The median Vermont primary home sold for $295,000 throughout the first six months of 2022, compared to $270,000 throughout 2021, a 9.3 percent increase for the first half of the year. The median single family non-vacation home sold for $300,000, the median condominium sold for $286,250 and the median manufactured home sold for $130,000. 

A report by the Urban Institute published in April of this year shows new research on how affordable housing units impact property values on nearby residences. Although a common argument used to oppose affordable housing is the fear that it could lower property values, data from this report shows that this is not true. In fact, affordable housing developments can actually raise property values for nearby homes.

Strong financial performance contributed to a rating upgrade from Aa2 to Aa1 for Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA)'s multiple purpose social bonds from Moody's Investor Service last week. Aa1 is the second highest possible rating from Moody’s. The rating applies to all outstanding long-term debt under the multiple purpose program and should help lower the cost of affordable housing financing through VHFA. Vermonter investors can purchase VHFA bonds during a sale scheduled for Tuesday of this week.

Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) is seeking feedback and comments on the Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) that guides the agency in making housing tax credit allocation decisions. The Agency has opened the initial comment period and will close the period at 4:30pm on Monday August 15th, 2022. The current 2022-2023 QAP is available on VHFA’s website.