Welcome Homes, August 2018

WELCOME AUGUST 2018

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Lovely Family home in the French Country Style. A wonderfully private location close to amenities. Four Bedrooms, 2.5 baths, large living room with fireplace and sliders out to a deck. Bright eat-in kitchen, family room and generously sized dining room for entertaining plus a great room or in home office over the attached 2-car garage.

Charming landscaping on 3.88 acres completes the picture!!!

Listing Agent: Kelley McCarthy

$344,900

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How to prepare your home for prospective buyers ers whose dream home more closely resembles your own.

• Address curb appeal.

Curb appeal goes a long way toward creating a lasting first impression, so homeowners can start by driving up to their homes and looking at them through the eyes of prospective buyers.

Address the landscape if it needs some TLC, and power wash siding if it’s appearing a little dirty. Examine your driveway for cracks and consider installing a new surface if the existing one is more of an eyesore than eye-catching. Finally, clear the yard of toys and tools before nailing the “For Sale” sign into the ground, as a cluttered yard

will give buyers the impression that you did not prioritize keeping a clean and presentable home.

• Clear out the clutter.

Some sellers stage their homes when putting them up for sale. But staging might not be an option for sellers who are still living in their homes and intend to do so until they find buyers. If you can’t stage your home, then do your best to remove clutter, including extra pieces of furniture you might have accumulated over the years that can make rooms seem smaller. Box up any books that no longer fit on bookshelves, and try to keep common areas like family rooms, hallways and kids’

playrooms as open and clean as possible so the rooms appear roomy and relaxing.

• Let the light shine in.

Dark homes are less appealing to prospective buyers, many of whom have no interest in living in caves that are void of natural sunlight.

When showing your home, make sure all of the curtains are drawn and the blinds or shades are up. If trees or shrubs outside windows are blocking natural light from getting inside, consider trimming them so your home appears sunnier and more inviting. Bright homes tend to feel more spacious, so fix any light fixtures that need fixing and even add small lamps in

rooms that could use some extra light.

• Tackle that to-do list.

It’s easy for a home’s residents to grow accustomed to certain minor problems, such as a doorknob that always sticks or a creaky kitchen cabinet door. But buyers might be turned off by too many of these minor problems and wonder if any larger and more expensive issues also went ignored. Before showing your home, address all those minor repairs on your to-do list.

Selling a home can be exciting, and homeowners can take steps to make sure their home sale is successful and lucrative as well.

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Selling a home can be exciting. Homeowners who made considerable financial commitments when buying their homes may be anxious when the time comes to get returns on their investments, but selling a hope need not be so nerve-racking.

Buyers’ tastes often dictate their interest in a home. For example, no matter how immaculate homeowners may keep their colonials, such homes won’t appeal much to buyers looking for a traditional Cape Cod cottage-style home. But while you might not be able to change your home’s architecture to appeal to the masses, there are steps you can take to make your home more appealing to buy-

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READY TO BUY OR RENOVATE? Photo provided by Metro Creative

Items to improve outdoor living spaces The popularity of outdoor living spaces has been growing for years. A 2014 study from the home remodeling and design platform Houzz found that 56 percent of homeowners were making updates to improve their yards for entertaining.

Outdoor living spaces may also be sound investments for homeowners looking to improve the resale value of their properties. According to Remodeling magazine’s 2017 “Cost vs. Value” report, outdoor living spaces returned between 55 and 71 percent of homeowners’ initial investments at resale.

When planning an outdoor living space, homeowners with ample backyards have much to work with. However, to make the most of the space while simultaneously hoping to get as strong a return on their investments as possible, homeowners should look to create spaces that offer broad appeal and are not too personalized. The following are some popular outdoor living space features homeowners may want to consider.

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Outdoor kitchens allow homeowners to prepare more than just traditional backyard barbecue fare. A standalone charcoal grill in the backyard might get the job done, but a built-in gas grill complete with burners and surrounding granite countertop makes for a more functional outdoor entertaining space.

Warming features Features that can keep homeowners and their guests warm after the sun sets include outdoor fireplaces and firepits. A 2016 survey conducted by the American Society of Landscape Architects found that fireplaces and fire pits were the most popular outdoor design element in 2016. Such features can provide a focal point in the backyard while also extending the outdoor living season into autumn and even early winter.

