BUILDER magazine recently published a list of design trends that are popular among real estate and construction professionals. Chipman Hill Property Services thought it might be of interest to our clients. Open layouts Neutral color schemes Multigenerational floor plans First-floor master suites No dining rooms White kitchens Extra-large garages Big closets Finished basements with 9-foot high ceilings Barn sliding doors We’re wondering how this squares with the in

Porches are becoming more common on new homes over the past decade, showing their increasing popularity with homebuyers. Sixty-four percent of new single-family homes started in 2015 included a porch while 23 percent included a deck, according to the Census Bureau’s Survey of Construction data. Decks, on the other hand, have seen a decline in new homes. From 2005 to 2008, over a quarter of single-family homes started included decks. But that share has dropped to under 24 perc

The folks that follow us on social media have inquiring minds! They have often asked where the name Chipman Hill originated, and so here’s the scoop. Daniel Chipman, for whom the hill was named, was a United States Representative from Vermont and a Professor of Law at Middlebury College in the early 1800’s. The hill itself is the most prominent point overlooking the town and part of the well-traveled Trail Around Middlebury traverses its slopes. Those in their sixties and bey