Home Buying Tips
Here are a few things to think about as you start your home search. Educate yourself on today's issues before making any offers. Knowledge you gain today can save you headaches down the road!
Home Heating Sources Home Buying Tip
Here in the Barre and Montpelier real estate market, keeping your house warm tends to be a big deal. Here's some quick information on the types of heating systems that are commonly found around here.
Weatherizing and Insulating in Barre, Montpelier, and Northfield Home Buying Tip
News flash: It gets COLD up here in the Montpelier and Barre real estate market. The goal in winter is to keep homes in Barre and Montpelier toasty warm and comfy. Think airsealing, and think insulation--but it doesn't all have to be on YOUR dime.
Home Wiring in Montpelier and Barre Home Buying Tip
The type of wiring in residential homes in the Montpelier real estate market, Barre real estate market, and Northfield real estate market generally depends on when the home was built, where it was built and if it has been updated. In the older homes, knob and tube type wiring was the norm
Home Insurance Home Buying Tip
Few things are more exciting than buying a house. Few things are less exciting than homeowners insurance. But, you're going to need it, so you may as well just hunker down to it.
Lead Paint in Montpelier, Barre, and Northfield Home Buying Tip
If a house was built before 1978, there's a chance there's lead paint in it. Sellers will disclose what they know about it, but here's just a little more info.
Plumbing Alert Home Buying Tip
You will spot several different types of plumbing systems in any housing market, including your own. Copper, galvanized, rigid plastic, polybutylene, and soft plastic are but a few. Certain systems are more prone to having certain problems
Lap Siding Home Buying Tip
When you are checking out homes, there are several items in our market you need to be aware of - including man-made siding. A lot has been said about
Energy Efficient Windows Home Buying Tip
Single pane, double pane, thermo pane, triple pane windows, plain glass, leaded glass, low "e" glass, wired glass, and tempered glass, too. WOW - There's a lot to know
Thinking of Stucco? Home Buying Tip
This is a terrific product, as it adds insulation value to the home, not to mention classy looks. However, it can also be a serious and very expensive repair if it isn't installed correctly
Asbestos Home Buying Tip
It's not too uncommon to see asbestos in homes in Barre and homes in Montpelier. You need to be aware of it, and you need to be smart. But it doesn't need to be a deal killer.
