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Dear Subscriber,
The countdown is on: our Annual Meeting and Block Party is just 10 days away!
In this week’s newsletter, you’ll find everything you need to know about our biggest event of the year. Here’s a quick list of what you’ll find below:
RSVP: Do we have yours?
Award recipients: Read the press release!
Agenda and Board slate: Learn what to expect during the meeting portion of the event
Sponsors: Help us thank the folks who are making this event possible!
There’s some other important news below, too, so don’t miss a thing in this jam-packed newsletter. Know of folks who might want to join us for the party? Forward this newsletter to them as an invitation!
See you soon!
Kimberly Sanchez, Executive Director
P.S. Looking for a cheat sheet? Check out everything you need to know about the big event on our website, all in one place: https://communityhometrust.org/annual-meeting/
Big News for Jay Street!
On Friday, August 11, the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA) announced that the Town of Chapel Hill’s proposed Tanyard Branch Trace development on Jay Street was selected to receive a highly competitive 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) award. According to NCHFA’s website, only one of four applicants for the funding receives credits annually. Tanyard Branch Trace was the only project in
Orange County selected to receive funding this year.
For Sale
Welcome to our newest development, Bridgepoint!
Located at the corner of Homestead Rd and Weaver Dairy Rd Ext., Bridgepoint is minutes from schools, shopping, dining, UNC, I-40, parks, and walking trails. 102 Sydney Harbor St is the third of five newly constructed townhomes we will have in this development.
This townhome has 3 bedrooms / 2.5 bathrooms and is expected to be complete in November/December this year (2023). Enjoy an open floor plan, beautiful granite countertops, luxury vinyl plank flooring, 2-car garage, pantry, and half bath downstairs. Upstairs is the primary suite with walk-in closet and spacious bathroom, 2 additional bedrooms (each with their own walk-in-closet!), linen closet, and laundry room.
Upcoming Education Opportunities
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: September 21, 6 p.m., on Zoom. Register here.
Lunch and Learn: Join us in person for complimentary bagels and coffee in a casual setting to learn more about Community Home Trust. Registration is free but required. Next session: September 18, 11:30 a.m. Register here.
Bus Tour: Learn more about the communities where CHT residents live and see some examples of our homes for yourself. The bus tour lasts approximately two hours and starts with coffee and conversation at our office. Space is limited and registration is required. Next session: October 7, 9 a.m. 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: December 2, 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.
