Driven By Data

Stock Market vs. Real Estate Market

By David M. Dion, 5/1/2025

Stock Market vs. Real Estate Market The only thing we can be certain about over the next four years, is uncertainty.

2025 April - Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 4/15/2025

In Brief: The middle of April means a few things: the ski season is almost over unless you want to “earn your turns,” spring is trying its hardest to arrive, and its Tax Season.

Celebrate Town Meeting Day

By Steve Robbins, 3/27/2025

Photo Credit: VT Digger Celebrate Town Meeting Day The first Tuesday of March is Town Meeting Day in Vermont and is a cause for celebration.

2025 March - Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 3/14/2025

In Brief: March has been quite mild so far. It almost feels like spring, but don’t be fooled by “fake Spring!” It can lead to intense frustration and cursing when the temps drop again and more snow falls.

Keep Your Home Safe in these winter conditions!

Snowy Winter Home Safety Tips

By Erik H. Reisner, 2/26/2025

Snowy Winter Home Safety Tips Isn’t all this snow great?! We’re experiencing a wonderful winter with above average snowfall.

January 2025 Sales In the Mad River Valley

2025 February - Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 2/14/2025

In Brief: We are deep into the ski and ride season, and it has been one of the best in recent memory! Heading into President’s Week, the busiest week of the ski/ride season, there is a significant snowstorm expected this Sunday into Monday.

2024- Mad River Valley Real Estate's Annual Market Recap

By David M. Dion, 1/31/2025

A Belated Happy New Year! Can you believe we are already well into 2025? Time flies! Following is our annual Mad River Valley Real Estate recap of the real estate market for 2024.

2025 January- Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 1/14/2025

In Brief: Happy New Year! We’re off to the races for the 2025 real estate selling season.

Take a Walk!

By Steve Robbins, 12/27/2024

Take a Walk! We are blessed with so much outdoor recreation in the Mad River Valley.

November 2024 Sales in the Mad River Valley

2024 December - Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 12/15/2024

In Brief: Happy Holidays! The mountains received a decent amount of snow over the past few weeks which was on everyone’s wish list.

Help Save the Mad River Valley Health Center!

By Erik H. Reisner, 11/26/2024

Help Save the Mad River Valley Health Center! Is Healthcare a Priority? We are deeply concerned regarding the recent news about the planned closure of the Mad River Valley Health Center and nearby physical therapy practice.

2024 November - Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 11/14/2024

In Brief: We’re fast approaching the holiday season and waiting for the temperatures to drop to allow for what we always hope for: a winter filled with snow! Sugarbush has started making snow and they are putting the finishing touches on the new Heaven’s Gate Quad.

Regulate Short-Term or All Residential Rentals?

Is it time to regulate STR's?

By David M. Dion, 10/28/2024

Is it time to regulate STR’s? The Debate over Short-Term Regulations I’ve been regularly following the debate over whether or not to regulate Short Term Rentals (otherwise known by the acronym “STR’s)”.

2024 October- Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 10/15/2024

In Brief: And we are officially in the transition to “Stick Season!” The past few weeks offered a nice variety of colors for locals and tourists alike.

Flood Hazard Disclosure

By Steve Robbins, 9/24/2024

FLOOD HAZARD DISCLOSURE Photo Credit: Jeb Wallace Brodeur Vermont has been hit hard by flooding, especially the last 2 years.

2024 September - Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 9/16/2024

In Brief: Ahh, mid-September, the nights are getting colder, and the leaves are starting to turn, a sure sign that autumn is here, and winter is soon to follow.

The Pitfalls of Reverse Mortgages

By Erik H. Reisner, 8/24/2024

The Pitfalls of Reverse Mortgages The concept of a reverse mortgage may seem enticing to retirees on a fixed income.

2024 August - Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 8/15/2024

In Brief: Wow, this summer is flying by! There are a few weeks left until schools are back in session and the temperatures start to slowly drop.

VT Legislature Drops Property Transfer Tax Bomb

By David M. Dion, 7/24/2024

VT Legislature Drops Property Transfer Tax Bomb The Vermont Legislature did not do the great majority of Vermont property owners any favors with the recent passage (and then override of Governor Scott’s veto) of H136.

2024 July - Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 7/16/2024

In Brief: The summer season is in full swing here in the Mad River Valley.

In Support of the Mad River Path and Safety!

By Steve Robbins, 6/25/2024

IN SUPPORT OF THE MAD RIVER PATH AND SAFETY! The Mad River Path Association in conjunction with other trail builders and recreational trail advocates is stronger than ever.

2024 June - Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 6/15/2024

In Brief: The official start of summer is a week away, but it feels like it has arrived early this year.

Road Safety, Awareness, and Emergency Vehicles

By Erik H. Reisner, 5/29/2024

Road Safety, Awareness, and Emergency Vehicles The technology becoming standard in many new cars, trucks, and SUVs is amazing! Back-up cameras, lane assist, blind spot monitors, and parking assist are just a few of the basics when it comes to new vehicle technology.

