The Bateman Group Blog
With Interest Rates Rising, Are We Still in a Sellers Market?
Rising interest rates on home mortgages are making some buyers wary of purchasing a home. According to Forbes, for the week of September 19th the current average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage has reached 6.39%, up 23% from the previous week[1]. In just the last...
4 Reasons to Visit Vermont in Autumn
If you’re planning a fall vacation, Vermont should be at the top of your list. The Green Mountain State - named after the French words for green (vert) and mountain (mont) - is beautiful at any time of year. It’s popular in the winter with downhill skiing and the...
Is Now the Time to Buy a Home in Vermont?
It's never easy to read the real estate market, which makes it difficult to know whether to buy a home in Vermont now or wait to make a purchase. After all, you can't be expected to know all the steps in the process of buying a home, how to find real estate or where...
How To Price Your Home in This Seller’s Market
Finding the Right Price for Your Home It’s no surprise that we are in a seller’s market. Homes are selling at record highs often with the buyers forgoing all contingencies and inspections. This seller’s market is being further exacerbated with low inventory but...
How The Bateman Group Gives Back to the Community and How You Can Too!
COVID-19 shifted life as we know it for everyone and in many ways. One of the largest shifts and a persistent issue is the increase in those in need of basic life necessities. As this shift became more apparent in our community, we felt the need to help make a...
The Rising Interest Rates and How Working With an Agent Can Help!
Through the pandemic, interest rates have been at an all-time low. If you have a preapproval from during this period, it’s important to be aware of the current rise in interest rates and how it will affect you and your current preapproval. During this period of the...
Intense Competition Forecasted for Blooming Spring Real Estate Market
As we previously discussed, Spring is traditionally the ideal season to list your home however, this year the Spring market got a head start and is already showing strong competition. The housing demand continues to soar and with inventory continuing to dwindle, the...
Rebecca Donaldson Joins The Bateman Group Realtors
Meet Rebecca Donaldson Rebecca has had a passion for real estate dating back to the late 90s. From her first purchase and rehab project in 1999 to the many subsequent purchases and sales of properties in both the USA and Canada, she now focuses her efforts on...
Why Now is the Right Time to List Your Home
While the real estate market remains at an all time high in terms of demand, inventory is at an all-time low. With so many buyers and so little inventory, here’s why you may consider placing your home on the market, and why spring is the ideal season to do so....