VERY excited to share this with you: Northwest Vermont Market Report

SO many people ask me every day: "How is our Real Estate Market Doing?". Whether you are a homeowner, buyer, or seller- or even just THINKING about one day possibly purchasing a home, virtually everyone wants to know how the greater Burlington area is faring throughout this "housing crisis" that is being experienced throughout so much of the country. As I have said before, Real Estate is entirely local, so national statistics on the housing market don't necessarily pertain to our area (particularly given how stable our market has remained- fist pump!). Long story short, noting this discrepency between national stats and our local stats, the incredibly innovative and ever-so-clever people that I work with compiled the first ever....(drumroll please)....wait for it....wait for it....Northwest Vermont Market Report. TA DA!

This report truly is a work of art (contain your excitement). It contains a plethora of valuable information based on the most recent sales from our summer season: May through August of 2011. Stats from Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle, and Addison county have been compiled and tediously analyzed in preparing this report. Go ahead, take a peek at how the market in your town is holding up!

I would love to hear any feedback you might have from this. Not to worry, this is the first, but not the last of these reports...much more info coming your way courtesy of Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty!

To view the full report (or at least catch a few of the highlights), click here. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact me. I look forward to hearing from you!

OHHH: While I have your attention, don't forget to check out my Open House in Burlington this weekend, mentioned here.

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

Burlington Open House this Sunday, October 16th

34 Edgemoor Drive in Burlington: Join me this Sunday afternoon, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at this adorable Burlington home! Located in Burlington's New North End, this 3 bedroom Ranch is just a quick ride to downtown Burlington (by bike, car, or the bus!) and close to schools, the shopping plaza, bike path, dog park, the lake, and more! The interior of the home features hardwood floors, new flooring in the kitchen and bathroom, a wood-burning fireplace, and an updated kitchen with newer counters and appliances. This home is move-in ready and offered at $229,000: perfect for first-time homebuyers!

If you can't make it to the Open House this Sunday, click here for additional information on this fantastic property, or feel free to contact me and arrange a showing! To check out all of Hickok & Boardman's Open Houses this weekend, click here. Hope to see you Sunday!

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

*This property is listed by Carol Audette

Village Charmer: Open House this Sunday, October 2nd!

Join me this Sunday, October 2nd from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at this pristine home in the heart of Essex Junction. The 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home is loaded with fantastic details: hardwood floors, french doors, built-ins, & more! Recent improvements include newer roof and furnace! For more information on this wonderful property, click here. Or, stop by the Open House at 37 Pearl Street in Essex Junction.

You can check out all of our Open Houses this Sunday right here.

Hope to see you Sunday!
-Jamie Wright, Realtor
(802)846-9530
Jamie@BurlingtonVermontHomes.com

*This property is listed by Carol Audette

Starting to see a little RED!

Every year, tourists flock to Vermont during our ever-so-short foliage season to take in the state's scenic landscapes as they are brillantly tranformed with tinges of red, orange, and yellow. Sighhhhh: I love Vermont during "leafpeeping" season; it is truly stunning. Last week's colder temps have triggered the first signs of foliage- glimpses of red are starting to show on a smattering of trees. Check out this fantastic foliage update and list of scenic Vermont foliage drives that I found on VermontVacation.com (a fantastic resource for all things tourism)!

If you are in the market to purchase a home in our beautiful state, this is also a wonderful time to get out and look at properties! To view the area's latest listings, make sure to check out Hickok & Boardman's website, or contact me today!

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

Photo credit: VermontVacation.com

Are you paying a fair price?!

Whether you are a homebuyer in Nebraska looking for a modest 3 bedroom Colonial or a buyer in Manhattan seeking a luxury one bedroom condo, all homebuyers are looking for ONE thing in common: to pay a fair price for their real estate investment. NO buyer wants to overpay for a home (funny, I just never seem to hear that one on the wishlist). But how do you know if you are paying too much for a house, albeit one you absolutely love?? To avoid overpaying for a home, you first need to arm yourself with a trusted Realtor who knows the ins and outs of the marketplace in which you are looking. Then, take a look at these tips that I found on Yahoo Finance today: 10 Tips to for Getting a Fair Price on a Home.

If you are in the market for a new home and would like representation, please feel free to contact me.

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

Helping Vermont Recover from Irene

I just found this great list of places/ways you can donate or volunteer to help with the relief efforts from Tropical Storm Irene in Vermont, courtesy of Seven Days. CHECK IT OUT! Every $10 donation helps....

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

photo credit: Today.com

Irene Clean-Up Resources

Thankfully, for those of us in the Burlington area, Irene seems to have been relatively forgiving. Unfortunately, throughout much of the rest of the state, things are drastically different. Although Irene has now moved on to Canada, the impact to many parts of Vermont has been no less than devastating as flooding, road closures and damage from falling trees and debris has forced many Vermonters from their homes. Even if you weren't immediately impacted by Irene, here are some great resources that might prove useful in the next few days:
Top Tips for Home and Basement Clean-up After the Hurricane from Online PR Media.
Vermont Road Closures and Cancellations plus Safety Info from WCAX.com.
Continual updates, coverage, and photos of Irene's aftermath: BurlingtonFreePress.com.

Thoughts and prayers to those out there affected by Irene!

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

photo credit: theweatherchannel.com