Sun Setting on Tax Credit

Today is the last day that first time home buyers can take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit provided by the federal government. Nationwide, 1.8 million people took advantage of the opportunity, as did over 2,500 Vermonters. While it remains to be seen how the elimination of the credit will impact the local market going forward, I remain optimistic that things will continue to improve. Chittenden County home prices remain at a competitive level, housing supply is high, and interest rates are currently at historical lows. This spring and summer should continue to be active and present buyers with tremendous value and opportunity.

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Website Launch!

The Wagoner Libby Group would like to invite you to check out our new website. It has been a work in progress, but we have learned a lot along the way. We will be holding a series of drawings for gift certificates to local restaurants and tickets to local music shows. Our first drawing will be June 1st for a $100 gift certificate to Trattoria Delia. All you need to do is enter your contact information on our website!

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Spartans!

On May 16th an entirely new type of sporting competition will be making it's way to the Green Mountains. The first installment of a touring spectacle called 'The Spartan Race' will be held at the Catamount Outdoor Center in Williston. The race is a two mile course with 12 outrageous obstacles built to test ones strength, stamina, and ingenuity. The race will go on throughout the day, with multiple scheduled heats. The race has already been picked up by Discovery Channel for a reality show. Local sponsors include Long Trail and Nectars. While the race will tour major metropolitan areas such as New York, Boston, Toronto, & Montreal, race organizers selected Burlington, VT to kick off the festivities due to the local flavor of the area and our residents. Check out the race details and sign up today!

Spartan Race

Spring skiing

Yesterday the Wagoner-Libby Group took a must needed day off to enjoy this outrageous spring weather. Due to a lackluster northern VT forecast, we travelled to Mt. Snow at the bottom of the state. After enjoying a late dinner in Wilmington tuesday night, including a few bottles of choice wine, we rested up for what would prove to be an epic day of skiing.

At 9 am we were on the lift donning lightweight sweatshirts. By our second run the sweatshirts proved to be too much. The blue sky stretched from horizon to horizon and the sun lit up the surrounding landscape beautifully. We didn't have access to sunscreen until we broke for lunch, so I am paying the price today for the 85 degree temperatures.

I have never had the pleasure of skiing Mt. Snow. The lifts are fast and the trails are plentiful. Numerous obstacles and jumps are in place to make each trip down the hill challenging and different. I look forward to getting down there again, perhaps when the snow is not so soft and slow.

Northeast Real Estate Leads Nation

Real Estate in the northeastern United States has shown signs of recovery. In VT particularly, while home prices dropped modestly, sales volume has been on the rise. Also, condo prices have risen over 10% with the help of the first time homebuyer tax credit.

Burlington Free Press Article

You are all cordially invited to the Grand Opening of our new office!

Keller Williams- Green Mountain Properties

302 Mountain View Dr, 3rd Floor

Colchester, VT 05446

March 25, 2010

3-7 pm

Hors d'oeuvres, Beer, Wine and Beverages

Congratulations to the UVM women's & men's basketball teams for another great season!

Burlington Free Press Article