McEnaney & Company News
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Dear Friends,
We've had a great response to our first e-Newsletter. Thank you to
everyone who touched base with their comments or requests to start receiving
the email newsletter only. If you missed our first issue, you can check it
out
here.
If you are receiving our paper newsletter and would like to receive only
the email version, please
contact us and let us know!
And as always, we thank you for your continued support and referrals. They
are the reasons for our success!
All our Best,
The McEnaney Team
Betty, Cathy, Melissa,
Cindy & Holly
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Market Update |
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Vermont Fares Better than Other Parts
of the Nation
 The
press is painting a picture of the real estate market that is less than
rosy. Other parts of the nation are feeling things much more severely that
we are, and for that, we are thankful. I don't have to tell you what CNN is
saying, you already know. What I can tell you is that we are not seeing the
drastic markets that we hear about. A Florida resident said he has been
purchasing 'short sale' properties at 40% of the 2006 assessments. A
Connecticut broker said he is listing many short sale properties every week.
The good news is....that is not the norm here! Yes, our numbers are
down, but we are not seeing the distress and the short sales that are in
massive quantities seen elsewhere. I think there are two factors for
this. Full
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Introducing "The Boot Pro" |
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Ludlow's Newest Ski Shop and Race Care Center
This September, Shon Racicot and his wife Alex opened a new ski shop in the
Marketplace at the base of the Okemo access road. Named for its specialty,
The Boot Pro offers top level custom bootfitting as well as expert ski
and board tuning, sales of high performance ski boots, skis and accessories
- with an emphasis on racing.
Shon Racicot, a lifetime resident of Ludlow and a ski racing & mountain
enthusiast, started his career in the ski industry in 1986. During his
twenty-three consecutive years in ski retail in Ludlow, he worked in all
aspects of sales and service and became a master bootfitter and store
manager.
Bootfitting has always been Shon's passion. He finds great
satisfaction in modifying boots to accommodate a skier's/snowboarder's foot
irregularities to improve comfort and performance. He is a fifteen time
graduate of Masterfit University, the official training center for ski and
snowboard boot fitting. In 2007, SKI Magazine called "Bootfitter
Shon Racicot, Okemo's local secret.....a miracle worker".
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Save by Cutting State Firewood |
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State Offers Firewood Program for Residents
 Did
you know that the State of Vermont offers a program where residents can cut
firewood on state land? Residents can sign up to be assigned a lot that
will contain approximately 3 cords of firewood, and for $30 can come cut it
and take it home. The Department of Forests, Parks and
Recreation has given residents until Feb. 6 to sign up for one of 80 wood
lots in the area. The lot will be no further than 100-200 yards
from the road. Vehicles such as skidders, all-terrain vehicles and tractors
are not allowed.
Full article>>
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Endless Creations Pottery Opens in Chester |
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 Paint
Your Own Pottery
Endless Creations opened
November 21st, 2008.
McEnaney & company's sales agent
Melissa Howe
and fiance Barry Lynch had the opportunity to purchase a property in
Chester
(see, it is a good time to buy!!), and start their own business.
 Melissa
recently shared her story with us. "I have had the vision to start a 'paint
your own' pottery studio since April of this year. After visiting one up
north I decided it was something MY community should have. In the planning
process I stumbled across the ancient spiral symbol that's on my sign, which
means 'Creation in Endless Process.' Hence,
Endless Creations was born. Barry has been such a support to my
vision, I am so blessed. I am finding balance between Real Estate...
Full article>>
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Verizon Tower Now on Okemo |
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Cell Service Improves for Many Users
Are you a Verizon subscriber? If you recently noticed a change in your
service it is because there is now a Verizon Tower on Okemo. Previously you
were not able to send and receive picture messages in our area, but that's
changed! Both data service and cell coverage are improved by the new
addition. Thanks to all who were involved in accomplishing this project. |
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Things to Do |
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Featured Activity: Fletcher Farm School for the Arts & Crafts
So, everyone is headed off skiing over the weekend, and you
feel like doing something different. Well, look no further! The Fletcher
Farm School for the Arts and Crafts has something for you, no matter what
your interests. The mission of Fletcher Farm: "Our commitment
is to quality arts and crafts education, to keep alive old traditions, and
to teach new techniques in a special Vermont setting, at a reasonable cost
to the public." All winter long, classes are offered during
the weekend. There is nothing more pleasurable than taking a class with a
small group of people who share your interest, and who all want to be
there. A class at Fletcher Farm is nothing like any class you might have to
take in your professional life, this is a treat!
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Featured Activity: Snowmobiling in Vermont
'Tis the Season for Snowmobiles
Rental Businesses Stress Safety
By Marcia Stoller (compliments Rutland Business Journal)
Thanks to the 10,000 Vermont landowners who allow snowmobile
trails through their private property, Vermonters and tourists can enjoy the
beauty and thrills of traversing Vermont by snowmobile. The
members and volunteers of the Vermont Association of Snow Travelers, Inc.
