In June 2011 Champlain Housing Trust (CHT) introduced a program aimed at helping Vermonters whose rental applications were denied due to a poor credit history or a lack of sufficient credit history. Ready, Set, Rent! turns two years old this month.
The first months of 2013 show the volume of home sales continuing to increase in Vermont, according to multiple listing service data and Vermont property transfer tax records. Purchases of single-family homes, both for primary and vacation purposes, are leading Vermont’s housing recovery.
The use of local donations to help fund the expansion of the West River Valley Assisted Living project in Townsend is covered in today’s Brattleboro Reformer. The expansion will increase the number of assisted living apartments in the building from 30 to 42.
Champlain Housing Trust announced the new Manufactured Home Replacement Program last week. The program is intented to assist mobile or manufactured home owners replace older or Irene-damaged mobile homes with newer and more energy efficient, resilient and affordable ones.