A recent report by Rutgers University, entitled "No End in Sight: The Agony of Prolonged Unemployment," describes the pervasive nature of unemployment among people who lost their jobs during the recent recession.
Even though the state’s economy is recovering by many indicators, economists project a continued decline in Vermont home prices and foreclosure rates hovering at an all-time high through at least mid-2011.
The number of homeless families in the U.S. rose for the second year in a row, according to The 2009 Annual Assessment Report to Congress recently completed by HUD.
This rise shows the impact of the economic downturn “on the housing stability of low-income and vulnerable Americans,” the report explains.
Statistical research confirms unaffordable housing has broad impacts for local economies.
Recent New York City-based research demonstrates residents of tax credit-financed apartments pay $500 less than monthly market rents, more than doubling the discretionary income available to each household for other necessities.
The U.S. Census is holding a free data workshop in Burlington, Thursday, July 15.
This hands-on event will show you how to access Census data using the online tool American Factfinder. Instructors will teach attendees how to create a custom profile for specific service areas.
Home building immediately stimulates the economy. In addition to providing jobs to workers in the construction industry, funds flow to a variety of local service and goods providers and to local governments in the form of fees and taxes.
News from our friends across the street at Champlain Housing Trust (CHT): A new study shows community land trust homeowners have lower foreclosure and delinquency rates.
The New England Public Policy Center published a report this month that shows Vermont's housing is some of the least affordable of all New England states.
A news headline we spotted yesterday took us by surprise: According to CNN.com, "Nearly 75% of homes are affordable."