UPDATE 04/17/2020: The new April 17th guidance deems real estate and associated services (such as title searches, appraisals, and home inspections), as low- or no-contact professional services and allows them to resume limited operations effective April 20th. Professionals must limit interactions to no more than 2 people (the professional and a client). Real estate open […]
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January 2020 Market Report for NW Vermont
The Northwestern Vermont Board of Realtors has released their January 2020 Market Report for Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle Counties. These include total listings, pending sales, days on market, closings and more. In a nutshell; closed sales were up over 28% and the median sales price was up over 9% since last 2019, even as […]
This is an awesome basement
This is an awesome basement. Said one observant buyer, in March, 2019. That buyer, Peter, had seen an epic ton of homes toward their goal of buying an older home with character, and space. And on that day, he concluded that basement was just that good. The basement is home to major HVAC systems. And […]
Does the tractor come with the property?
Does the tractor come with the property? > If we had a nickel for every time a buyer asked this question about a John Deere or Kubota parked on a property that we were showing…we’d have a lot of nickels. And, we show almost all our listings every time, as Assisted Showings.
Selling? Fix the things that take it on the chin
Before Selling, Fix the Things that Take it on the Chin Getting ready to sell your VT property? You will–of course–clean your home thoroughly, remove visual clutter and service major systems. You might add a fresh coat of paint to any well-loved walls. And, call your pro, your REALTOR. For key repairs you can consider, […]
September 2019 Market Report for NW Vermont
The Northwestern Vermont Board of Realtors has released their September 2019 Market Report for Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle Counties. These include total listings, pending sales, days on market, closings and more. Read the results in the summary report [here.]
2019 March Home Sales Market Report
Mixed news for North Western Vermont Home Buyers. The Northwestern Vermont Board of Realtors (NVBR) has released March Market Statistics. The report covers Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle Counties. In short; pending sales decreased for single homes, but not condo/townhomes. The average closed price was up for single homes, to $301,000. Days on market (DOM) increased […]
Well, sure…what’s water, matters.
You may take for granted that the water coming out of a faucet is healthy. Vermont regulations require it–potable water– from sellers. Lenders may require more. Yet, country properties in our area usually still have a private well…not public water. What is there to provide you confidence that the water is good? As it turns out, […]
2019 January Home Sales Market Report
Good news for North Western Vermont Home Sellers. The Northwestern Vermont Board of Realtors (NVBR) has released January Market Statistics. The report covers Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle Counties. In short; pending sales and median sales price increased for both single homes and condo/townhomes. Average closed price was down in both categories. Days on market (DOM) […]
2019’s Ice Age has Vermonters Thinking About Insulation
Franklin and Lamoille County Vermonters were probably not fully appreciating their home insulation, until the Ice Age last week. Now, they know if it’s really good enough. And, as Realtors in the area, we know that houses with deliberate insulation efforts sell better than those that don’t have it. Modern Insulation Modern insulation was kickstarted […]
Don grew up in Vermont, loving the outdoors. After college, he had an illustrious career as a professional ski instructor at Smugglers Notch Resort where he enjoyed sharing his love of the mountains and the sport with kids and adults. The off-season led to Don shifting roles to a year-round position in permitting and planning for the resort. This provided him a foundation of knowledge and experience in these areas that has extended into Don’s current career in Real Estate.
Tami has lived in Vermont her entire life and loves it. For a major part of her life, Tami’s focus has been raising five beautiful daughters. As her children grew, she enjoyed the opportunity of working in education, tutoring literature and directing a Shakespearean Theater Company for teens that raised money for charity.
Gary grew up on the West Farm in Jeffersonville.
Mary Ann Recica has been with Blue Spruce Realty, Inc. for over 5 years. She obtained her undergraduate degree from Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA and her Juris Doctorate degree from Quinnipiac University School of Law in North Haven, CT.
Amber Foote joined Blue Spruce Realty this June, after a 10 year career as a civil rights advocate helping families in Pennsylvania obtain special education services for their children. Prior to that she worked in design and marketing for area non profits and small business clients.