Last Friday, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Loan Modification Scam Prevention Network launched PreventLoanScams.org, a site where homeowners can report alleged scams.

Our friends at USDA/Rural Development have a new State Director for Vermont and New Hampshire.

Molly Lambert of Swanton has been confirmed in the position.

Kutak Rock LLP has signed on to sponsor the 2010 Vermont Statewide Housing Conference.

The Rutland Herald published an article this weekend about the recession and its effect on foreclosures in Vermont.

VHFA Policy & Planning Manager Maura Collins and VHFA Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Vermont's Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities and Health Care Administration Thomas Candon were both quoted in the story.