Vermont Real Estate - The Independent State
By Raynor James, Fri Dec 9th

Vermont has always been a state sticking to independentprinciples. Tucked away in the Northeast, Vermont real estate isa very good deal.

Vermont

From the first day of existence, Vermont has always had a majorindependent streak. The first state to outlaw slavery, Vermontactually refused to join other states in the formation of theUnited States. Eventually becoming the fourteenth state in theUnion, Vermont maintains a strong independent streak with thefirst same sex marriage laws, the only socialist party Senatorin Congress



and laws severely limiting the use of billboardadvertising. Overall, Vermont is a state where strong communityvalues are expressed and privacy is appreciated.

Burlington

Located on the shores of Lake Champlain, Burlington is thebiggest city in Vermont with a population of roughly 45,000.Located close to Montreal, Canada, the city has an odd, charmingCanadian atmosphere, but with an interesting catch. The city isalso the home to the University of Vermont, which carries withit a strong college influence. This mix gives the city a uniquefeel with development being restricted and walking spaces andparks favored over mass housing developments. As with all citiesin the Northeast, the onset of fall turns Burlington in a citybursting with colors.

Stowe

Stowe is a small town in Vermont, but I have to mention it.Located in forested, rolling hills, Stowe is the single bestplace to watch the leaves turn in fall in the United States. Tosay there is a burst of color is to understate the situationcompletely. It is simply amazing, so much so that I recommend itfor people keeping a list of 100 things they want to do in theirlife.

The town of Stowe is a classic, historic Northeastern location.The center of the town is a historic village and, frankly, theplace you should try to live. Due to its location next to amajor ski resort, the town has seen an explosion of condos andless interesting housing around the perimeter. Still, Stowe isdefinitely a place worth considering in the Northeast.

Vermont Real Estate

Vermont real estate prices are very reasonable in relation tothe state surrounding it. A single-family residence inBurlington will run $335,000 on average, a price generally foundthroughout the state.

With such reasonable real estate prices, one might think theappreciation rate in Vermont is modest. In truth, propertyappreciated at a rather surprising 15 percent in 2005.

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