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The weather Gods keep dealing  Stratton A tough deal, snow then rain but Stratton’s expert snow making and grooming teams keep providing great skiing at Stratton.      Our office has gotten busier with showings and contracts are appearing on a regular basis in our updates .  

 Perhaps, the housing market has “Hit the bottom.”   Several of our Buyers believe now is the time to buy before prices start going up.  Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR), says “The pattern of home sales in recent months demonstrates a market in recovery” and buyers are taking advantage of  “record low mortgage interest rates, job growth and bargain home prices.”  the National Association of Realtors reported a 5% increase in home sales in December  over a 1.7 % annual increase in homes sales for 2011 Indicators have shown that the vacation home market is stronger than the primary home market.     Buyers are looking for great deals in locations they want to spend more time in and are recognizing that there are some great deals now.

Several great deals here in the Stratton Mountain resort area are this 5000+ sq ft home, which needs some completion has just relisted $100,000 less that it was previously for sale.   Condos are a particularly great deal now many selling at a 25 % off 3 year ago prices.    Now is a great time to visit Stratton, and look at the many super opportunities there are to purchase real estate..

While the Snow gods have not been friendly to us at StrattonMountain so far this winter, the expert snow making team has made wonderful snow.   I  skied  on Wednesday and the snow guns were working and the skiing on the top of the mountain was really great.  An afternoon of flurries has added to local Stratton Mountain ambiance by turning the ground white again.   Stratton will continue to make snow and long range weather reports the possibility of a storm here at Stratton prior to Martin Luther King weekend.     All of our Christmas guests reported that they had a great time skiing here at Stratton.    There are still many good vacation rental options at Stratton.      This is a good time to buy in the Stratton Mountain area.   Many list prices are down 25% from the high of a few years ago and there is a good inventory of condos and Stratton homes  and Winhall homes for Sale here at Stratton.    Stratton Mountain is celebrating its 50th Anniversary with fun events all season.   Come visit Stratton  Martin Luther King  weekend and let our agents introduce you to the area.

Thanksgiving is only a week away and Stratton is hoping for some cold days and nights so they can open next weekend.    Our Winter seasonal rentals here at Stratton start Friday.   We have been busy checking homes to make sure they are clean and ready for all our tenants.   Its not too late to find a Stratton Seasonal rental .  Just look in the link to see availability.  

Thanksgiving activities at Stratton include  a 5 K  Turkey Wobble Race on Thanksgiving Day.  Firday all the village shops are open with special deals.    Friday night features a movie  about Freestyle Coach “SteveK”  or Steve Kenney and  then a wonderful evening with the Stratton Mountain Boys and light German fare.    I attended a similar evening a month agao celebrating Stratton Mountain’s 50th Anniversay and it was great fun.   

Snow permitting on Saturday there is a rail jam planned.   The warm is gone, winter at Stratton is here so its time to get out the boards and come to Stratton.

If you only want to try Stratton for a weekend or a week, call our Short Term rental department for availaility.  they have lots of great choices of Rentals at Stratton.

 

What a wonderful weekend here at Stratton Mountain!    The October long weekend was the kick off to Stratton’s 50th Anniversary celebration.    All weekend long , there have been concerts, hay rides,  apple n and more!   Sunday night brought back the Stratton Mountain Boys in a SOLD OUT concert in Grizzley’s in the base lodge.   

I was silly not to take my cell phone to capture some pictures.   There were a number of people from Striation’s early days who came back to celebrate and reunite with old friends.   This great evening was topped off by a wonderful fireworks display that we watched from the upper deck of the Base Lodge.     While the weather is balmy winter is coming soon – cold weather is predicted for the weekend and the mountain is expected to open in 43 days from today – Oct 10. Jamaica opened it new bridge so traffic is flowing smoothly from Brattleboro to StrattonMountain.     There are some interesting new listings in the area that are worth exploring.    Located in Londonderry, near Magic Mountain is this lovely restored farmhouse on 14 acres.  Most of the mechanicals have been updated in the last 7 years.    Ther are 4 BR, LR w/fp, Dining room, Chef’s kitchen and FR w/ fp.  All done in exceptional taste. Listed for $479,000.

Another special property is this Swedish Farmhouse influenced water front home, located on Cole Pond, only minutes to the Stratton Accces Rd.   This special home offers a living room with antique mantle, dining room opening on to the lake situated next to the gourmet kitchen.   There are two masters, a sweet little bunk room, and separate suite .  A special location for $997,000.

And if you are not ready to buy,  there are still some great rentals at Stratton for the Stratton Winter Ski Season.     There is a really cute 4 BR chalet for $11,000,  Stratton Mounta condos, including a 3 bedroom for $25,000 Ski in and out, heat included.    Give us a call  802-297-1550 or email info@winhallrealestate.com. Let us help you find your place in Vermont.