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When Buying a Home, Don't Forget the Roof Inspection

To land their dream home in today’s ultra-competitive real estate market, buyers are making unexpected compromises. Making offers without ever walking through the door or adding escalation clauses to increase their price based on what other people...

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introducing seven new board members Anne Behrendt, Bill Gould, Bob Israel, Cole Miller, Ralph Pace, Michelle Robinson, and Eric Skalland

Welcome Aboard! Introducing Seven New Habitat Board Members

Originally published November 20, 2020. Updated to reflect additional new board members and a new Executive Committee. The Board of Directors at Twin...

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When can a home be considered affordable?

Across the housing industry, and within our own homeownership program, the rule of 30% has long been the standard in determining whether or not a...

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6 Tips to Improve Your Credit Score Before Your First Home Mortgage

Whether you’re actively searching or simply thinking about starting to look for a home, you can put this time to good use by trying to improve your...

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The 4 Main Reasons Seniors Leave Their Homes Before They Really Need To

At some point in life, seniors realize they have a decision to make: "Can I stay at home instead of moving?" It could be due to major life events,...

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What to Expect from the Twin Cities Housing Market in 2021

2020 was challenging, to say the least, and the Twin Cities housing market changed rapidly to keep up. While the world navigates an ever-evolving...

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Three images. From left to right: Someone installing a grab bar on a wall, installing a lever-handle doorknob, cutting a piece of yellow tape on the floor.

Home Modifications for Seniors to Make Aging in Place Simpler

Safety is one of the main reasons seniors move out of their houses. If you or a loved one are among the 90% of people who want to live in their homes...

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When is Aging in Place the Right Choice? Husband and wife at home – Twin Cities Habitat

When is Aging in Place Right for You or Your Loved One?

The decision to live at home as an older adult can be a difficult one for loved ones, caretakers, and most of all, seniors themselves. That's why...

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Service is Our Antidote to Hopelessness

Guest blog by Maddie Christy, Construction Volunteer Facilitator and AmeriCorps Service Member Following my sophomore year of college, I spent a...

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The Best Technologies to Make Aging in Place Easy for Anyone

When staying at home longer, seniors often look for ways to make life easier in the space they have. Modern technology is one of the best ways to...

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