The Brattleboro Co-op / Canal & Main Apartments building received the 2015 Creating Community Action Award through HUD Secretary's Housing and Community Design Awards.
          
  
            The Brattleboro Co-op / Canal & Main Apartments building receives award
      
        
        
        
        
          
  
            
The question of whether to rent or buy a home has been a huge issue facing many Vermonters.
Governor Shumlin signed legislation last week that provides up to $5,000 to qualified buyers for closing costs and down payments.
NORTHFIELD—Governor Shumlin signed legislation today that will help Vermonters buying their first home through VHFA by providing up to $5,000 for qualified buyers to cover the costs typically faced at closing due to down payment and closing costs.