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It's a great time to buy a home in the Corcoran neighborhood
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Do you or a friend want to buy a home? This is a great time to buy a home in the Corcoran neighborhood, especially if you’re a first-time buyer.
Work with a realtor to find a home for sale. Has it been vacant for more than 30 days? If so, you might be able to get a 0% interest $10,000 forgivable loan called Minneapolis Advantage. Find more details below.
Are you a first-time home buyer? You might also qualify for the $8,000 tax credit available for purchase of single-family homes in 2009. Find more details below. Are you looking for a bargain home to live in? CNO will co-host a series of free Bargain Home Tours which start with a brief “how to” seminar for bargain home buyers. Find more details below.
Would you like to see a list of homes for sale before you talk to a realtor? 
Housing Fair will kick off local bargain home tours
On Saturday, March 28, check out the 15th annual South Minneapolis Housing Fair from 10:00 to 3:00 at South High School, 3131 19th Ave S. The free Fair will feature local contractors, lenders, and community organizations. Free seminars will include a Bargain Homes Tour presented by Corcoran resident Cynthia Frost. The 1:00 p.m. workshop session on how to find and finance a bargain home in this tough market will be followed by a tour of some bargain homes for sale in the neighborhood. Frost will continue the free bargain home seminars and tours on four Saturdays — April 4, April 11, May 9, and May 16 — from 10:00 am to noon beginning at Total Freedom Realty, 2223 E. 35th St (next to the Chatterbox Pub). To learn more or register, call 612-722-6800. For more information about housing in the Corcoran neighborhood, contact Eric at CNO.
$10,000 to buy a home in the Corcoran neighborhood
Tell your friends: a $10,000 forgivable loan called Minneapolis Advantage is now available in the Corcoran neighborhood, and features 0% interest and no monthly payments. Use Advantage for down payment, closing costs, or repairs. Funds are limited and are expected to go quickly. The purchaser must have an income less than $97,080, and qualify for a traditional fixed-rate mortgage. The property must be the purchaser's primary place of residence and must be a single family dwelling or duplex. The property must also be foreclosed or on the Minneapolis “249” vacant & boarded list or vacant for more than 30 days, if seller can document the vacancy. Complete guidelines are here. For an application contact GMHC Housing at 612-378-7985. First-time buyers may also qualify for the $8,000 Federal tax credit for purchase of single family homes in 2009.
Community Garden Spring Resource Fair March 28
The 5th annual Community Garden Spring Resource Fair will take place Saturday, March 28 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at Unity Church Unitarian, 732 Holly Ave, St Paul. Keynote speaker Paula Westmoreland from the Permaculture Research Institute will discuss creating a strong urban food system and a healthy ecological culture. The day features eight workshops, engaging educational displays, and local government efforts to support local food. Learn more.
Midtown Farmers’ Market welcomes new manager
CNO welcomes new staff member David Nicholson, who will manage the Midtown Farmers’ Market. David lives in south Minneapolis and has volunteered with the Kingfield Farmers Market since 2006. His experience includes work with Ames Farm, Peace Coffee, Linden Hills Co-op, and Great Ciao. Meet David at the 2009 opening of Midtown, at 22nd and Lake Street, on Saturday, May 2. Learn more about the Market at this link.
Rain garden workshops offer training, $100 grants
Learn how to build a rain garden with native perennials to help keep rainwater on-site and protect our lakes, rivers and streams. Get a $100 native plant reimbursement grant! Learn more about dates and details at this link.
Participate in Earth Hour on March 28
On March 28, 2009, 8:30 pm local time, join others world-wide and turn off your lights for one hour – Earth Hour – to make a global statement of concern about climate change. Learn more at this link.
Learn more about property taxes and relief programs
The City of Minneapolis will host two open house meetings to give property owners an opportunity to learn more about their property taxes, as well as programs that may provide some property tax relief. Folks can get information on subjects ranging from homestead credit and market value to lead abatement rebates, senior citizens deferrals and disabled veteran programs. Learn more.
Cedar Avenue United seeks volunteers
Cedar Avenue United is a citizen group working to make it easier and more pleasant to walk and bike along Cedar Avenue, to access the several parks that border it, and to safely cross between the east and west sides of the street. CAU is developing a game plan and is seeking ideas and support from residents and business owners. All are welcome to their monthly meetings. Learn more at this link.
Corcoran Neighborhood Organization | 3451 Cedar Ave S | Minneapolis MN 55407
Phone 612-724-7457 | Fax 612-721-7588