Kase Long, Realtor, EXP Realty

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

Looking for a move-in-ready home that fits your budget without sacrificing space? This beautifully maintained 2-bed, 1-bath first-floor condo offers the perfect blend of easy single-level living and incredible basement perks.
✨ Why you’ll love it:
👉 The Main Level: A bright, open-concept living/dining area and an efficiently designed kitchen. Step right out onto your private deck for morning coffee or summer BBQs overlooking a large, peaceful backyard!
👉 The Bonus Space: Enjoy 1,219 sq. ft. of finished living space, including a versatile lower level perfect for a home office, gym, or media room.
👉 The Convenience: Say goodbye to shared amenities. You get your own private, locked basement storage room and the ultimate convenience of an in-unit laundry room.
👉 The Perks: Located in a quiet neighborhood just minutes from local shops and schools, this unit is situated in a pet-friendly association and has excellent rental potential.
Whether you are a first-time homebuyer, downsizing, or looking for a smart investment property, this condo is a fantastic opportunity!
📍 12 Evergreen Drive, Milton, VT
🛏️ 2 Beds | 🛁 1 Bath | 📐 1,219 Total Finished Sq. Ft.
Opportunities like this don't last long. Send us a DM to schedule your private tour today! 👇
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Welcome to 12 Evergreen Drive, a beautifully maintained 2...

06/11/2026

Looking for the perfect blend of solid quality, low utility costs, and a lakeside lifestyle? 🌊✨

Welcome to this inviting Swanton home situated on a spacious 0.71-acre lot, just 100 yards from Lake Champlain! This move-in-ready property features deeded access to a shared beach, making summer days on the water an effortless reality.

Inside, you'll love the sunlit spaces and durable, carpet-free flooring featuring solid oak, tile, and slate.

Here are a few highlights you don't want to miss:
✅ Owned Solar Panels: Enjoy the financial benefits of energy efficiency.
✅ Remote Work Friendly: Dedicated home office with a separate entrance/mudroom and high-speed internet.
✅ Main-Floor Primary Suite: Features dual closets (one walk-in), twin vanities, a soaking tub, and direct patio access.
✅ Ample Storage & Workspace: A 16' x 28' finished and heated garage—perfect for a workshop, hobby area, or storing outdoor gear.

Whether you're grilling on the back patio with pleasant lake views or walking over to the nearby Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge, this home is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream.

Situated on a well-maintained 0.71-acre lot, this invitin...

05/13/2026

You got approved for your mortgage — so you’re good to go, right?
Not necessarily.

For years, the rule of thumb was to keep your housing payment around 30% of your monthly income. It’s a solid benchmark, but in today’s market, that number on its own can create a false sense of security.

Because the payment you’re approved for does not equal the full costs you’ll actually be responsible for every month. And the truth is that number can change, quickly and by a lot.

Because the payment you’re approved for does not equal the full costs you’ll actually be responsible for every month. And the truth is that the number can change, quickly and by a lot.
Here’s what often gets overlooked:
🔹 Property taxes that are reassessed after closing
🔹 Homeowners insurance that costs more than expected — and can keep rising
🔹 HOA dues (and surprise special assessments)
🔹 Maintenance, repairs, and real-life utility bills

I’ve worked with enough buyers to know this: the biggest affordability mistakes don’t happen in the loan application. They happen when the full monthly cost of homeownership isn’t part of the conversation.

The 30% rule is still a helpful starting point.
But the real goal? A payment that lets you own your home and still enjoy your life.

While none of us can predict future tax or insurance changes, we can do the due diligence up front, the numbers, look at historical trends, and build a comfortable monthly range so there are fewer surprises later.

That’s why, as an ABR®, I walk my clients through the complete affordability picture, so your budget feels comfortable on day one and five years from now.

📩 Want to see what homeownership would actually look like for your monthly budget? Let’s talk.

05/05/2026

“Do I really need title insurance… or is it just another closing cost?” 📄

It’s a fair question, especially for a one-time fee you hope you’ll never use.

Before closing, a title company searches public records to make sure that the property can be transferred to you.

But a title search can only uncover what’s already documented, and not every issue makes it into the records.

So problems can still surface later, like:
▪ unpaid property taxes or old liens
▪ unknown heirs with ownership claims
▪ errors in public records
▪ forged signatures in earlier documents
▪ contractor liens for work completed years ago

Without protection, fixing those issues becomes your legal and financial responsibility.

That’s where title insurance comes in.

There are two different policies:
🏦 The lender’s policy (required for financed purchases) protects the bank for the amount of the loan
It’s a one-time closing cost, and the coverage lasts as long as you own the property.

It’s a one-time cost that is paid at closing, and the coverage lasts as long as you own the property.

So is it worth it?
For most buyers, absolutely. It’s protection for your ownership, not just another line item on the closing disclosure.

As an ABR®, my role is to help you understand your options, avoid surprises, and make confident decisions throughout your homebuying journey.

04/28/2026

✨ Plot twist: After a long reign at the top of home design trends, white cabinets have officially been dethroned.

According to Houzz’s Kitchen Trends Study, wood cabinetry is now the number 1 choice for kitchen remodels.

So what’s showing up in all the dream kitchens right now? 👇

🌿 Medium and light wood tones are leading the way
🎨 Tuxedo kitchens (two-tone cabinets) are still going strong
🪵 Wood islands, especially butcher block, are having a major moment

Translation: the all-white, ultra-minimal kitchen is no longer the only “safe” option. Today’s buyers are leaning into spaces that feel warmer, more personal, and more lived in.

So now I’m curious ⤵️

If you’re house hunting today, what’s your pick?
🤍 Team White Cabinets
🪵 Team Wood Cabinets

https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/styled-staged-sold/wood-cabinets-overtake-white-as-top-choice-in-kitchen-remodels

04/22/2026

🤖📸 Are you being catfished by listing photos?

AI editing and virtual staging are everywhere in real estate photos right now. And when they’re used the right way, they’re actually helpful. They show how an empty space can be lived in, help buyers visualize layout, and make online searching easier.

But there’s a big difference between showing potential and hiding problems.

Here’s how to tell the difference 👇

✨ Helpful:
• Virtual furniture that shows how a room fits a bed, sofa, or dining table
• Clear “digitally staged” labels on the photos
• Original, unstaged photos included in the listing
• Removing clutter or bold décor to highlight the space itself

🚩 Look closer:
• Missing or blurred windows, ceilings, or floors
• Every photo looks altered, with no original versions
• The view in the photos doesn’t match Google Street View 🌆
• Rooms feel much larger than the floor plan suggests
• Curved walls or stretched-looking spaces from extreme wide-angle shots

Adding furniture and adjusting lighting is one thing…
but removing power lines, cracks, water stains, or the building next door? ❌

But removing power lines, cracks, water stains, or the building next door? ❌n person. Not to rewrite reality.

💬 Have you ever felt catfished by listing photos? Do you find virtual staging helpful, or do you prefer to see the real, empty space?

04/13/2026

This 1,064-square-foot mobile home offers an incredible opportunity to plant roots in Burlington’s New North End through the North Avenue Co-Op, a community dedicated to land tenure and long-term affordability. This location is commuter-friendly, featuring a public bus stop just around the corner offering direct access to downtown, UVM, and the medical center.

This 1,064-square-foot mobile home offers an incredible o...