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Burlington Realtor Jessica Bridge Wants to Make You Happynew

Jessica Bridge knows nearly everybody. And just about everybody in Burlington seems to know her. If you haven’t yet had the pleasure of making Bridge’s acquaintance, sit tight. At some point, someone will recommend her.
Seven Days  |  Lauren Ober  |  03-12-2010  |  Housing & Development

Buy an Island: A County's Priciest Property Listing is in the Middle of Converse Baynew

With their children grown, the owners of a Vermont island retreat have put it on the market at a price as big as the bathtub once used by President Taft: $7.9 million. The estate’s $19,652 yearly property tax bill is just as eye-popping.
Seven Days  |  Andy Bromage  |  03-12-2010  |  Housing & Development

Homeland Security Wants Eminent Domain Over a Vermont Farm at the Bordernew

The federal government may invoke the doctrine of eminent domain to appropriate as much as 10.5 acres of the Rainvilles' cropland, which an impact study calls "negligible." Brian Rainville, son of farm owner Clement Rainville, says those acres are essential to the small dairy farm's livelihood.
Seven Days  |  Lauren Ober  |  10-05-2009  |  Housing & Development

Who Makes the Rules for Vermont's Earth-Friendly Homes?new

As more Vermonters seek sustainable homes, who makes the rules, and certifies the results?
Seven Days  |  Ken Picard  |  06-26-2009  |  Housing & Development

Vermont's Second-Home Market Hits the Skidsnew

In an economic downturn, the vacation-home market is more adversely affected than the primary-housing market, for the obvious reason that vacation homes are luxury items. And, since Vermont has one of the highest state rates of vacation homes in the nation, the state has been taking it on the chin.
Seven Days  |  Ken Picard  |  11-21-2008  |  Housing & Development

Is Vermont Disappearing?new

Yes, and a new study says there's only one solution.
Seven Days  |  Brian Wallstin  |  03-07-2008  |  Housing & Development

Home Alonenew

Why has everyone abandoned the residents of Whispering Pines trailer park?
Seven Days  |  Ken Picard  |  10-25-2006  |  Housing & Development

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