Tenant (?) Stories: Meet Izzy
Editor's note: We're not quite sure what to call this story, really. Is it a tenant story? Not exactly. Homeowner story doesn't feel quite right, either. Maybe we should just call it, "Lucky." One thing is for sure: although [...]
The Story of Coram
Editor's note: Occasionally we invite community members to contribute to our blog, to share innovative ideas or interesting perspectives related to housing affordability. This post was written by Topher Thomas, founder of Coram Houses in Durham, NC, which describes [...]
It’s 2022, and People Who Should Be Able to Afford to Buy a Home Can’t
54 years ago, the Fair Housing Act was signed into law in the United States with the intention of preventing housing discrimination and giving more Americans access to safe housing. But decades later, the prospect of owning a home [...]
Keepin’ It 100!
WHAT A PARTY! Over 100 people joined us for "Keepin' It 100: a Party for Housing" this past Saturday at the Jackson Center. In addition to dancing, eating hot dogs, having their faces painted, and mingling with neighbors and [...]
Sewer Insurance
This homeowner tip is provided by Ian Morse, Community Home Trust Property Manager. CHT homeowners are always welcome to contact Ian at imorse@communityhometrust.org or 919.967.1545 ext. 306.This homeowner tip is provided by Ian Morse, Community Home Trust Property Manager. CHT [...]
Welcome, Ivelisse!
Please help us welcome our new Community Engagement and Outreach Coordinator, Ivelisse Mercado! We asked Ivelisse to introduce herself to our community -- please feel free to reach out and introduce yourself to her, too! As Chapel Hill native [...]
Board Stories: Meet our President, Bruce Warrington
“It’s a relay race, and it’s my turn to carry the baton. But there’s a team behind me that’s doing all the work.” That’s how Bruce Warrington, the new President of our Board of Directors, describes his view of [...]
Homeowner Stories: Meet Mark and Kelly (And Lucy!)
The Haywoods’ homeownership journey started with just Kelly in 2016 — “doing her single life thing,” says Mark, as she rented an apartment in Chapel Hill and worked with UNC students in campus ministry. When Mark and Kelly close [...]
Welcome, Caroline!
Please help us welcome our new Deputy Director, Caroline Veloso Oliveira! “Home is essential. After recently buying my first home, I know how hard it can be. It takes a lot of work, time, and research, and prices keep [...]
Free Home Maintenance Inspections
CHT homeowners: Did you know that we offer FREE home maintenance inspections? To keep your family healthy, you probably schedule annual checkups with your doctor. Your car? Annual inspections to make sure everything is running smoothly. But have you [...]
It’s Not Too Late!
We are ready to say goodbye to 2021 and ring in the new year…and with it, the opportunity to make more affordable homes available to more neighbors than ever. Will you make a gift to help us start the [...]
Guest Post: New Year’s Wishes from a Long-Time Friend
As 2021 comes to a close, we’re wrapping up our celebration of our 30th birthday and looking ahead to all that we can accomplish in year 31 and beyond. Long-time friend of Community Home Trust Penny Rich sent us these [...]