VHFA News

By:
Leslie Black-Plumeau

Organizing your schedule for next week? Check out the list below and the Events Calendar page on VHFA's website for the latest Vermont housing events.

Wednesday, April 10

Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition Membership Meeting

9:30 AM-11:30 AM  (Coffee "half-hour" at 9)
Vermont Center for Independent Living, 11 E State Street, Montpelier, VT

VAHC membership meetings are usually held the second Wednesday of every month except August, same time, same place. More information: Jenny Montagne, 802.660.9484, [email protected], http://www.vtaffordablehousing.org/.

Thursday, April 11

Webinar: Exploring Shared Housing: A Flexible Model for Increasing Affordable Housing Options

2:00 PM-3:30 PM

Rising housing costs and shrinking public subsidies require us to consider a variety of approaches for meeting our community’s housing needs. Shared housing is a flexible model for increasing affordable housing options. Learn about the Enterprise-sponsored Strategic Guide for Scaling Shared Housing, a valuable resource for housing professionals. Hear from agencies in Vermont, Maryland and California that use shared housing to serve vulnerable populations. This webinar will provide an overview of the field and highlight shared housing’s role for maximizing the existing housing supply while stabilizing households and neighborhoods. More information: http://www.enterprisecommunity.com/knowledge-central/live-online-events.

Saturday, April 13

Rural Edge Homebuyer Education Workshop

8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Emory Hebard State Office Building, 100 Main Street, Newport, VT

You'll learn about..... the home buying process. Choosing a home. Types of mortgages. Closing costs. Talking with a lender. Possible incentives. Register on or before April 10, 2013 and take advantage of our reduced rate of $50.00. Please sign in at 8:15am. Registration Fee $60.00. More information: 888.698.8466, [email protected], http://www.myvthome.org.