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Claudia Harris | Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate | (802)824-3176 | Email | Website
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In this newsletter . . .
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Welcome Note
- Daylight Savings = Time to Check Your Detectors
- Smoke/Fire and Carbon Monoxide Detection
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It's An Emergency! Who Do YOU Call?
- 2020 Home Sellers Averaged $69K in Equity (Nationally)
- Weston's Pop-Up University Returns for 2021
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Our Area Real Estate Listings
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Winter greetings from snowy, beautiful Vermont! If you're here in Vermont now, you know we've had a fantastic winter with abundant snow ... although it's been a little gray and I miss the sun. If you're not in Vermont now, you are probably looking forward to the time when travel back and forth is allowed without restrictions. In the meantime, I hope you are having a great winter and getting outside for sunshine and fresh air whenever you can.
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LVRS Ambulance and DHART Medivac Heli Landing Zone - Winter 2021
(Video by John Wiley)
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Most of you know that I am a volunteer Advanced EMT with the Londonderry Volunteer Rescue Squad (LVRS) and I'd like to use this space this month to remind you to make sure that your 911 address is boldly displayed so that first responders (and package deliveries) can find you. GPS maps are amazing, but they aren't always accurate.
Here are some hints so that you can help emergency personnel find you when you need us: - Make sure your 911 number is easily visible.
- If your house is not visible from the road, make sure your 911 number is posted at the road, on the mailbox, a signpost, tree, etc. Multiple locations are fine!
- Display the 911 number so that it is visible to travelers coming from both directions. You never know which direction your emergency responders are coming from.
- Numbers should be at least 4" high and preferably 6" high.
- Reflective numbers are appreciated.
- If your 911 number is on a tree, post, fence etc., make sure your numbers are placed high enough to be visible over the snowbanks.
- And, finally, if you call 911 at night, turn on all of your porch and outdoor lights. Doing so helps us find your house and maneuver parking as needed.
Thank you for your attention to this important request. There is nothing worse than a delay because emergency personnel can't find your house. And, speaking of the local ambulance service ... if you live in or have a vacation home in one of the towns served by LVRS (Weston, Landgrove, Londonderry, South Londonderry, Peru, and parts of Winhall, Stratton, Andover, and Windham), please consider donating to our annual fundraiser and raffle. LVRS is a 100% volunteer organization with highly-trained professionals and state-of-the-art rescue vehicles, and ... drum roll, please ... we have provided FREE emergency medical and rescue services since 1963 without having ever billed a single patient. There are some fantastic prizes and your support of LVRS means we can continue our mission to provide the highest possible level of emergency medical services to our community. CLICK HERE to buy some raffle tickets and/or donate.
Have a happy, healthy and safe 2021!
- Claudia Harris
Broker/Owner
Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate
(802)824-3176
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41 Lawrence Hill Road, listed
for $749,900 MLS#4825595
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Mary Mitchell Miller Real Estate is seeking new residential listings and we would welcome the opportunity to talk with you about listing your Vermont property for sale.
If you've been thinking about it, now is the time to make a move. Our inventory is low and there are buyers looking in ALL price ranges.
Please call us at the office at (802)824-3176
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Daylight Savings = Time to Check Your Detectors
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March 14, 2021 = Daylight Savings = Time to Check Your Detectors
Be sure to check your smoke/fire and carbon monoxide alarms AND change the batteries!
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Smoke/Fire and Carbon Monoxide Detection
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Speaking of smoke/fire and carbon monoxide detection, did you know that Vermont has some very clear-cut rules about the type, number and placement of smoke/fire and carbon monoxide detectors in your home? These rules are REQUIRED at the time of sale, but all homeowners should take the time to make sure they are protected. The Division of Fire Safety's Office of the State Fire Marshal website has some great information: see here.
Carbon Monoxide Detectors Requirements for Owner-Occupied Single-Family Free-Standing Dwellings*
- A carbon monoxide alarm or detector shall be centrally located outside of each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedrooms.
