A key reason to the question "why should I be concerned about maintaining my septic system" is money! Failing septic systems are expensive to repair or replace, and the most frequent reason is improper maintenance. Regular inspections (at least every 3 years) are cheap in Continue Reading
Archives for December 2006
"First Time" Real Esate Appeal
Regardless of conditions in the real estate market, first-time buyers will always be a driving force for home sales. As a seller, there are a few steps you can take to make your home (especially an older one) more appealing to this demographic. First understand that most Continue Reading
Septic System Primer for your Real Estate, Part 3
Maintaining your septic system is the most important thing to learn. A septic tank should be inspected every 3 years and pumped out every 3 to 5 years, or more frequently if your system gets heavy use, or you aren't . This should be done my a professional. Continue Reading
Deduction Makes Piggyback Loans Less Attractive
Home buyers who are unable to manage a 20 percent down payment should consider traditional private mortgage insurance instead of the piggyback loans that have become popular in the last few years, some financial experts are advising. Piggyback loans have become popular Continue Reading
Keep Your Good Credit In Order to Buy Real Estate
You might assume that the fewer credit cards you have, the higher your credit score could be. Because of that assumption, some buyers preparing to apply for a home loan mistakenly cancel one or more credit cards. Why would this be a bad idea? It has to do with the ratio of Continue Reading
Septic System Primer for Your Real Estate, Part 2
Understanding how your system works is critical to being able to maintain it. A typical septic system has four components, including a pipe that carries the waste from the house, a septic tank, a drainfield and the soil surrounding the entire system. Microbes in the soil Continue Reading
Saving Energy in Bennington VT
How often do you buy light bulbs? Want to do it less often, and save money in the process? Bennington has kicked off the Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) Campaign by offering CFLs at two area locations for $.99 each. Aubuchon Hardware at 120 Depot Street and H. Continue Reading
Baby Boomers Snapping Up Vermont Real Estate Bargains
Baby boomers priced out of Nantucket or the Hamptons are increasingly buying homes on Vermont’s Lake Champlain, near the artsy city of Burlington. This influx of affluent buyers is reviving a housing market that previously was flat, thanks to the number of young Continue Reading
Too early to think about Valentines Day?
I recently read that the Shaftsbury Cub Scout Troop 330 is already planning a Valentine's Day event. The troop is going to be assembling care packages for military personnel stationed overseas. Their plan is to have the packages arrive in mid-February. They've obviously Continue Reading
Existing Home and Real Estate Sales to Trend Upward in 2007
Existing-home sales are expected to rise gradually in 2007 from current levels, with annual totals slightly lower than 2006, while new-home sales will continue to slide, according to the latest forecast by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. David Lereah, NAR’s chief Continue Reading
