802-846-9530 or JWright@HickokandBoardman.com