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Killington Real Estate: Summer Activities for Kids

May 20, 2013 by jfancher99 Leave a comment

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Killington real estate benefits tremendously from the numerous summer activities available for kids. The mountains in Vermont lend themselves well to summer adventure and here in the Killington area we are lucky enough to have a Parks and recreation department that is dedicated to providing a little something for all interests.

Registration is open for summer camps in Killington and here are some of the offerings:

D&J Music Camp – open to students in grade kindergarten through 6 and spanning all ability levels this camp offers junior musicians the opportunity to try out a variety of musical instruments and acquire basic theoretical knowledge of music, including songwriting. The D&J Music Camp will take place on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 12-noon, July 16 – August 13 at the Johnson Recreation Center. Cost: $65, plus an optional $5 materials fee (families may choose to bring items to waive the $5 materials fee.)
Superhero Camp – for ages 4 to 7. Games, games, arts and crafts projects, and lessons in trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship will help make well-rounded superheroes this summer. The kids will learn to sling webs like Spiderman, create masks and shields for their costumes, and learn how to jump tall buildings among other skills. Superhero Camp takes place August 5-8 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Johnson Recreation Center. Camp is available for 3, 4, or 5 days, and the fee is $100, $120, and $140 respectively.
All About Learning Camp – for grades 1 through 8, will allow kids to utilize science, technology, engineering, and mathematics concepts and 21st Century educational skills of critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, agility and adaptability, curiosity and imagination. Killington will offer two such camps – Junior Engineering 1 (for grades 1-3) and Collision Cars (grade 4-8). The fee for both courses is $120 for residents and $125 for non-residents.
Kids Boot Camp – for kids 7 and older. This fun camp will focus on teamwork, endurance, strength, speed and agility drills. The one-hour class includes a warm up, cool down and stretching. This camp takes place on Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m., July 9 – Aug. 14 at the Johnson Recreation Center. The fee for the six sessions is $40 or there will be a drop-in fee of $8.

Keeping kids busy and having fun is the goal of parents everywhere and there are fewer places more fun than Killington to spend a summer. Contact us today to learn more about vacation homes in Killington and how you can make Vermont a part of your summer plans.

Click here to visit the website for the Killington Parks and Recreation Department.

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Contact information for our individual offices:

BCK Barre VT 86 North Main Street Barre, VT 05641 (802)479-3366

BCK Montpelier 15 State Street Montpelier, VT 05602 (802)229-4242

BCK Northfield 17 East Street Northfield, VT 05663 (802)485-7400

BCK Killington 1635 VT Route 4 Mendon, VT 05701 (802)775-9003

BCK Rochester 42 North Main Street Rochester, VT 05767 (802)767-9900

Stowe Realty/ BCK Real Estate – 254 Mountain Road, Stowe, VT 05672 (802) 253-8484

Quatrini Real Estate 1111 Main Street St. Johnsbury VT 05819 (802) 748-9543

Susan Martin & Co. Realtors 434 Brooklyn Street Morrisville VT 05661 (802) 888-0088

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Buying Montpelier Real Estate, Square Away Finances

May 14, 2013 by jfancher99 Leave a comment

BCK Real Estate, Montpelier real estate & community information

by John Biondolillo and Matt Lumsden, BCK Real Estate

Buying Montpelier real estate involves squaring away your finances as an important first step. While there are people who plan on paying cash for a home, more often than not a buyer is looking to secure a loan. This process is much easier is you know what to expect. Before sitting down with a lender to talk about a mortgage for a Montpelier VT home examine your finances with a fine tooth comb.

The best way to attract a lender involves the following:

Having adequate savings. If you don’t have savings take some time to build up a savings account. This is best done by examining your monthly expenses, establishing a budget, and cutting back where you can.
Take a look at your credit report. The three main credit bureaus offer one free report per year. Look for discrepancies and see where you can improve. A good credit score is instrumental in helping you secure a loan.
Hold a steady job. A solid employment history is essential. If you are considering changing jobs, or starting a new career, you may want to hold off until after you obtain your loan.

Financing a home is perhaps the biggest hurdle when buying Montpelier homes. Contact us today for information on buying in today’s market. We can recommend local lender and get you started on your home search.

Click here to read “The First Thing to Do Before Buying a Home” from Credit.com via Yahoo Homes.