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September 19, 2022

Meeting in the Middle

How Philanthropy Can Expand Access to Homeownership

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Vermont needs additional housing of all types. An important piece of the puzzle is the creation of homeownership opportunities for the missing middle—buyers who don’t qualify for income-restricted housing programs but can’t afford market-rate homes.

Philanthropy can help preserve Vermont’s high homeownership rate with strategies that target middle income buyers. Our new Insight Hub brief shares three actions that should be top-of-mind for charitable individuals.

In this brief, discover:

  • Three actions to boost missing middle homeownership
  • Data breaking down Vermont’s homeownership rate and recent trends in home prices
  • Testimonial from experts in the field working on solutions

Learn About Our Economic Equity Initiative

Our Grants and Community Impact Team focuses on elevating groups who have historically been excluded from wealth-building opportunities, including BIPOC Vermonters, women, low-income Vermonters, and individuals and families experiencing generational poverty.

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