Have you heard about the new septic regulations in Vermont.

If you have, you’ve probably heard more rumor than fact.  While I cannot be an expert on these matters, I can send you to the one place to get the answers.  The Agency of Natural Resources website has some good summaries of the new regulations.

A quick abstract is: (more…)

At some point in your life you’re likely to find yourself either buying or selling a home. When that time comes, you might want to ask yourself some questions. (more…)

When you prepare an offer to purchase a home, be sure that “uninvited guests” don’t appear at the closing. The guests I’m talking about are termites! Although termite inspections are not always required, you’ll find that most lenders will not approve a loan without one. (more…)

Many homeowners are growing increasingly concerned about the emerging “buyers market.” The biggest mistake a seller can make is to overprice the home in those circumstances. Trying a higher asking price in order to “test the market” can be disastrous, because by the time the seller adjusts his price down, the home has become “old inventory.” At that point, buyers often overlook the older listings, assuming something is amiss regarding the price or the condition. (more…)

What does the phrase “title search” mean to you? Aside from an activity at the local library, its purpose is critical to the successful sale of a home. A title search is performed by an attorney in order to guarantee that there are no unknown liens on or claims to a property. (more…)