Quote Originally Posted by catherine View Post
Well, since redfox abandoned this thread, I don't mind hijacking it...

Another town I would like living in is Brandon, VT. It's not as big as Burlington (which, of course, is not "big"), but it is pretty walkable, and the people are great.

Look at this awesome house for $186,000!!! (BTW, my home's value is about 375,000 in Central NJ)

http://www.realtor.com/realestateand...w=6&source=web


ETA this one in Burlington. I'd give up the ability to garden etc. because it's condo living, but it's very, very walkable and right next to the great Japanese restaurant I ate at last night and 4 blocks to my son's house.

http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/4-...12616455_zpid/
If it were I, I would go for the Brandon one in a heartbeat. It is GORGEOUS!!!! Plus, you have a much larger upside for it to appreciate in value, which I think it might. You also might be able to rent out an apartment in that barn--it almost looks finished. You would not have condo fees, and the 4 person condo association would freak me out a bit, if we needed repairs on anything, or assessments.

I was surprised at how high the taxes are in Burlington. ARe they better in Brandon? That's something to consider.