On the Home Front

  • When Disaster Strikes

    Certainly, it could have been worse. But Hurricane Irene was plenty bad for millions of Americans up and down the East Coast. For those who were spared the worst of the storm, Irene provided a drill of sorts, prompting people to stock up on supplies and assess their preparedness for natural disaster. For others, it… Continue reading

  • True Life: I was an NLIHC Intern.

    Everyone’s career has to start somewhere and for many, it all began in a cubicle as an intern. For me, that internship was at NLIHC. Most interns are in pursuit of a few things: “Strengthen my resume…. Secure a good reference…. Maybe even make a few bucks.” A good internship might provide all of these… Continue reading

  • News Round-Up: Alternative Approaches

    In this week’s news round-up, we find unintended consequences, and a curious solution to a local issue. Home sales are down around the country, and many homeowners are choosing to rent out their properties as an alternative to letting them languish on the market. In Connecticut, rental demand is increasing, and with a housing wage… Continue reading

  • Talk of the Town: Renters in Foreclosure

    As you read on Wednesday, a law has been in place since 2009 protecting tenants when the building they live in goes into foreclosure. According to some, this law, which is set to expire in 2014, has room for improvement and strengthening beyond just eliminating the expiration date. While an Arizona court upheld the provisions… Continue reading

  • Home is the Foundation

    When you  look at the National Housing Trust Fund website, you see that the slogan for the NHTF campaign is “A Home is the Foundation.” We say this because while home is so much more than a roof overhead, very often those of us with stable housing take for granted how essential home is to… Continue reading