real estate burlington vermont condo and home: Beyond the Vermont Light Bulb with Creative Home Lighting - 04/23/14 08:32 PM
When people purchase their home, one of their common requests is "plenty of light." And for good reason! This is a critical factor for enjoying your home, and when designing your interior, you should pay special attention to just that: your sources of light. See them not only as a way to brighten up your room, but also as an opportunity to infuse your home with a fashionable design and aesthetic appeal. You'd be surprised at how much lighting can dramatically enhance any given room in your home. Here are our six favorite lighting installations that are bound to give you … (1 comments)

real estate burlington vermont condo and home: Sustainability of Micro Condominiums - 04/08/14 08:36 AM
Something that the Europeans have been doing for decades has finally made its way over the Atlantic Ocean to North America: the trend is called micro housing, and it's turned into an entirely new way of living. With micro housing, we're beginning to do away with oversize condos and even detached homes, learning to live in a more minimalistic manner and curbing our hoarding habits for good. The affordability of micro housing is making it possible even for young adults and students to purchase their homes in the city centers across North America. But one must ask, is the micro housing … (0 comments)

real estate burlington vermont condo and home: Beating the Vermont Winter Blues - 03/06/14 07:49 PM

These gray, dreary winter days can really sap your energy and dull your enjoyment of life. To survive the winter doldrums, brighten your home. Use These Easy Tips:
Open your home's window treatments during the day to let the light brighten and warm your room. Close them again as soon as night falls to retain heat. Brighten dark rooms with few windows by placing spotlights on the floor behind furniture. Add a mirror. Wherever a mirror reflects light in a room, it visually doubles that light. Place a mirror opposite a window to immediately brighten your space. No window? Hang … (1 comments)

real estate burlington vermont condo and home: Make Your Old Furniture Look New - 02/25/14 07:35 PM
Out with the old, in with the new. The beginning of 2014 can have you wanting to reinvent yourself — and your home. It's time to start fresh. Paint the walls, change the curtains and get new furniture. It's important to have your home be a reflection of you; however, all that remodeling can get expensive. Take a cue from Auld Lang Syne by buying a few new pieces, but keeping some of your older furniture. If they have sturdy bones, then you can update their look by reupholstering them to fit your new home vibe. Below are DIY steps to … (1 comments)

real estate burlington vermont condo and home: Buying Your First Vermont Home - 02/12/14 11:09 PM
Real Estate sales and marketing in the Greater Burlington Vermont region has been my occupation and passion for more than 30 years. My focus has been on the sales and marketing of condominiums with a generous amount of single family home sales thrown into the mix. Each week I bring information of interest that not only focuses on the local home and condo real estate community but also provides context to the Burlington market in respect to larger market real estate trends. I enjoy feedback and the opportunity to meet my readers and experience their home. The Condo Guy is here … (0 comments)

real estate burlington vermont condo and home: Under Pressure - Your Home's Plumbing - 02/02/14 06:30 PM
Real Estate sales and marketing in the Greater Burlington Vermont region has been my occupation and passion for more than 30 years. My focus has been on the sales and marketing of condominiums with a generous amount of single family home sales thrown into the mix. Each week I bring information of interest that not only focuses on the local home and condo real estate community but also provides context to the Burlington market in respect to larger market real estate trends. I enjoy feedback and the opportunity to meet my readers and experience their home. The Condo Guy is here … (0 comments)

real estate burlington vermont condo and home: Indoor Plants for Vermont Homes - 01/23/14 07:48 PM
Real Estate sales and marketing in the Greater Burlington Vermont region has been my occupation and passion for more than 30 years. My focus has been on the sales and marketing of condominiums with a generous amount of single family home sales thrown into the mix. Each week I bring information of interest that not only focuses on the local home and condo real estate community but also provides context to the Burlington market in respect to larger market real estate trends. I enjoy feedback and the opportunity to meet my readers and experience their home. The Condo Guy is here … (2 comments)

real estate burlington vermont condo and home: Decorating Tips for A Vermont Thanksgiving - 11/24/13 08:12 PM
Real Estate sales and marketing in the Greater Burlington Vermont region has been my occupation and passion for more than 30 years. My focus has been on the sales and marketing of condominiums with a generous amount of single family home sales thrown into the mix. Each week I bring information of interest that not only focuses on the local home and condo real estate community but also provides context to the Burlington market in respect to larger market real estate trends. I enjoy feedback and the opportunity to meet my readers and experience their home. The Condo Guy is here … (0 comments)

real estate burlington vermont condo and home: How To Keep Your Home Safe From Candles - 11/05/13 09:09 PM
Real Estate sales and marketing in the Greater Burlington Vermont region has been my occupation and passion for more than 30 years. My focus has been on the sales and marketing of condominiums with a generous amount of single family home sales thrown into the mix. Each week I bring information of interest that not only focuses on the local home and condo real estate community but also provides context to the Burlington market in respect to larger market real estate trends. I enjoy feedback and the opportunity to meet my readers and experience their home. The Condo Guy is here … (0 comments)

real estate burlington vermont condo and home: Beware Of Zombie Titles - 10/31/13 09:10 PM
<!-- This material is non-exclusively licensed to Bill Desautels and may not be copied, reproduced, or sold in any form whatsoever.--> With the economic downturn, anyone dealing in real estate quickly became familiar with previously little-known terms such as foreclosure and short sale. Now that the housing market is picking back up and people are moving on, a new term is coming to light — zombie titles.
The Zombie Title
This is when a home has been vacated because the owners defaulted on their loan and their bank started the foreclosure process. However, for some reason or another the bank never … (1 comments)

