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Barre Vermont Looking to Be Workplace for Displaced Workers

January 16, 2012 by bckrealestate Leave a comment

by John Biondolillo and Jeremy Loomis, BCK Real Estate

John Biondolillo / BCK Real Estate

It looks like Barre Vermont is going to be the workplace for state workers displaced by Hurricane Irene. Government offices in Waterbury were terribly damaged from the storm that tore through Central Vermont this past Fall and the Governor has stated his dedication to securing jobs as well as office space and eyes are on Barre. The Mayor is backing up this plan.

According to a recent article in the Times Argus, “Lauzon builds on Shumlin promise of state jobs”, approximately 1500 state employees were misplaced by the damage to the offices in Waterbury, which means a potentially large number of people coming to Barre for work. More people means a boost to Barre’s economy.

Hand in hand with the possibility of government workers being relocated to Barre comes the development of City Place, an exciting mix of retail, office space and more that is intended to invigorate downtown Barre. This could also be a location for some of the state’s misplaced workers.

While Hurricane Irene devastated parts of Central Vermont, some good has come from a bad situation. Barre Vermont stands to have an opportunity to reinvent itself while revitalizing its core. Contact us at BCK Real Estate to learn more about Barre real estate opportunities as well as real estate opportunities throughout Central Vermont.

Click here to read “Lauzon builds on Shumlin promise of state jobs” from the Times Argus.

BCK Real Estate now has Vermont Realtors in eight real estate offices in Vermont and if you are looking to buy or sell a home in Barre, Montpelier, Northfield, Waterbury, Rochester and Stowe, Vermont. We are your source for Vermont Real Estate. Email us at info@StoweRealty.com. This blog is provided for informational purposes and not intended to take the place of a licensed real estate professional.

You can also contact 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 Waterbury 21 North Main Street Waterbury, VT 05676 (802)241-2000

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

BCK Real Estate is the home of Vermont Real Estate. Click here for free access to the Vermont MLS. We represent buyers and sellers of Vermont Real Estate, specializing in Montpelier, Barre, Northfield, Rochester, Stowe and Waterbury.

Jeremy Loomis offers exceptional service to anyone searching for Central Vermont real estate. Jeremy works out of the Barre office of BCK real estate but can help you with all of your Central Vermont real estate needs, whether you are buying or selling.

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Central Vermont Receives Funds to Help Recover From Irene

January 2, 2012 by bckrealestate Leave a comment

by John Biondolillo and Renee Dezotelle, BCK Real Estate

Central Vermont communities have received some funds to help recover from Hurricane Irene. The devastation caused by Irene was deep, as one of the area’s worst recorded storms, and many homeowners lost much more than power, many lost their homes and their livelihood. While many think of home owners being affected, renters throughout Central Vermont were affected as well.

In early December funding was allotted for affordable rental housing to be built in Barre Vermont. The funding will help those in need of affordable housing in Barre to have a roof over their head. Affordable rentals throughout the Central Vermont area are in need as so many residents were misplaced as a result of Irene. Funding continues to be doled out to help people in a variety of ways, from financial counseling and home buying education to money for repairs and rebuilding.

Contact BCK Real Estate today to learn more about investing in Central Vermont real estate. There couldn’t be a better time to buy rental property in Vermont. Interest rates are exceptionally low and whether you would like to buy a house or a multi-dwelling unit, if becoming a landlord is in your plans you could be helping families displaced by flooding at the same time.

Click here to read “$1.47 million in VHCB funding to assist households affected by Hurricane Irene” from Vermont Biz.