This month's featured hidden home is located down a tree-lined driveway in South Hero, Vermont. Here you will find this completely private retreat nestled in the woods.  The unique "treehouse" designed home is set on 10.1 acres and includes walking trails all just steps from the west shore views.

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Regular home maintenance is essential for keeping your home in good condition and preventing costly repairs. March is an ideal time to tackle critical maintenance tasks as the Vermont winter weather recurs and warmer weather is just around the corner. By taking care of crucial maintenance tasks early, you can ensure that your Vermont home is in top shape and ready to face the elements in the coming seasons. 

Read the full march home maintenance guide here. 

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The US housing market began the year in a state of rebalance, with many buyers and sellers remaining cautious while they wait to see where the market is headed. Nationally, pending sales rose 2.5% month-to-month, marking the first increase since May, while sales of existing homes fell 1.5% as of last measure, according to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). Demand for housing persists, but higher mortgage interest rates have cut into housing affordability, with total home sales down 17.8% last year compared to 2021.

New Listings increased 9.1 percent for single-family homes but remained flat for townhouse-condo properties. Pending Sales decreased 7.8 percent for singlefamily homes and 19.4 percent for townhouse-condo properties. Inventory increased 1.8 percent for single-family homes but decreased 3.4 percent for townhouse-condo properties. The Median Sales Price was up 6.3 percent to $420,000 for single-family homes and 31.3 percent to $362,000 for townhouse-condo properties. Days on Market decreased 10.5 percent for single-family homes but remained flat for townhouse-condo properties. Months Supply of Inventory increased 22.2 percent for detached homes but remained flat for townhouse-condo properties.

As sales slow, time on market is increasing, with the average home spending 26 days on market as of last measure, according to NAR. Seller concessions have made a comeback, giving buyers more time and negotiating power when shopping for a home. Although home prices remain high, mortgage rates declined steadily throughout January, falling to their lowest level since September, sparking a recent surge in mortgage demand. Lower rates should aid in affordability and may soon lead to an uptick in market activity ahead of the spring selling season.

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Please join us in congratulating 2022 Coldwell Banker Award Winners, Franz Rosenberger, and Evan Potvin! These agents are ranked among the top sales professionals in the Coldwell Banker global network. Franz and Evan are true trailblazers who go above and beyond for their clients. We’re honored to have them as leaders of our team. Congratulations on these outstanding achievements; we wish you continued success in 2023.

Franz Rosenberger received the 2022 International President’s Elite Award, representing the top 2% of Coldwell Banker agents globally.

Evan Potvin received the 2022 International President’s Circle Award, representing the top 5% of Coldwell Banker agents globally.

This month’s Hidden Home is a cape-style home in Alburgh, Vermont. This year-round home has over 3,000 sqft of finished living space with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a large living room for gathering, and a bright primary bedroom with cathedral ceilings. It is set on 0.93 acres that is close to Alburgh Village and Lake Champlain.