Barre Opera House, Cornerstone of Community

February 28, 2012 by Leave a comment

Barre Vermont

BCK Real Estate / Central Vermont Real Estate

by John Biondolillo and Shari Aja, BCK Real Estate

The Barre Opera house has long been a cornerstone of the community.  Serving more than just opera, the venue works as a public meeting space as well.  Over the years time has dealt its blows to the opera house, opened in Barre Vermont in 1899 after a fire destroyed it in 1898.  A constant work in progress the last decade has brought a full service box office, state-of the-art lighting, modern heating and cooling, and  other aesthetic improvements.

The Barre community benefits tremendously from the Barre opera House, one of the area’s finest landmarks.  While the diverse offerings are fabulous to enjoy, the wonderfully restored building itself is deeply rooted in the area’s history.  Whether you want to see a production from a local children’s theater, absorb an opera, or take in a town meeting, the Barre Opera House provides a place for community members to convene under similar interests.

A recent article from the Boston Globe highlights the anchor that opera houses provide for different communities throughout Vermont.  Click here to read “Vermont opera houses continue to entertain.  Click here to visit the website for the Barre opera House.

Contact us today to learn more about life in Barre Vermont.  We know Central Vermont and can provide access to all Barre real estate listings as well as all Central Vermont homes currently listed for sale.

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.

Shari Aja is a Central Vermont REALTOR® in the Barre office of the BCK Real Estate Company, and can help you with buying and selling Barre Real Estate, as well as any Central Vermont real estate transaction.  Dedicated to her clients, Shari specializes in helping those relocating to Central Vermont make a smooth transition.

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Barre Vermont Will Not Be Without a Bookstore

February 6, 2012 by 1 Comment

By John Biondolillo and David Jamieson, BCK Real Estate 

Barre Vermont

BCK Real Estate, Central Vermont Real Estate

Barre Vermont will not be without a bookstore.  This is great news for everyone in Central Vermont.  The only bookstore in Barre closed at the end of December, but luckily there are plans to open a new bookstore in the same location.  Next Chapter will open its doors a week from today, and all of Barre and the surrounding towns can rest assured that they can soon peruse a wide selection of books once again.

What is a town without a bookstore?  Small town bookstores have been falling by the wayside with the advent of internet services like Amazon, electronic readers like the Kindle and the Nook, and huge super bookstores like Barnes & Noble.  But for avid readers and book enthusiasts nothing can replace a small town bookstore and luckily for anyone living in Barre Vermont nothing has to.

Barre Vermont offers the best of Central Vermont living.  Contact us today to learn more about Barre Vermont real estate opportunities.  There couldn’t be a better time to be a buyer, with low rates and exceptional affordability levels.  We know Central Vermont real estate and can help you get to know all of the communities that make up our unique area.

Click here to visit the website for Next Chapter in Barre Vermont.

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.

David Jamieson is a broker in the BCK Real Estate Barre office.  Dedicated to putting the customer first David is a dedicated Central Vermont REALTOR®.  Contact David today for access to all Barre Properties, as well as any home currently listed for sale throughout the Central Vermont region.

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Barre VT Real Estate, Lowest Mortgage Rates of Year

May 30, 2011 by Leave a comment

Barre VT real estateConsidering buying Barre VT real estate?  Mortgage rates are the lowest that they have been all year.  This past week mortgage rates for a 30 year fixed rate loan were averaging 4.6%, and a 15 year fixed rate mortgage was averaging just below 3.8%. These are great rates for anyone considering buying a Barre property.

Central Vermont real estate is benefiting from the nation’s slow road to economic recovery.  Real estate sales volume has failed to meet expectations which is helping keep rates low and even causing them to drop more.  These low rates are adding to the affordability levels in Barre, as well as throughout Central Vermont.

Please contact us today to learn more about taking advantage of today’s fantastic affordability levels.  In addition to having access to all Barre real estate that is currently listed for sale we have access to all properties in the Central Vermont area.

Click here to read “Fixed Mortgage Rates Continue To Find New Lows” from Realty Times.

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.

David Jamieson is a broker in the BCK Real Estate Barre office.  Dedicated to putting the customer first David is a dedicated Central Vermont REALTOR®.  Contact David today for access to all Barre Properties, as well as any home currently listed for sale throughout the Central Vermont region.

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BCK Real Estate leads Vermont Technology in announcing MLS Android App for New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine and Northern Massachusetts by John Biondolillo

March 2, 2011 by Leave a comment

BCK Real Estate announces a new BCK Android Application. BCK Real Estate Mobile allows you to search for MLS listings in New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine and Northern Massachusetts.

The App includes an  image gallery, detailed information, nearby listings, GPS turn by turn directions, satellite overview of the property or neighborhood, and easy contact with an agent ensure a premium experience while searching for a home.

To get the app simply click on:

http://www.androidpit.com/en/android/market/apps/app/com.bckrealestate/BCK-Real-Estate-Mobile

BCK Real Estate now has Vermont Realtors in six 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@BCKrealestate.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

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Tax credit for first-time home buyers?

