New Vermont Property Transfer Tax (PTT) data shows recent trends in the home sale market have continued in the first half of 2024. During that time, the median sale price of year-round homes increased an additional 5%, compared to the median price of $325,000 in 2023. At the same time, the median length of days a Vermont home is on the market for sale has remained at a historic low point, suggesting demand to buy homes in Vermont remains high despite increasing sale prices. Additionally, new analysis shows that secondary homes account for about a quarter of all Vermont home sales each year.  These datasets, and many others about Vermont’s housing market, are available for free on VHFA’s housingdata.org.  

The 2024 Statewide Housing Conference Planning Committee has been working hard to organize our biennial conference, which will take place on November 14^th in South Burlington. This is an event you won’t want to miss – and registration is now open! 

This statewide conference will highlight workshops such as “Intro to Energy Justice in Housing”, “Affordable Housing for Vermont’s Farmworkers”, and “Ensuring Shelter When There Are No Homes”. Also included will be a BIPOC Focus Group and spaces for networking and connecting. 

Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) is recruiting for a Managing Director of Community Development. Named one of the “Best Small/Medium Places to Work in Vermont” several times over the last few years, VHFA offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.