Vermonters will agree, Fall is the best season to visit country back roads and scenic byways. It’s time again to stop for apples and cider, pick your own pumpkins, and indulge in some professional leaf-peeping. The autumn foliage should be spectacular this year!

If you are shopping for a new or existing home you are in luck. There are 648 available single-family homes in Chittenden County alone. Traveling up to Grand Isle County, down to Addison County or over to Lamoille County, you’ll find many more wonderful options. Condominiums are boasting over 320 opportunities with prices ranging from an affordable $69,900 for a senior unit to $1,190,000 for luxury units on Lake Champlain. Interest rates are down below 6.50% making mortgage payments affordable. The average home price in Chittenden County is $329,628 through August. At the end of 2006, the average sale price was $328,767, and at the end of 2005 the average price was $327,096. With home prices stable, historically low mortgage rates, and lots of selection, we are sure to put a bow on your new home. Did you know that the average cost of a home in Vermont in 1980 (when I started my real estate career) was only $42,200? By 1990, the average price had more than doubled to $95,500. Today the statewide average residential home price has more than quintupled to $223,500. Real estate has always been a great investment and to own property in Vermont a special privilege. The Jenkins Team is pleased to welcome Emily Cassani to our team as administrative support and photographer. Whether you‘re buying or selling, if this is your time for a move, please call us today for all your real estate needs. Enjoy the Fall foliage!

Sincerely,


Nancy & The Jenkins Team

P.S. One of my favorite stores, Perrywinkles Jewelry, 227 Main Street in Burlington is hosting “Breakfast at Perrywinkles” on November 3rd at 10:30. Call (802) 865-2624 to register.