2024 May - Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 5/14/2024

In Brief: Ski and Ride season came to an official end the first weekend in May.

Realtor In The News

By David M. Dion, 4/23/2024

Realtor In The News Over the past year The National Association of Realtors NAR has been making headlines regarding a number of lawsuits filed by homeowners, and also a US Department of Justice inquiry over allegations of price fixing.

2024 April - Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 4/15/2024

In Brief: Ahh, mid-April hits hard every year. Taxes are due, and the ski/ride season is rapidly coming to a close.

Liquid Propane Primer

By Steve Robbins, 3/26/2024

Liquid Propane Primer I recently changed my Liquid Propane (LP) provider, and it made me pause over several issues which may not be obvious to many homeowners.

2024 March - Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 3/14/2024

In Brief: Just a few days ago there was hardly any snow on the ground with the exception of ski trails at Sugarbush Resort and Mad River Glen.

Town Meeting Day: What's That All About?

By Erik H. Reisner, 2/25/2024

Town Meeting Day Vermont is truly a wonderful place to live for many reasons.

February 2024 Real Estate Market Update by Mad River Valley Real Estate

2024 February - Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 2/13/2024

In Brief: The shortest month of the year is one day longer this year, but that didn’t stop Punxsutawney Phil from predicting an early spring this year.

2023 - Mad River Valley Real Estate Annual Market Recap

By David M. Dion, 1/26/2024

Can you believe we are already well into 2024? Time flies! 2023 continued to be an extraordinarily busy year for real estate in the Mad River Valley, and amazingly it was just as hectic as the year before! Well whatever great stories you have for 2023 we at Mad River Valley Real Estate MRVRE hope your 2024 is off to a great start! And speaking of start, the ski season in Vermont got off to a great start in November! Alas, an epic rain event on the Monday before Christmas sent most of the snow downriver.

2024 January - Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 1/16/2024

In Brief: Happy New Year! To say Mother Nature has been fickle the past month is the understatement of the year (so far!).

When the Power Goes Out...

By Steve Robbins, 12/22/2023

WHEN THE POWER GOES OUT As I write this, the power is out at my home in Moretown, again! This is the 3rd week in a row with a power outage to begin on Monday.

2023 December - Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 12/14/2023

In Brief: Winter is here! Someone sure gave the Mad River Valley Snow Globe a good shake.

New Development in Waitsfield!

By Erik H. Reisner, 11/27/2023

New development in Waitsfield! With the housing inventory near historic lows in the Mad River Valley, Central Vermont, and beyond, we are very excited about the new development at Estes Landing in Waitsfield.

2023 November - Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 11/15/2023

In Brief: We’re in the heart of stick season and anxiously awaiting the beginning of the 2023/24 ski and ride season.

What's all the fuss about Short Term Rentals?

By David M. Dion, 10/26/2023

So, what’s all the fuss about STR’s? Well, there’s a lot to fuss about! An STR is the acronym for a Short-Term Rental.

2023 October - Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 10/13/2023

In Brief: Peak foliage has passed, and we are closing in on Stick Season.

2023 September - Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 9/14/2023

In Brief: If you don’t like the weather in New England, just wait a minute and it will change.

2023 August - Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 8/9/2023

In Brief: July is behind us thankfully, the hottest and wettest month on record! We’re looking forward to what will be a more typical summer month before kids go back to school and the leaves start changing.

2023 July - Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 7/12/2023

In Brief: Following an epic 4th of July Parade in Warren Village and another successful running of the Mad Marathon, most of Vermont was inundated with a major rain event.

2023 June - Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 6/13/2023

In Brief: After a long stretch of dry weather, we’ve finally had some much needed rain, and there is more on the way.

2023 May - Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 5/11/2023

In Brief: Spring is in the air. Achoo! They call Vermont the Green Mountain State for a reason.

2023 April - Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 4/14/2023

In Brief: The times and seasons are changing. As the days get longer and the temperatures rise, the snowpack retreats and the number of days on skis and boards diminishes.

2023 March - Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 3/13/2023

In Brief: What had been a lackluster winter of limited snowfall has quickly made a turn for the better! It’s amazing what one big storm can do to transform the ski and ride season.

2023 February - Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 2/15/2023

In Brief: The winter of 2022-2023 continues to defy logic.

2023 January - Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 1/12/2023

In Brief: Happy New Year! The “January Thaw” came early and strong this year.

2022 December - Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 12/12/2022

In Brief: The ski and ride season has arrived, albeit with not much natural snowfall to date.

2022 November - Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 11/10/2022

In Brief: Stick Season is upon us! Thus far it’s been an incredibly mild season, which is great for getting winter-prep chores completed, but not so great for the ski resorts’ ability to make snow.

