Aug 26th, 2008 by Vermont Real Estate
MONTPELIER, Vt. - August 26, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Jim Douglas has announced the allocation of $1.6 million in tax credits for Vermont communities to assist in revitalization of buildings in downtowns and village centers. more »
Aug 11th, 2008 by Vermont Real Estate
BURLINGTON, VT - Aug 10, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — New federal housing legislation signed into law by President Bush this morning is a major step forward for Vermonters and the nation, according to VHFA Executive Director Sarah Carpenter, but the work isn’t finished yet. more »
Jul 31st, 2008 by Vermont Real Estate
ST. JOHNSBURY, VT - July 24, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Jim Douglas has announced the award of more than $1 million in community development grants to five communities that will create new jobs by helping an employer lower their energy costs; rehabilitate and build new affordable housing; and help low-income Vermonters heat their homes this winter. more »
Jul 26th, 2008 by Vermont Real Estate
WASHINGTON, July 11 –The Senate late this afternoon approved legislation to help hard-pressed homeowners cope with a worsening mortgage crisis. The vote was 63 to 5.
The measure includes a proposal – long championed by Senator Bernie Sanders – to create an Affordable Housing Trust Fund. more »
Jul 11th, 2008 by Vermont Real Estate
Montpelier, Vt. – June 26, 2008 - Governor Jim Douglas today released a Tax Department analysis of escalating property tax rates, and took the supermajority in the Legislature to task for their failure to take action on property tax relief. more »
Jul 3rd, 2008 by Vermont Real Estate
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., July 2 – At a U.S. Senate field hearing today, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) touted the extraordinary potential of solar energy and welcomed a Bureau of Land Management decision to rescind a moratorium on new solar projects. more »
Jul 1st, 2008 by Vermont Real Estate
BOSTON — The Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston (the Bank) awarded nearly $2.2 million as a grant, loan, and rate subsidy to fund 16 units of affordable rental housing in Providence. Of that amount, nearly $800,000 is in the form of a grant and subsidy. In all, 28 initiatives received more than $17.5 million in grants, loans, and rate subsidies as part of the Bank’s Affordable Housing Program (AHP) to create or preserve 445 rental and ownership units for very low-, low-, and moderate-income individuals and families. more »
May 24th, 2008 by Vermont Real Estate
WASHINGTON, May 22 – The Senate today approved legislation that includes support for veterans and for people who need help paying spiraling home heating bills. Both provisions were championed by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.). more »
May 16th, 2008 by Vermont Real Estate
Montpelier, Vt. – May 14, 2008 - Governor Jim Douglas and banking commissioner Paulette Thabault today highlighted the new Vermont Mortgage Assistance Program and encouraged Vermonters who need assistance to seek guidance from mortgage specialists in state government. more »
Apr 16th, 2008 by Vermont Real Estate
Six municipalities honored for outstanding community development projects
MONTPELIER, Vt. — Governor Jim Douglas on has announced the award of $1.6 million in community development grants to six communities that will provide affordable housing, preserve jobs, and create shelter and housing for victims of domestic violence. more »
