Mark Montross's (catamount1) Blog

Chittenden County is looking good for real estate. Here are June's market statistics.• New Listings were up 1.5 percent for Single Family homes and increased 33.3 percent for Townhouse-Condo properties.• Pending Sales increased 30.8 percent for Single Family homes and increased 34.5 percent for T...

Mint condition 4 bedroom home with bonus studio loft/apt above the garage. Spacious-sun filled living room with plenty of windows, beautiful hardwood flooring and opens into the kitchen. The large eat-in kitchen offers plenty of cabinet and counter space with center island, stainless steel applia...

Support a clean Lake Champlain at the annual walk and run for the Lake in Georgia VT. All proceeds benefit the Friends of Northern Lake Champlain and their efforts to keep our beautiful lake clean and healthy for everyone to enjoy. New this year, they have added a 10k in addition to the 5k run an...

Well maintained country home with extras! This Beautifully built five star energy rated home was built with quality hard wood detail. It has two baths with one on each level. Two bedrooms upstairs with a full finished basement that can easily have another bedroom!It offers something for everyone ...

Four days of lake side fun coming up August 6-9 at the Lake Champlain Maritime Festival. Celebrating its ninth year, the festival has something for everyone from vendors, to an international food court, an antique boat show and and nightly concerts. “What really makes the Lake Champlain Maritime ...

Realtors are often asked by home owners what home improvements will give them the most bang for their buck. If you have clients looking to freshen up their home pre-sale, or simply for their own enjoyment, there are several ‘Do it Yourself’ projects that can make a huge impression with minimal mo...

Downtown Essex Junction will be hosting it's 14th annual block party coming up this Saturday July 18th from 5pm to 10 pm. There will be fire trucks, a roaming railroad, bounce castle, climbing wall, live music with the X-Rays, a magical comedy show and great food!  The EJRP Brite Nite 5K run star...

A new twist on Burlington's already outstanding culinary scene is the Truck Stop happening every Fri., rain or shine at ArtsRiot on Pine Street. No need to commit to one type of cuisine when you can wander through the maze of food trucks and try everything from lobster rolls to vegan noodles. Art...

Vermont’s own baseball team, the Lake Monsters will be playing at home this Sunday June 28. Come out to support our local players and enjoy America’s favorite past time. Sunday’s game will also feature 25 cent hot dogs as well as the opportunity to play catch in the outfield post game. The first ...

     Live in the heart of downtown Burlington in this beautiful Victorian home. Great location within walking distance to the waterfront and Church Street. Spacious living room with plenty of windows for natural lighting. Well maintained beautiful hardwood flooring in the living and family room. ...