Mark Lebkuchner / Home Loan Specialist

Brand new construction by one of central Vermont's premier builders, this five bedroom, 3.5 bathroom ski-in / ski-out slopeside Adirondack home is beautifully sited along Okemo's Daybreak Trail offering lovely views looking up and down the trail. A magnificent, open living room fills the entire right side of the home's Adirondack architecture, centered by a large fireplace whose stone masonry rises to meet dramatic high ceilings in the 4,491 square foot of living area.

Immense, granite & stainless steel filled kitchen was designed with the family's chef in mind. Two separate spaces occupy the top floor, offering privacy to the master bedroom suite complete with its own sitting room and home office. A 12' x 11' skier mudroom, designed with built-ins and benches, is conveniently located on the main level and offers direct access to the Daybreak Trail. Huge wrap-around deck space only enhances the views of the scenic Vermont Green Mountain Range. Community amenities include indoor/outdoor pool, fitness area and restaurant.

Main Level: Mud /Ski Room (15 x 10), Half Bath ( 5 x 8), Front Entry ( 15 x 12), Kitchen ( 14 x 17), Dining (19 x 15), Living (18 x 27)

Upper Level: Guest Bath, (14 x 7), Guest Bedroom #1 (11 x 14), Guest Bedroom #2 (11 x 16), Office ( 9 x 11), Master Bedroom (14 x 18), Master Bath (10 x 13)

Lower Level: Family Room (21 x 27), Laundry Room ( 6 x 7), Full Bath (12 x 7), Guest Bedroom #3 (14 x 14), Guest Bedroom #4 (11 x 16)

Natural wood exterior, asphalt shingled roof designed for rapid snowmelt, 2-car heated attached garage, and hardwood, ceramic tile & carpeted floors throughout. A truly magnificant skier's home.

Listed by Mary W. Davis Realtor & Associates for $2,275,000 USD.

Spectacular waterfront compound in the Wickford section of North Kingstown surrounded by Rhode Island's Narragansett Bay on three sides. Equipped with the oldest working wooden lighthouse in the country. Three additional residences and in-ground pool on over 2.5 majestic waterfront acres complete the property. Two dock permits offer great boating and easy access to Narragansett Bay, Providence, Newport, Block Island, Boston Harbor and Long Island Sound.

Built in 1831 this 8,375 square-foot home offers 28 total rooms, 13 bedrooms, 8 full and 1 half bathroom, library, large kitchen and first floor master suite.

Weathered shingle exterior creates the classic New England seaside look. Four brick fireplaces, 3-car garage, numerous decks, patios and screened porches, breezeway, insulated glass windows, central air-conditioning, hardwood & ceramic tile floors throughout.

An absolutely perfect home for someone in search of stunning views and peaceful waterfront living.

Offered by Coleman Realtors for $9,250,000 USD.

Expanded contemporary farmhouse style home on 2.7 acres in the exclusive, gated Gimlet neighborhood of Sun Valley, Idaho. Arguably the most scenic, unspoiled alpine region of the United States.

Built in 2007 this newly finished 6 bedroom, 6 bathroom, 7,630 square-foot home has 4 fireplaces, an open floor plan 3-car barn-style garage and a huge gourmet kitchen with top of the line appliances.

This impressive, immaculately landscaped property is minutes from Sun Valley, Ketchum the River Run Lodge, airport, shopping, dining and of course the ski lift - an absolute must in Sun Valley.

Other features include oversized cedar closets, hardwood, marble & tile floors, alarm system, inground sprinker system, main floor master suite, raidant heat, tremendous views, privacy & true mountain living. An absolutely fabulous listing.

Listed by Sun Valley Real Estate for $6,750,000 USD.

Situated directly on Newport Harbor this fully renovated grand estate is equiped with the utmost in detail, quality, and finishes. Exceptional, lush grounds with in-ground Infinity pool and exercise cottage. Fabulous views of the Newport Bridge, Goat Island, downtown Newport and all yachting activities. Steps away from the famous New York Yachting Center.

Built in 1881 the historic and immense brick exterior main house is over 11,000 square feet. 12 total rooms including 5 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms, master suite and library. 2 stone fireplaces and 6 car garage. Absolutely towering 12-foot arched ceilings and doorways.

Large patios, decks, porches, hardwoods, marble, radient heat, chef's kitchen with granite & stainless steel applicances, central air conditioning, cedar closets, in-ground sprinklers, and carriage house complete the property. Take your boat for a cruise to nearby Fort Adams State Park or to Thames Street for lunch and a cold beer.

Listed by Lila Delman Real Estate for $7,800,000 USD.

Real estate closing attorneys do so much more than simply conduct your closing. 95% of the work is done behind the scenes. There are numerous steps the attorney must perform before and after your closing.

Title Examination

Prior to the closing, a thorough, detailed title examination is performed on the property. This is done to check that the seller is really the property's owner, and not an imposter trying to defraud you. The examination also reveals what mortgages and other liens exist on the property.

The title examination is extremely important. All mortgages and other liens on the property must be paid by the seller at closing. If any of the seller's debts are not paid at closing, then they become your responsibility. The seller's creditors can foreclose on your property if they are not paid.

Prior To The Closing

Prior to the closing, the attorney must prepare all documents necessary for your transaction. This may include your Deed, Offer to Purchase, and Purchase and Sales Agreement. The attorney must order any payoffs from existing mortgage holders on the property, contact the city or town for the balances on all taxes and utilities, and fix all title problems. The attorney must also work closely with your lender and real estate agent to coordinate all aspects of the transaction.

At Closing

At closing the attorney will carefully review and explain dozens of legal documents to all parties involved. All questions & issues will be answered and explained. The attorney will also make sure that all documents are properly signed and notarized.

After The Closing

A significant portion of the real estate attorney's function is performed after the closing. At this time, all checks are written to pay off any liens on title. The checks are sent to the creditors, so that the liens will be removed from the title.

The Deed and mortgage are physically brought to the Registry of Deeds to be recorded. This requires a second title examination that will check for any liens recorded after the first title examination.

When the Deed is recorded, you become the lawful owner of the property. At this time, you will be allowed to move into your home.

Finally, the attorney prepares the title insurance policies. Considering how much title attorneys do it still amazes me their fees aren't more.