A recent survey by bankrate.com revealed closing costs for home purchases in Vermont were the 48th lowest in the nation.

Researchers built the list by polling at least four lenders in each state, as well as the District of Columbia, asking for estimated closing costs on a $200,000 loan, assuming a 20 percent downpayment and good credit.

The numbers do not include taxes, and other government and escrow fees.

The Public Assets Institute in Montpelier has published "State of Working Vermont 2009."

Officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for COTS Veterans' Housing in Winooski yesterday.

More than $1.3 million in federal neighborhood stabilization program funds are coming to Burlington to support housing.

Approximately $1 million of the allocation will allow Champlain Housing Trust (CHT) to purchase, renovate and resell six to eight homes.