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Claudia Harris | Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate | (802)824-3176 | Email | Website
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In this newsletter . . .
- Welcome Note
- A Thankful Year
- Hunger Relief in Vermont
- Holiday Bow Tying Tips
- Green Mountain Gourmet - Vermont Goat Cheese Yule Log
- 2020 -The Year in Real Estate Sales
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It's one of my favorite times of the year and yet, like most of 2020, its vastly different than usual . . . better in some ways and not as great in others.
Yesterday, Mother Nature delivered over 3 FEET of snow to Weston and we're still digging out. I am so incredibly thankful to all of the plow drivers out there - state and town road crews and our local plow guys!
Yesterday was also what I like to call Happy Giving Day at Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate. It's the day I have the privilege of writing checks to support our end-of-the-year charitable giving. Of course, we donate throughout the year, but it's the December contributions that really amount to something and, when I look at the pile of envelopes I'm about to mail, I feel an inordinate sense of pride and true gratitude that this firm and I can give back to our community.
The not-so-great part of December 2020 is that there is no Christmas in Weston, no holiday bazaar, no community sing-alongs on the Green and no sleigh rides through town.
But wait, hold on for some more good news! I am so proud of Weston for rising to the Governor of Vermont's challenge to #LightUpVermont #VermontLightsTheWay #VTLightsTheWay! Vermont Governor Phil Scott has encouraged Vermonters to decorate their homes and businesses as part of a "Vermont Lights the Way" campaign during the pandemic. Weston is looking spectacular! Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate's elves have strung thousands of twinkle lights at our building on Main Street and area businesses are looking especially bright and festive!
On behalf of my fellow MMMRE realtor associates Kathy Snyder and Chuck Sweetman, I wish you the best and hope you have a happy and healthy holiday, Christmas and New Year!
- Claudia Harris
Broker/Owner
Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate
(802)824-3176
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This is the PERFECT Time to List Your Property for Sale
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You have heard us say this before, but inventory is really LOW and property values have risen substantially.
THIS IS THE TIME TO SELL!!
The idea of moving to Vermont is more popular than ever. We are working with buyers in all price ranges who are ready to buy and simply can't find the property they're looking for. If you are thinking about selling, or are on the fence as to timing, NOW is the time to give us a call at (802)824-3176. We will put together a comprehensive market analysis, discuss pricing and timing, create a solid marketing plan and strategize for an optimal result in your best interest.
We would welcome the opportunity to represent you on the sale of your Vermont property.
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As the end of the year approaches, we like to reflect back on the past 12 months and count our blessings to have good health, great clients, and a wonderful community.
We also take the time to remember and appreciate the community we live in and support the organizations that help those in need and the missions and causes that are important to us.
In 2020, Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate supported the following organizations.
- BROC Community Action (serving Bennington & Rutland Counties)
- Chester Telegraph - supporting local news
- Dana Farber Jimmy Fund
- Dartmouth Hitchcock's Childrens Medical Programs and Services
- Flood Brook Student Activities Cooperative
- Just Neighbors - assisting neighbors in crisis
- Landgrove Community Club
- Landgrove Historical Society
- Landgrove Meeting House
- Landgrove Veterans' Memorial
- The Little School
- Londonderry Arts and Historical Society
- Londonderry and South Londonderry Fire Departments
- Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Squad *
- Neighborhood Connections
- Neighbors Food Pantry
- Northshire Bookstore's Book Angel Program
- Sammy Pierce Scholarship
- Smokey House Center - farm and wilderness education for at-risk youth
- Southeastern Vermont Community Action (serving Windham and Windsor Counties)
- The Collaborative (healthy choices for local youth)
- Vermont Digger - supporting local and Vermont news
- Vermont Foodbank
- Vermont Public Radio
- West River Sports (youth soccer and Nordic skiing)
- Weston Business Council
- Weston Community Association
- Weston Historical Society
- Weston's Pop Up University
- Weston Recreation Club
- Weston Volunteer Fire Department
- Weston's Wilder Memorial Library
Finally, we have also given generously to local individuals and families in crisis through GoFundMe and community collections. There is nothing more important than taking care of our community, especially when they are in need of emergency assistance.
* Donation of Time
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No Vermonter Should Be Hungry
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In addition to the charities listed above, Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate has a long-standing commitment to raising funds and awareness for local and state hunger relief organizations. Won't you please join us and make a contribution today.
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The Londonderry area (including Weston, Landgrove, and Peru) is served by the Neighbors' Pantry at the 2nd Congregational Church in Londonderry. Your donation can be mailed to PO Box 77, Londonderry, VT 05148.
Chester and Andover residents enjoy the services of the Chester-Andover Family Center and donations can be made to 908 Vermont Route 103 South, Chester, VT 05143.
Residents of Mount Holly, Ludlow and the surrounding towns are supported by the Black River Good Neighbor Services and donations may be made to 37B Main Street, Ludlow, VT 05149.
Statewide, the Vermont Foodbank is an important resource and your contributions there would be gratefully appreciated. Click on the logo below to be directed to the Vermont Foodbank's donation page.
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Our 2020 Christmas Wreath
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With the holidays coming up, I was recently looking for a YouTube video on how to craft a big, beautiful, wired-fabric ribbon for the wreath on our front door and I came across a few very helpful videos. Please enjoy!
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Green Mountain Gourmet - Vermont Cheese Yule Log
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Behold the humble cranberry!
