This question was recently the focus of a Vermont-based consulting team under the direction of The High Meadows Fund and Efficiency Vermont. The team, composed of VHFA, Energy Futures Group, Milne-Allen Appraisal Company and Fifth Element Associates, conducted extensive housing market, demographic and direct consumer research.
Housing in the news
Affordable housing needs and next steps for Chittenden County
VHFA’s Leslie Black-Plumeau and Housing Vermont’s Kenn Sassorossi discussed Chittenden County’s affordable housing needs with CCTV reporter Mike Cohen last night on Channel 17. The live show focused on the ECOS project's impacts throughout the county to analyze and address the most pressing issues facing county residents.
Vermont tops nation in energy efficiency in recent survey
Vermont topped the list of a recent WalletHub survey as the most energy efficient state in the U.S., reported the National Mortgage Professional (NMP) yesterday.
Registration open for Vermont Statewide Housing Conference
The Vermont Statewide Housing Conference is proud to announce its lineup of 18 workshops, in-depth plenary panel and nationally-acclaimed keynote speaker Barry Zigas. Register online today for this important event!
New 3.875% interest rate extends home buying opportunities
Today marked VHFA’s unprecedented release of $20 million in financing for Vermont home buyers with a new, historically low, fixed interest rate of 3.875% for 30-year mortgages. The low rate is available for VHFA’s conventional and government loan programs, and is available exclusively through VHFA participating lenders.