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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.

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.

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.

by John Biondolillo, BCK Real Estate

City of Montpelier, Vermont by John Biondolillo, BCK Real Estate

The February 2010 data is in and it confirms what we predicted over a year ago, Washington County Vermont real estate hit bottom at the end of 2008.  On January 13, 2009 we made a bold prediction.  In a press release sent out to several Vermont newspapers, radio and television stations as well as the Associated Press, we claimed that the Vermont market was on the upswing.  We even it sent it out to our competing Realtors. No one picked up the story.

The median sale price for a Washington County single family home or condominium in February was $225,000.  13 months ago in January of 2009 the median price was $120,000.  That’s almost an 88% increase.  Now that is not to say the prices increased 88% although prices are improving.  What that number shows is that the market has gotten some legs. 2009 was characterized by first time buyers taking advantage of the federal tax credit.  We noticed last November that buyers were starting to come out in all price ranges.  That trend has continued into March.  Other areas of Vermont like Chittenden County are experiencing similar patterns.  Chittenden County median sale prices are up 14% to $242,000.  Lamoille County, including Stowe, is up over 37% at $205,000 compared to $149,000 13 months ago.  The notable exception is Orange County.  Orange County is flat with the median price unchanged from 13 months ago at $155,000.

To view a  full report of the median price report  for Washington County, VT click here:  John Biondolillo, Washington County VT Real Estate Report BCK Real Estate.

To view a full report of the median price report  for Orange County, VT click here:John Biondolillo, Orange County VT Real Estate Report by BCK Real Estate.

To view a full report of the median price report  for Lamoille County, VT click here:  John Biondolillo Lamoille County VT Real Estate Report by BCK Real Estate.

BCK Real Estate has offices in Barre, Montpelier, Northfield, Stowe, Rochester and Waterbury Vermont.   If you are interested in buying a home in central Vermont please email John Biondolillo at John@bckrealestate.com or check out his site at http://www.bckrealestate.com John is one of the less than 300 Realtors who have achieved the Star Power “Star” designation. According to renowned real estate speaker and trainer Howard Brinton, “being a Star is the greatest distinction in real estate today.”

by John Biondolillo, BCK Real Estate

Marcia and I attended the annual Barre Opera House Valentine’s Gala at Lucia’s Restaurant the other night. On our way home we drove by the beautiful park in downtown Barre.  The trees were lit up brightly and the Gazebo sported a big red heart.

Downtown Barre Lights Up for Valentine's Day

Unseasonably warm weather and lower than normal snowfall amounts have put the damper on Barre’s snow sculpture contest but not on Barre’s spirit. Barre is a great place to live. Centrally located just 6 miles from the state capital of Montpelier and less than an hour from Burlington, VT, people choose to live Barre for the culture, outdoor activities and convenient location….not to mention the wonderful spirit of the citizens and merchants.

If you are interested in buying a  home or investment property in central Vermont or to learn more about Barre Homes for Sale, please email John Biondolillo at John@bckrealestate.com or check out his site at www.bckrealestate.com.

I am delighted to let you know that you can now have access to much of the same data that BCK Real Estate Professionals  have at their fingertips.  Using our new Market Snapshot online program you can see all sales in your area within the last 90 days as well as everything that is on the market currently.  Click on the following link and test drive this wonderful program for yourself.   Vermont Market Snapshot

BCK Real Estate is the foremost VT real estate brokerage in central Vermont with offices in Montpelier, Barre, Northfield, Waterbury, Rochester and Stowe.  We are always on the cutting edge of real estate technology.  Market Snapshot is another example of how BCK Real Estate is leading the way in Vermont Real Estate.