Announcing our New Website

Now you can search for property AND enjoy  insider info on the Burlington area all on one site! www.conroyandcompany.com Finding the Home you want has never been easier! We’ve enhanced our search tools and added a our blog site. You’ll love our map search with the ability to customize your search for an area YOU define. Drill down through detail after detail to find your next home. Request a showing directly from your agent. See map & street views & look through the neighborhood snap shot to glance  public area photos to learn more about  neighborhoods you want to know about.  This is ONE STOP shopping that allows you to  gather all the details you want! We are so thrilled with the change and know you will love it too!

Opportunity to live next to a LEGEND!

Years ago Mike sold this plot of earth on Colchester Ave in Burlington.  The sale was a hard won accomplishment. Many meetings with the city were endured in a two year period to get the job done.  That made sitting down to the closing table that much sweeter! Mike is thrilled that the once vacant lot has now been transformed into two really great homes.  He is satisfied to have had the opportunity to help shape our beautiful city and to add to the vibrancy of our community.

We invite you to check out  the AWESOME New Build that is still available.What’s especially cool about moving in here is that you’ll be neighbors with a famous Vermonter. Those years ago while taking the photo for the land listing Mike discovered an bit of history in the neighborhood.  In the graveyard across the way  none of than Ethan Allen  is at rest. There are no airs about the grave site, no guided tour, or theme park around it..that’s Vermont style…and that is why we live here!

 

Is Condo Ownership is Right for You?

Please CLICK the above photos for details on these TWO NEWLY LISTED South Burlington Condos!

The allure of easy home ownership has many would be homebuyers asking themselves, “Is condo ownership right for me?”  To help make that decision clearer we’ve created a Pro and Con list of Condo Ownership. As always we welcome your comments.

Pros

Location: Often condominiums are available in prime downtown locations.

Security: Close by neighbors makes for peace of mind when you need to head out of town for an extended period of time. Great for the second homeowner.

Low maintenance: Let someone else do the heavy lifting (i.e. mowing and shoveling). That means your free time is really your time!

Affordability: You can find a condo at any price point, but the lower range is often within the budget of many who would not find single-family homes affordable.

Amenities: Many condos have access to a swimming pool, gym or tennis courts adding value to the purchase price.

Condominium association: Condo associations enforce bylaws, handle maintenance and repair issues, and deal with disputes with developers or between unit owners.

Cons

Limited Ownership: You only own “the paint on the walls”…not the walls themselves. When you buy a condo, you do not own the land or the structure, rather you share an interest in it.

Fees: There are most often monthly fees which will continue for as long as you own the property, even when the mortgage has been paid off.

Resale: Condos are typically more sensitive to market trends than single-family homes. If the real estate market takes a downturn, they are usually the first to suffer and the last to recover.

Rules: Condo owners have to adhere to the rules that are put forth by the association regarding use of common areas and pet ownership etc.

Condominium association: Condo associations are made up of homeowners rather than professionals. This can mean the association may be weak and inefficient. Also, renovations and rentals are subject to approval from the condo association.

Things just keep getting busier: 3 new listings this week

The of end of the month is fast approaching and the real estate boom for spring is already beginning. Every day our listing department is talking with folks about listing it, selling it and moving on. Which bring us to 3 new listings we have for you this week.

The first home is located at 8 Scarf ave, in Burlington. This house has it all. Charming, and meticulously cared for. It has so many extra touches including cork and bamboo floors, custom stone bathroom floor, multi level deck, large custom master shower with 2 shower heads, one is a rain shower, with dual controls. There is a large over head walk out door to the basement, large driveway holds 3 cars, new furnace, water heater and roof. This is a true gem.

Our second listing of the week is located at 4 Deer Crossing Lane, in Essex. This is a spectacular executive home in a sought after neighborhood with a beautiful sunny entry, upscale kitchen with granite island, stainless appliances desk and bay window, large yet cozy family room with fireplace, cathedral ceiling and plenty of windows to let the light in. Formal dining and living room with 9′ ceiling and maple floors, master suite with high ceiling and spacious walk in closet. 2 custom decks and large well kept in-ground pool. Walkout basement has large rec room with warm gas stove, kitchenette, excercise room and a theater room wired for sound.

Our final property is a plot of land located on Morin Ave in Georgia. Developers take note! This lot is currently zoned as commercial but may be changed to commercial/residential according to Georgia zoning. This 3.6 acre parcel could potentially be subdivided and developed into possibly 2 or 3 home lots with beautiful mountain views. Level land next to Georgia Public Library.

As always if you have any questions about these listings or any other of our listings please feel free to give us a call or an email. Someone will be more than happy to assit you.

Market Watch Update: South Burlington, Colchester, Burlington and Essex Junction.

Today’s market watch update covers South Burlington, VT, Colchester, VT, Burlington, VT and Essex Junction, VT. As March fades out and we enter into April the real estate market will come out of hibernation and move into high gear. Here at Conroy and Company headquarters we are getting new listings every week.

As of March 25, 2013 South Burlington, VT has 47 homes for sale and 14 new listings. Colchester, VT has 55 homes for sale and 7 new listings for this guide. Burlington, VT “The Queen City” is offering 42 homes and 7 new listings. Lastly, Essex, VT is offering 51 homes and 15 new listings. If you want information on any of these towns or others in the Northern Vermont area, click here.

This is an exciting time in real estate and new listings are appearing every day, so make sure to bookmark our market watch page to stay update with what is going on in the market. And as always if you have any questions, we are an email or phone call away.