A Gentleman’s Agreement: How One Family Fought for their Right to Housing
Arthur Lee and the American Dream In 1931, Mr. Arthur Lee was working in Minneapolis as a postal worker. He had served abroad during World War I and was working to support his wife Edith and their young daughter, Mary. It was a tough time to raise a family; the Great Depression had left 4 […]
Where Community Learning Meets Community Giving
In spring of 2024, Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) carpentry student, Ashleigh Huxsahl, worked to attach siding to new home in Southeast Rochester. She and other carpentry students move about the construction site, working on different projects. The new construction was unusual in a well-established neighborhood, but the modest home would fit in perfectly […]
Is Your Client Considering Purchasing a CLT Home? What You Should Know as an Agent
As a real estate agent, you want what is best for your client. This means getting to know their wants, needs, and budget so you can present them to options that will work best. That’s what the Community Land Trust (CLT) offers- an option. Purchasing a CLT home through First Homes isn’t the right choice […]