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2009
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Of all the places to visit over Christmas, I went home to Michigan. No sandy beaches, no glorious historical architecture, and worst of all, no optimism. Ok, a little optimism. I was asked again and again by wave after wave of relatives and friends, "Must be tough in real estate these days, eh...
12/31/2009
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Picture perfect Vermont house and land nestled in Calais. Four bedrooms, 2 baths, 4 stall horse barn (with power and spring-fed water), partially finished basement. Hardwood floors, fireplace insert! The house was built in 1991, but it really feels like a comfortable old farmhouse--It's kind o...
12/17/2009
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Northfield Elementary School students have a new incentive for continuing to achieve educational accolades--free hockey tickets. Heney Realtors has teamed up with the Northfield Elementary School principal, Carol Curtis, and with teachers to reward students who do outstanding work. While the det...
12/14/2009
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I've always been kind of an eye roller when it comes to mission statements and guiding principles. I understand the value in taking the time to craft and refer back to such thematic guides, I just feel compelled to eye roll (at first) at the silliness. You have to admit, there's something a lit...
12/13/2009
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I've been working with a very patient couple who are buying a home in Barre, VT. They found a short sale that they just outright loved. Cute house, good shape, plenty of space, safe neighborhood, and a good price. They're pre-approved, they're good buyers. Except that the lender--Bank of Americ...
12/10/2009
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Ok, it's not really a puppy. Here's the link to my previously mentioned "staging consultation" home for sale in Barre, VT. http://www.nnerenmls.com/nne/maildoc/a003bG5022.html The blue potholder and the papers on the counter weren't part of the staging. Man, did this place look good this morning...
12/08/2009
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Today was the unveiling of the newly "staged" listing on Woodland in Barre. It wasn't really staged so much as I spotted the owners a staging/interior decorating consultation. I had the highest priced listing on the Barre Caravan today, and the highest by, what, $50,000? Knowing that, I was con...
12/08/2009
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10 new listings might not seem like a lot in some markets, but here in Barre, VT it's a good showing for December...in what's supposed to be a down year. The Barre Caravan is the second Tuesday of each month, and is a wonderful opportunity for sellers to have their houses showcased and previewed....
12/07/2009
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In Northfield, Vermont, this is big news. The whole town rallies behind the Cadets, and with good reason. They're usually pretty darn good--as in national champion quality good. The last couple years, though were a little off. Penalties, problems scoring, etc. But this year they look strong. ...
12/07/2009
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Open houses still work! I just had an open house in the Barre and Montpelier area (the second one), and had five interested parties. One wrote up an offer right there at the house. Granted, it was low, but high enough to get to the negotiating table. Still in negotiation... The point is that ...
12/06/2009
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Ray Mikus
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Vermont's a small state. Central Vermont (Montpelier, Barre, Northfield, U-32) really is a lively and transparent community. We all know someone in common, and I wanted to expand this transparency to a professional real estate oriented community website.