Porch space Outdoor living spaces are often found in the backyard, but homeowners with bigger front yards than backyards may want to expand or open their porch spaces to create more space outside. Porch swings and rocking chairs provide a great place to relax, and porch spaces are covered, meaning homeowners can continue to enjoy time outside even when it begins to rain.

Outdoor living spaces are growing in popularity. Homeowners who want to capitalize on this trend can do so in various ways.

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With the strength of national mortgage lender PrimeLending, and my experience of almost 40 years in the industry, you can count on me to provide you with the service, support and guidance you deserve throughout the home loan process. I can assist with: • Loans for First-Time Homebuyers • Conventional, FHA, VA and USDA loans • Renovation Loans • Fixed- and Adjustable-Rate Mortgages • Jumbo Financing and Jumbo Renovation Loans • Construction Loans

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LIVE COUNTRY THE HENRY HOUSE C. 1769

CUSTOM CAPE SURROUNDED BY MOUNTAINS

SPACIOUS CONTEMPORARY ON 10 ACRES

Historic home used as a Bed and Breakfast features six bedrooms, detached garage/barn and guest cottage on 23 acres.

Lovingly maintained home on 5.16 acres in a beautiful location.

Comfortable, bright rooms and views from almost every room.

Country home with breathtaking views, cathedral ceiling, pellet stove, master suites on first and second floors and more.

BENNINGTON, VT | $649,000 | MLS#4679912 MOIRA SPIVEY | 802.688.6146

SUNDERLAND, VT | $409,000 | MLS#4661690 COURTNEY LEGGETT | 802.779.1703

SHAFTSBURY, VT | $375,000 | MLS#4654089 TATSIANA CLARK | 802.379.3595

WEST ARLINGTON RESIDENCE

CHARMING COUNTRY SALTBOX

Totally renovated from top to bottom, quality is the benchmark of this most special offering.

Set on level wooded 1.1 acres, this home has fine features like some wide pine floors, fireplace, exposed beams and more.

SHAFTSBURY, VT | $350,000 | MLS#4620785 LISA SULLIVAN | 802.733.4164

ARLINGTON, VT | $349,000 | MLS#4517124 ELENA ATWILL | 802.236.3209

ARLINGTON, VT | $199,000 | MLS#4670833 DAVID HALLIGAN | 802.236.4650

MANCHESTER 802.362.4551 | LONDONDERRY 802.824.3113 | STRATTON 802.297.1100 | MOUNT SNOW 802.464.1000 | OKEMO 802.228.4537

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WELCOMING COLONIAL ON 6 ACRES This four bedroom home truly has it all with amazing views, great location, three car garage and potential in-law suite.

Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.

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Move right in and take in the beautiful fields, mountains, and perennial gardens. 3BR/1.5BA home on just under 10 acres, 2 car garage, and shed. Must See!!

3BR/2BA home tucked in upon a mountainside. Wonderful spaces, updated kitchen, wood floors, 2 car garage w/ woodstove & workshop.

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Outstanding business opportunity, located next to a very busy convenience store. 36’ x 36’ log structure, 400’ of road frontage w/additional parcel across the road.

$199,500

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$124,900

Listing Agent: Suzy Yucht

Listing Agent: Timothy Corcoran II

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Well maintained 3BR/1.5BA Farm House with character & charm. Hard wood floors, sunroom w/gas stove, private fenced in ground pool.

$219,000

Kevin’s Sports Pub and Restaurant in historic North Bennington. 70 seat Dining room & tavern, equipment, fixtures & 3 income-producing apartments.

1,799 sq. ft. 3BR/2BA Ranch style home on 1.19 acres.

Heated two car garage, formal dining room, and den in a desirable neighborhood.

$249,000

$975,000

Listing Agent: Tim Corcoran II

Listing Agent: Linda McLenithan

Listing Agent: Suzy Yucht

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Wonderful 2BR/2BA home within walking distance to all of downtown! Hard wood & bamboo floors, Kitchen with hickory cabinets, 2nd floor laundry, workshop.

$143,500 Listing Agent: Suzy Yucht

2.7+ acres used as a contractor’s yard within proximity of Benmont Ave. Access to village services, access to water & sewer, storage building, plenty of room for heavy equipment.

Custom cape on 3.3 acres, 3-4BR/2BA, wide plank pine floors, custom paneling, cozy fire place, sunroom, stainless appliances, new roof, garage & 1600 SF heated barn/garage.

$150,000

$299,000 Listing Agent: Suzy Yucht

Listing Agent: Kathleen Hoisington

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