Together, we can ensure everyone has a home.
Ideas & Insights
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NEW REPORT
Housing and Economic Growth in the Twin Cities Region
The Twin Cities region is on track to become as expensive as cities such as Seattle and Denver because of our housing shortage.
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INITIATIVE
Advancing an evidence-based approach to tenant selection
We are launching a new study that will help build a tenant selection system that is accurate and fair.
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TAX BRIEF
Bargain sales: A good deal for sellers, buyers, and residents
A bargain sale to a nonprofit buyer can make the total value to the seller higher while the price to the buyer is lower.
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Housing is critical to our region’s prosperity.
3,500 homes short in production annually
$4.3 billion in potential regional economic loss without sufficient housing
48k jobs at risk due to our housing shortage
We all have a story about home.
Housing is a Human Right
Building opportunities for immigrant communities
“Everybody should have safe and decent, affordable housing,” says Asad Aliweyd. “This is a human right. It’s very important to me, but also for immigrant communities to be successful.”
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How Housing Shapes our Communities
A legacy in Saint Paul
“Early on, I saw that housing was a powerful shaper of communities in a city,” says George Latimer, former Saint Paul Mayor and one of the founders of Family Housing Fund. “The notion of safe, affordable housing for every family of every income is one our legacies in Saint Paul.”
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A Lifelong Dedication to Housing
From financial innovations in the 1980s to new partners today
“What new ideas can people bring? What new people and groups can be invited to talk about their ideas?” asks Carol Berde. “This is where creative financial models are born. This is where we find tangible solutions to affordable housing.”
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Micro Enterprises with Faith Communities
Faith communities collaborate to create housing opportunities
“They can do something the market can’t do, that developers can’t do. It’s an opportunity to carry out their mission in real ways.” says Gabrielle Clowdus, who helps develop tiny homes on land owned by faith organizations.
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