October's hidden home is secluded in the South end of North Hero this cedar shingled hillside contemporary has over 3 acres of property and 6 acres of common land with lake access on Hibbard Bay. You'll love the feel of the open layout with an updated kitchen and oak hardwood floors. Watch to see the interior and subscribe to our YouTube Channel to see more Hidden Vermont Homes!

We are pleased to announce that Marie Everett has joined Coldwell Banker Islands Realty as a licensed sales associate. Learn more about Marie below. 

Marie Everett is a bilingual Vermont real estate agent who serves Grand Isle, Chittenden, Franklin and Lamoille counties in the Northwestern part of the state. She works particularly with first-time home buyers, as well as people looking to sell their primary residences and vacation homes. Marie is a seasoned professional with experience in hospitality, real estate and industrial sales. Her negotiation, technical aptitude, and people skills will allow her to assist you in finding the perfect home.

Growing up in Sutton, Quebec, Marie always felt Vermont was like a second home after spending many winters on the mountains at Jay Peak and enjoying visits to Grand Isle and Lake Champlain. After graduating from Bishop's University in Canada with a BA in Marketing and Management, she held a successful career in technical sales for Norton Abrasives, Saint-Gobain.

After several professional and personal relocations, Marie landed in North Dakota, pursuing a career in residential real estate in a growing market led by a booming construction industry. She started her career with NextHome Fredricksen in Williston and quickly became a successful independent residential agent with over 40+ homes sold in her first 18 months of real estate and $6 million in sales her first year as a Realtor®.

Marie decided to move back to the east coast following a planned trip of a lifetime, solo backpacking through various countries in Southeast Asia. Marie decided to relocate to Vermont to be closer to family and enjoy the adventurous lifestyle Vermont has to offer.

Marie became a licensed Real Estate Agent in Vermont in December 2021. Authenticity, honesty, expertise and professionalism are the cornerstone of her business. She builds close relationships with local lenders, attorneys, inspectors and appraisers to help facilitate the real estate process. Her goal is to be available and communicate closely with her clients to ensure a smooth transaction, while having their best interest in mind, always! Vermont is a tough market, but so much fun to be a part of once you find the perfect home! 

When she is not working with clients, you will find her hiking, skiing, free-diving or relaxing at Bikram yoga to catch a breath. Marie loves Lake Champlain and the beauty of the Green Mountains. Give her a call – she would love to get to know you, while assisting you with your real estate needs!

Get in touch with Marie

Summer 2022 has been a season of change for the U.S. real estate market. With housing affordability at a 33-year low, existing-home sales have continued to soften nationwide, falling 5.9% month-to-month and 20.9% year-over-year as of last measure, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Pending home sales have also continued to decline, a while new listings have steadily increased, with unsold inventory reaching 3.3 months’ supply at the start of August. The pullback in demand has been particularly hard on homebuilders, causing new-home sales and construction to slow.

New Listings decreased 10.7 percent for single-family homes but increased 16.4 percent for townhouse-condo properties. Pending Sales decreased 5.5 percent for single-family homes but increased 1.4 percent for townhouse-condo properties. Inventory decreased 22.8 percent for single-family homes and 32.8 percent for townhouse-condo properties.

The Median Sales Price was up 9.5 percent to $450,000 for single-family homes and 32.5 percent to $330,000 for townhouse-condo properties. Days on Market remained flat for single-family homes but decreased 9.1 percent for townhouse- condo properties. Months Supply of Inventory decreased 5.9 percent for single- family homes and 30.0 percent for townhouse-condo properties.

Inflation, higher interest rates, and fears of a potential recession have taken a toll on buyers and sellers this summer, leading many people to stay on the sidelines to see what will happen with the market. But some experts, including NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun, believe the worst of inflation may be over. Although sales prices remain up from this time last year, price growth is expected to moderate in the months ahead as the market continues to shift in a more buyer-friendly direction.”

Do you have questions about the current market? We're here to help. Contact us today.

September’s hidden home is an extremely private lakefront estate on 3.5 acres with 315 feet of shoreline. This beautiful contemporary residence features a rustic modern aesthetic. Watch to see the fresh and inviting interior and subscribe to our YouTube Channel to see more Hidden Vermont Homes!

Did you know that real estate listings with video get 403%* more inquiries?

Video home tours are an exciting and engaging way to highlight a home's unique qualities to prospective buyers. At Coldwell Banker Islands Realty, we leverage these short-form videos on our social media platforms to promote our listings and attract the most interested buyers. These videos reach a broader audience, have higher engagement and lead to more views on the listing page maximizing the listings exposure. Check out our top performing videos below!

The first video is a short “highlight” instagram video reel of a contemporary luxury retreat on Lake Champlain. We use Instagram to promote listings and our real estate services. Agent bio and area videos have proven successful online as well and receive much higher engagement than images. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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It is always important to stay on top of the next big thing, especially when it comes to real estate marketing. The second video is from our TikTok account. TikTok is the most recent video app platform to take off and offers high reach and engagement. You will be able to consume content such as the property tour above as well as real estate tips on our page.

 

@cbislandsrealty RATE THIS FARMHOUSE 1-10#farmhousestyle #farmhouseliving #farmhouselife #farmhouselife #farmhousekitchen #vermonttiktok #farmhousesink #vermontlife In My Room by Chance Peña - chancepena

 

The third video is an example of one of our fast-paced mini home tours. We use short-form and long-form videos on our Youtube channel to reach more potential homebuyers and give them a better idea of the layout of the home and property. In 2021, we reached 720.6K people through our Youtube Channel! 

 

 

Make sure to follow us on along on our social media platforms to see beautiful homes and all other things Vermont real estate related!

 

*According to National Association of REALTORS® Statistics