Housing briefs

Marcia Rosenwald joined Integrity Realty as a full-time real estate agent.

She is a member of the Greater Lakes Association of Realtors, Minnesota and National Association of Realtors. She previously was employed by Bang Printing as a customer service representative and graduated with a bachelor's degree from Gustavus Adolphus College.

Hackensack home offered to qualified buyers

HACKENSACK -- Bi-County CAP Inc. is taking applications for qualified families to buy a two-bedroom home in Hackensack with the Minnesota Urban and Rural Homesteading program.

Applicants must meet program requirements and eligibility criteria.

Eligible applicants include:

* Individuals and families who are "at risk," such as homeless, receiving public assistance or who would otherwise be unable to afford home ownership without this program.

* Individuals and families who are first-time homebuyers (have not owned a home in the last three years).

* Individuals and families who meet the household income limits. And applicants must have completed a Home Stretch training program.

For more information, call Mary at Bi-County CAP at (218) 751-4631 extension 124 or (800) 332-7161. The deadline for taking applications is April 1.

Edina Realty agents gain awards

Edina Realty recently held its annual Circle Awards breakfast honoring agents based on sales volume for 2002.

Real estate agents honored with the Leadership Circle Award were: Roz Vannelli Anderson, Bill and Joan Grunewald, Curt Christensen, Mark Engstrand and Yasmin Keller.