After an interruption Thursday, the Vermont Housing Data website and the
Housing websites resume operation
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
Top ten tax expenditures for housing in 2011
Of the 10 largest housing expenditures, by dollar cost, the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit is only 3%, according to an analysis reported by Novogradac yesterday. By contrast, the five largest housing-related tax expenditures combined represent 93% of the ten largest housing-related tax expenditures in FY 2011.
Housing affordability worsens for renters
Despite reports of lower housing prices associated with the recent economic recession, housing affordability has continued to wo