What is Give to the Max Day in Minnesota, and How to Contribute

Give to the Max Day is a Minnesota-based, one-day initiative started by GiveMN in 2009 to help raise money for participating nonprofit organizations and schools. The event is held on […]

7 Ways You Can Help Fight Poverty in Your Community

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, 7.8 million people have fallen into poverty—the biggest jump in a single year since the government began tracking poverty 60 years ago. It’s easy to think […]

August 2022 Newsletter

The August 2022 edition of our newsletter “HomePage” is out now! This month’s newsletter is all about community. We discuss the many ways in which residents take leadership in their […]

Real Estate Highlight: Recent Closings

At CommonBond, we are pleased to announce the recent closings of three exciting, new-construction properties on the horizon. A real estate closing occurs when all final due diligence has been […]

How to Leave a Legacy with Different Types of Donations

While similar in many ways to regular charitable donations, legacy donations — or legacy gifts — work a little differently because they require planning ahead and having a long-term outlook […]

April 2022 Newsletter

We are excited to announce that our reinvigorated Newsletter- “HomePage”-  is officially out! This month’s newsletter focuses on Supportive Housing-  an aspect of our services work that combines safe, quality […]

Market-Rate Housing vs. Affordable Housing

Market-rate housing is key to planning in most cities throughout the United States. However, as housing prices climb faster than income levels in the vast majority of areas, with property […]

What Is Generational Wealth, and How Does Housing Fit In?

At CommonBond, we believe affordable housing is at the core of every aspect of a person’s life. It’s the foundation on which families rely on, no matter their financial status, […]

How Can We Start Creating More Affordable Housing Across the Country?

As the demand for affordable housing goes up, the supply of affordable housing has unfortunately done the opposite. More and more people are being priced out of their homes, unable […]

What Causes the Lack of Affordable Housing in Minnesota?

Now more than ever we are seeing a lack of affordable housing in Minnesota. When we refer to affordable housing, we are talking about housing for those whose income falls […]