Realtors and short‑term rental operators urge protections for homesteads and flexible rental definitions Vermont Association of Realtors and the Short‑Term Rental Alliance told the committee second homes support local economies; they asked that homesteads not be portioned for on‑site rentals and recommended a three‑month definition for long‑term/medium‑term rentals.

Vermont's Realtors and short-term rental advocates are fighting for protections that could save local families from steep tax hikes—could your homestead be affected?

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Vermont passes real estate disclosure law addressing flood hazards and seller liabilities New law mandates sellers disclose flood risk and limits buyer damages for non-disclosure.

Vermont just passed a groundbreaking law that requires sellers to disclose flood risks, reshaping the future of real estate in the state!

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Vermont amends real estate law to enhance buyer flood risk disclosures Vermont updates real estate regulations requiring sellers to disclose flood risk information to buyers.

Vermont is taking a bold step to protect homebuyers by mandating sellers to reveal flood risks—are you ready for this game-changing real estate update?

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Vermont General Assembly mandates flood risk disclosures for real estate transactions Law requires sellers to inform buyers about flood risks before property sales.

Sellers in Vermont are now mandated to disclose flood risks before property sales, changing the game for homebuyers!

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Jim Knapp questions seller liability in Vermont flood hazard real estate transactions Knapp argues public access to flood maps should reduce seller's liability in property sales.

Vermont's real estate landscape is under scrutiny as experts question whether sellers should bear the burden of disclosing flood risks when buyers have access to the same information.

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Vermont explores new regulations for real estate brokerage and escrow accounts Proposed law aims to protect earnest deposits from creditors in Vermont real estate transactions

Vermont is on the verge of groundbreaking regulations that could safeguard your earnest money deposits from creditors—are your funds really secure?

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Legislators propose flood disclosure changes for property sales in FEMA zones Lawmakers discuss revised requirements for sellers to disclose flood map status to buyers.

Vermont lawmakers are redefining flood disclosure rules for property sales, aiming to protect buyers in flood hazard zones amidst growing climate concerns.

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