Homes Within Reach

Benefits of Homeownership
 

2025, was another history-making year! We celebrated 28 home sales; 23 new homes were added to our portfolio and 5 resales facilitated. We expanded into another new community, offering homeownership opportunities in 17 communities. Most importantly, 89% of the households served in 2025, were first-time buyers, underscoring our commitment to serving those facing the steepest barriers to accessing homeownership in suburban Hennepin County. By year’s end, 243 homes were held in trust. Since 2001, HWR has assisted 293 households achieve the dream of homeownership. 

These milestones matter because behind every home is a story — a family planting roots, children growing up in stability, and communities enriched by new neighbors. At Homes Within Reach, we believe that every family deserves not just a house, but the foundation for a thriving future. 

Looking forward, our vision is bold. We are committed to strengthening partnerships, growing our portfolio, and breaking down barriers to homeownership. The challenges in today’s housing market are real, but so is our determination. With the dedication of our staff, the leadership of our board, and the unwavering support of our communities, partners and funders, we will continue to help hardworking families achieve the dream of homeownership in the suburbs of Hennepin County. 

On behalf of the Board of Directors, thank you for your past, present, and future support of Homes Within Reach. Your partnership is critical to advancing our mission: “to transform people’s lives through homeownership.” 

Your gift is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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