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Jessica Lussenhop is a reporter for ProPublica, covering Minnesota. She lives in Minneapolis.
For Somali families in Minnesota, a contract for deed can seem like an easier path to homeownership. But predatory practices and poor regulation can make these loans a financial trap rather than a good deal.
