Shelburne Vermont Real Estate Annual Market Data & Trends for all of 2009

January 27th, 2010

Shelburne VT

Based upon information provided by the Northwestern Vermont Board of Realtors (NVBR) as of today for all of 2009, there were 85 single family residential and condominium units sold within Shelburne Vermont with a total sold volume of $34,810,350.

These numbers represent a 16.44% INCREASE in the number of units sold from the same time period one year earlier (1/1/09-12/31/09). Divide this number by the units sold (85) and you get an average sale price of $409,534. These numbers represent a 2.20% increase in the average sales price from the same time period one year earlier (1/1/09-12/31/09).

Average days on the market for all these 85 properties was 127 compared to 96 one year earlier or 32.29% longer on the market.

If you are considering listing your home for sale or buying a home, condominium or other real estate in Shelburne, Vermont, please give me a call or email me to discuss the market and your options. I would be delighted to assist you. I can be reached on my direct line at 802.238.5256 or email me at Chris@ChrisHurdVT.com

Armed with solid numbers, buyers and sellers alike can manage their expectations and the current realities of our local market.

Call me at 802.238.5256, email me at Chris@ChrisHurdVT.com or post your comments here at Hurd's The Word

(These figures include sold numbers for single family residential and condominium only in all the towns which comprise Chittenden County, Vermont only. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by Vermont Real Estate Information Network which supplies these figures.)

Lectures - Film Series - Workshops at Shelburne Farms in Shelburne Vermont

Beginning on October 1st, 2009 and running through November 21st, 2009 Shelburne Farms will be hosting eight Lectures, a Film Series and a set of Workshops under the heading“Transition
Toolkit: Learning Opportunities For A Sustainable Future.” This phenomenal set of events is the culmination of sponsorship of the following organizations: Shelburne Farms, Burlington Permaculture, Transition Shelburne and Transition Charlotte. All events are open to the public and you are sincerely encouraged
to attend.

During this eight week period, topics will range in the following areas:

Week One - The Context For Transition

• Oct. 1st: Lecture - “Sobering Realities, Exciting Possibilities”
• Oct. 2nd: Film - “Global Gardener”
• Oct. 3rd: Workshop - “Reducing Your Eco-Impact” *

Week Two - Permaculture

• October 8th: Lecture - “Caring for the Earth, Caring for People”
• October 9th: Film - “Global Gardener” *
• October 10th: Workshop - “Hands-On Permaculture Design”

Week Three - Water

• October 15th: Lecture - “More Important Than Oil”
• October 16th: Film - “Flow” *
• October 17th: Workshop - “Using Rain Barrels”

Week Four - Home Heating

• October 22nd: Lecture - “Home Heating 101?
• October 23rd: Film - “The End Of Suburbia”
• October 24th: Workshop - “Reducing Your Heating Bill”

Week Five - Garbage and Sewage

• October 29th: Lecture - “Gone Today - Here Forever?”
• October 30th: Film - “Garbage Warrior” *
• October 31st: Workshop - “The Joy of Composting”

Week Six - Food

• November 5th: Lecture - “The Story of Food”
• November 6th: Film - “The Power of Community” *
• November 7th: Workshop - “Welcome to Root Cellars”

Week Seven - Transportation

• November 12th: Lecture - “Getting Around Better”
• November 13th: Film - “Who Killed The Electric Car?” *
• November 14th: Workshop - “Bike Commuting Made Simple”

Week Eight - The Psychology of Change

• November 19th: Lecture - “Moving Beyond Fear - Taking Action Now”
• November 20th: Film - “A Convenient Truth” *
• November 21st: Workshop - “Envisioning A Positive Future” *

All Events are located at Shelburne Farms unless noted with an *. Check website for details, more information and registration at www.GreenShelburne.WordPress.com or call 802.985.9830.

Senior, student and workstudy rates available.

Single Tickets as follows:

• Lectures at 6:30pm $15
• Films at 7pm $5
• Workshops 10am -12:30pm $35

Flexi-Pass as follows:

• Any 4 lectures $45
• Any 4 workshops $100

The Whole Enchilada

• Covers every event $325

I should mention in the spirit of full disclosure, I am a member of the Steering Committee of Transition Shelburne and a general member of Transition Charlotte. Your participation in these organizations is encouraged and we would welcome you.

Call me at 802.238.5256, email me at Chris@ChrisHurdVT.com or post your comments at Hurd's The Word or go to my website at Shelburne Vermont Real Estate.

My Summer 2009 Top Ten Fun List for Shelburne VT

Unashamed and completely subjective with additions all the time (hopefully with a few by you). Grab a friend, your spouse, a significant other, your child(ren), all of the above and celebrate summer in Shelburne, Vermont:

• Large Triple Latte, 2%, with a shot of vanilla, extra hot and a Apple & Cinnamon Muffin while sitting on the steps in the morning sunshine at The Shelburne Wine & Coffee Shop.


• Paddling up the LaPlatte


• Vermont Symphony Orchestra and/or Mozart Festival Concerts at Shelburne Farms


• Cycling Shelburne's backroads


• Playing Tennis at the Town Courts


• Dinner at the Inn at Shelburne Farms before a concert (don't forget to place your blanket on the ground before dinner so you have great seating for the music)


• Walking the trails at Shelburne Farms


• Outdoor Summer Concert Series at Shelburne Museum


• Running into familiar faces at the Shelburne Supermarket


• Dinner on the patio at Sauce Bistro on a warm evening


• Saturday's Farmer's Market


• Being in anything that floats on Shelburne Bay


• Summer Trains into Burlington


• Go to the Shelburne Meat Market and pickup their incredible Marinated "House" Tips for grilling at the Shelburne Beach just in time for a sunset

PLEASE add your own favorites to this list by placing your comments here at Hurd's The Word. If you have questions about buying a home or property, please call me at 802.238.5256 or email me at Chris@ChrisHurdVT.com or go to my website at Shelburne Vermont Real Estate.