November 10, 2010 by Leave a comment

When Barre business man Charlie Semprebon passed away, he left millions of dollars for the city of Barre in his will with the intent that it to be used “for the specific purpose of providing for civic improvements that the city cannot afford to pay for out of the general fund budget.”

Mayor Thomas Lauzon would like to use a portion of the multi-million dollar endowment to create the Barre City equivalent of a now-expired federal program that created tax breaks for first-time home buyers.

WCAX covered the story, and recently interviewed John Biondolillo.

“You’ve got a good selection of properties- you’ve got the lowest interest rates, probably in our lifetime- and there’s still some people that are sitting on the fence. So things like this tax credit might be enough to push people off the fence, like it certainly did the last time the federal government did it,” John stated.

WCAX interviewing John Biondolillo

If you’re interested in owning a home, check out www.BCKRealEstate.com. You can also contact one of our agents by phone at (802) 479-3366 or visit us at 86 North Main Street in downtown Barre.

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Phil Scott runs for Lt. Governor

October 14, 2010 by Leave a comment

One of the candidates for Lieutenant Governor is Barre-native Phil Scott. As a member of State Senate, he served on the Natural Resources, Institutions and Transportation committees. Phil also co-owns Dubois Construction out of Middlesex.

Along with being a Senator and Small Business Owner, Phil’s also a race car driver. At Barre’s Thunder Road International Speed Bowl, he’s known as the “Flying Senator.”

On Saturday, October 30th there will be the 6th annual Wheels for Warmth aid program for low-income Central Vermont residents, created by Phil Scott. People are able to donate their tires, which are then inspected and sold. All the proceeds support the Central Vermont Community Action Council’s emergency and supplemental fuel assistance program.

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Barre Town to vote on town forest

September 28, 2010 by Leave a comment

The Town of Barre has proposed to create a community forest out of land mostly owned by Rock of Ages. The 300+ acres of land runs from Upper Websterville to Upper Graniteville, and could potentially include a trail by the Millstone Trails Association.

The Trust for Public Land, a national land conservation organization, is leading the real estate negotiations and financing for the project by signing letters of intent with Rock of Ages regarding six separate parcels totaling 340 acres.

The Barre Town Select Board urge the community members to vote this coming November on the development of a town forest. Although it would cost the town an estimated $8,000 in municipal taxes on an annual basis, it would protect local water supplies and open up the recreation for Barre Town.

There are many homes for sale in Barre Town that are ready to move in! Check out www.BCKRealEstate.com or contact one of our agents by phone at (802)479-3366 or visit us at 86 North Main Street in downtown Barre.

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Barre starts reconstructing Main Street

August 10, 2010 by Leave a comment

The 3-year construction project known as The Big Dig is finally starting in downtown Barre, after years of waiting and wondering if it is ever going to happen. Costing nearly $17 million, the town also has a website providing updates on the long process called We Dig Barre. Monday they began ripping up the sidewalks and burying the power lines. By the end of the year there’ll be new traffic lights, a new parking lot off Corti Street, and a remodeled three-quarter mile long stretch of sidewalk.

With the brand new Main Street on the way, Barre is a great area to move in to. If you’re looking for a home in Central VT, check out http://www.bckrealestate.com or call John Biondolillo at BCK Real Estate (802) 479-3366 and email at John@bckrealestate.com.

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Annual Barre Heritage Festival begins

July 23, 2010 by 3 Comments

It’s the end of July, and the Barre Heritage Festival is officially underway! With Thunder Road, horse-drawn wagon rides, an art show, and a horseshoe tournament downtown Barre “celebrates the old and embraces the new.”  Starting on July 21st and going until the 25th, the festival centers around the Parade going through Main Street at 11:30 on Saturday. There’s the Rotary Pancake Breakfast and Spaghetti Dinner on the Aldrich Lawn; Quarry tours at Rock of Ages; live music, a silent auction & the farmer’s market in City Hall Park; a 5k Race along the Millstone Trails; Thunder Road at night; Food & Gift Vendors all over downtown and plenty more.

If your interested in finding a home in Barre or anywhere else in central Vermont, call John Biondolillo at BCK Real Estate (802) 479-3366 or check out http://www.bckrealestate.com and email at John@bckrealestate.com.

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Needleman’s Barre Store Holds Grand Opening by John Biondolillo

April 19, 2010 by 2 Comments

Barre, VT – by John Biondolillo, BCK Real Estate.  Needleman’s Formal held a ribbon cutting ceremony today in Barre to celebrate their newest store at 75 North Main Street. Vermont Governor Douglas as well as State Senator Bill Doyle and local representatives Tess Taylor and Tom Koch were on hand.  A large contingent from Barre Partnership was also on hand to mark the occasion.

Vermont Commercial Real Estate

Governor Douglas cuts ribbon at Needleman's Grand Opening in Barre, Vermont

The store which opened in February was the result of a commercial leasing effort by John Biondolillo and BCK Commercial Real Estate.  If you are looking to lease or to rent commercial space in Barre, Montpelier or anywhere else in central Vermont be sure to call (802) 479-3366 today.

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