Is there such a thing as a "Painless Move"?

I am not entirely convinced that a "Painless Move" exists, BUT here are some tips (courtesy of Casasugar) to help you get as close as humanly possible to a "Painless Move".

Hickok & Boardman's website is also loaded with tips and information for a smooth move as well- make sure to check it out if you have an upcoming move planned.

Of course, before you can move...you need to find the home! Feel free to contact me to get your (new) home search started!

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

photo credit: Casasugar.com

What a Charmer!!

From the moment you step onto its welcoming front porch, this South Burlington home just oozes charm! The 3 bedroom Cape features an open floor plan with maple hardwood floors and original woodwork and doors. The sunny kitchen features a breakfast bar and opens to the dining room. Just off the spacious living room, you'll find a lovely screened-in porch. This home is situated on a beautiful lot and conveniently located close to downtown Burlington, the lake, I-89, & more! Offered at $259,900. For more information on this fantastic home, please click here ,or feel free to contact me to schedule a showing.

Make sure to check out Hickok & Boardman's website to see of all the latest listings!

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

Protect Your Home's Value!

Sure, everyone knows that the number one rule of Real Estate is "location, location, location" and we don't see too many people renovating their homes with lime green shag carpet these days- but did you know that hanging a clothesline could impact the value of your home?! That's right- according to this article from MSN Real Estate, "13 Big Threats to Your Home's Value", having a clothesline in your backyard can decrease (however minimally) the value of your home. Whether you are a current homeowner thinking of selling your home, or in the market to buy a home, you may want to take a look at this list of items to avoid!

Remember, you can search all of Hickok & Boardman Realty's newest listings right here.

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

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