Yearly Archives: 2008
Behind on Your Mortgage Payments? Avoid Exploitive Loan Modification (“Rescue”) Services
Vermont has Free Government and Non-profit Programs to Assist You
Montpelier, VT - December 29, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) – If you are a homeowner having trouble making...
Governor Douglas Announces $1.6 Million in Grant Awards
Five Communities To Receive Funds For Housing, Economic Development Projects
LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - December 17, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) – Governor Jim Douglas has announced the award of more than $1.6 million in community development grants to five communities that will help low-income Vermonters lower their energy costs;
Vermont awarded more than $5.0 million in AHP funding
BOSTON - December 9, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) – The Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston (the Bank) awarded more than $5.0 million as grants, loans, and subsidies to fund 158 units of affordable rental housing in four Vermont communities.
Dorn Proposes Merging Departments of Economic Development and Housing & Community Affairs
MONTPELIER, Vt. - November 18, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) – In a move designed to boost effectiveness and save money, the Douglas administration is proposing to merge...
State Awards $40,000 to Town of Hartford for Growth Planning
Hartford Receives Growth Center Award To Plan For Future Development
WHITE RIVER JCT., Vt. - October 30, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The state has awarded...
Bennington Designates Growth Center
MONTPELIER, VT - September 26, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The Town of Bennington has become the second community in Vermont to have a Growth...
Storm Recovery Help Available
Montpelier, VT - September 15, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Help is available for homeowners who suffered damage in the heavy rains, winds, and flooding...
Noyes Named Acting Commissioner of Housing and Community Affairs
MONTPELIER, Vt. - September 06, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The former Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Economic Development has been named the acting Commissioner...
Gov. Douglas Announces $1.6 Million in Tax Credits for Housing, Economic Growth
MONTPELIER, Vt. - August 26, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Jim Douglas has announced the allocation of $1.6 million in tax credits for Vermont communities...
Federal housing bill benefits Vermonters
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.
Governor Douglas Announces $1 Million in Grants for Economic Development, Housing, Home Heating Projects
ST. JOHNSBURY, VT - July 24, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor Jim Douglas has announced the award of more than $1 million in community...
Senate Approves Housing Bill With Sanders’ Trust Fund and $20 Million for Vermont
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...
Governor Highlights Consequence of Legislative Inaction on Property Tax Rates
Montpelier, Vt. – June 26, 2008 - Governor Jim Douglas today released a Tax Department analysis of escalating property tax rates, and took the...
Sanders Sees Huge Potential in Solar Energy, Welcomes Bureau of Land Management Reversal on...
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...
Vermont awarded more than $1.3 million to create 40 affordable rental units
BOSTON — The Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston (the Bank) awarded nearly $2.2 million as a grant, loan, and rate subsidy to fund...
Senate Approves Home Heating Help, Veterans Benefits
WASHINGTON, May 22 – The Senate today approved legislation that includes support for veterans and for people who need help paying spiraling home heating...
Governor Highlights Mortgage Assistance Program
Montpelier, Vt. – May 14, 2008 - Governor Jim Douglas and banking commissioner Paulette Thabault today highlighted the new Vermont Mortgage Assistance Program and...
Gov. Douglas Announces Achievement Awards and $1.6 Million in Community Development Grants
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...
