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Judy's childhood story
I was born in Budapest, Hungary and during WWII. My father, mother and I escaped in a plane. My father was a major in the Hungarian air force, and had a mission to fly to Italy. I was just a baby - about 2 years old - my mother was dressed as a pilot, and she hid me in a knapsack on her back. She had kept me up for hours before so I would sleep on our journey (and not cry).
My time in Italy
We landed in Bari, Italy - at an American air base - fortunately, the Americans let us land, and I became their "mascot" and as the story goes ... they fed me a steady diet of Hershey's chocolate. I still love chocolate! We then moved to Rome, Italy where we lived in the "Academia Ungaria" - a complex affiliated with the Hungarian embassy at that time. My father started a refrigeration business that became very successful since there was a shortage of refrigeration in Italy after the war. I went to elementary school there until I was 10 years old and I have wonderful memories of learning to ski in Cortina d'Ampezzo and spending my summers with my family in a small mountain village called Selva di Val Gardena near Cortina.
Journey to America
My father felt that there were great opportunities in America ... so, when we had the opportunity to come to the States, we took it. It was the first time I had ever been on the open ocean ... that was frightening because of the vastness, but also, I remember there were so many people on the ship ... it was quite an experience. I will never forget my first glimpse of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island ... it was all quite overwhelming ... memories I will never, ever forget.
Life in Long Island
I attended Roslyn High School, Long Island, New York - it was there that I really established good study habits ... it was a very competitive environment. Even today it is one of the top 50 public high schools in the country. I was involved in student government, the debate club, ski club, the tennis coach asked me to be on the boy's tennis team (this was in the fifties) ... I played a few times but then my "head" got in the way ... At that time it was unheard of for a girl to play on the boy’s team. I attended Hofstra University, Long Island. I majored in Spanish literature with a minor in philosophy and I was in an accelerated program where I obtained my BA in 3 years. It was very demanding but energizing. I also studied in northern Spain and lived with a young Spanish family in Santender.
My home
As a child, my parents, my brother and myself would come to Stowe every Christmas ... we stayed at Trapps. So I have memories of Stowe with only a single chair lift to the top and I also remember the "thousands of layers" of blankets we had to put on at the base - because of the antiquated slow chair. A lot has changed since then at Stowe Mountain Resort with the high speed quad and gondola! In the mid-sixties we started looking for that "dream" Vermont property - an old farmhouse at the end of a dead end road with meadows, streams and views ... we looked all through Vermont but we always ended up in the Stowe area. Luckily for us, we found that "dream" in Waterbury Center. We thought that it would be our second home. However, each time we came up here, we just did not want to leave, so ... the opportunity allowed us to make our move to Vermont in 1971. Many of our friends thought that we were true pioneers!
Real Estate
After much thinking and much inspiration from my boys ... they kept telling me "Mom, just do it! You tell us that all the time!" they gave me back my own advice, I decided to approach Pall Spera and Company which was at the time (and still is!) the premier real estate company in Stowe. This was in 1986. More now than ever, real estate is ever-changing ... with new technology customers and clients want instant service. We are fortunate at Pall Spera Company to have a tech “guru” and other full-time support. That being said, the counsel that comes from an experienced and caring realtor will always be a mainstay.
The Stowe and Waterbury Area'sPremier Realtor
Welcome to the Stowe area, one of Vermont's most picturesque vacation destinations and home to one of the most desirable lifestyles in the country. Excellent schools, diverse recreation and expanding cultural opportunities. Discover historic Stowe village, Stowe Mountain Resort and award-winning spas. Waterbury is often referred to as “cross-roads of Vermont.” Its natural beauty and central location make it ideal for both primary and vacation home buyers.
Testimonials
Judy managed 3 successful transactions on our behalf. She worked tirelessly and professionally. She is an enthusiastic Realtor with a seasoned eye for pricing. For us, her expertise made all the [...]
We were so grateful for all of the help and how smoothly all went. We were very pleased we selected Pall Spera Company. All the realtors we interacted with were enthusiastic, professional, and [...]
Our overall experience in this transaction was very good. Judy Foregger was excellent! Questions were answered and solid advice was offered. Judy was both knowledgeable and helpful. Very prompt and [...]
We needed a lot of patience. Judy did all she could to facilitate the transaction. She was over the top! She was perfectly knowledgeable and helpful.
My overall experience in this transaction was great. I love working with Judy. Feels like I’m working with a family member.