(VAST), groom the approximately 6,000 miles of trails in the state. Steve
Torrey, manager of Killington Snowmobile Tours at the base of
SunriseMountain in Killington, put it another way: "There are more miles of
snowmobiling trails in this state than there are paved roads."
Full article>>
Calendar of Events
Click
here to see our Calendar of Events.
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Homeowner's Insurance Check Up |
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Take Advantage of Discounts
We recently checked in with Audrey Hoszkiewicz of Ludlow Insurance for some
information that may prove helpful in securing the best pricing for your
insurance policies. Did you know that if you have multiple
policies with the same carrier you may qualify for a discount? Some
carriers offer discounts for other reasons as well: Are you non-smokers?
Are you retired? Do you have a central alarm system for smoke and
intrusion? How about a low temp alarm?
Full article>>
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A Bit of History |
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Captain John Coffeen's Farm
Contributed by Bruce McEnaney
 On
the South Reading Road in Cavendish near where the Crown Point Road marker
lies, there's a small cemetery (on the left going north - across from the
barn with a Black River Locker sign above the door). Captain John Coffeen
is buried there... this spot was his "patch" of land to clear and farm. As
he cleared trees, removed stones & stumps and prepared to build his house
and barns, he most certainly wasn't aware that his cleared spot would play a
small part in the American Revolution.
It happened in early July of 1777. The American Forces had just
abandoned Fort Ticonderoga to British General "Gentleman" Johnny Burgoyne.
The New Hampshire militia and regulars moved east towards the Crown Point
Road. After engaging in a rear guard action against British and Hessian
soldiers near Hubbardton the requirements split - New Hampshire men to the
east the rest to the south to Castleton.
The soldiers were disgusted with the war thus far. They were tired
of the lack of leadership from the Continental Army, the lack of supplies,
and the humiliation of losing Ticonderoga without a shot being fired. Most
of the militia were farmers volunteering as soldiers. Haying needed to be
done and they were going home.
Full article>>
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Mountainside and the House at 20 Mile Stream |
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Helping Teens in Crisis
 Mountainside
House and the House at 20 Mile Stream provide a safe place for young people
ages 13 to 18 to work out their problems. Here teens will find caring
people who will listen to them, home cooked meals, individual, group, and
family counseling. Teens are involved in community service, take day trips
in and around Vermont, and participate in the Community Garden.
If you would like to support Mountainside and the House at 20 Mile Stream,
please have a look at their
wish list.
Full article>>
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Featured Homes |
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January's Featured Listings: Commercial
Properties
  
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Client and Customer News |
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 Welcome
New Neighbors
Craig & Michele Sienkiewicz to Ludlow
Nathan Geno to Cavendish
Thanks for the Referral!
Thank you to:
Jonathan Lindblom for his referral of new customers Louise Marble and Lisa
Antel.
Brett Ference for his referral of new customer Tim Daughton.
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Recent Area Sales |
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Sales Figures
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Closing Date |
Street |
Town |
List Price |
Sale
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12/03 |
455 Jackson Gore Q III |
Ludlow |
$100,000 |
$90,000 |
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12/05 |
599 North Runway Road |
Weathersfield |
$239,900 |
$190,000 |
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12/05 |
325 Frost Hill |
Mt. Holly |
$245,000 |
$180,000 |
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12/11 |
26 Fairground Road |
Springfield |
$130,000 |
$115,000 |
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12/15 |
83 O's Road |
Andover |
$479,000 |
$430,000 | Click on
More Sales for the full month of December.
*Information gathered from the Vermont Real
Estate Information Network. This information is believed to be accurate but
is not guaranteed.
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The Goodwill Project |
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Making a Difference
McEnaney & Company donate 5% of our commission from every sale to a
non-profit organization of our customer's choosing. Since it's inception
in 2003, we have donated more than $105,750. Here's a look at December's
participants and their selections:
Thank you to our clients and customers who make this program possible!
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Chicken Soup for the Soul |
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The Hill
We cannot direct the wind...but we can adjust the sails.  Source
unknown Long past midnight, hours before dawn I jump from
my bed, pull my longjohns on. Peeking out the window, the snow has
started to fall. Slipping on my overalls, I race quickly down the hall.
Rushing to the closet, grasping my old wrap, I throw it over my
shoulder, give the button a snap. Working all ten fingers, through the
holes of much-worn mitts, I stick my feet into the boots that
thankfully still fit. Faster than is possible, I head straight for the
door. Behind me I am dragging a sled from years before.
Full Story>>>
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Staff News |
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It's a Boy!
Betty and Bruce McEnaney are now the proud grandparents of Eli Timothy
McEnaney, born January 14, 2009 to parents Scott and Erin McEnaney.
Weighing in at 8 pounds, 10 ounces, he sports a full head of hair and of
course... is the cutest baby you've ever seen!
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Offer Expires: December 31, 2009 |
Offer Expires: December 31, 2009 |
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