Keller Williams Green Mountain Properties

Keller Williams Realty Green Mountain Properties

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October 2013 Newsletter  

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In This Issue
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Market Update
Winterization Time is Here
Ericson Team Pledge
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OUR CURRENT LISTINGS:
    
  

 

131 Main Street

 

Restored Brick Home

 

Beautiful Renovated Farmhouse

 

8 Balsam Circle

 

87 Balsam Circle

 

13 Balsam Circle

 

12 Balsam Circle

 

Affordable Home in Georgia

 

370 Farrell Street

 

2181 Sheldon Road

 

111 Adams School Road

 

95 Allen Road

 

22 Lily Lane

 

370 Farrell Street

 

 

Giving Back...

 

The Ericson Team, as part of Keller Williams Realty Green Mountain Properties is collecting non-perishable food for the local food shelf.

 

 

The Ericson Team helped organize and donated at Keller Williams 2nd Annual Blood Drive. We met our goal of 37 appointments and were able to get 24 usable pints of blood, which can potentially help 72 patients. We had 16 brand new donors too, which is great news for the Red Cross.

    
The Ericson Team participated in the 5K Color Run in Vergennes on September 14th. The run helped raise money for Camp Ta Kum Ta.

 
    
The Ericson Team participated in the Walk to end Alzheimer's on September 22.  All together, we raised over $2,500.  Thank you for all the support.     
  
  
  
  
    

Dear Friend of The Ericson Team 

 

Greetings! 

 

What wonderful fall weather we are having this year.  We hope you have been able to get out and enjoy all the wonderful things there are to do this time of year. 

 

If you haven't already heard, the Ericson Team is giving away pumpkins on October 23 & 24 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Come on in to get your pumpkin and join us for cider and donuts!  Please call us first and let us know you're coming!

 

It is hard to believe that it is once again time to start thinking about winterizing and colder weather.  We have included an article below to give you some tips on winterizing.  We hope you find it helpful.

 

As always, if you have any real estate needs at all we hope you will contact us!  Remember that we can always do a home analysis to give you an idea of what your home is worth!

 

 

 

 

Market Update

 

Chittenden County, all price ranges, year to date:

926 closed

Avg list price: $342,248

Avg sold price: $330,612

List-to-sell ratio: 97%

Average days on market: 89

 

Chittenden County, all price ranges, 1/1/12 - 10/15/12

814 closed

Avg list price: $329,451

Avg sold price: $317,304

List-to-sell ratio: 96%

Average days on market: 105

 

 

Chittenden County is HOT! 112 more single family residences have sold year to date compared to this time last year. Not only are more homes selling, but they are selling closer to their asking price - 97% in 2013, compared to 96% last year. We have seen a 4% increase in the sold price in 2013 compared to the same period in 2012. Also important is that the average

on market has decreased by 16 days. This is a great trend.

 

Burlington, all price ranges, year to date:

163 closed

Avg list price: $322,254

Avg sold price: $314,545

List-to-sell ratio: 98%

Average days on market: 70

 

Burlington, all price ranges, 1/1/12 - 10/15/12

141 closed

Avg list price: $335,178

Avg sold price: $320,607

List-to-sell ratio: 96%

Average days on market: 66

 

 

All of Grand Isle County, all price ranges, year to date:

89 closed

Avg list price: $308,757

Avg sold price: $284,444

List-to-sell ratio: 92%

Average days on market: 174

 

Grand Isle County, all price ranges, 1/1/12 - 10/15/12

61 closed

Avg list price: $280,595

Avg sold price: $257,783

List-to-sell ratio: 92%

Average days on market: 166

 

Grand Isle County sales have increased 45% year over year. The average list to sale ratio remains the same, however the average sales price increased $26,661!

 

All of Franklin County, all price ranges, year to date:

335 closed

Avg list price: $207,142

Avg sold price: $199,667

List-to-sell ratio: 96%

Average days on market: 133

 

Franklin County, all price ranges, 1/1/12 - 10/15/12

287 closed

Avg list price: $202,553

Avg sold price: $195,301

List-to-sell ratio: 96%

Average days on market: 143

 

We continue to feel optimistic about the market. If you would like more information about specific towns, go to http://www.nvbr.com/september-2013-market-statistics/

 

10 Ways to Winterize Your Home - Now
You'll get a season's worth of savings and peace of mind by taking a few steps in the fall to get your home ready

 

by Christopher Solomon of MSN Real Estate

  

 

So you've pulled your sweaters out of mothballs and found your mittens at the bottom of the coat closet. But what about your house -- is it prepared for the cold months ahead?

You'll be a lot less comfortable in the coming months if you haven't girded Home Sweet Home for Old Man Winter.

 

With the help of several experts, we've boiled down your autumn to-do list to 10 easy tips:

 

1. Clean those gutters  


Once the leaves fall, remove them and other debris from your home's gutters -- by hand, by scraper or spatula, and finally by a good hose rinse -- so that winter's rain and melting snow can drain. Clogged drains can form ice dams, in which water backs up, freezes and causes water to seep into the house, the Insurance Information Institute says.  

As you're hosing out your gutters, look for leaks and misaligned pipes. Also, make sure the downspouts are carrying water away from the house's foundation, where it could cause flooding or other water damage.

 

"The rule of thumb is that water should be at least 10 feet away from the house," says Michael Broili, the director of the Well Home Program for the Phinney Neighborhood Association, a nationally recognized neighborhood group in Seattle.

 

To read the next 9 easy tips  click here.

 

ERICSON TEAM PLEDGE
 
The Ericson Team of Keller Williams Realty - Green Mountain Properties is dedicated to making your real estate experience, whether buying or selling, a positive, rewarding and fulfilling one.  Karin, Dave and Brittany, along with their client specialist, Jean Ward, are ready to give 110% attention to helping you exceed your real estate objectives. 

 
Give us a call if we can help you with any of your real estate needs.   

Sincerely,

The Ericson Team at
 
         
Green Mountain Properties
  
Ericson Group, Inc.
  
Dave:  Office (802) 488-3403   Cell (802) 355-6387
Brittany: Office (802) 488-3458  Cell (802)279-0457