Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Are you thinking about the $8000 Tax Credit for First Time Buyers?




Are you thinking of cashing in on this $8000 Tax Credit for First Time Buyers? Have a look at the chart above to see when you need to start looking at property............would suggest you start to look for an agent who will help you so that you don't miss this opportunity!

If you fancy a chat about how a realtor can work for you then please give me a call 802 846 9552.

Did you know that using a realtor when buying could be free?

- Stella Abraham, REALTOR

Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty
346 Shelburne Road, Burlington, VT 05401

Friday, April 24, 2009

A Guiness and a Burger!

Went with the family to a new restaurant that has opened in Williston last night called Monty's Old Brick Tavern.

It is a great location for us as it is half way home from my work!

A Laplatte River Angus Burger and a Guinness on tap! What more could one ask for at the end of a hard day's work!

The icing on the cake.......it is part of the Vermont Fresh Network

- Stella Abraham, REALTOR

Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty
346 Shelburne Road, Burlington, VT 05401

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Vermont Women's Mentoring Program

I went to my monthly Zonta meeting last night and listed to Pam Greene talk about her Vermont Women's Mentoring Programming.

It was extremely interesting and I just wanted to let everyone one how they could get involved if they wish.

Give Pam Greene a call - she would LOVE to talk to you!

- Stella Abraham, REALTOR

Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty
346 Shelburne Road, Burlington, VT 05401

Friday, April 17, 2009

Gobsmacked on Britain's got talent!


For ages, colleagues and friends in Vermont have been hearing say Gobsmacked! There has been so much talk about the word recently in the press........to think it had already been heard here in Vermont!

The Scottish woman who became an Internet singing sensation after her performance on a British talent show said Friday she doesn't want fame to change her. Susan Boyle, 47, has said she's still the same humble girl next door despite her knockout singing on "Britain's Got Talent."

She shocked and inspired the audience, judges, and Web watchers with her rendition of "I Dreamed a Dream" from the musical "Les Misérables" in the first round of the show.

Click here for the rest of the CNN article.

Click here for the You Tube video of the performance.



- Stella Abraham, REALTOR

Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty
346 Shelburne Road, Burlington, VT 05401

Saturday, April 11, 2009

A unique house in an ideal setting

I saw an extremely unique house this morning!

This house is listed by my colleague Meg Handler. It is in Richmond and has the most idyllic setting. When the sun was shining this morning and I was on the deck, I could just imagine sitting out there with my morning cup of tea just enjoying the serenity. It was beautiful.

This is a home for someone who wants to live somewhere that no one else can walk in to and say "Oh I live in a house just like this!"

Click here to see more details about the house and as usual

- Stella Abraham, REALTOR

Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty
346 Shelburne Road, Burlington, VT 05401

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

A day when I had to take a deep breath!

I had a bit of a frustrating day today with my lock box key.

As many of you are aware, when a Realtor puts your house on the market they will attach a lock box to you front door - typically!

Today I went to view a property and could NOT for the life of me get my key to open the lock box. I began to get frustrated and then remembered the clip I had recently watched (refer back to my last post).....why was I getting so frustrated?!

It is amazing to think that this little black secure key that I have will open the lock box and allow me access to a key! I remember in the good old days when I had to go to each separate Realtor and actually get the key from their office! Sometimes it wouldn't be there or another Realtor had it.....no that was frustrating!

I had to remember actually what a great system we have now in comparison!

Although there was part of me that can not wait until I can open a lock box with my i phone!

- Stella Abraham, REALTOR

Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty
346 Shelburne Road, Burlington, VT 05401

Monday, April 6, 2009

A funny video worth watching!

Thought this was quite apt seeing I have just been on a couple of plane rides.....I promise I didn't scream at the top of my lungs and I didn't complain!

Really worth watching and is worth the giggle - click HERE to see it!

- Stella Abraham, REALTOR

Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty
346 Shelburne Road, Burlington, VT 05401

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

A different market in the Bay area!

I am currently away in my old stomping ground of the Bay area at the moment.  I have spent the last week surprising lots of old friends who had no idea I was visiting!

The real estate market certainly is different here.  There are a lot more For Sale signs around but remember there is also a lot more inventory.  The prices are certainly very different in Vermont!  Definitely more value for money!

I am looking forward to getting home as I hear things have been busy and for the first time buyers this really is the market to get on that property ladder!

- Stella Abraham, REALTOR

Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty
346 Shelburne Road, Burlington, VT 05401