A Closer Look at Closing Costs

The term Closing Costs refers to the fees required to legally transfer ownership of a property and finalize a real estate transaction. Here is a breakdown of the closing costs for each side of the [...]

With stunning 270-degree views of the surrounding mountains in both Vermont and Canada, this three-level home in Norton was ready for a fresh start. The new owners saw its potential and transformed the previously rough stone into a polished gem high atop Vermont’s Northeast [...]

Designed for projects on a single parcel of land, the Agency of Natural Resources’ (ANR) Permit Navigator tool will help you determine which environmental permits you may need for a project. The brief questionnaire allows you to learn about various Agency permits while providing permit recommendations based on your unique situation. Once [...]

The VA home loan is a powerful benefit for veterans and service members, offering no down payment (in most cases), no PMI, competitive rates, and flexible credit guidelines. To succeed, VA buyers [...]

By Marcy Lindstedt

The dream of moving into a new home is often tempered by the reality of needing to sell your current home forest. This simultaneous transaction—often referred to as a “contingent sale”—requires careful planning, coordination, and a clear understanding of the market. The fundamental question is: How do you successfully [...]

Members of the Vermont Landlord Association enjoy benefits such as  free legal forms, a member hotline, Vermont lease, a member forum, an insurance program, debt collections, and an electronic rent payment system. On Thursday, January 22, 2026, the association will hold  an informative session, reflecting on 2025 and exploring what’s on the [...]

Before viewing properties, most agents require buyers to have a lender pre-qualification letter, which became essential during Covid. Today, this confirms buyers have explored financing options, understand special programs, their price range, and property qualification [...]

1. No down payment—One of the most valuable and touted benefits, and for good reason. Saving enough for a down payment can be the biggest obstacle to buying a home. But a VA loan eliminates that roadblock. In most cases, qualified VA buyers don’t have a down payment requirement. A VA purchase transaction still requires closing costs and [...]

If you’ve lived through even one winter in northern Vermont, you know the drill: early sunsets, snowbanks taller than your car, and that stubborn layer of ice that refuses to melt until April. So when homeowners ask me, “Is it even worth listing my place this time of year?” my answer is always the same: Yes, if you do it [...]

Buttoning up is an exercise as unique as the home in which you live. This is especially true here in Vermont, given our state’s older housing stock. Efficiency Vermont and partners around the state are on hand to help you evaluate your home’s unique efficiency opportunities and develop the plan that’s right for you.

Here are some of the ways you can get objective guidance on buttoning up your [...]