Rumor has it the Keller Williams will open a franchise in the Burlington area in the next few months. Brian Armstrong, former broker at Century 21 Jack Associates, has partnered with Adam and Sarah Hergenrother, formally of Re/Max North Professionals in Colchester to open Green Mountain Real Estate with the intent, as I understand it,…
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The feds have extended the tax credit. Buyers need to have a property under contract by the 30th of April 2010, and close by the end of July. To leave room for negotiations, buyers should identify and make an offer on a property by mid-April. Waiting until the last moment and making the offer on…
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“Quiet, sunny, newly renovated 3-bedroom apartment. Excellent location in South Burlington–close to amenities, bus stop, hospital, schools. Large yard, community garden, off-street parking, car port. $1,050/month + utilities (natural gas, electricity). Trash, lawn/snow removal, water included. Washer/dryer hookup, small storage in basement. No smoking/dogs. Cats OK. 1 year lease. Available 7/15/09. For questions or to…
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Classic home on cul-de-sac adjoining walking and biking trails. Large yard with mature trees. 2nd floor laundry, master bath, vaulted ceilings, deck off the eat-in kitchen, 4 bedrms, 3 baths, dining room, fireplace, mud room, easy access to shopping, highway. There are seveal homes for sale in Old Stage Estate, but you’ll find that this…
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Here is your Neighborhood BUZZ for the week of February 23rd (and a bit for this weekend, check it out!) I. Find Local Resources in 2009: Free Tax Help, Food Assistance, Heating and More II. Recognize your Neighbors at the 9th Annual Neighborhood Night of Success III. CEDO to Convene Economic Summit IV. BURLINGTON DOG…
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Legislative Update February 15th – February 21st 2009 Permit Reform Permit reform remains part of the discussion in Senate Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs Committee. The committee is working on a broad set of economic stimulus ideas, including permit reform. They are especially concerned with making sure federal stimulus dollars are utilized quickly and…
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I. 2009 Local Focus Resource Guide Now Available II. Recognize your Neighbors at the 9th Annual Neighborhood Night of Success III. CEDO to Convene Economic Summit IV. Volunteers Create Groomed Ski Trail In Burlington’s Intervale V. A Call for Volunteer “Readers” VI. GospelFest VII. Mayoral Candidates Debate at Ohavi Zedek VIII. The Climate Action Project…
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State Surplus Lands The Department of Housing and Community Development is beginning work on two pilot projects where unused state land will be developed into housing projects. The department has identified two good locations one in Berlin and one in Brandon and is working closely with the towns to meet mutually beneficial goals. …
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Burlington Public Meeting: There will be a special meeting of the Planning Commission on Tuesday, February 3 at 7:30 PM. The agenda is below. I. Agenda II. Public Forum – Time Certain (7:35 pm): The Public Forum is an opportunity for any member of the public to address the Commission on any…
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There are fundamental differences of opinion between the Administration and legislative leaders about the measures that should be taken to address the budgetary, economic, and revenue issues facing the state. Senators Shumlin (D-Windham Co.) and Bartlett (D-Lamoille Co.) returned from a trip to Washington, D.C. where they learned that Vermont stands to receive one billion…
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