real estate burlington vermont condo and home: 3 Easy Tips to Protect Your Deck from The Vermont Winter - 10/27/13 08:58 PM
Real Estate sales and marketing in the Greater Burlington Vermont region has been my occupation and passion for more than 30 years. My focus has been on the sales and marketing of condominiums with a generous amount of single family home sales thrown into the mix. Each week I bring information of interest that not only focuses on the local home and condo real estate community but also provides context to the Burlington market in respect to larger market real estate trends. I enjoy feedback and the opportunity to meet my readers and experience their home. The Condo Guy is here … (0 comments)

real estate burlington vermont condo and home: What's Ahead for Interest Rates October 7th - 10/07/13 08:47 PM
Real Estate sales and marketing in the Greater Burlington Vermont region has been my occupation and passion for more than 30 years. My focus has been on the sales and marketing of condominiums with a generous amount of single family home sales thrown into the mix. Each week I bring information of interest that not only focuses on the local home and condo real estate community but also provides context to the Burlington market in respect to larger market real estate trends. I enjoy feedback and the opportunity to meet my readers and experience their home. The Condo Guy is here … (1 comments)

real estate burlington vermont condo and home: Cash Buyers in Vermont - 09/23/13 09:34 PM
Real Estate sales and marketing in the Greater Burlington Vermont region has been my occupation and passion for more than 30 years. My focus has been on the sales and marketing of condominiums with a generous amount of single family home sales thrown into the mix. Each week I bring information of interest that not only focuses on the local home and condo real estate community but also provides context to the Burlington market in respect to larger market real estate trends. I enjoy feedback and the opportunity to meet my readers and experience their home. The Condo Guy is here … (0 comments)

real estate burlington vermont condo and home: Existing Home Sales Report Shows Highest Vermont New Home Inventory Since January 2012 - 08/27/13 09:25 PM
Real Estate sales and marketing in the Greater Burlington Vermont region has been my occupation and passion for more than 30 years. My focus has been on the sales and marketing of condominiums with a generous amount of single family home sales thrown into the mix. Each week I bring information of interest that not only focuses on the local home and condo real estate community but also provides context to the Burlington market in respect to larger market real estate trends. I enjoy feedback and the opportunity to meet my readers and experience their home. The Condo Guy is here … (1 comments)

real estate burlington vermont condo and home: Accepting Cash Gifts for Downpayment - 08/21/13 09:04 PM
Real Estate sales and marketing in the Greater Burlington Vermont region has been my occupation and passion for more than 30 years. My focus has been on the sales and marketing of condominiums with a generous amount of single family home sales thrown into the mix. Each week I bring information of interest that not only focuses on the local home and condo real estate community but also provides context to the Burlington market in respect to larger market real estate trends. I enjoy feedback and the opportunity to meet my readers and experience their home. The Condo Guy is here … (0 comments)

real estate burlington vermont condo and home: Vermont Home Buying Tips - 08/13/13 09:56 PM
Real Estate sales and marketing in the Greater Burlington Vermont region has been my occupation and passion for more than 30 years. My focus has been on the sales and marketing of condominiums with a generous amount of single family home sales thrown into the mix. Each week I bring information of interest that not only focuses on the local home and condo real estate community but also provides context to the Burlington market in respect to larger market real estate trends. I enjoy feedback and the opportunity to meet my readers and experience their home. The Condo Guy is here … (0 comments)

real estate burlington vermont condo and home: Gain Independence from your Vermont Home - 07/04/13 10:30 PM
Real Estate sales and marketing in the Greater Burlington Vermont region has been my occupation and passion for more than 30 years. My focus has been on the sales and marketing of condominiums with a generous amount of single family home sales thrown into the mix. Each week I bring information of interest that not only focuses on the local home and condo real estate community but also provides context to the Burlington market in respect to larger market real estate trends. I enjoy feedback and the opportunity to meet my readers and experience their home. The Condo Guy is here … (0 comments)

real estate burlington vermont condo and home: Outdoor Living Space for Your Vermont Home - 05/30/13 09:12 PM
<!-- This material is non-exclusively licensed to Bill Desautels and may not be copied, reproduced, or sold in any form whatsoever.--> Real Estate sales and marketing in the Greater Burlington Vermont region has been my occupation for more than 30 years. My focus has been on the sales and marketing of condominiums with a generous amount of single family home sales thrown into the mix. Each week I bring information of interest that not only focuses on the local home and condo real estate community but also provides context to the Burlington market in respect to larger market real estate trends. … (0 comments)

real estate burlington vermont condo and home: Sales Prices are Up 14 Months In A Row - 05/28/13 08:37 PM
<!-- This material is non-exclusively licensed to Bill Desautels and may not be copied, reproduced, or sold in any form whatsoever.--> The National Association of REALTORS reported that sales of existing homes in April reached 4.97 million on a seasonally-adjusted annual basis. Although this reading fell short of Wall Street's expectations of 5.00 million existing homes sold, it surpassed the March 2013 upwardly revised reading of 4.94 million existing home sales. This represents a 0.60 percent increase from March to April, and a 9.70 increase year-over-year. Low Mortgage Rates Contribute To High Sales Levels Low mortgage rates and pent-up demand for … (1 comments)

real estate burlington vermont condo and home: How to Make Your Living Room More Appealing to Homebuyers - 05/27/13 08:32 PM
<!-- This material is non-exclusively licensed to Bill Desautels and may not be copied, reproduced, or sold in any form whatsoever.--> Everyone knows that first impressions are important. By carefully staging your home, you can positively influence the feelings your potential buyers have when they are viewing the property.
Staging is the art of decorating and arranging the spaces within your house to make it more appealing to buyers. If you can adapt the rooms to create an attractive and welcoming zone that home buyers can see themselves in, they will be more likely to buy your property.
One of the … (3 comments)