Need to Know Parade of Homes First-Time Homebuyer $10K Giveaway We are excited to launch the Parade of Homes First-Time Homebuyer $10K Giveaway to help more Minnesotans achieve their dream of homeownership by directly helping buyers with that critical down payment. There is a growing group of Minnesotans who find the dream of affordable homeownership just out of reach. In fact, nearly 110,000 Minnesotans find themselves less than $10,000 short of owning their own home. We have a vision at Housing First Minnesota that all who wish to own a home in our state should have the opportunity to do so. We’re committed to providing the opportunity for homeownership for everyone, everywhere in our state. We ask you to join the movement to grow homeownership opportunities. How can I help? You can make a difference in the lives of these everyday Minnesotans by contributing one or more down payments. Each commitment of $11,500 will result in a down payment of $10,000 to a first-time homebuyer. TO LEARN MORE, CONTACT
Janice Meyer Janice@HousingFirstMN.org
Spring Award Deadlines Your hard work deserves recognition! Enter the Housing First Minnesota awards program that recognizes excellence in several areas—from quality and value of construction to business ethics. Enter so we can celebrate the fine work you do! Spring Reggie Entry: Closed Spring Trillium Opens: February 4, 2022 Spring Trillium Entry Due: March 11, 2022 Spring Reggie Photos Due: Separate Reggie photos are no longer needed! To streamline the entry process, the Reggie Award will now use the home images submitted for your Parade of Homes entry. Submit up to three images for the home’s online listing (even if the single-photo layout option is selected for the printed guidebook). Photos will be downloaded for the Reggie Award on April 1, 2022. DETAILS AT
HousingFirstMN.org/Awards
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HOUSING FIRST MINNESOTA | JANUARY–MARCH 2022
