| Vermont has always been a state sticking to | | | | the onset of fall turns Burlington in a city bursting |
| independent principles. Tucked away in the | | | | with colors. |
| Northeast, Vermont real estate is a very good | | | | Stowe |
| deal. | | | | Stowe is a small town in Vermont, but I have to |
| Vermont | | | | mention it. Located in forested, rolling hills, Stowe |
| From the first day of existence, Vermont has | | | | is the single best place to watch the leaves turn in |
| always had a major independent streak. The first | | | | fall in the United States. To say there is a burst |
| state to outlaw slavery, Vermont actually refused | | | | of color is to understate the situation completely. |
| to join other states in the formation of the United | | | | It is simply amazing, so much so that I |
| States. Eventually becoming the fourteenth state | | | | recommend it for people keeping a list of 100 |
| in the Union, Vermont maintains a strong | | | | things they want to do in their life. |
| independent streak with the first same sex | | | | The town of Stowe is a classic, historic |
| marriage laws, the only socialist party Senator in | | | | Northeastern location. The center of the town is a |
| Congress and laws severely limiting the use of | | | | historic village and, frankly, the place you should |
| billboard advertising. Overall, Vermont is a state | | | | try to live. Due to its location next to a major ski |
| where strong community values are expressed | | | | resort, the town has seen an explosion of condos |
| and privacy is appreciated. | | | | and less interesting housing around the perimeter. |
| Burlington | | | | Still, Stowe is definitely a place worth considering |
| Located on the shores of Lake Champlain, | | | | in the Northeast. |
| Burlington is the biggest city in Vermont with a | | | | Vermont Real Estate |
| population of roughly 45,000. Located close to | | | | Vermont real estate prices are very reasonable in |
| Montreal, Canada, the city has an odd, charming | | | | relation to the state surrounding it. A single-family |
| Canadian atmosphere, but with an interesting | | | | residence in Burlington will run $335,000 on |
| catch. The city is also the home to the University | | | | average, a price generally found throughout the |
| of Vermont, which carries with it a strong college | | | | state. |
| influence. This mix gives the city a unique feel | | | | With such reasonable real estate prices, one might |
| with development being restricted and walking | | | | think the appreciation rate in Vermont is modest. |
| spaces and parks favored over mass housing | | | | In truth, property appreciated at a rather |
| developments. As with all cities in the Northeast, | | | | surprising 15 percent in 2005. |