City of Lakes Community Land Trust

Today is #WorldCLTDay2025—a time to celebrate, promote, and amplify the global community land trust movement.

CLTs create lasting access to affordable homeownership and foster community-led solutions to land and housing challenges.

#CLCLT #CommunityLandTrust #WorldCLTDay

🏡 A house is more than walls and a roof—it’s where life happens.

For many CLCLT homeowners, the journey to homeownership wasn’t always easy until they found the CLT model.

We’d love to hear from you:

What does home mean to you?

*Pictured: CLCLT homeowner and community member Laurie Davis.

Long week at the office? Same, Charlie.

After a full schedule of snuggles, treat negotiations, and emotional support sessions, our CLCLT office MVP is officially out for the count.

#officedog #WorkHardNapHarder #clclt #CommunityInAction

❄️ Cold Weather Home Tip from CLCLT! ❄️

In this video, Jake Soper, CLCLT’s Property Development Manager, shares a key cold-weather tip for homeowners.

#HomeOwnership #EnergyEfficiency #ColdWeatherTips #CLCLT 🏡 🏘️

Shelia Bland discussing the power of the CLCLT community. To learn some of the ways you can join our community, email: marketing@clclt.org with the Subject Line “Become a Member” 🏡🏘️ #clclt #CommunityLandTrusts #AffordableHousing #homeownership #clcltfamily

Community Land Trusts Continue to Change the Game for Affordable Housing 🏡 🏘️

CLTs work hard to keep housing permanently affordable, even as markets shift. 💕

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🌟 CLCLT is proud to have earned superfans like Denise Myers! 🌟

As a homeowner and active community member, Denise embodies the heart of what CLCLT is all about—building strong communities and making homeownership dreams a reality. 🏡💚

#CLCLT #CommunityMatters #SuperfanSpotlight #BuildingCommunity

⭐️ Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day from the City of Lakes Community Land Trust! ⭐️

At CLCLT, we strive to make the dream of homeownership a reality. 🏡

In 2023, 61% of our home closings proudly served BIPOC homeowners—a milestone we're honored to continue into 2025. 🌎

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YouTube video by City of Lakes Community Land Trust Eric Cooperstein Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Board

🎥 Interview with Eric Cooperstein, Minnesota Housing Board Member 🎥
Eric shares the excitement of awarding housing funds, the deep meaning of “home,” the value of land trusts, and the joy and hard work of tackling housing challenges.

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YouTube video by City of Lakes Community Land Trust CLCLT Exclusive Interview with The Honorable Julie Blaha

🎥Exclusive Interview with The Honorable Julie Blaha, MN State Auditor 🎥

Highlights:
🏡 Homeownership transforms lives
🤝 A shared, nonpartisan priority
💡 The importance of orgs like ours

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#CLCLT #AffordableHomeownership #JulieBlaha

Happy New Year from all of us at the City of Lakes Community Land Trust (CLCLT)! 🎉

As we prepare to welcome 2025, we asked our team to share their New Year’s resolutions, seasonal reflections, and what they’re most looking forward to in the coming year. #clclt 🏡 🏘️

🚨 Major announcement in affordable housing! 🏡✨

MN Housing has allocated $191 million to support housing developments across the state, funding the creation and preservation of over 2,200 homes, apartments, and manufactured home community lots! 🌱

🔗 www.mnhousing.gov/requests-for...

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🏡 Newly Remodeled 5-Bedroom CLCLT Home for Sale! ✨

Must be a CLCLT-qualified buyer. No rentals allowed.

📍 1202 Irving Ave N
🛏 5 Bedrooms
🛁 4 Baths
♿ 1st Floor Wheelchair Accessible

For more information, call Annie at 612-834-3197 or visit the link below:

www.clclt.org/1202-irving-...

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For Sale: 3750 Sheridan Ave N 🏡

Looking for your next home in Minneapolis? This gorgeous 3-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home is ready for you!

💲 CLCLT Price: $157,551 (must adhere to CLCLT requirements)
📊 (Estimated market value: $290,000, based on a September 2024 appraisal)

Annie 612-834-3197

🏠 Boosting Housing Supply, Building Community 🏠

We’re thrilled to see U.S. Senator Tina Smith highlighting the incredible progress happening in Minneapolis! 🌟🏡

#AffordableHousing
#clclt
#minneapolis
#HousingForAll
#CommunityLandTrust
#clt 🏡

RSVP to secure your spot now: www.clclt.org/event-detail...

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🎉 You’re Invited! 🎉

🌅 "Rise & Reflect: A Community Breakfast Event" 🍳

📆 December 11, 2024
⏰ 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
📍 Minneapolis American Indian Center
📌 1530 East Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404
🌟 FREE!

✨ RSVP here: www.clclt.org/event-detail...

#minneapolisevents #clclt 🏠🏡

🌟 We’re Hiring a Finance Director! 🌟

📍 Learn more about the role and apply here: www.clclt.org/open-position

#NowHiring #FinanceDirector #NonprofitCareers #MinneapolisJobs #CommunityLandTrust #clclt 🏡🏘️

The City of Lakes Community Land Trust is excited to be on @bsky.app Follow us to form community around the shared equity affordable home ownership model in Minneapolis. We’re proud to report that we are on pace to help 48 households become homeowners in 2024!

#clclt 🏡🏘️ #community 💕 #minneapolis 🏡