Selling Montpelier Real Estate, Winter Curb Appeal

February 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Vermont real estateSelling Montpelier real estate in winter demands some attention to curb appeal. Winter is a cold and snowy season in Vermont, all the more reason to make you home as warm and inviting as possible. In today’s market a seller needs to be competitive, and the best place to start is with curb appeal. The more inviting your Montpelier property is from the outside, the more likely it is that someone will want to enter your front door and take a look at the inside of your home.

Helpful hints for improving the winter curb appeal on your Vermont real estate:

  • Keep walkways, driveways and steps clear of snow and ice.
  • Add a touch of color to the front of your home, an evergreen wreath can add a splash of color that makes your home more inviting.
  • Show off your outdoor living spaces. Of course no one thinks you are throwing a backyard BBQ in January but uncovering porch furniture, patio furniture (if you can clear your patio that is), and clearing the snow off your grill can show the potential of your Montpelier home and its outdoor space.
  • Have photos available that show what your property looks like in the Spring, Summer, and Fall.

It is a competitive market when it comes to Montpelier real estate, and showing off your home to its fullest potential is imperative. If you can draw people in the front door, make sure the inside of your home is equally inviting. An experienced Montpelier Realtor can educate you on what is involved in selling a home. Contact us today to learn more about selling Vermont real estate, and use our knowledge to help get your home sold.

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.

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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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Vermont’s one of the ‘Best Run’ states

October 11, 2010 by Leave a Comment

According to an analysis by the website 24/7 Wall St., Vermont is one of the best run states in America based off fiscal data and indicators of individual well-being. The report took into account the relative health of the economy, such as the GDP per capita, debt per capita and credit rating, as well as the relative health of the people. Vermont was the 4th least “stressed” state in the nation as well.

With the nation’s third smallest debt, third smallest percentage of people without health insurance and the second lowest rate of violent crime, Vermont is a great place to live. Check out the listings of homes for sale right here on BCK Real Estate, or call one of our agents at (802) 479-3366

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The Ins and Outs of Finished Basements

September 2, 2010 by Leave a Comment

New Vermont state fire safety codes require that a finished basement must have at least two means of exiting the building. If you don’t have a walkout basement with a full-sized door, a less expensive alternative may be installing an egress window large enough for people to easily exit and for rescue crews to gain access in case of a fire or other emergency. Installation may require a skilled professional, especially if your basement has solid concrete or concrete block walls.

Where your soil line comes up to the outside of the house will also determine whether you will need to excavate down and install a window well, which typically has to be at a minimum of 40-inches diagonal. If you do have to dig down, be sure to call your local utility providers to have all buried utilities marked out. Last thing you want to do is accidentally dig into an electrical line.

A single egress window must be in “common-use” areas, such as your family room, home office, etc. Other “occassional-use” rooms, such as bathrooms, laundry rooms and utility areas, don’t need emergency egress windows.

Before you start renovating, consult the state code enforcement or your local municipal building inspection department to find out your requirements.

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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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Notchbrook Home Stowe Vermont

May 22, 2010 by Leave a Comment

1806 Notchbrook Road by John Biondolillo

Notchbrook Stowe VT www.notchbrook.com

Spring Notchbrook Day

New to the Stowe Vermont market is a new “old” home located at 1806 Notchbrook Road in the Notch Brook Estate subdivision.  This reproduction of an 1840′s Vermont Farmhouse has incredible panoramic views of Spruce Peak and Stowe Resort.  The house was built by Connor Homes of Middlebury, VT.  The Property is listed co-listed by Ken Libby of Stowe Realty and John Biondolillo.
For more information about this Notchbrook home please visit www.notchbrook.com

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Vermont Land Owners Affected by New Law by John Biondolillo

April 28, 2010 by Leave a Comment

(Montpelier, VT) by John Biondolillo

As they finished their work on bill (H.485) dealing with the current use program, the Senate Finance Committee made some changes to the version passed by the House earlier this year. There will likely need to be a conference committee between the two bodies to iron out differences.  The proposal needs to address a 1.6 million dollar cut to the program for this year’s budget and budgets going foreword indefinitely.

In order to find the $1.6 million needed for this years budget legislators have decided to impose a one time fee of $127.27 to each owner enrolled in the program.  To maintain the savings in future budgets the proposal changes the way the property transfer tax and the change of use tax are assessed when parcels come out of the program and is sold.  Property sold out of current use are now taxed at a pro-rated rate, these changes would tax property at a fair market rate.

For example an owner of a 100 acre parcel valued under current use program at $50k ($500 per acre) decides to sell 5 acres. Currently the property owner would be taxed on the pro rated value of the 5 acres which means they would pay taxes on $2,500 ($500 per acre x 5 acres =$2,500).  With the change to being assessed at fair market value those same 5 acres could be worth say $3k per acre that would mean the property owner would be taxed on $15k worth of value ( $3,000 x 5 = $15,000).  The end result is a significantly higher tax burden for those selling property out of the current use program.

Part of the House passed version, the moratorium on new parcels being enrolled into the program was taken out of the Senate’s proposal.  Applicants currently in the pipeline can withdraw their applications and will be reimbursed fees incurred because of the changes being proposed to the program.  The new rules and tax increases imposed on the program will go into effect November 1st 2010.  Up until this deadline owners of property enrolled in current use can withdraw parcels from the program under the current guidelines.

If you are looking to buy or sell Vermont land, woodlots, timber land or development parcels call a BCK agent today to discuss your options and current Vermont market conditions.

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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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Sugarbush Resumes Expansion of Resort

April 3, 2010 by Leave a Comment

by John Biondolillo

This week Sugarbush Resort (Warren, Vermont) announced that they are resuming plans to revitalize the Lincoln Peak Base Area.  The resort accumulated capital through the Federal EB-5 Visa program.

The project involves several phases. Phase One included slope-side condominiums Clay Brook, the Timbers Restaurant and the Gate House Lodge. That phase was completed in December 2006.  The Second Phase is scheduled to begin this month featuring a new plaza entrance as well as two new lodges for the children’s program and guest services respectively.

If you want to experience the ultimate Vermont Lifestyle, a stones throw from the Sugarbush base lodge is the Warren House.   This fabulous 23 acre estate is the perfect retreat for the active family.  Once a Bed & Breakfast, this beautiful English Manor style home features ponds, trails and a lovely garden area. Visit http://www.hamiltonhousevt.com/ for more details or for to learn more about other fabulous Ski properties visit www.BCKrealestate.com.

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