2022 October - Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 10/12/2022

In Brief: Foliage Season did not disappoint! The colors are amazing this year, and there sure were a ton of leaf peepers here in the Mad River Valley over the holiday weekend.

2022 September - Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 9/12/2022

In Brief: School is back in session, the temperatures are dropping slightly, and the leaves are already starting to turn; all signs that autumn is coming soon.

2022 August - Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 8/10/2022

In Brief: We are extremely relieved that the heat wave has come and gone.

2022 July - Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 7/13/2022

In Brief: Were you here for the legendary 4th of July Parade? If not, everyone else was! Warren Village was jam-packed.

2022 June - Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 6/14/2022

In Brief: The official first day of summer is less than a week away but it already feels like the Mad River Valley is in mid-summer form.

2022 May - Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 5/11/2022

In Brief: Spring has sprung and we are experiencing an amazing stretch of sunny warm days! There’s still some snow on trails like Stein’s Run for those hearty enough to earn some last turns, but most of us have put the winter gear away for a few months.

2022 April Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 4/12/2022

In Brief: We’re quickly coming to the end of the ski season.

2022 March Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 3/11/2022

In Brief: As we approach the Ides of March the weather can’t seem to make up its mind.

2022 February Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 2/16/2022

In Brief:We’re in the heart of the ski and ride season here in the Mad River Valley.

2021 Mad River Valley Real Estate Market Recap

By David M. Dion, 1/27/2022

WOW!! Why you ask? Well because 2021 was an extra-ordinarily busy year for real estate in the Mad River Valley.

2022 January Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 1/12/2022

In Brief: Happy New Year from your friends at Mad River Valley Real Estate! We’ll post a more detailed reflection later this month, but in short it was a year for the record books.

2021 December Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 12/15/2021

In Brief: The ski and snowboard season is upon us! Sugarbush is open with 19 trails while Mad River Glen has suspended mid-week operations but will have the practice slope reopened by this weekend.

2021 November Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 11/12/2021

In Brief: We’re in the midst of Vermont’s sixth season: Stick Season.

2021 October Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 10/14/2021

In Brief: Foliage season here in the Mad River Valley did not disappoint this year.

2021 September Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 9/15/2021

In Brief: We’re feeling cooler temperatures and the leaves are starting to change color as we approach one of the most beautiful times of year here in the Mad River Valley.

2021 August Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 8/17/2021

In Brief: (Corrected 08/18/21) The Mad River Valley has had another heat wave causing everyone to flock to their favorite swimming hole.

2021 July Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 7/9/2021

In Brief: Nothing feels more “normal” in the Mad River Valley than seeing the “not-so-normal” Warren 4th of July Parade back! A lot of the usual suspects had floats, and of course Bernie Sanders made an appearance.

2021 June Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 6/14/2021

In Brief: IT’S OFFICIAL!: 80% of Vermont’s population has been vaccinated! All restrictions will be lifted as of Midnight 6/15/2021! We are proud to be the first state in the country to meet this milestone.

2021 May Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 5/13/2021

In Brief: Spring has finally sprung, the grass is green, flowers are budding, and the pollen is falling.

2021 April Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 4/16/2021

In Brief: This time last year the real estate industry and many other businesses were in a COVID-19 lock down.

2021 March Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 3/15/2021

In Brief: We’re one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, and what a year it has been! This time last year there was panic in the market and some transactions were terminated due to the fear of what might happen.

2021 February Mad River Valley Real Estate Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 2/12/2021

Skiing: The weather gods have graced the mountains with consistent snowfall in recent weeks which is perfect timing for President’s Week.

2020 Driven by Data

By Erik H. Reisner, 1/26/2021

This blog post will be updated on a monthly basis to track year-to-date real estate sales in the Mad River Valley.

2020 Mad River Valley Real Estate Market Recap

By David M. Dion, 1/20/2021

Wow 2020 what a crazy year! And no doubt a year many are happy to see in their rearview mirror.

2020 It's the Data that Matters

By Erik H. Reisner, 2/10/2020

As we predicted, 2019 was a record-breaking year for Total Dollar Volume here in the Mad River Valley! More and more people have discovered that this is the place to be! This was further evidenced by the busiest Martin Luther King weekend for both Sugarbush Resort and Mad River Glen.

2018 Mad River Valley Real Estate Market Recap

By Erik H. Reisner, 1/29/2019

At Mad River Valley Real Estate MRVRE we hope your 2019 is off to a great start! The very good news is all three ski mountains (Lincoln Peak, Mount Ellen, and Mad River Glen have a solid base of snowpack to work with.

2014 Mad River Valley Real Estate Sales Recap

By David M. Dion, 1/13/2015

All of us at Mad River Valley Real Estate (MRVRE) hope your year 2015 is off to a great start! This year the Mad River Valley was again blessed with a white Christmas and we have already enjoyed a great start to the winter recreation season.