VHFA's first wellness event of 2010 starts next week when staffers compete to see who can climb the most stairs in a 4-week period.

The final report of the Vermont Rental Housing Safety & Habitability Committee is available online.

VHFA Executive Director Sarah Carpenter chaired the 14-member committee over the last two years, and presented its recommendations to a legislative committee last week.

Thanks to J.D. Kantor Inc. for signing on to help sponsor the 2010 Vermont Statewide Housing Conference, coming Nov. 18.

The conference is the largest housing event in the state, taking place every other year.

The Vermont Economy Newsletter released its annual housing affordability analysis yesterday.

Its claim — that housing in Vermont is more affordable now than at any time since 2003 — is disputed by affordable housing advocates and organizations, such as VHFA.