The Champlain Housing Trust (CHT) presented awards and selected Board members at its annual meeting this past Saturday.

The event was attended by 150 CHT members.

CHT presented U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders with the Tim McKenzie Award for his commitment to the community land trust model for nearly 30 years in public office.

The February issue of Affordable Housing Finance Magazine — yes, there is a magazine for every interest! — features VHFA Executive Director Sarah Carpenter.

Sarah is the subject of the issue's "Pop Quiz" section, answering a number of questions  about her work at the Agency.

We managed a significant accomplishment this week when we added a charting function to the Vermont Housing Data site.

According to an article that appeared on bloomberg.com yesterday, Vermont has the lowest foreclosure rate in the nation: 0.04% of all homes in the state.

"Vermont is avoiding the foreclosure crisis plaguing homeowners across the U.S., perhaps owing to traditions of thrift, modesty and self-reliance — bolstered by laws that protect buyers and land," writes Brian Sullivan.