Beyond the Inspection with Jeff Belrose

Beyond the Inspection with Jeff Belrose

Home inspector Jeff Belrose shares what buyers and sellers should really know about home inspections, from hidden safety issues and common maintenance problems to the realities of Vermont’s aging housing stock. He also reflects on the COVID market, waived inspections, and why transparency and proper home maintenance matter more than ever.

Vermont’s Short-Term Rental Market with Julie Marks

On this episode of Inside Housing Podcast, Julie Marks, founder and executive director of the Vermont Short-Term Rental Alliance, breaks down the realities of short-term rentals in Vermont, from housing policy and tourism to property rights and local economies. She shares how VTSRA advocates for responsible hosting, owner education, and smarter regulations while addressing common misconceptions around platforms like Airbnb and the role short-term rentals play in Vermont communities.

Housing Solutions with Stacy Andre

On this Inside Housing Podcast episode, Stacy Andre shares how Vermont’s Mobile Home Infill Program is helping create faster, more affordable housing opportunities across the state. She also discusses the challenges of permitting, lessons learned from the program’s rollout, and new efforts to streamline housing development in Vermont.

Building Vermont’s Future with Kevin Chu

On the Inside Housing Podcast, Kevin Chu, executive director of the Vermont Futures Project, discusses Vermont’s workforce and housing challenges driven by aging demographics, low graduate retention, and housing underproduction. He outlines data-driven solutions including growing the population, increasing housing supply, accelerating permitting, and advancing broader economic reforms to improve affordability and long-term competitiveness.

Deals & Disruptions with Sean Dye

On the Inside Housing Podcast, managing broker Sean Dye, based in Vergennes, discusses his transition from decades as a fine artist and UVM painting instructor to Vermont real estate starting in 2015, later becoming a broker in 2020. He shares buyer-side guidance through a range of unusual situations, from inspection surprises and last-minute deal issues to challenging property conditions, while also touching on affordability and the realities of today’s market.