Every year since 1963, May has been a month to appreciate and celebrate the vitality and aspirations of older adults and reflect on their contributions and achievements. This year’s Older Americans Month theme of “Unleash the Power of Age!” emphasizes the important role of this fast-growing segment of the population.
Events
Vermont lawmakers hear about changes needed to housing system
National housing expert Nan Roman of the Bipartisan Policy Center told members of the Vermont House General, Housing & Military Affairs Committee today what it will take to strengthen the national mortgage finance system while creating a stable and strong housing market and better meeting the needs of the nation's most vulnerable residents.
National housing expert to testify at VT State House
All are invited to a joint Vermont House and Senate hearing to hear from the Bipartisan Policy Center’s (BPC) Housing Commission on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 from 9:30 to 10:30 am in Vermont State House Room 11.
VHFA, Fair Housing Act celebrate anniversaries
Today marks the date in 1974 that Gov. Thomas Salmon signed legislation creating Vermont Housing Finance Agency.
In the past 39 years, we've helped about 27,000 Vermonters purchase primary residences; and have provided financing, development and management support, subsidy administration and tax credits to 8,400 units of multifamily rental housing.
Happy birthday to us!
Housing events calendar for week of April 8th
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.
Housing events calendar for week of March 18th
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.
Vermont leads New England by key economic recovery measures
Vermont’s economic performance coming out of the recession is among the best, if not the best, in New England, Fed economist Robert Clifford explained at a Lake Champlain Region Chamber of Commerce breakfast yesterday. Clifford identified the state’s steady job growth and much “healthier” housing market as key drivers of this success.