Roots That Last: How Shared Equity Keeps Homeownership Affordable – Forever

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’ve lived here for generations find themselves priced out of the communities they helped build. But there’s a model that’s been quietly and powerfully changing that story. It’s …

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Shared Equity Success Stories Happen Across Vermont Every Day

The Gecha Family reached out to Cornerstone Housing Partners HomeOwnership Center when they were considering buying their home. Through the HomeOwnership Center they were able attend our Home Buyer Education courses and participate in one on one counseling, assisting them to raise their credit scores and become qualified for their new home. They took advantage …

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Budgeting, Belonging, and Building Toward a Stable Future

Stability isn’t built overnight. It’s built through small decisions, small habits, and small moments of confidence that add up overtime. For many Vermonters, financial stability begins long before buying a home. It starts with understanding their budget, strengthening their credit, and getting the support they need to plan for the future. Cornerstone Housing Partners helps …

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