The Bateman Group Blog

Real estate technology is growing at an exponential rate, and one of the growth sectors are ‘apps’ offering the consumer access to details on land/properties in 3D format. Our team at The Bateman Group has been experimenting with this new technology, and so far, we...

Why should you work with a Real Estate professional? Selling a home is more complex than ever. You need an experienced real estate professional that can help you navigate rapidly evolving real estate markets and help you overcome complicated regulations, contractual...

Is it any wonder our inventory is low?  With so many things to do in Vermont and a prevalent progressive lifestyle of getting “back to the basics,” Vermont offers so much and appeals to a wide variety of interests. The pandemic has made it abundantly clear that this...

There is much speculation about the health of our regional real estate market: “Are we in another housing bubble?” and, if so, “When will the bubble burst?" Our last bubble in the mid-2000s witnessed residential property values rapidly escalate from 2003–2007. There...

There may still be snow on the ground, but you can feel it in the air…. Spring is coming! And with Spring comes spring cleaning and the time for many to be readying and staging their homes to join the market. Even in our ‘frothy’ market, making a positive first...

There is no doubt that the pandemic has brought a new level of importance to certain elements of the home.  When deciding to sell, re-evaluate your home.  Is there a space or room that could easily be turned into an office for someone working remotely?  If so, stage...

It’s finally here!  The New Year that we have all eagerly awaited.  But what will this New Year look like?  Will the housing market continue on the same trajectory as the second half of 2020 with low inventory, increased prices, and strong buyer demand?  The...

As 2020 winds down we, as a community, continue to find our state faced with the challenges this year has brought into our lives. Each day seems to blend into the next as we wish for something new to look forward to. So, in an effort to help our readers find that...

Based on third-quarter numbers, continued buyer activity, and low inventory it does not appear that we will be seeing a change in the real estate market, i.e. slow down, anytime soon. According to NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun, "strong existing-home sales and...