Emily Green
For over 30 years, Emily has studied the real estate market in the Twin Cities area, consulting and assisting in hundreds of residential real estate transactions. Highly valued for her experience in the first-time homebuyer and move-up markets, Emily has an excellent reputation and working relationship with fellow Realtors, non-profit agencies, lending institutions, and city governments. As 2024 President of the Minnesota Realtors Association and the 2014 President of the Minneapolis Association of Realtors, Emily is a respected voice representing the interests of her clients in the larger real estate arena. She meets regularly with policymakers to address issues and concerns of the real estate community. "I’m proud to join Habitat on this important project and help make affordable, sustainable homeownership a reality for more Twin Cities families," Emily says.
Shari Seifert
Shari has been serving home buyers and sellers as a Realtor in the Twin Cities since 1999. She is passionate about analyzing, understanding and explaining our current local real estate market. Shari provides expert advice to her clients so they can make informed decisions. She loves helping people find a home. Before becoming a Realtor, Shari worked as a Music Therapist in cardiac care, oncology, mental health, hospice and with imprisoned mentally ill people. Shari cares deeply about racial justice and writes, speaks and does trainings about dismantling white supremacy and anti-racism. "I’m thrilled to collaborate with Habitat on The Heights and help more families access affordable homeownership in our community," Shari says.
Sandy Loescher
Sandy's personal experience as a homeowner, combined with 30 years as a broker with Sandy Green Realty, Inc., means buyers will benefit enormously from her in-depth knowledge of the opportunities and pitfalls of home ownership. Sandy has years of experience working with first-time homebuyers and has been involved in many affordable housing developments, including Lofts on Arts Avenue, Artists on Chicago, St. Anthony Condominiums, and the Historic Leithauser Lofts. She served on the original board of the Home Ownership Center and has taught many classes about homeownership for community groups, the African Development Corporation, PRG Inc., and Neighborhood Housing Services. She previously served on both the Minneapolis Property Tax Appeals Board and the Housing Appeals Board, giving her valuable insight into property tax matters and city code ordinances. "I’m excited to partner with Habitat on The Heights and help create housing opportunities for all, because a healthy life begins with a permanent address," Sandy says.
You must qualify for and complete Twin Cities Habitat’s homeownership program in order to buy one of these homes.
You may be eligible if...
- You are a first-time homebuyer (you have not owned a primary residence in the past three years).
- You live in and want to buy a home in the seven‑county Twin Cities metropolitan area.
- You meet the income guidelines for this development.
- You’re motivated to complete the mortgage qualification process and attend our homebuyer education workshop.