- Each alarm or detector shall be located on the wall, ceiling, or other location as specified in the installation instructions that accompany the unit.
- A matrix showing the requirements can be found here.
Smoke Alarm Rules and Requirements for Owner-Occupied Single-Family Free-Standing Dwellings*
- The law specifies that beginning Jan 1, 2009 new owner-occupied single-family dwellings, and dwellings that are sold or transferred, must have a photoelectric style alarm installed in the immediate vicinity of any bedrooms and on each level of the dwelling.
- Smoke alarms must be photoelectric. This technology is best for detecting and protecting against smoldering fires.
- New construction must have alarms that are electrically wired in with battery back-up.
- A matrix showing the requirements can be found here.
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It's An Emergency! Who Do YOU Call?
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Who Is Your Favorite Plumber? Electrician? Handy Person?
Every homeowner (both new and experienced) wants to know who the best contractors are, who they can call in an emergency, and which tradespeople we recommend for a particular job.
As realtors, we consider ourselves to be local ambassadors and we are always happy to provide a recommendation. However, contractors and tradespeople are in great demand these days and aren't always available as needed . . . so we are asking for your help to add some of your favorite names to our running list of preferred service people.
Builder, Electrician, Plumber, Caretaker, Logger, Excavator, Architect, Gardener, House Painter, Roofer, Pest Control, Lawn Care and Snow Removal, Etc.
If you have a favorite contractor or service provider that you'd like to help support by sharing their name and perhaps giving them some additional business, won't you please share their name (and contact information if you have it)? Send us a private message using the following link: [email protected]
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Home Sellers in 2020 Averaged $69K in Equity
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A recent article in the National Association of REALTORS Magazine estimates that home sellers averaged about $69,000 in equity in 2020.
""Last year marked a unique year in the history of home prices and profits in the United States," says Todd Teta, chief product officer at ATTOM Data Solutions. "A once-in-a-century health crisis tore through much of the nation's economy but seemed to have the opposite effect on the housing market. Demand remained strong as people who could afford the space and relative safety of single-family homes did just that, aided by super-low mortgage rates and a strong stock market. But they went after a narrowing supply of housing stock, so prices soared and so did seller profits."
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Weston's Pop-Up University is Back for 2021
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Weston Pop-Up University
Where creativity, knowledge and people get together!
Classes Coming in March 2021
All Classes are Free!
* Instructions, conversations and learning by friends and neighbors supporting community and education.
* Classes for 2021 include cooking, wine tasting, poetry appreciation, dance, iPhone basics, and more. We strive to have something for everyone at Weston U.
* Meet new friends, learn new things and discover our interesting community.
* Registration is required as some classes are limited in size.
Questions or want to get involved call 802-824-4186 or contact Weston Pop-Up University by email by clicking here.
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Featured Area Properties Listed for Sale
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UNDER CONTRACT
Mountain Contemporary
609 Boynton Road
Londonderry, VT
$775,000
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JUST LISTED
Magic Views on 10 Acres
3020 Winhall Hollow Rd
South Londonderry, VT
$650,000
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JUST LISTED
Long Stream Frontage
Fenton Road
Chester, VT
$50,000
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JUST LISTED and UNDER CONTRACT
Weston Hillside Lot
Trout Club Road
Weston, VT
$60,000
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2.3 Acres
Casper Lane
Weston, VT
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Andover Land with Long Stream Frontage
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UNDER CONTRACT
2+ Acre Building Lot
Slawson Road
Weston, VT
$269,900
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Antique Village Farmhouse
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129 Obed Moore Road
Weston, VT
$275,00
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118 Highland View
Weston, VT
$525,00
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SOLD
Contemporary Farmhouse
735 Main Street
Weston, VT
$280,000
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89 Birch Road
Londonderry, VT
$280,00
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Mitchell Miller Real Estate is just one of a handful of Vermont real estate agencies with a National Association of REALTORS' Green Designation agent on board. Contact Claudia Harris at (802)824-3176 or by email for more information.
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MLS Access ~ Available to All
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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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