In Vermont’s tight housing market, the dream of homeownership can feel like it’s slipping further away with every passing year. Prices rise, inventory stays low, and families who want to put down roots find themselves priced out of the very communities where they live. But there’s a model that’s been quietly growing and powerfully changing […]
“It was just Invaluable” Michelle Leonetti and her husband Nate Rocheford were immediately drawn to the old rustic style charm of their home in Essex. “It’s quirky. Definitely not your standard suburban house. It’s a mix of modern and historic,” says Michelle. Like so many people entering the home buying market for the first time, […]
Across Vermont, thousands of people are working toward greater stability—financially, emotionally, and within their homes. Champlain Housing Trust and NeighborWorks Alliance of Vermont exist to make that journey easier. Whether someone is buying their first home, repairing the one they have, or exploring shared equity options, our goal is the same: to help Vermonters build […]
As the calendar turns to August it’s time to think about back to school season. While it’s always exciting to start a new year of school, shopping for supplies can be an expensive proposition for families. Here are some tips for keeping things affordable. When doing back to school shopping you can save money by […]
HomeOwner University, underwritten by TD Charitable Foundation, is pleased to offer its Fall semester of classes to help homeowners achieve financial security and housing stability. Fall classes begin in mid-September and include: Psychology of Spending Savvy Saving and Investing Wills & Trusts Hands-on Home Maintenance Slash Your Energy Bills Refinancing Effective Homeowner Associations (HOA) Home […]
Champlain Housing Trust offers its free Shared Equity Informational Meetings in 9 languages Contact us to request access English Español / Spanish Français / French नेपाली / Nepali Kiswahili / Swahili العربية / Arabic Soomali / Somali دری / Dari پښتو / Pashto What is the Shared Equity Informational Meeting? A meeting to learn about […]
Seated on his couch in a large open living room and dining space in his home in the Old North End of Burlington, Ganesh Adhikari is surrounded by pictures of loved ones, family heirlooms and decorations. On one wall there’s a video game console connected to the TV with games stacked on top. It’s the […]