Are you a savvy Vermont landowner looking for tips to maximize your property's potential? From clearing the land and constructing roads to finding the right development team, developing land in Vermont can seem daunting. But with proper guidance and attention to detail, it doesn't have to be! This ...
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While a home’s decorative front doors attract most of the attention, garage doors are often ignored. Available in a variety of materials, finishes and colors similar to those of front doors, garage doors are coming into their own as an important design element. Along with front doors, garage doors ...
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October 6, 2023, 2:20 pm By Connie Kim
With 30-year fixed mortgage rates climbing to a 23-year high, the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) called on the Federal Reserve to bring some certainty to financial markets.
“It is time, and very important for the Fed to make clear ...
Parents, read this carefully. According to a survey of 4,500 couples by Allianz, 39% of respondents stated that saving for their kids' education was their primary motivation for a long-term financial plan. Among single parents, 45% shared that outlook. And in a ...
Reusing furniture, repurposing flooring and adopting sustainable materials and lighting that consume less energy, protect natural resources and lower emissions from the manufacture and delivery of new products is desirable. Natural materials like wood, rattan, clay and stone add warmth and lightness to home decor.
Wondering how to ...
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August 16, 2023, 2:33 pm By Sarah Marx
Housing starts picked up significantly in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.452 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That was up 3.9% from June and up 5.9% from a year ago. Meanwhile, permits ...
The unemployment rate was at 3.7% in October. The unemployment rate is down from 14.7% in April ...We are coming off a tumultuous two years of growth in the U.S. housing market. And now we are facing a tumultuous year of mortgage market normalization. So it’s true to say that turmoil and mortgage outlooks are strange bedfellows, but it’s true. Interest rates are ...
Central Vermont is all about local charm. From organic maple syrup to hand-blown glass to whimsical toy stores and bookshops; there’s a reason people love the Waterbury area. Check out this list from an 8th generation Vermonter to find a few special spots around town.