The temperature is dropping, the leaves are beginning to change, and autumn is officially in full swing in Vermont. That means Halloween is just around the corner!A great way to spruce up your home's curbside appeal during this season is to decorate with a few locally-grown pumpkins - maybe even
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10/12/2007
We've been covering the hot topic of foreclosures a lot lately, because the number of homeowners defaulting on their home loans has been rising at an unprecedented rate across America. Today I want to look at the topic from a different angle.While there are many homeowners today who are strugglin
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10/04/2007
If you have a mortgage on your Ludlow VT home, you have probably been paying close attention to the latest interest rates and are aware of the ongoing rise in the foreclosure rate across America.What would you do if you were actually faced with the prospect of foreclosure? Would you have the info
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09/28/2007
Many home buyers are not aware of the fact that most moving expenses for a job-related move are tax deductible. If you want the savings, however, it is extremely important to keep detailed records of all moving expenses, including house-hunting trips, if your move is job-related.If you are moving
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09/21/2007
Many of us may just think of it as the dirt and grass that our home is sitting on, but the makeup and quality of the soil upon which your home is built is extremely complex and varies from area to area. Investigating the soil on your property can tell you a great deal about the history and future
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09/13/2007
Today's mortgage market is uncertain, to say the least. Because of this, many investors and second-home buyers are jumping to the conclusion that paying cash is always the best way to finance their investment home.Paying cash certainly eliminates the risk that comes with rising interest rates and
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09/07/2007
Summer is coming to an end and, in Vermont, that means the beautiful autumn foliage season is upon us.Visit this web site to see photos of the incredible vibrant colors of fall, get and share tips of where to spot the most stunning foliage, and get started planning a trip to take in the wonders o
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08/31/2007
The recent coverage of Hurricane Dean and other weather-related disasters across the country should be giving homeowners everywhere cause to take a minute and review their homeowners insurance policies. It is a good idea to look over your policy periodically to be sure you are familiar with all o
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08/23/2007
This week I came across a website that is just so neat, I had to share it. http://www.walkscore.com/ allows you to type in any address, and it will rate the "walk-ability" of that property by calculating its distance to things like the nearest grocery store, movie theater, library, school, park,
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08/17/2007
Have you dreamed about purchasing a vacation home near Okemo Mountain Resort? Pictured yourself and your family enjoying the mild summers spent exploring the beautiful outdoors, or the winters spent around the fireplace after a long day on the slopes? Perhaps you've pushed these visions back beca
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08/10/2007