Nancy Dumont, Realtor

04/02/2026

Skipping a real estate agent to save on commission often costs buyers and sellers far more in the long run, experts warn. The median home sold through an agent last year fetched $435,000, compared to $380,000 for FSBO sales, a $55,000 difference. Even after paying agent commissions of $13,000 to $26,000, sellers still come out ahead by at least $29,000.

"This is the biggest financial decision of your life," says broker Michelle Mumoli. "Don't go looking for discounts on professionals; you'll get discount service that'll cost you a lot more."

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02/11/2026

02/07/2026

The Stowe Land Trust announced this week the conservation of three new properties across Stowe and Morristown in partnership with Downstreet Housing and Community Development, which added new year-round homes

01/09/2026

Skiers who want a side order of luxury to accompany their Alpine adventures can look to Stowe, home to Vermont’s tallest peak, where Mount Mansfield, earns our nod as the region’s cushiest. For spa treatments, comfort seekers can choose between two of the swankiest in the Northeast, the Spa at Spruce Peak and Topnotch Spa, while many of the higher-end accommodations in town include amenities such as radiant heated flooring and thousand-thread-count sheets. Dive into more details at the link. https://bit.ly/3LoxGaZ

Photo Courtesy of The Lodge at Spruce Peak

12/14/2025

Vermont had the most home-related monthly searches per 100,000 residents, according to a study.

07/19/2025

06/15/2025

It was a fun day to work at Pall Spera Company Realtors - Stowe & Northern Vermont Real Estate with Teresa Merelman, Broker - Pall Spera Company Realtors

03/26/2025

Helpful info for Stowe STR owners:

We have been receiving many calls about the upcoming Short-Term Rental (STR) ordinance that begins on May 1st, and we would like to try to clear any confusion.

Detailed information can be retrieved on the town website by searching "short term rental", or at the following URL:
https://www.stowevt.gov/Departments/Town-Manager/Short-Term-Rental-Registration

-Knoxbox outdoor key safes are ordered directly through Knoxbox.com. You will be requested to indicate your community for the product which guarantees your box is keyed appropriately for the Fire and Rescue access keys specific to this town.

-Any knoxbox is to be installed in a conspicuous location by the property owner within reasonable retrieval distance (

02/03/2025

Nearly half of all homeowners in the country own equity-rich homes, where they've paid off 50% or more of their mortgage.

01/31/2025

At the Civic Standard, in Hardwick, community building is a kind of performance art, where the usual tales of a fractured America are quickly upstaged.