The Barre-Montpelier Times Argus published an article today following last month's release of VHFA's annual "Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Housing and Wages in Vermont" report.
"Despite a decline in prices for homes in Vermont for the first time since 1992, the cost of housing continues to be a struggle for Vermonters, particularly first-time home buyers," writes Eli Sherman.
Seven Days newspaper published another story about Burlington's Wharf Lane Apartments today.
VHFA Policy & Planning Manager Maura Collins is quoted in the piece by Shay Totten.
A story from the Associated Press (AP) today echoes what we wrote in this year's "Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Housing and Wages in Vermont" report: Homes are still unaffordable for many despite lower interest rates.
The AP cites job security, poor credit score and lack of cash as contributing factors to the problem.
WCAX-TV Channel 3 aired a follow-up to its story from a couple weeks ago about Wharf Lane Apartments.
Wharf Lane Apartments, affordable homes to 44 Burlington residents, is in the news again this morning.
Several media outlets covered yesterday's release of the "Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Housing and Wages in Vermont" report:
Those of us working in housing in Vermont know there's been an ongoing shortage of housing — especially affordable housing — in our state. CNNMoney published a piece today questioning the possibility of a national shortage.
"The nation is simply not building enough homes to keep up with potential demand," Les Christie writes.
This morning's press conference for the 2010 "Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Housing and Wages in Vermont" will air on Channel 17/Town Meeting TV on Comcast Cable and Burlington Telecom tomorrow at 6 p.m.
Channel 17 serves the communities of Burlington, South Burlington, Essex, Essex Junction, Winooski, Williston, St. George, and parts of Colchester.
NeighborWorks of Western Vermont won a $4.5 million grant for innovative energy efficiency and renewable energy programs.
The Rutland County nonprofit housing organization received the grant — one of only 20 nationwide — for its proposal to save energy and create jobs retrofitting homes and municipal buildings.
Seven Days newspaper's Shay Totten has written a follow-up to his article from a couple weeks ago about Burlington's Wharf Lane Apartments.
The piece, titled "Low-Income Residents Rally to Keep Their Homes," was published on the paper's blog today.