Neither snow, rain, or sleet will keep us from helping you buy a house in the upcoming snowy, cold months in Vermont.
If you are looking to buy in Vermont during our snowy months of January, February, or March we want you to be “winter ready.” From weather alerts to slippery walkways and snow covered boots, we have tips and tricks to make your snow days easier.
1. Watch the weather: Sign up for VT Alerts. While we can dodge rain, snow, and sleet we can’t outrun a snow squall. The snow squall warnings are no joke – these are the most accurate of the predictions. If there is a squall we are not going out!
2. Bring indoor shoes. You will need to leave your snow boots at the door so you don’t track snow through the house. To protect your feet from frosty floors bring some indoor shoes to keep your feet warm. You will need shoes to check out the basement because if you are only wearing socks, the chill from the concrete floor will stay with you all day. We can’t guarantee that the walkways or driveways will be cleared and salted for your visit so be sure to wear boots or shoes with non-slip soles.
3. Schedule your showings during the day. As soon as the sun goes down, the walkways and steps may freeze up making them slippery and dangerous. Also you will want to see the property in the daylight to really decide if the house is a good fit for you.
If you are looking to buy in 2025, contact us to start your home search and begin the process to get qualified.
First, who doesn’t love a warm Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tart? Alas, I digress. Back to the topic at hand, what is a Pop-Tart agent? Whenever there is a hot seller’s market, as it has been the last few years in Vermont, buyers are eager to run out and see property. This means that a buyer would call an agent, and the agent would pop up at the front door to let the buyer into the house, thus the practice of “popping up” to show a house morphed into a “Pop-Tart” showing as Pop-Tarts, well, you know, pop out of the toaster when ready.
Nothing gets us more excited than finding the “almost perfect” house for our clients and then pointing out the highlights of their location. If you are a hiker, we like to find the closest trails. Do you love a good boat day? You’ll want a place on or near the lake. Raising a few kiddos? We keep our eyes open for the closest place to pick up milk and diapers. Not crazy about cooking? Neither are we, so we know all the places with the best food. Pizza? Hamburgers? Mac and Cheese? We’ve got you covered. Here are our favorite “tips” for choosing a spot, based on your lifestyle:
If you’ve been following the mainstream media you may have read that Sellers are no longer required to pay Buyer’s Agents. It’s an interesting headline unless you are in the real estate business and know that Sellers never were required to pay Buyer’s Agents, but that’s another blog.
Why do some houses sell for less than their Zillow estimate? Do you think your house will sell for more than the online estimates? In our area, many of you, whether selling or buying, are a bit vexed when they search online. This may lead you to “Enter Your Address and Find Your Home Value,” which just triggers many, many phone calls from real estate agents.
Paint can transform a space, but flooring is a key design element that is just as visually impactful. The flooring you choose can set the stage for your space, making it feel modern, cozy, or rustic – whatever look you are going for. There are many components to consider when choosing the type flooring, from aesthetics to price, durability, and upkeep. So how do you choose?
Sometimes even real estate professionals need help organizing. When I decided to refresh my bedroom space the first thing I did was call Jennie for her expertise. Jennie has helped many of our clients reset and reconfigure their living spaces. Because my attempts to reorganize and reconfigure my bedroom continue to frustrate me, I hired Jennie myself to solve my organizational issues.
If you want to get the highest price for your house when it’s time to sell, then you need a professional to assess your property’s condition. Buyers scrutinize your house and property from top to bottom. One question that sellers often ask is, “Should I paint?” And, as you can imagine, the answer is specific to each situation. There is one painting job that you should book right away, however.
We would love to write the script for a show, “The Real House Hunters of Chittenden County.” This reality show could follow a group of buyers in their search for the perfect house. Alas, no one has called us (yet) to work on a pilot, so we’ll just regale you with a few house hunting tips to save you some drama.
How many times have you tried to organize your garage? Our garages are filled with tools, flower pots, outdoor equipment, and random items that don’t fit in the house. Before you know it your garage is a defacto storage unit. What is the solution? We met with Kerri Salls, owner of 
The Weaver Team 