The home ownership lottery system has made a significant dent in the housing problem on the Island by allowing at least some young families to put down roots.
The home ownership lottery system has made a significant dent in the housing problem on the Island by allowing at least some young families to put down roots.
Seventeen years ago, in the midst of a market upturn, housing concerns for year-rounders reached a new height.
Low wages and a seasonal economy are a recipe for hardship for those looking for housing on the Vineyard and other resort communities, with high-cost second homes raising prices.