Vermont’s home values increased and its homeownership rate remained constant since the recession —two unique trends in comparison to other states in New England and the U.S., according to an American Community Survey brief from the Census Bureau released last month and covered recently by
Housing events calendar for week of December 2, 2013
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.
Webinar: Approaching the True Cost of Living: The Location Affordability Portal
Gratitude and culinary delights
VHFA staff translated their skills in the kitchen into United Way donations during two recent events. The agency’s long-standing workplace culture of gratitude and generosity coupled with the exceptional culinary prowess of key staff members guaranteed the success of a “soup cook-off” earlier in the month and yesterday’s Thanksgiving dessert auction.
Vermont manufactured home loan program in the news
Demand is growing for a year-old program that helps Vermonters who lack resources buy mobile homes, reported VPR recently. The program was developed through a partnership between VHFA, Champlain Housing Trust, the Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development and the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board.