Nonprofit working to build a strong, equitable housing system that ensures access to quality, affordable homes for everyone in the Twin Cities.
Twin Cities Metropolitan Area
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Family Housing Fund retweeted
Applications for the Open Road Fund 2024 are open! The fund will close on July 19.
Open Road Fund is a community fund gifting $50 million to Black folks in MN, ND, and SD in order to create tangible pathways to liberation, prosperity, and healing on their own terms.
Family Housing Fund retweeted
This week, the @Harvard_JCHS released its latest The State of the Nation’s Housing report. The 2024 iteration of the report shows that rising housing costs remain a significant challenge for households across the country.
Read the report: jchs.harvard.edu/state-natio…
Family Housing Fund retweeted
. @NNIPHQ recently wrote about CURA's research with our partners @FHFund & Inquilinxs Unidxs por Justicia (IX) that showed Minneapolis tenants in properties with large investor owners have worse experiences.
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The Minnesota legislature is focusing on affordable housing this session. @mlahammer reports on this bipartisan work.
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Our friends at @FHFund are hosting a webinar with the Minnesota ERASE (End Rental Arrears and Stop Evictions) Campaign. Join Friday for a discussion around improving access to emergency financial housing assistance. fhfund.org/safety-net-march-…
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(1/2) This Thursday, 1/25, @ 2:00 CT: Join @FHFund for “The Impact and Opportunity Costs of a Growing Single-Family Rental Market,” w panelist @LibbyStarling speaking on the increase in investor-owned single-family rentals in the Twin Cities. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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Nearly 1/4 of the disparity in homeownership costs for Black homeowners is caused by local property tax assessments.
This study found that Black homeowners bear a 13% higher property tax burden in the same jurisdiction as white borrowers. urbn.is/3J1jkr9
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Study found that the average home value in white neighborhoods increased $225K from 1980-2015, which is more than 7x the $31K increase in communities of color. urbn.is/3khmhc2
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Research shows vouchers effectively reduce housing insecurity & homelessness, lift millions out of poverty, & reduce racial inequities.
Expanding the program could help increase stability amid a worsening affordably housing crisis. urbn.is/39sbXf6
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📕READ: Late last year @propublica and @SahanJournal reported on fast-tracked home financing deals that left Somali families in MN financially devastated.
In response, @SenTinaSmith and federal lawmakers met last week on what can be done to protect buyers.sahanjournal.com/housing/sen…
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Research shows the legacy of housing discrimination influences not only where people of color live, but also investments in neighborhood food systems, such as supermarkets. urbn.is/3wcrMwg
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📕READ: New article from @Harvard_JCHS shows how Black, Hispanic, and Asian households disproportionally fell behind on #housing payments during the COVID-19 pandemic. jchs.harvard.edu/blog/pandem…
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Putting solar panels on top of these homes benefits all stakeholders involved, especially the residents who now enjoy a monthly discount on their energy bills. Well done, @MN_CEF! Looking forward to future projects!
sahanjournal.com/climate-env…
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In partnership with @TheAlliance_TC, @FHFund & @EconInclusion, researchers investigated how homeownership patterns have stripped wealth from Black residents in the Twin Cities & which neighborhoods have been most affected. urbn.is/3hX34ed
Family Housing Fund retweeted
The @StarTribune Editorial Board has recognized the critical need for rental assistance! In MN, 1 in 3 Black and Native households pay over 30% of their income on rent, compared with 1 in 5 white households.
Join us in supporting @BringItHomeMN! #mnleg
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Minnesota Housing is partnering with local organizations across the state to hold HomeHelpMN application workshops. The workshops are an opportunity to learn about HomeHelpMN and get help applying for the program. Learn more: bit.ly/3SQ6MIR.
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Has the COVID-19 pandemic made it challenging for you to pay your mortgage, home loans or other related housing expenses? HomeHelpMN from Minnesota Housing may be able to help. Visit HomeHelpMN.org or call 1-800-388-3226 to apply.
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Our next FREE HomeStretch workshop for first time homebuyers, sponsored by @REALTIST_NAREB is Saturday, October 15!
This workshop earns you the First Time Homebuyers Certificate and puts you in a better position to receive first time homebuyer loans.
bit.ly/homestretch-mc
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So much advice out there, but it all comes down to your current situation. A Homeownership Advisor can help you analyze things for yourself, and their services are free. hocmn.org/buyingahome
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