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Selling Your House? Know Your Local Real Estate Market

Armed with a few important facts about your local real estate market, you will be prepared to make smart decisions about the sale of your house. The phrase All real estate is local accurately describes how to think about your individual circumstances. National trends in real estate do not necessarily reflect what is happening in your town, [...]

How Much Land Do You Need in Vermont?

Barn in Field During Fall in Vermont

How Much Land Do You Need in Vermont

The simple answer: you can support a family of 4 with 20 acres!

How'd we get there? Well, let's dig into the details!

FOOD:

For a non-vegetarian family, the general estimate is that you need about 200 square feet of garden space to allow for a harvest that feeds everyone year-round. So, for an average [...]

Introducing NVBR's 2015 Realtor of the Year, Barb Trousdale - A Note from Curtis Trousdale

I am proud as a husband can be that on May 19th, 2015, my wife (and business partner), Barb Trousdale, was awarded “REALTOR of the Year” at the 2015 REALTORS of Distinction Awards Gala. The most revered award presented at this annual event, Barb was recognized for her exemplary contributions to our community, her professional career, and the [...]