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September 2023 Market Update

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The real estate market in Vermont continues to be competitive due to the combination of buyer demand, limited inventory, price growth, and affordability concerns. Home prices have been increasing steadily, and multiple offers are still common. Despite this, some buyers are still including inspections and financing contingencies in their [...]

August 2023 Market Update

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Let’s take stock. While the housing market has moved past the intense fervor that defined the last couple years, this does not imply the current market has come to a halt. In fact, buyer activity remains robust as demand continues to be strong across local markets. Despite challenges presented by inflation and the Federal Reserve’s response [...]

July 2023 Market Update

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Time and time again, we are inspired by the unwavering spirit of our fellow Vermonters, and reminded of why we love our beloved state. This month, we experienced heavy rainfall and devastating floods, but through it all, we’ve witnessed the true strength and character that defines Vermont. We want to take this moment to extend our deepest [...]

June 2023 Market Update

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The housing market continues to be dynamic. While inventory levels remained low, the remote work trend had enabled greater mobility in the marketplace as buyers were able to relocate from more populous urban areas. Our market in Vermont has observed an increase in out-of-state buyers, which [...]

May 2023 Market Update

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It's May, but the spring homebuying season has yet to bloom. At this point, there is a possibility that it may not happen at all. As we progress through this season, buyers and sellers are still in a stalemate. The ongoing problem is lack of inventory. With tight inventory in the housing market, prices have remained high, which in turn has [...]

April 2023 Market Update

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Since the second half of last year, real estate headlines seem to have done more to terrify than clarify, leaving consumers uncertain and cautious. We’ve seen questions around interest rates, inventory, and drops in home prices, all of which have led to buyers and sellers reconsidering their plans. However, this winter we saw buyers [...]

March 2023 Market Update

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Buyer activity is certainly picking up in Vermont. The start of 2023 saw a lot of prospective buyers returning to the market due to declining mortgage rates. As that rush of activity has leveled off, we have seen sale prices respond with a continuation of their downward slide. There are mixed views as to how much more home prices will [...]

February 2023 Market Update

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Winter is here, but there are signs of thaw in the housing market. Across Vermont, we are seeing buyer activity increase. As mortgage rates rose last year, activity in the housing market slowed down. And as a result, homes started seeing fewer offers and stayed on the market longer. Now, however, rates are beginning to level out, bringing [...]

January 2023 Market Update

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After a rather tumultuous year, we head into 2023 with cautious anticipation. Anyone hoping to buy or sell a home in the new year likely has a lot of apprehension over what awaits in 2023. By and large, last year brought many abrupt changes to the real estate market - mortgage rates rose at a fast clip, bidding wars cooled, home inspections [...]

Charity of the Year: 2022

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The Heney team meet with Meals on Wheels director, Bob Woodward for their annual charity of the year donation

The Heney team meet with Meals on Wheels director, Sarah Lipton, for their annual charity of the year donationAs we head into the new year, we wish to acknowledge people within our community who work tirelessly to make this a better place. Every year, our Realtors vote for a local charity to support. For every home sold, our Realtors donate a portion of their proceeds to the chosen charity of the year. 

For 2022, our team selected Meals on Wheels. Their mission is to improve the health and quality of life of the seniors within the community so that no one is left hungry or isolated. On December 6th, we were honored to meet with both Central VT program director, Bob Woodard, and Montpelier director, Sarah Lipton. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to the dignity and independence of our senior community members.

Thank you to our Realtors for their contributions; Michelle Moran-Gosselin, Lucy Ferrada, Monique Payne, Whitney Brown, Josh Gosselin, Kylie Klopchin and Tim Heney. We are grateful for the ongoing support of the community and generosity of our agents, who help make the Charity of the Year program possible.The Heney team meet with Meals on Wheels director, Bob Woodward for their annual charity of the year donation

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