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Vermont’s housing crisis isn’t about a shortage of homes—it’s about who owns them and how they’re used. With prices skyrocketed by pandemic-era buyers snapping up properties without ever seeing them, the real problem is “house hoarding,” not a lack of buildings. Many homes sit vacant or become short-term rentals, leaving locals priced out. The solution? Fix the mal-distribution of housing, not just build more. And yes, affordable, energy-efficient, and beautiful homes can coexist—if we stop prioritizing looks over affordability.

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