Life at Norhart
Forest Lake has been home since 1990
Ed Kaeding grew up on a family farm near Devils Lake, North Dakota. He and Brenda moved their small rental business to Forest Lake in 1990, and their son Mike leads Norhart today.
1990From North Dakota to Forest LakeEd and Brenda move their 20-apartment rental business from North Dakota.
1996Northbrook, our first building hereAn 8-plex, with Ed and Brenda’s sons on the crew.
2013Mill Pond, in four phasesMike and Alyssa join, and a big plan for a small company pays off.
2020Encore, a nod to EdAfter two decades in a studio apartment at Mill Pond Forest, the office finally moves.
The people who take care of you
Leasing, maintenance and the office are all Norhart people, not an outside management company. You’ll get to know them.
- Finding your home
Our leasing team shows you around, answers every question and helps you pick the right home and lease.
- Keeping it working
Our maintenance team handles repairs and safety checks. A service request from the resident portal goes straight to them.
- Help when you need it
Something not right? Call the office or send a note, and someone from our team takes it from there.
What you can count on
- Be a genuine human
We’re kind, honest and easy to reach. If we get something wrong, we own it and fix it.
- Care about the little things
Every part of living here should feel easy, from the first tour to an emergency repair on a Sunday night.
- Improve every day
We listen to what residents tell us and keep making things better.
In their own words
“If there’s a mistake they fix it. The management team is AMAZING!! The type of people you want to be friends with. The apartments are absolutely gorgeous as well!”
Norhart resident “The Encore Apartments by Norhart are brand new and beautiful! Located in friendly Forest Lake, they are easy to access and super convenient. Multiple floor plans that have a luxurious feel, with amenities that include a pool area and fitness center”
Norhart resident “I had the pleasure of viewing these apartment homes, WOW! They are gorgeous down to the smallest details. Tons of beautiful natural light, very open floor plan and you can turn the lights on and off with your phone!!! Super amazing place to call home!!”
After a tour
Part of the community
Norhart has a long tradition of holiday giving to residents and families in need, and our team gets paid time every year to volunteer here.
- Holiday giving
Food and clothing for residents, individuals and families in need, all year.
- Special Olympics
Sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Who leads Norhart
Say hello
Our office is at Encore. Stop by, call, or book a tour of the home you have your eye on.