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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Washington County VT Real Estate Market Rebounds Sharply by John Biondolillo, BCK Real Estate

March 10, 2010 by Leave a comment

by John Biondolillo, BCK Real Estate

City of Montpelier, Vermont 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.”

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Barre Vermont is for Lovers on Valentine’s Day, by John Biondolillo

February 13, 2010 by Leave a comment

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

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.

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Find out the Value of your Vermont home by John Biondolillo

January 23, 2010 by Leave a comment

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.

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BCK Agent Part of Elite Top Realtor Organization

December 11, 2009 by Leave a comment

BCK President John Biondolillo is in elite company as a Star Power “Star.” John and Nancy Jenkins are the only two Realtors in Vermont to be accorded such an honor.

Star Power is now under new leadership. Alex Charfen took over leadership of StarPower! He let me know about some amazing enhancements to what the organization will offer members, and as a StarPower Star it’s incredibly exciting to be involved in the continuation of StarPower into a new era of industry leadership.

Lots of changes are coming to StarPower, including its convention, the StarPower Club, StarPower University and the new StarPower website. To learn more, visit: http://countdown.gostarpower.com

StarPower also has a new saying that fits perfectly with the organization’s goals:

StarPower is … Success Shared™.

John is proud to be a part of this extraordinary organization helping thousands of agents across the country learn how to be more successful, both professionally and personally.

Agents interested in elevating their business should definitely look into joining StarPower. Again, the site is: http://countdown.gostarpower.com

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BCK Agent with top agents in US

December 5, 2009 by 1 Comment

John Biondolillo, president of BCK Real Estate and owner of Stowe Realty, was invited to be part of the most elite group of Realtors in the United States.  Star Power Systems (www.GoStarPower.com) annually selects the top 12 agents nationwide to be interviewed by legendary real estate guru Howard Brinton. John Biondolillo, who was interviewed by Brinton in June , is the newest Star Power “Star.”  There are less than 300 Stars worldwide.  It is the hardest designation to achieve in the real estate business.

At a gathering of the Stars in Henderson, Nevada today it was announced that Alex Charfen has purchased Star Power. Howard Brinton will continue to be involved. Charfen, who is best known as the founder of the Certified Distressed Property Institute (www.CDPE.com) , has a brilliant game plan that will elevate Star power even further.  Plans are currently being made to hold the next Star Power Convention.  The date is not set yet, but right now Austin, Texas is slated to host the event in January 2011.

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Tax Incentives Expanded For Vermont Home Buyers

November 24, 2009 by Leave a comment

Legislation passed by Congress, and signed by the President, allows “repeat” or “move up” buyers to qualify for a federal tax credit of up to 10% of the purchase price up to $6500. This is an element of the homebuyer’s tax credit that previously was only available to first time buyers but now has been expanded. To qualify, a “repeat” buyer must have lived in a home they used as their primary residence for a at least 5 consecutive years out of the past 8 years. The purchase price of the new home cannot exceed $800,000 and annual income cannot exceed $125,000 (single filers) or $225,000 (married filing jointly). The new home must be used as the purchaser’s primary residence and the cost of the new home being purchased does not have to be higher than the previously owned home. The buyer must be under contract by last day of April 2010 and close on or before June 30th of next year.

The tax credit is still obtainable to first time purchasers for 10% of the purchase price up to $8000. A first-time purchaser is defined as anyone who has not owned a home in the past 36 months. The end of April deadline and income limits outlined above also applies to first time purchasers.

It is a grand time to buy or sell in Vermont! Our marketplace continues to rank among the best in the country – prices are stable, interest rates are at historical lows, homes are affordable and there’s a good supply of inventory to choose from. Contact a BCK or Stowe Realty agent today to discover how both sellers and buyers win using a BCK Real Estate Company agent.

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New Tax Incentives For VT Home buyers

November 12, 2009 by Leave a comment

Congress recently approved and the President signed into law legislation extending the first time home buyer credit. Also included in the legislation was a credit of $6,500 for buyers who had lived in their primary residence for at least 5 of the past 8 years. Certain income and purchase price limitations apply. Properties must be under contract by April 1, 2010 to qualify. Call a BCK Real Estate professional today or stop by one of our offices in Montpelier, Barre, Waterbury, Stowe, Northfield,or Rochester to learn more.

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Barre’s Victoria Biondolillo on Fox 44 News

October 27, 2009 by Leave a comment

Victoria Biondolillo Appears on Fox 44 News.  Central Vermont gymnastics champion Victoria Biondolillo convinced her choreographer, legendary Geza Pozsar, to come to Vermont to train her and her teammates at Regal Gymnastics.  Pozsar is the US National Olympic Team Choreographer.  His pupils include Mary Lou Retton and Nadia Comeneci.  Victoria, 11 years old, is the daughter of BCK Realtors John and Marcia Biondolillo.

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