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The Intersect
CHFA research, interviews, market analysis, and housing news.
What 25 Years of Home Sales Data Can Tell Us
The latest edition of CT Housing Pulse takes a deep dive into 25 years of home sale data, specifically what it can tell us about sales volume, prices, and Connecticut’s …
Housing and Data: An Interview with Fionnuala Darby-Hudgens
In this installment of our ongoing Housing and... series, we explore how data can deepen our understanding of housing needs, inform more strategic decision-making, and m…
What can we learn about housing in Connecticut from the latest Census data?
The latest edition of CT Housing Pulse looks at what the newly released 2024 American Community Survey reveals about Connecticut’s housing market. From shifting househol…
A Finally Cooling Rental Market
In recent years, rents across Connecticut have accelerated. In mid-2022, Connecticut’s rent growth rate peaked at 6% year over year. In certain Connecticut markets, rent…
Housing and Community Healing: An Interview with Nadine Horton
In this Housing and... interview, community researcher Nadine Horton shares how the True Haven initiative supports community healing through housing, trauma-informed car…
Transforming a Synagogue into a Vibrant Affordable Housing Development
The Elle at North Main transforms a historic synagogue into 49 new homes, strengthening West Hartford’s housing options.
Housing and Resident Service Coordination: An Interview with Kate Cantwell
There’s a quiet but profound shift happening within the world of resident services coordination, and Kate Cantwell, the new Executive Director of New England Resident Se…
Housing and Education: An Interview with Allyx Schiavone
“Housing and…” is CHFA’s ongoing interview series that explores how housing intersects with and influences key sectors that shape our communities, including health, educ…
An Unbalanced Housing Market
Introducing CT Housing Pulse, a new series from CHFA providing timely updates on Connecticut’s housing market. Between full Housing Needs Assessments, we’ll share key tr…
Expanding Housing Choices in Berlin: A Look at The Flats at Little Brook
To support the development of The Flats at Little Brook in Berlin, the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) provided $14,625,000 in financing. Along with this su…
Housing and Environmental Justice: An Interview with Brenda Watson
“Housing and…” is CHFA’s ongoing interview series that explores how housing intersects with and influences key sectors that shape our communities, including health, educ…
CHFA Launches Interactive Map Showcasing Build For CT
At CHFA, we believe that all residents in Connecticut should have a range of choices where they can live in affordable, safe, quality housing located in environmentally …