Archive for September, 2009

If you have ever tried to sell your home without a house stager you know the difficulty that comes with it.  In our area, more and more people are hiring professional house stagers to assist with the marketing of their home.  It makes sense when you think about it. You get to get an objective opinion from a professional that will enhance the saleability of your home. It doesn’t cost that much and most of the time pays for itself in reduced time on the market for your home. I have some great connections when it comes to this. Drop me a line and I can help in all areas of the real estate transaction. Brian

I just got back from a trip to the commercial department at the Chittenden Bank.  It is located on the 5th floor of the building.  As I got off the elevator and turned west I noticed the glass doors to their department.   As I approached the doorway, I was able to see beyond the receptionist desk and the view that they enjoyed everyday.  It was Lake Champlain against a clear bright blue sky with the Adirondacks in the background. A truly breathtaking view that I did not turn from until my appointment came to meet me. We are so lucky to live here and I hope I never take that for granted. Brian

Children’s Health Magazine has rated Burlington as the best city in the country to raise a family.  It is no surprise to us who live here. In fact, that is one of the reason so many of us do.  Recently, I was talking to an old high school classmate of mine who told me that he moved back to Vermont from Colorado because it was a great place to raise his kids.

The magazine ranked 100 U.S. cities based on six categories: employment, health, housing, safety, education and family life. The data came from government and non-profit agencies.

So what made Burlington stand out? The magazine said the city’s education system, which has a graduation rate much higher than the national average, and the lack of fast food chains played a big role. Burlington had the fewest fast food chains of any city in the rankings. Detroit came in last.

Burlington was also selected by Business Week Magazine this year as the best city in Vermont to raise children.

Source: WCAX News

Kelly Farr	Shawn Kelly

Kelly and Shawn, Sales Associates with CENTURY 21 Advantage in South Burlington, were named the office’s top sales associate in the month of August.

If you get Sunday’s newspaper check out the real estate section and notice all the price reduction banners. Prices of homes are still being reduced and now is a great time to negotiate a good value for yourself. Things seem to be moving in a positive direction which means that the buyer’s market may be a short-lived event, but for now it is still alive and well. Take the time to check things out with your favorite Realtor and see what kind of a buy you can get in this market. If you don’t have a Realtor, drop me a line. I can help you out. Brian