"Homes Within Reach makes life possible.  For so many years, we viewed homeownership as pure fantasy—a bridge too far and a dream for other people.  It's not like we weren't working hard or doing the right things; the leap from oppressive rent to having a place of...

or Alanah and Braden, the search for an affordable home stretched over five long years. “Ever since our oldest was born, we’ve been going and viewing home after home,” Alanah shared. Despite their efforts, the competitive market and rising prices made their dream feel...

After a year and a half of navigating a competitive housing market, Tonisha was beginning to lose hope. Tight timelines and missed opportunities made homeownership feel out of her grasp — until she discovered Homes Within Reach. Her journey began with Twin Cities...

After five years of renting and working as property caretakers, Chris and Sara were ready to look for a home of their own in the City of Maple Grove. “We were tired of renting because we didn’t feel like the home was our own. We wanted to break out of our...

Chris and Angela had always rented and had never heard of the concept of land trusts until their personal and professional journey led them to Minnesota in 2010. “We started dating in high school and married halfway through college while attending the...

Ashley and Danny both grew up in Bloomington and wanted to raise their children in the community they’ve always called home. “We started saving for our first house after our second child was born in 2012.  Our two children shared a bedroom and by November...

For nine years Thomas and Angela were happy Twin City renters, living seven years in a Minneapolis apartment and two years in a St. Louis Park townhome. “I liked renting when I was single, and newly engaged and even with one child. We just had a key and no...