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Vermont Goat Cheese Yule Log
1 12-oz. bag of fresh Ocean Spray cranberries
1/4 cup of Vermont maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (stems removed, leaves loosely chopped)
1 tablespoon of fresh lemon zest
2-3 sprigs of fresh rosemary for garnish
- In a small medium pan, add the cranberries, maple syrup (both kinds), salt and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil and turn heat to simmer. Cover pot and simmer (rolling boil) for 15 -20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add lemon zest and chopped rosemary, stir well.
- Let mixture cool completely, preferably at least an hour in the refrigerator. This can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to serve.
To Prepare:
- If using a smaller log of goat cheese (4-5 ounces), spoon 1/3 - 1/2 cup of the cranberry relish on the bottom of a shallow serving bowl and spread out to form an oval. Place the cheese log on top and spoon the same amount of relish on top.
- If using a larger log of goat cheese, use about 1/3 - 1/2 cup of the relish underneath the log and about 3/4 cup on top.
- Decorate with sprigs of fresh rosemary.
- Serve with crackers of your choice. I like flatbread with sea salt or peppered water crackers because they add crunch but not a lot of competing flavors.
* If don't have or cannot find Sugar Bob's Smoke Maple Syrup, you can omit it from the recipe. You'll lose a little sweetness and the smokiness this special syrup provides, but the recipe will still be delicious.
Note: (This recipe will yield more sauce than needed for the Vermont Yule Log recipe. The extra sauce can be reserved and used as a compote for other cheeses, as a sandwich spread, or to top vanilla ice cream (yes, even with the rosemary, it is delicious on ice cream!).
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Local Real Estate Sales (2020)
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2020 was an exceptional year for Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate (MMMRE). Although we have a few more closings already scheduled for later this month and early 2021, our year-to-date statistics show:
- MMMRE represented the sale or purchase of homes and land valued at more than $16.5 million dollars.
- MMMRE is the #1 local real estate office for combined sales in the towns of Weston, Landgrove, Londonderry, Peru and Andover (number of units/properties sold) and #2 in terms of volume (total value). And, we're exceptionally proud of that #2 spot because we are competing with several much larger firms with more agents.
- MMMRE represented sales in the towns of Andover, Chester, Dummerston, Jamaica, Landgrove, Londonderry, Ludlow, Newfane, Pawlet, Peru, Weston, Windham and Winhall.
Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate and our brokers Claudia Harris, Kathy Snyder and Chuck Sweetman are pleased to have had the opportunity to work with our seller and buyer clients to welcome new owners to these Vermont properties in 2020.
Through these efforts, we guided 32 clients in the sale of their Vermont property and helped welcome 47 new homeowners to the area. We hope these new neighbors get involved in their new community, stay active and excited about Vermont and (of course!) keep in touch with us.
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MMMRE sales, in chronological order, starting in January 2020 and continuing through December 2020. If you'd like to be on this list as a seller or home-buyer, contact:
- Claudia Harris (802)379-0347
- Kathy Snyder (802)384-6674
- Chuck Sweetman (802)345-9054
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Tarpley Road
Landgrove
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Photo courtesy of Four Seasons/SIR
White Pine Drive
South Londonderry
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Photo courtesy of Barrett & Valley Real Estate
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Howard Hill Road
Andover
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| Casper Lane
Weston
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Melendy Hill Road
Londonderry |
Winhall Hollow Road
Winhall
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Photo courtesy of Wohler Realty Group
Main Street
Peru
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Photo courtesy of Michael England Real Estate
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Hilltop Road
Andover
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Valley View Road
Landgrove
| Cobble Ridge Road
Londonderry
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Photo courtesy of William Raveis Vermont Properties
South Hill Road
Ludlow
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| Sherwood Forest Road
Londonderry
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Melendy Hill Road
South Londonderry
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Photo courtesy of Engel & Volkers Real Estate
Depot Street
Chester
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Boynton Road
Londonderry
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Photo courtesy of The Bean Group
Todd Hill
Winhall
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Photo courtesy of Four Seasons/SIR
Middletown Road
Andover
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Photo courtesy of Mount Snow Realty
Black Mountain Road
Dummerston
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| Nichols Road
Landgrove
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Landgrove Road
Landgrove
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Landgrove
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Photo courtesy of Four Seasons/SIR
Heatherington Road
Pawlet
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Listing courtesy of Four Seasons/SIR
Middletown Road
Londonderry
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Highland View Road
Weston
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Forest Mountain Road
Peru
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Obed Moore Road
Weston
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Old Sawmill Road
Londonderry
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Landgrove Road
Landgrove
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Photo courtesy of Four Seasons/SIR
Popple Dungeon Road
Windham
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Main Street
Weston
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Photo courtesy of Lowe's Real Estate
Barbara Jane Lane
Jamaica
| Highland View Road
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Parker Lane
Weston
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Photo courtesy of Bromley Real Estate
Ridges Way (condo)
Peru
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Photo courtesy of William Raveis Vermont Properties
Upper Crossroad
Ludlow
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Mary Mitchell Miller is a proud member of the New England Real Estate Network's Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and our website features FULL access to ALL property listings for sale in the State of Vermont. Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate has been working with buyers and sellers of southern Vermont real estate in the tri-mountain area between Okemo, Bromley and Stratton ski areas for more than 40 years. We are a full-service real estate brokerage firm specializing in the sale of fine homes and properties in Weston, Londonderry, Peru, Landgrove, Dorset, Manchester, Andover, Chester, Ludlow (Okemo Mountain), Mount Holly, Stratton, Winhall and Windham. Fully licensed in Vermont.
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 Claudia Harris, Broker/Owner | Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate (802)824-3176 | Email | Website|
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