How would you feel if you owned two homes, with two sets of monthly mortgage payments, two sets of taxes and insurance, and the responsibility for the maintenance on both?

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WASHINGTON, October 29, 2007 -

Realtors® care about the communities in which they work and live, and many of them devote themselves to causes and efforts that build and strengthen those communities. The five individuals named by the National Association of Realtors® as this year’s REALTOR® Magazine Good Neighbor Awards have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to improving the lives of those around them, from enhancing access to education to expanding health care opportunities and reducing homelessness.

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WASHINGTON, October 25, 2007 -
Three-fourths of Americans surveyed believe that either being smarter about development or improving public transportation are both better long-term solutions for reducing traffic congestion than building new roads, according to a survey sponsored by the National Association of Realtors® and Smart Growth America.

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WASHINGTON, October 25, 2007 -

The National Association of Realtors®, through the REALTORS® Relief Foundation, is donating a half-million dollars to help the victims of the disastrous wildfires that have swept California and left thousands of people homeless.

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WASHINGTON, October 24, 2007 -
Temporary problems in the mortgage market are easing and are expected to free some pent-up demand, but disrupted existing-home sales and distorted prices on sales closed in September, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Even so, prices rose in the Northeast and Midwest.

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Confused about setting an asking price for your home in the Bennington VT marketplace? It’s not surprising, considering the mixed signals you might be receiving about the “national” real estate market. First, understand that there is no such thing as a national market – only thousands of individual markets experiencing different conditions. (more…)

You’re undoubtedly hearing reports in the media about increasing numbers of mortgage defaults. A frenzy of financing in the last few years allowed many buyers to secure loans that were downright inappropriate for them, and now we’re experiencing the fallout. (more…)

Troy Richardson has successfully completed the e-PRO course to become one of a select few real estate professionals to earn the prestigious certification offered by the National Association of REALTORS®.

The e-PRO® certification course is an educational program unlike any other professional certification or designation course available, comprehensive and interactive.  It is specifically designed to provide real estate professionals with the technology tools needed to assist consumers in the purchase or sale of their home.

With more than 70% of consumers beginning their real estate research on the internet, e-PRO® certified agents have teh experience and expertise to meet the demands of today’s buyer and seller.

“The real estate industry has undergone a fundamental change over the past several years,” said Troy Richardson of Hoisington Realty, Inc..  “A majority of consumers are taking the time to conduct their own research prior to contacting an agent.  In turn, real estate professionals must be knowledgeable of how technology can assist them in serving the needs of the buying and selling public.”

The exclusive e-PRO® certification course is presented entirely online and certifies real estate agents and brokers as internet professionals.  Because of its innovative design, students are able to complete the course at their own pace, when and where they want, via any internet connection.  The course is designed to help REALTORS® stay at the leading edge of technology and identify, evaluate and implement new internet business models.

Once completed, the e-PRO® certified real estate professional joins the ranks of a special community of highly skilled and continuously trained professionals who provide high quality and innovative online-based real estate services.  Consumers can identify the e-PRO® through the exclusive e-PRO® Internet Professional Logo.

Both the content and the delivery platform were created by San Diego-based technology company InternetCrusade®.  The course instructs participants in the professional use of e-mail, the development of an interactive web site, and the use of online research tools.  Graduates use the skills they’ve acquired to provide clients information on properties for sale, local communities, and the local real estate market.

For more information, email Troy Richardson at Troy@TroyRichardson.com or call 802-442-8337.

Categories: Bennington VT, Press Release, Buying, Selling

Green Mountain Log Homes

In recognition of outstanding log homes sales and services, Richard Hollander of Green Mountain Log Homes in Shaftsbury, VT, recently was presented with the Country Log Cabins “Sales Representative Achievement Award” for 2007.  He was presented with the award during the three-day Annual Sales Meeting in State College, PA.  Nearly 200 sales representatives from across the country were in attendance.  Seminars, guest speakers, and round-table discussions were part of the event.

Tom Kuhns, President of Kuhns Bros. says, “We are so pleased to have Richard as part of our sales team!  His hard work and dedication is outstanding and obviously has paid off.”

About Green Mountain Log Homes:
Richard Hollander, owner of Green Mountain Log Homes, has been selling Kuhns Bros. Log Homes and Country Log Cabins since 2005.  He has represented Vermont well and has sold many homes and cabins in this region and beyond.  For more information call 802-442-3185 or visit his website at www.greenmountainloghomes.com.

About Country Log Cabins & Kuhns Bros. Log Homes:
Country Log Cabins, a division of Kuhns Bros. Log Homes, Inc., was born to continue the Kuhns Family proud heritage, offering an affordable log home for cost-conscious consumers.  Kuhns Bros. Log Homes remains a leading manufacturer in the log home industry.  The company has been manufacturing kiln-dried log homes for nearly 25 years, annually delivering hundreds of homes across the country and abroad.  For more information, please call 800-326-9614 or visit their website at www.kuhnsbros.com.

Tom Kuhns, Kuhns Bros. Owner; Richard Hollander, Green Mountain Log Homes Sales Representative; Sherry Kuhns, Kuhns Bros. Owner

Categories: Bennington VT, Shaftsbury VT, Selling, Press Release

There’s a big difference between listing a home and selling a home. Nowhere is this more evident than on the Internet, which has evolved into an excellent advertising medium. When combined with newspapers, real estate magazines, direct mail, and other marketing tools, the World Wide Web can play a large role in exposing your home to potential buyers. (more…)