South Burlington stretches down Lake Champlain to Shelburne and east along US-2 to the border of Williston. Home to approximately 18,000 residents, real estate ranges from affordable condos and town homes to luxury homes with lake views.

The city supports a vibrant hospitality, retail, medical and corporate business community. Frequent flyers will love that Burlington International Airport is so close to home. Shoppers will enjoy University Mall and perusing the stores on Williston and Shelburne Road. There are tons of options for dining in the area, from burgers and fries at Al's French Fries to dinner and drinks at the Windjammer.

South Burlington is known for its excellent public schools, making it a great place for families. Students attend elementary school at one of the following: Chamberlain School, Orchard School or Rick Marcotte Central School. Students will then head to Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School and will then attend South Burlington High School.

There are many parks that take advantage of the beauty of the area. Red Rocks spans 100 acres with a beach and swimming, scenic overlooks and several miles of trails for hiking, snow shoeing and cross country skiing. Dorset Park provides active recreational activities with soccer fields, baseball fields, basketball courts, hockey courts and walking trails. Overlook Park is a great spot to watch a sunset with its scenic views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks.  There is also a Community Dog Park for your furry friends.

Looking for a home in South Burlington? Here are a few of our South Burlington listings:

58 Bartlett Bay Road

Beautifully upgraded lakeshore retreat with 3 BR/2 ¾ BA, Chef's kitchen with breakfast area, great room with fireplace, private master suite with walk-in closet and sitting area, gorgeous lake views and 50' of lake frontage.

12 Pinnacle Drive

Beautiful 4 BR/3.5 BA custom built Colonial with over 4100 SF, open kitchen with center island, formal dining room,   master suite with Jacuzzi tub, finished basement with wet bar and expansive deck in great South Burlington location.

188 Baycrest Drive

Beautiful Colonial with 4 BR/2.5 BA, finished lower level with media room, master suite with study, beautiful hardwood floors, gas fireplace, Chef's kitchen, spacious back deck overlooking yard and more located in a desirable neighborhood.

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The 25th Annual KeyBank Vermont City Marathon is set to take place this Sunday, 5/26 over Memorial Day weekend. The second largest marathon in New England, the event draws thousands of runners and wheelchair racers from across the nation, as well as a handful of international participants. More than 25,000 spectators are expected to head downtown to cheer on the athletes.

The race kicks off at Battery Park and the course winds through the city of Burlington, eventually ending at Waterfront Park where the first runners are expected to cross the finish line around 10:15 am. There will be a post race festival for spectators and athletes at Waterfront Park that begins at 10:00 am.

Vermont City Marathon officials will hold a moment of silence at the start of the race to honor those affected by the Boston Marathon bombings. Organizers have offered athletes who were unable to finish this year's Boston Marathon free entry into the Vermont City Marathon.

It looks like the rain will clear out by the end of the week just in time for the weekend! So if you don't have plans, head downtown and grab a bite to eat outside and cheer on the runners as they make their way through our beautiful city.

Selling a home can be daunting, especially if you're new to the process.  These days, a well-placed ad or some spectacular photographs might not be enough. Consumers are more savvy than ever, making them less responsive to many traditional marketing techniques.  The internet allows potential home buyers to do intensive research before they even visit a possible new house.  Consumers today are more aware of advertising techniques, and aggressive or obvious marketing ploys can easily backfire.  So what are the best ways to market homes?  One of the most subtle and effective methods involves creative application of a little science.

You may have heard of aromatherapy being used at open houses to market homes.  Studies have shown that smell is one of the first things people notice when they walk into a new place.  Unpleasant odors like litter boxes, trash, or stale cooking odors can turn buyers off instantly.  However, the right scents applied in the right rooms can make a stunning difference.  This doesn't mean that a bottle of spray-scent is all you need, however.  Subtlety is key.  Heavy perfume sprays or plug-in commercial diffusers may be overpowering or fake, causing potential buyers to wrinkle their noses.  A little research and a bit of shopping can help you employ understated aromatherapy.  You may find that it's an inexpensive and effective way to market homes.

Fresh, fragrant flowers near a window can impart a clean, open atmosphere.  A touch of lavender evokes relaxation and a feeling of comfort in a living room or great room.  Jasmine or Ylang-Ylang induce romance and are perfect for a master bedroom.  Orange, lemon, or lime oils are wonderful in bathrooms or laundry rooms.  Even something as simple as the smell of fresh-baked cookies lets prospective buyers know that they're in a house that's just waiting to become a home.  Besides, cookies make everyone happier, and happy people love to buy.  It's time to get a whiff of all that aromatherapy can do!

Looking for the best ways to market homes? Let us help!