Lost dog Stella even wears purple!

I had an inspection today with Sean McKenzie for some buyers that I am working with on a great little house in Burlington.

When I returned to the office, Tamira (who runs our concierge program) was in the kitchen with the rubbish bins blocking her in....."what are you doing Tamira?" I asked and then I looked in to the kitchen and there was "Stella"! Tamira had rescued her from Shelburne Road outside work.

Fortuntalely, Stella had a purple tag on with her number and Tamira was able to contact Stella's mum and dad.

We are not sure what breed she was. She was about 10 years old and seemed to be a cross between a bassett, a labradour and maybe even some spaniel!

Anyway, she was a really sweet girl and I am so pleased that Tamira has a heart of gold and that she is now back home safe and sound!

Thanks George for having your camera on hand and snapping some piccies!

I am even more thrilled that Stella was rocking a purple collar and name tag!










Stella Abraham, REALTOR

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

Fat Town, Fit Town

Saw a very interesting news clip about life in Burlington, VT

Take a look here

I do love living here!

- Stella Abraham, REALTOR

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

Are you a first-time home buyer?

Did you know that if you have not owned a home in 3 years then you are also considered a first time home buyer?

So if you are a first time home buyer remember you are going to qualify for a tax credit if you buy your first home before 1st December 2009

Unlike the tax credit from 2008, the new credit does not have to be repaid.......but remember time is of the essence!

Here is a useful link to find out more about the tax credit.

http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com

So, if you were thinking of getting out of that rented house and getting on to the property ladder then give me a call 802 846 9552.

- Stella Abraham, REALTOR

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

First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit

In recent weeks there have been lots of discussions around most office water coolers, discussions about Congress, the stimulus package and the housing market. In our office, we have all been talking about it not stop!

It is official, Congress has enacted legislation providing a tax credit of up to $8,000 for first-time home buyers.

Unlike the tax credit from 2008, the new credit does not have to be repaid.......but remember time is of the essence! Only houses bought between January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009 will qualify.

Here is a useful link to find out more about the tax credit.

http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com

So, if you were thinking of getting out of that rented house and getting on to the property ladder then give me a call 802 846 9552.

- Stella Abraham, REALTOR

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

Great chat, Funny words and a Flirtini!

Went to the Tavern at the Inn at Essex the other night for 'Mum's Night Out' - Yes! It has only been a couple of weeks since moving out and already I was back!

'Mum's Night Out' typically as more Mummies but there were only 4 of us! Sometimes it is nice to not have quite as many people as you really get to have good conversations!

It did become apparent quite quickly though that there really is a difference between the British language and the American language....and it is more than just Football and Soccer!

I know that when looking at property a lot of clients enjoy the terminology that I use. Stay tune as I am working on a "Stella's Guide to Real Estate Terminology"

In the meantime I have found this great website which will help!

"What is Stella saying?!" click on the caption to find out!

BTW the 'Flirtini' was delicious and worth it's weigh in gold!

- Stella Abraham, REALTOR

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