Menu Book January – June 2023

  By Katy Savage   The local housing market picked up considerably after a slow start to 2024. Limited inventory remained a major driving factor with the total number of units sold up slightly by 1.9% across Rutland County and slightly down in the Upper Valley -3.5%, according to a regional analysis by Sotheby’s International Realty.…

By James Kent At one of the highest buildable elevations in Killington, a new vision for mountain living is taking shape. This two-home compound offers a rare blend of modern Scandinavian design, cutting-edge energy efficiency, and breathtaking panoramic views. Envisioned by architect and developer Erik Rhoden, this project brings Nordic craftsmanship and innovation to Vermont’s…

The Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), in collaboration with the Vermont Association of Planning and Development Agencies (VAPDA) and the Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA), has released new regional targets for housing production across the state and a new tool that allows DHCD to track progress towards those regional housing goals in…

By James Kent RUTLAND CITY—Not even the rain on a drizzly Tuesday morning could dampen the mood of the small crowd gathered at 76 Baxter Street, a once-condemned property in Rutland City. This day was one of celebration. Collaborative efforts between multiple community, city, and state officials, led by local developer Stephen Box, have transformed…