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Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity

Toy house on money next to set of keys.

How Much Money Do You Need to Buy A House?

There are many factors that go into determining how much money you will need to buy a house. While you may have considered the down payment and your monthly mortgage payment, there are other fees that go along with purchasing a home that you should...

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How Interest Rates Work and Impact The Cost of a Home [VIDEO]

How much do you really pay when you buy a home? A loan you take out to buy a house is called a mortgage. The mortgage is usually a little less than...

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Deborah's Habitat home.

Why Your Mortgage Application Was Denied

If you want to buy a home, the very first thing a real estate agent is going to tell you to do is to get pre-approved for a mortgage. They’ll explain...

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Realtor Sharelen.

Your Closing Gift Helps the Community and Builds Your Business

Most real estate agents, closers, and loan officers provide some form of a closing gift to their clients. If you work in real estate, you’ve no doubt...

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Join us in making a difference in the Twin Cities - volunteer with us!

Guest blog by Molly Boland, Engagement Associate at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity After a long time off last winter and spring, we were so excited...

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The Bud's Bunch Regular Crew.

Places to Volunteer Near Me: Regular Crews in the Twin Cities West Metro

Looking for a great way to give back to our community, stay active, meet outstanding people, learn something new, and eat yummy baked goods? Maybe...

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Giving to Advance Racial Equity in Housing

You may know that the Twin Cities often sits near the top of many quality of life measures, including lists related to healthcare, leisure, and...

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Group of teens volunteering on a home build with habitat.

The Best Volunteering Opportunities from Kids to Retirees, and Everyone in between

We put a hold on most volunteering over the last year due to COVID-19 but we're back in action with safety precautions in place! Twin Cities Habitat...

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First-time homebuyer couple speaking with a financial advisor on using their 401(k) to buy a home.

Can a First-Time Homebuyer Use Their 401(k) to Buy a Home?

If you’re in the market for your first home and are lucky enough to have a 401(k) through your work, you might be wondering if you can use that money...

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resilient. hopeful. together. at home. annual report July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021

Resilient. Hopeful. Together. At Home.

Whether you are a homeowner, volunteer, supporter, client, advocate, team member, or neighbor, you are part of a very special Habitat community....

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