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Who is Housing Hub?

Housing Hub is an expanding Property Management Company working with single-family homes, duplexes, lofts, condos, and multi-family units in the Twin Cities area of St. Paul & Minneapolis, Minnesota. We have proudly been serving rental property owners by managing and growing their portfolios since 2013.

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Meet Our Owners

Joe Collins and Tom Gallagher photo in 1993

CEO Joe Collins (left) and CFO Tom Gallagher (right) 1993

Joe Collins and Tom Gallagher photo in 2023

CEO Joe Collins (left) and CFO Tom Gallagher (right) 2023

Joe Collins and Tom Gallagher both grew up together in St. Paul, Minnesota. They were only 4 houses apart in their neighborhood. As young adults, they worked together to purchase their first properties to invest in, rehab, and eventually rent out to an increasing market. Joe and Tom have navigated many challenges together such as the 2008 Housing Market Crash and a federal lawsuit that they filed and settled against the city of St. Paul. This case made it all the way to the United States Supreme Court, changing the way the city of St. Paul regulates rental property. These policy changes have benefited tenants and owners alike.


Joe and Tom created Housing Hub to share their skills in all matters of real estate and property management. Through their own experiences, they've created a successful formula to service and help other landlords.

Who is Hubbs?


Hubbs the Hippo is the official mascot of Housing Hub and has been part of our story since our founding in 2013. He represents the values, scale, and commitment that define how we serve property owners and residents across the Twin Cities.



Why a hippo?


  • Strength & Stability: Hippos are powerful, dependable, and protective by nature—much like Housing Hub’s role in managing and safeguarding residential properties.
  • Growth & Scale: Just as hippos are among the largest animals on land, Housing Hub has grown into one of the largest locally based property management companies in the area, managing 700+ properties and serving 3,000+ residents.
  • Smart Problem-Solving: Hippos are highly intelligent and adaptable, reflecting our team’s ability to navigate complex property challenges with thoughtful, proven solutions.
  • Community-Focused: Hippos are territorial and attentive to their environments, mirroring our commitment to maintaining safe, well-managed homes and strong communities.

Hubbs is a friendly reminder that behind our systems, technology, and expertise, Housing Hub remains approachable, dependable, and deeply invested in the people and properties we serve.

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