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Housing and Homelessness
Housing issues affect everyone in Connecticut, from those who are searching for a safe place to live, to those who may find it increasingly difficult to afford a place they already call home.WNPR is covering Connecticut's housing and homelessness issues in a series that examines how residents are handling the challenges they face. We look at the trends that matter most right now, and tell stories that help bring the issues to light.

Connecticut's Slow Housing Recovery

Connecticut Public Radio | By Tucker Ives,
Catie Talarski
Published October 10, 2014 at 9:00 AM EDT
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Deb Chamberlain.
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Eric Chatman.
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David Fink.
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It’s been years since the housing market crashed. But in that time, increased job insecurity and the rising cost of living have left many questioning whether the American dream of homeownership is still a practical one, especially for the nation’s low- and middle-wage earners.

This hour, a roundtable conversation about the state of Connecticut’s housing market. We talk with a panel of industry experts to find out more about what rollercoaster market fluctuations and rising rents mean for the future of homeownership in our state.

GUESTS:

  • Eric Chatman - President and Executive Director of the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority
  • Deb Chamberlain - President of the Connecticut Association of Realtors
  • David Fink - Policy Director for the Partnership for Strong Communities

This show originally aired on September 4, 2014. 

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Tucker Ives
Tucker Ives is WNPR's morning news producer.
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Catie Talarski
Catie Talarski is Senior Director of Storytelling and Radio Programming at Connecticut Public.
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If you’re reading this, you believe in trusted journalism and in learning without paywalls. You value access to educational content kids love and enriching cultural programming.

Now all of that is at risk.

Federal funding for public media is under threat and if it goes, the impact to our communities will be devastating.

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