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Sump Pumps in Vermont: What to Expect and What to Know
Sump pumps are common in Vermont homes — not a red flag, just smart water management. Here's what to know when buying or owning a home with one.
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After the Inspection: Why a Credit Often Makes More Sense Than Repairs
After a home inspection, asking for a closing credit instead of repairs gives buyers control over who does the work, how it's done, and when — often leading to better long-term results.
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Private Wells in Vermont: What Buyers and Homeowners Need to Know
What Vermont home buyers need to know about private wells, shared wells, water testing, and treatment systems before closing on a rural property.
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How to Read a Home Inspection Report (Without Panicking)
Your 72-page inspection report just arrived. Here's how to read it without panicking, what findings actually matter, and how to use it long after closing day.
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What Vermont Sellers Can Do Before the Inspection (That Makes Everything Easier)
Smart Vermont sellers are prepping before the inspection, fixing what they can, disclosing the rest, and removing variables that could derail a deal.
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Is Your Basement Moisture Normal or a Red Flag
Some basement moisture is normal in Vermont. Knowing the difference between seasonal dampness and a real warning sign is what matters. Here's what to watch for.
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Foundation Types in Vermont: What You're Actually Standing On
Fieldstone, concrete block, or poured concrete. Vermont homes sit on very different foundations. Learn what each type means for buyers, maintenance, and moisture.
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What Lies Beneath: A Basement Story Every Homeowner Should Hear
When a pipe burst and no one was home, three feet of water changed everything. Here's what Vermont homeowners should watch for below the surface.
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What Buyers Should Check in a Home's Heating System
Vermont winters demand a reliable heating system. Here's what buyers should check — age, fuel source, service history, and key questions to ask during inspections.
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Your Home's Oil Tank: What Vermont Law Requires and Why It Matters
If your Vermont home heats with oil, the tank isn't just a metal container. It's regulated infrastructure with real inspection requirements and environmental liability. Here's what the law requires and why it matters whether you're buying, selling, or simply staying compliant.
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Do Heat Pumps Work in Vermont Winters? Maintenance and What Homeowners Should Know
Heat pumps and mini splits are showing up in more Vermont homes than ever, but do they actually work when temperatures drop? Nancy Warren shares what homeowners need to know about cold climate performance, annual maintenance, and why it matters at resale.
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Boilers vs Furnaces: What Vermont Homeowners Should Know
Vermont's two most common heating systems work very differently. Here's what homeowners and buyers should understand about boilers and furnaces — and why it matters at inspection.