Recently, I’ve been helping a friend through the home buying process. Although I purchased a home a few years back, I’d forgotten how rigorous the process can be: How much earnest money do I need to put up? Will the seller help with closing costs? Do I need homeowners insurance? And, oh yeah, and what [...]
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Christmas comes but once a year, and when it comes it brings good cheer. Although I’d like to think this holds true for everyone, I know there are some people who struggle during this time of year. Whether it’s dealing with the loss of a loved one, overall depression or just stress that comes with [...]
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It’s not just about the turkey, “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,” and football. As I get ready to spend Thanksgiving with family and friends, I can’t help but reflect on why I’m thankful to work here at HUD. After nearly five years here at HUD, I can truly say that the work my colleagues and I [...]
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In observance of October’s National Disability Awareness Month, yesterday Acting Assistant Secretary Mark Johnston joined Advocates for HUD Employees with Disabilities and the Office of Department Equal Employment Opportunity to recognize the indispensable contributions people with disabilities make in our communities and workplaces. During the ceremony Acting Assistant Secretary Johnston said: “For generations, people with [...]
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We all know that where there’s smoke, there’s fire, which is why smoke detectors are so important. But did you know that a carbon monoxide (CO) detector can save your life too? Unlike smoke detectors, CO detectors can literally ‘smell’ the odorless poison and warn you to get out of your home before it’s too [...]
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