White smoke has risen in the Vatican's chimney, which means there's a new issue of Seven Days. Or maybe they're just burning their copies. Here's this week's lineup of news and politics stories.

• How do new Americans put down roots in the Burlington area? Some immigrants are transitioning from being renters to homeowners — and landlords.
• Foreclosures are down in most parts of the country, but Vermont saw 33 percent more last year. Officials say Vermont banks are still less likely to foreclose on homeowners than national banks, though.
• Two of Burlington's most influential real estate developers are going their separate ways. It's like when the Beatles broke up.
• In news from other strains of Christianity, the Episcopal Diocese of Vermont could pocket millions if it sells the Rock Point property in Burlington. But the Diocese is, for now, resisting the temptation.
• This week is the Real Estate issue, so we traveled around Vermont (and Plattsburgh) to see what you can rent for $1200 a month. Or, if you're in the market to buy, how about one of these multimillion-dollar homes in Stowe?
• This week in Fair Game: Sen. Bernie Sanders stays relentlessly on message.

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