National data indicates a possible slowdown in the pace of household growth which affects home prices and construction levels, according to the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies.  

Organizing your schedule for next week? Check out the list below and the Events Calendar page on VHFA's website for the latest Vermont housing events.

Wednesday, Sept 11
VAHC Annual Meeting, Joint Meeting with VCEH & VCEH Monthly Meeting

On the shores of Lake Champlain yesterday afternoon, VHFA-ers celebrated summer.  

It was a great afternoon of catching up with colleagues and perfecting the fine art of cornhole.  Novices like this writer learned about “cow pies” (when the bag lands on the board for a point), sliders, and swishes.

Low-income communities are hit hard by extreme weather because they lack the resources required to evacuate and deal with the effects, says a new report from the Center for American Progress.

Among the report's recommendations are: