As part of the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006, Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VFHA) is now able to offer an exception to the First-Time Home Buyer requirement to veterans. (more…)

The Bennington Museum is currently hosting an exhibit called “Bennington Collects” which is the 2nd annual exhibit of what area residents collect and why they are interested in the items they collect.

The exhibit is on display until April 4.

Categories: Bennington VT, Community Information

The Knights of Columbus will be hosting the Tri-State Fair at the Green Mountain Racetrack in Pownal on August 15-19. (more…)

A Community Garden is going to be created on a parcel of town property that is currently not used.  The property is just South of the town office. (more…)

What’s the secret to successfully competing in today’s real estate market? It’s simple, really – price your home fairly. Once you’ve made that determination, the real secret is marketing – appealing to the best and widest segment of the pool of prospective buyers. (more…)

Existing-home sales increased 2.0 percent in February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate* of 6.12 million units from a downwardly revised pace of 6.00 million units in January. Last month’s sales activity was 5.7 percent above the 5.79-million unit pace in February 2003. (more…)

Each year the Bennington County area Maple Sugar Makers open their sugar shacks in order to show the public how maple syrup is made.  This year Maple Sunday is on March 25. (more…)

You’ve found the home of your dreams, and you’re preparing to make your offer. As you consider price and terms, be sure to include one of the most critical components of the offer – a home inspection contingency. The contract should clearly identify how any reported problems will be rectified. (more…)

Homeowners who are preparing to sell realize there’s quite a bit of competition out there. While presenting your home in model condition is one of the best ways to win the attention of potential buyers, be careful to avoid the pitfalls of improvements that may not produce the full-price offer you are seeking. (more…)

The 12th Annual Bennington County St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be held on Sunday, March 11 at 1pm on Main Street. (more…)