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FOR SALE: 207 Trellis Court is a 3 bedroom / 2.5 bathroom townhome located in Vineyard Square, just minutes from shopping, dining, schools, UNC, I-40, and walking trails. Downstairs features a separate dining room, living room, kitchen island with space for barstools, pantry, convenient half bath, and coat closet. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, laundry room, and a linen closet. Relax on the private back patio, take advantage of the neighborhood playground, or visit a nearby park!

We recently threw a party to welcome our newest CHT homeowners and tenants. Read all about it and check out the photos on the blog!

Live music, free food, family activities — and a few new surprises this year, too! You’re not going to want to miss our Annual Meeting and Block Party on Sunday, September 29 from 3 to 6 p.m. Mark your calendar now, and stay tuned for details to come!

Does your company or a business you know want to support the event? Sponsorship opportunities are available now!

If you…

• are a current CHT homeowner
• are looking for a unique volunteer leadership opportunity
• want to ensure other people in your community have access to a permanently affordable home
• want to help raise funds for the organization
• enjoy planning and strategic thinking
• and are curious to learn more about housing affordability in our community

…then we’d love to have you apply to join our Board! We will add one CHT homeowner to our Board at this year’s Annual Meeting and Block Party as a current homeowner Board member’s term is coming to an end. Priority deadline for applications is July 15.

CHT Orientation: Everyone is welcome to attend this in-depth introduction to our program in Chapel Hill and Carrboro. In-person and Zoom options available. Next session: June 27, 6pm at our office. Register here.

Homebuyer Education: This 8-hour class is offered in-person in our office (105 Conner Drive, Suite 1000, Chapel Hill) and gives potential buyers the tools to navigate the home-buying process. Completion of this class is a requirement of the program and most lenders, and attendance for the whole session is required to receive the certificate. This class is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Next session: September 7, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Supplemental live sessions are also available for those who have attended an online program. Contact Program Coordinator Deja Gilmore at dgilmore@communityhometrust.org for details and to register.

Neighborhood Tour: Learn more about the communities where CHT residents live and see some examples of our homes for yourself. The neighborhood tour lasts approximately two hours and starts with coffee and conversation at our office. Space is limited and registration is required. Next tour: August 29, 2:30 p.m. Request a seat on the bus here.

“HUD Closes $14.8 Million Transaction to Build New Affordable Rental Homes in Chapel Hill, NC,” HUD, June 7, 2024.

“Section 8 scam uses fake link on Facebook to steal information, NC Housing Finance Agency warns,” ABC11 WTVD, June 14, 2024.

“Triangle 4th of July fireworks and celebrations 2024 — Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and many more (updated!),” Jody Mace, Triangle on the Cheap, June 2024.