VT Places to Walk or Hike after your Weekend Lunch. Yes, In Winter. Vermont has multiple places to go to burn off some energy or lunch any day of the week. Being a small state, they are all pretty close by. Many are wide, level and flat, so ideal for groups with varied energy and knee health. Consider these options, check the trail map details, dress for the weather conditions, and go! Here are some year-round area public and private trails in Northern VT. The Short parts of the Long Trail. The “LT” has many side trails for short hikes. Consider accessing them in Belvidere, Johnson, Smuggler ..read more

Walking Fed! Places for a Brisk VT Walk after your Weekend Brunch. Yes, In Winter. Vermont has a plethora of places to go to burn off some energy or lunch any day of the week. Many are wide, level and flat, so ideal for the entire family of varying nimbleness. Consider these options, dress for the weather conditions, and go! Here are four area trails in Northern VT. Short parts of the Long Trail. There are many side trails that can be a short hike. Consider Belvidere, Johnson, Smuggler’s Notch/Cambridge, Underhill and Jonesville access points for the terrain and skill levels noted. Visit the ..read more

Get Started! Hiking on and around Vermont’s Long Trail: Trailheads, Crossroads, and History Vermont’s Long Trail is the oldest continuous footpath in the US, it extends over 272 miles along the spine of the Green Mountains. This iconic trail offers breathtaking scenery, challenging terrain, and a deep, quiet connection to Vermont’s natural beauty and history. Many have hiked at least some of it. Long Trail History: The Long Trail was the vision of Vermonter and Assistant Principal James Taylor (no, not that James Taylor). He had grown frustrated with only 40 trails to Vermont’s highest peaks a ..read more

Ten Important Phrases in VT Property Listings Searching for your #VT country dream home online can be exciting, but it’s important to look beyond the photos and catchy descriptions. A property listing will highlight the properties’ best features and may not openly note potential issues. Here’s a guide to help you spot hidden hints in online listings to make sure you’re making a well-informed decision. “Cozy Retreat”: Tall people, listen up!  Cozy retreat can mean it’s lovely, tiny and A-okay. But it can also mean to expect low doorways, small rooms,  closets and few electric outlets ..read more

Vermont real estate rules require specific terms are used to describe the status of a property listing and those terms are often misunderstood. Here’s a primer on the differences of a key few. Active This identifies a property that is available for purchase, and if you want a showing as a ready, willing and able buyer, you can expect to schedule a showing within 48 hours of your request, unless the listing explicitly states ‘delayed showing’ to a specific later date. Active Under Contract  This identifies a VT property where the seller has accepted and signed a contract for purchase with ..read more

Avoid these Five Big Mistakes Selling Your VT Property Vermont’s Real Estate Market is proof that plenty of people want to buy a home in Vermont. Read our list of 14 common mistakes we see Sellers make in Marketing their property. This blog assumes you do not have a Marie Kondo-level of organizing things in your home. And, offering only your tax bill, deed and lister card to potential buyers online is a rookie mistake, even if you are only selling raw land. Here are the top five. No, you can’t just ‘throw a tarp on it’ and get multiple offers over asking. We call that mythical buyer a unicorn ..read more

Ten Not-so-Weird Tips for VT Home Buyers This is a Fast, High Prices, Low Inventory Market… 1.   Communicate openly with your real estate agent! Let them know your must-haves, deal-breakers, and budget to avoid wasting time on unsuitable property features. #HouseHunting #RealEstate 2 Be candid about your financial readiness. Share your pre-approval funding information and discuss your preferred financing options with your agent. #HomeBuying #RealEstateAgent 3: Candor is key! Identify your timeline and expectations for Closing. This helps your agent write offers for you that align wi ..read more

Gorgeous, tastefully finished, relaxed country home tucked up and in the woods on 10.25+/- acres. 3700+finished square feet with 4+BR/4-1/2 BA. Freshly refinished gleaming oak floors. Large chef’s kitchen featuring Thomas Moore Cherry cabinets is open to dining and and enormous, sunny family room with stone hearth fireplace and Rumford wood stove. Main floor also includes newer primary suite with gorgeous tiled bath/shower/sauna, walk-in closet, laundry and radiant floor heat. Second floor holds three bedrooms and 1-3/4 baths, with local Pine plank floors and lovely, updated tile bathrooms in ..read more

 The VT Lake Life, 6 steps from the water! Rare, unique Lake Eden, VT waterfront camp for sale. This is 3 levels of gorgeous lake view, nicely perched six steps above the shore line facing East with 34′ foot long newer deck for awesome lake life. Main floor; full kitchen, spacious living/dining area, one bedroom, one bonus room, laundry and pantry area. Windows everywhere. Huge sunroom and locked storage on main and second floors. Second floor: one primary bedroom with built-in closet, unfinished bath with shower, Jacuzzi jetted tub and private deck. Also; bonus room all windows and offic ..read more

Ticks are a common concern for anyone walking in Vermont’s woods and tall grass. Even in Spring. And, there are fourteen different species of ticks found in VT.  Sure, it’s not fun to spray/coat every time you go outside, and then check later for these nasty insects on pets and people. Yet tick repellant is remarkably easy and powerful prevention to avoid serious, chronic health problems. Lyme Disease: Ticks are as well known for Lyme disease as Vermont is known for its Green Mountains. Symptoms include fever, fatigue, and joint pain. If left undiagnosed, let alone untreated, Lyme diseas ..read more