/r/NewToVermont and also I mean... you're getting downvoted because the housing market is very competitive here. No one's just walking into reddit and getting offered a house. At minimum, learn about the state and watch specific regions on real estate websites. Better yet, move and rent for awhile; meet people, discover different communities, contribute to the state's economy a bit. I am sure where you'd pick on a whim right now would be different after spending quality time here.