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Advocates eye community land trusts to increase access to homeownership
Most people who own a home also own the land under it. But that’s not the case with ...
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Trying to downsize your home? Good luck with that
Empty nesters who are thinking they have too much house are finding it isn't all that easy to ...
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Lack of affordable housing squeezing ever more Minnesotans
A housing advocacy group said Thursday it’s getting increasingly difficult for many Minnesotans to find affordable housing.
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Minnesota task force addresses affordable housing shortage
ST. PAUL — A Minnesota housing task force is recommending broad changes in funding, technology and regulation to ...
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Despite some delays, Fox Pointe moving forward; Expect to have some units available by November
The construction of the Fox Pointe Townhomes, located adjacent to Seventh Street and 24th Avenue Northwest, is progressing ...
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Housing initiative: Over 30 homes since Sept. 16
Over 30 new homes have been built since the city of Austin, Mower County and the Austin School ...
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More young people live with parents
Today’s young adults look different from prior generations in almost every regard: how much education they have, their ...
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What is the Home Energy Report
I get a few calls and letters each year from customers commenting on our Home Energy Report program. The ...
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2 more housing abatements get the OK
The Austin City Council approved two more housing abatements through the Austin Housing Initiative Monday. Patrick and Angela ...
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Reuse at the ReStore
Habitat for Humanity ReStores can be a hidden gem for people looking for Do-It-Yourself (DIY) projects or looking ...
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County to fine residents who fail to seek permits before building, renovating; Grace period lasts until Jan. 1 to seek compliance at normal price
Mower County leaders are looking at ways to get a simple message out to residents: Before you build ...
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Techs: Service your furnace each year
A local professional is advising residents to service their furnace each year. Johnson Heating & Cooling office manager ...
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City housing committee seeks county, school district support on tax abatement
When Rachelle Burch moved to Austin to work as a brand manager and segment specialist at Hormel Foods ...
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State’s foreclosure rate one of lowest in country
MINNEAPOLIS — A new report says Minnesota has one of the lowest foreclosure rates in the country. CoreLogic’s ...
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Group aiming to fix up 30 homes over 3 weeks
The Community Home Improvement Program has set high goals for this summer. The Vision 2020 group is aiming to ...