Every month, Rural Edge offers Homebuyer Education Workshops at various locations throughout the Northeast Kingdom. These workshops are ideal for first-time homebuyers who are unfamiliar with the steps involved in searching for and purchasing a home. Workshop topics include: Talking with a Lender, Types of Mortgages, What You Can Afford, the [...]

Why Getting Preapproved Before Buying a Home is a Game Changer

Thinking about buying a home? Before you start browsing listings and picturing yourself in that dream kitchen, there’s one important step you shouldn’t skip—getting preapproved for a [...]

By pushing back one wall of the kitchen, installing new flooring, and painting the walls a crisp white, the current owners have created a bright, open main living area in this 1,828-square-foot home. New appliances, countertops, sink and wood cabinets add warmth to the efficient kitchen. Other updates to the home include the remodeling of [...]

For first-time homebuyers, EastRise Credit Union offers the H.O.M.E. (Home Ownership Made Easier) program to make the process a little less stressful, including 3% down payment assistance and possibly discounted or lender-paid private mortgage insurance (PMI). The down payment assistance is offered as a 0% interest, no-payment second [...]

Working with a local real estate agent is more important than you might think. Local agents bring valuable connections, are readily available when you need them, and truly know the area. Here are some of the benefits of using a local agent, especially when listing your Northeast Kingdom [...]

The wide-open feel of the great room created by the vaulted ceilings was a big draw for the current owners when they first viewed this 4,650-square-foot home. Now, with updated light fixtures, fresh, neutral paint colors, and sanded and stained wood floors, the space truly reflects their style. Outside, the newly built deck and railings [...]

When navigating the real estate market, having a buyer’s agent on your side can make all the difference. Here’s why:

1. Expertise in Your Corner - A buyer’s agent works exclusively for you, representing your best interests. They analyze comparable sales ("comps") in the area to ensure you’re making an informed decision about the home's [...]

Custom finishes and thoughtful details can be found around every corner of this fully restored and remodeled 1792 cape, making it the Transformation of the Century. Belden Place is perched on 9.44 acres with enchanting views of Burke, the surrounding mountains, and the lush Vermont countryside. [...]

Champlain Housing Trust offers a manufactured housing down payment loan that is designed to be a “silent second” to a first mortgage. They are offered at 0% interest with all payments deferred until the property is sold, transferred or refinanced. These loans can be used in any Vermont county, as long as the buyers meet the [...]

Selling a home in the Northeast Kingdom during the winter months might sound tricky, but it’s also a perfect time to create a cozy, welcoming feel that will make a lasting impression on buyers. Here are some tips to make your home more inviting, even on the coldest [...]