Community Insights

Sept. 24, 2026

Stowe Short-Term Rental Rules: The 850-License Cap Is Now Law. What Buyers, Sellers, and Owners Need to Know

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Stowe did not ban short-term rentals. It capped them. The Selectboard adopted the Short-Term Rental Ordinance 5-0 in late July 2026. Beginning September 15, 2026, the Town issues no more than 850 general STR licenses, licenses do not transfer to a buyer, and new licenses come only …

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May 15, 2026

The Vermont Housing Market in 2026: A Thaw, Not a Fire Sale

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May 12, 2026

The Vermont Tax Debate Is Really a Growth Debate

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April 6, 2026

Bears Are Waking Up… and So Is the Vermont Real Estate Market

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Dec. 26, 2025

I Went to a Vermont Holiday Craft Fair and Have Financial Regrets

By Harris Vexley

Every December, Vermont's holiday craft fairs appear in converted barns, church basements, and community centers with the frequency and inevitability of snowstorms. They promise handmade gifts, local artisans, and that warm feeling of supporting your community. What they don't advertise is that they're financially ruinous to …

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Nov. 28, 2025

Congress Accidentally Passes Legislation While Studying Vermont Town Meeting Model

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Oct. 30, 2025

Discover Waterbury: Mountain Views, Craft Beer & Vermont Living at Its Best

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Feb. 26, 2025

Co-ops vs. Condos: And The Green movement

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Feb. 5, 2025

HOW TO BUY LAND FOR HOMESTEADING: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

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Feb. 4, 2025

Top 5 Neighborhoods in Warren, Vermont, for First-Time Homebuyers in 2025

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