Greetings! Autumn has arrived, bringing cooler temps, beautiful fall colors and the need to prepare your home for winter weather. Snowflakes will fly soon and October is prime time to take care of the necessary tasks to ensure a safe and cozy Vermont winter, whether it's your first or your fiftieth. Don't worry, our newsletter is here to help!
In this issue:
Winter Readiness Tips for new homeowners and for those of you getting a property in good shape for buyer showings!
Recent fun and activities and a look ahead at upcoming events and opportunities.
Winter Preparedness Tips & Resources
Schedule routine maintenance for your heating system, have your chimney and fireplace cleaned. If you find yourself in need of a new heating appliance or energy efficient upgrades, visit the Efficiency Vermont and ButtonUpVermont websites for events, safety tips and money saving rebate programs! 
Drain water from outdoor faucets, sprinklers and garden hoses.

Clear gutters and roofs of fallen leaves and debris.

Repair and seal cracks in masonry, walkways and stonework.

Inspect weather stripping around doors and windows, replace if necessary.

Check the functionality of all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Use reflective poles to mark the edges of lawns, flowerbeds and patios that will be near the path of a plow or shovel.
If you haven't found your perfect property yet, don’t be discouraged! The winter months can be a great time to begin or continue your search. Our agents’ schedules are more open and there is usually less competition from other buyers. It may also be easier to judge the comfortability and soundness of a home when you step in from the cold!
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Out and About
September was packed with great events and activities! We were proud to sponsor the HOPE Color Run, LI Football Broadcasts on NSN, the East Burke Fall Festival and the Vermont Powerlifting Fall Brawl. We congratulate and extend thanks to the many, many volunteers, local businesses and community members working together to pull off an impressively fun-filled month of activities in the NEK. Congratulations are also in order to the toughest Realtors® around, Kelly Deth and Scott DesJardins, for completing the Westmore Mountain Challenge. We are so proud of their accomplishment!

There are lots of great things to do and see in the NEK this month, too.
Don't miss these:

St Johnsbury Academy Vs Lyndon Institute
High School Rivalry Football Game
Saturday, October 22 | 1:00 pm
Lyndon Institute, 168 Campus Circle, Lyndonville, VT
Green or Maroon? Who will prevail in one of the oldest
high school rivalries in the country!

Catamount Arts Bluegrass Night
Saturday, October 29 | 7:00 pm
ArtPort Green Mountain Mall
2000 Memorial Drive, St Johnsbury
Featuring The Ruta Beggars


Trunk or Treat in Bandstand Park
Monday, October 31 | 5:30 - 7:30
Bandstand Park Lyndonville
Trick or Treat and Pumpkin Carving Contest
Sponsored by the
Lyndon Area Chamber of Commerce
NEK Button Up Event: Weatherization For All

On Saturday, October 15th from 10 AM to 12 PM, the Old Stone House Museum & Historic Village is hosting one of Button Up Vermont's annual campaign events!

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Until Next Time,
Your Local Real Estate Experts
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