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Financial Help: Displaced Homeowners Housing Grant

Jan 4

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© Andy Dean - Fotolia.com

© Andy Dean - Fotolia.com

The Minnesota Home Ownership Center has launched a  pilot program that may assist families AFTER the foreclosure of their home with up to $2,500 to relocate and secure alternative housing. Funding for this  program has been provided by the Saint Paul Foundation Community Economic Relief Fund.

For now, homeowners being displaced must have owned in Dakota, Ramsey or Washington Counties during this pilot program. Depending on need, and availability of future funding, the program may be expanded.

Funds may be used for:

  • Moving expenses
  • Security deposits
  • Up to half of monthly rent for first three months
  • Utilities (gas, electric, water)

More information is now available here.

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Renovated and Ready

Jul 17

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1455 Larpenteur Ave., Maplewood

1455 Larpenteur Ave., Maplewood

Ramsey County’s Housing and Redevelopment Agency has completed the first rehabilitated home in its program to address foreclosures in the suburban part of the county.  The program currently focuses on areas in Maplewood and Little Canada that have the highest numbers of foreclosed properties in the county’s suburbs.  This house at 1455 Larpenteur Ave. received upgraded plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling systems, paint, carpets and garage siding.  It is for sale to a first-time home buyer. The HRA hopes to replicate the process with an additional five properties using Neighborhood Stabilization funding. Proceeds from the sale of properties will be reinvested in additional projects. To find out more about the rehabbed home offered for sale at 1455 Larpenteur Ave. E., Maplewood, click here.

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For Sale: Remediated Foreclosed Home

Jun 5

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hands-house-webThe Ramsey County Housing and Redevelopment Authority has completed the purchase and rehabilitation of its first foreclosed property and now is offering the home for sale. The HRA hopes to replicate the process with an additional five properties using Neighborhood Stabilization funding. Proceeds from the sale of properties will be reinvested in additional projects. To find out more about the rehabbed home offered for sale at 1455 Larpenteur Ave. E., Maplewood, click here.

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