Good News Item #1

 

(but let's continue to be safe and vigilant!)

The State's early and strong measures requiring Vermonters to Stay Home/Stay Safe and the 14-day quarantine requirement for both those coming to Vermont and Vermonters returning home from other places, have been successful in limiting - to some extent - the worst of the scenarios facing us.  

 

While this is far from over, Vermont is starting to see the results of our adherence to these measures and the numbers of new cases and deaths is slowing. We need to stay the course as there could be a second wave. We need to keep that in mind and maintain our vigilance for social distancing, safe hygiene (masks, hand-washing, etc.) and "stay at home" orders within Vermont and our neighboring states.

Good News Item #2

 

Restrictions on Real Estate Sales Are Lifted!  

(in part)

If you are interested purchasing a Vermont property, give us a call!  

 

We can now provide FaceTime and Zoom conferencing and home tours, as well as show you homes in person under the following parameters.  

 

If we show a home in person, we will be following the guidelines listed below so that we all proceed safely and cautiously:

 

1)    We ask that you do as much of your search online as possible. We can help! Call us with your questions and don't hesitate to ask is there is more information available (additional photos, maps, disclosures).

 

2)    We will work with you to use our website, the MLS, mapping software, virtual tours and one-on-one conversations with a realtor who has seen and been inside each house so that we can "see" the houses you are interested in, and eliminate properties that are not a good fit for you.

 

3)    We will work with you to make sure you are pre-qualified for a mortgage before you begin looking. Our inventory is very tight and being pre-qualified will allow you to act quickly and decisively if you find the right house.

 

4)    We will work with you to prioritize those houses that are truly a good fit and make an appointment for you to tour your top choice(s) in person.

 

5)    We will be taking extra precautions for in-person showings, so bear with us:

6)    Once you find the perfect house to make your own, everything can be done remotely and electronically. We have the technology!

Good News Item #3

 

Early Indicators Show the Vermont Real Estate Market  

Is Going to Be HOT This Summer

Top 5 Reasons Why Vermont's Real Estate Market Should Be Active This Summer:

 

1)    Homeowners who sheltered in place in small spaces may be interested in finding a home with more living area and/or some usable outdoor space.

 

2)    Renters are going to realize they want to own their own homes! Why pay someone else's mortgage when they can be building their own equity?

 

3)    The ups and downs (let's be honest, mostly downs) of the financial markets may make some homeowners reconsider their current living situations - some may downsize, some will upsize, and others will want or need to relocate for work.

 

4)    The global work-from-home "experiment" was mostly successful and some homeowners may decide that they can work remotely from a location other than where they are now. For those who were not able to work from home, it may become desirable to move closer to work.

 

5)    Family first. There may be a shift as Americans decide they'd like to be closer to home and family.

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Claudia Harris                                        Kathy Snyder

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