Our Company
About Us
Welcome to Grass Roots Real Estate INC
Our Mission
GrassRoots Real Estate INC is dedicated to fostering inclusive, vibrant, and sustainable communities. By investing in affordable commercial properties, supporting local businesses affected by unforeseen events, and advocating for equitable urban development, the organization aims to prevent the displacement of residents, preserve local culture, and provide tangible support to those in need.
Strategies
Investment in Affordable Commercial Properties
Development of Affordable Rental Properties
The organization’s primary objective is to create top-quality, affordable rental properties tailored to the needs of businesses, fostering economic growth and social equity.
Support for Local Businesses
GrassRoots Real Estate INC provides financial assistance, resources, and consulting services to small businesses that have suffered from devastating events, such as the fires during the protests following George Floyd’s tragic murder. The company is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs rebuild their livelihoods and resume operations.
Advocacy and Policy Reform
GrassRoots Real Estate INC collaborates with local policymakers and community organizations to promote equitable development strategies and address broken promises that have left countless individuals without the means to support their families.
The Impact
Over the years, GrassRoots Real Estate INC has remained steadfast in nurturing economic growth and championing social equity within the communities it serves. Through meticulously planned redevelopment projects and the unwavering commitment of the founder and their expert team, the organization continues to leave a lasting, positive impact on residents and businesses, paving the way for a brighter, more prosperous future for all.
About The Founder
Abe Demmaj
Developer Ibrahim (Abe) Demmaj is a seasoned Twin Cities businessman. He has worked in Minneapolis since 1992 and owns and operates other commercial and residential real estate ventures throughout the metro area. Among Abe’s strengths is the ability to revitalize diverse areas and communities from the inside, paired with an ability to recognize a burgeoning neighborhood at the opportune time.
Over the last ten years, he has restored and renovated dilapidated properties, created housing and retail opportunities, grown businesses in Northeast, Lake Street, and Nicollet Avenue areas of Minneapolis, and in the University Avenue corridor of Saint Paul. In his work, Abe has generated employment for more than fifty Twin Cities residents from underrepresented and socioeconomically disadvantaged populations.
His passion for growing a thriving, sustainable, and diverse Minneapolis is built on his international insight and experience, his knack with people, and his vast language abilities. Abe is both a global citizen and a local Minnesotan. He graduated from the University of Minnesota-Morris with degrees in Chemistry and Sociology and pursued further studies and a degree in IT from St. Mary’s University in Minneapolis.
GrassRoots Real Estate INC demonstrates how a real estate organization, born from personal sacrifice and driven by a powerful mission, can balance development with the needs of long-standing residents, fostering more equitable and inclusive neighborhoods. The founder’s commitment to community preservation, supporting local businesses, and promoting social equity serves as an inspiring example within the industry. Furthermore, the organization’s goal is to empower individuals within the community to become independent owners of their own commercial businesses, promoting local entrepreneurship and economic self-sufficiency.
The Team
Our Experts
John Doe
Founder
Jenn Doe
Operations Director
George Doe
Lead Architect
Marina Doe
Head Engineer
Trust and Worth
Our Clients
