Vermontess

Vermontess t1_j6wxayg wrote

You’ll probably run into some roadblocks with the condition of houses in your 300k price range. Are you capable of renovating the house by yourself?

It’s really hard to find any tradesmen here that aren’t booked out for a year at least and they are hesitant to take on anything but the largest most lucrative projects.Things have been slowing down a little, but it is still much more expensive to have anything renovated here than in other parts of the country. Contractors are still giving “go away” price quotes as they have more business than they need

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Vermontess t1_j6e7unw wrote

All trades are in desperate demand here but the pay rates seem to be much lower than in other parts of the country. Maybe an HVAC tech or electrician can chime in?

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Vermontess t1_j52rukd wrote

Regarding your comments about “backhanded statements” and “gatekeeping” , VT is in the middle of a severe housing crisis where many locals are paying 30-50% of their income on housing or being forced out of the market altogether. This is causing a lot of fear and anxiety that people vent in their responses to questions like yours which are asked ad nauseam. It’s awesome that you are fortunate enough to own land here and are able to bankroll building a home at a time when so many are hurting. To be completely honest, your post and responses come across as a little tone deaf to what people here are experiencing and you may want to be more cognizant of it as you navigate here

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Vermontess t1_j4mxp5i wrote

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