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HUD unveils new consolidated planning tools
The consolidated planning process required of states and communities that receive HUD funds just got easier. On Monday, HUD release its eCon Plannin
Economists advise acknowledging the possibility of house price declines
Facts refute the popular story that the nation's foreclosure crisis resulted from financial industry insiders dece
Chittenden County housing priorities meeting on May 17
The ECOS (Environment. Community. Opportunity.
Housing websites resume operation
After an interruption Thursday, the Vermont Housing Data website and the
Census Bureau releases detailed data on 109 racial and ethnic groups in Vermont
Last week, the Census Bureau released information never before available—detailed population and housing information from the 2010 Census, such as age, relationship and homeownership for census tracts, towns
Home lending in Vermont compared to New England
A recent study looking at the six New England states’ home lending activity between 2006 to 2010 shows Vermont compared to neighboring states. Some highlights are:
Housing affordability improved in 2011, but challenges remain for single wage-earner households
The low interest rates offered by mortgage lenders during the economic downturn have improved housing affordability, according to an index