Homeowner Stories: Meet TJ
When we spoke to TJ recently, he had lived in his condo at 140 W. Franklin for just a month. And although he and his dog Phoenix were still settling in and getting unpacked, he already loved it there. [...]
Insulated Attic Cover DIY
By Ian Morse, Property Manager Here’s a weatherization-meets-energy efficiency tip, and it’s even DIY—try making an insulated attic access cover yourself! Whether you have a drop-down attic ladder or a “scuttle hole’ (also called an “attic hatch”), the access is [...]
A Neighborly Invitation from Kim and Keon
You may remember meeting Kim on our blog in one of our earliest homeowner stories. She and her son Keon moved into their Northside neighborhood home in 2019, and she shared how her experience in that neighborhood has shaped [...]
Board Stories: Barbara Foushee
Mayor Pro Tem and Carrboro Town Council member Barbara Foushee has lived in Carrboro since 1991 -- and in that time, she has seen the town go through quite a bit of change. She says that "change is growth, [...]
Who Are All Those Masked Men and Women?
Maybe you saw our staff photo in our newsletter this week and wondered, "Who are all those masked CHT staffers?" It's been a while since we've all (well, almost all) been in the same place, and our team has [...]
Tenant Story: Meet Brieann
At 75 years old, Brieann has lived all over the country and even the world. But she couldn't be happier about where she's landed in her retirement: a townhome at The Landings at Winmore. Brieann moved into The Landings [...]
Tenant Story: Meet John
Pictured above: John (L) catches up with a Landings neighbor at the ice cream social this spring John has lived in The Landings at Winmore, our 58-unit affordable rental complex in Carrboro, since 2011. In fact, he was one [...]
Addressing the Rental Housing Crisis
We talk a lot about Community Home Trust as stewards of homeownership opportunities, but did you know that we also own low-income rental housing and are preparing to invest in more? We know that this is the best way [...]
Homeowner Stories: Meet Jennifer
When Jennifer's marriage ended in January 2009, she was forced to start her life over from scratch, with her 7- and 3-year-old daughters in tow: new state, new job, no degree or nearby family to fall back on. Her [...]
Guest Post: Inclusionary Housing
As we continue celebrating our 30th birthday throughout the year, we asked our former Executive Director, Robert Dowling, for his reflections on his 20+ years at the helm of Community Home Trust. In this post, he shares why inclusionary housing [...]
Homeowner Stories: Meet Paul
Paul grew up in Chapel Hill from the age of five, and with the exception of his years attending N.C. State, he has lived here ever since. He works at Trader Joe's, and over the years he has lived [...]
What is the Capital Improvement Incentive Program?
At Community Home Trust, we are always working to improve our partnership with our homeowners and tenants. We’ve listened to you, and your feedback helped us come up with the Capital Improvement Program, launched in October 2020. Owning a [...]
