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What Realtors® Should Know About Habitat for Humanity's Homeownership Program

January 1, 2025 When you think of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity’s Homeownership Program, you might imagine a family buying a volunteer-built home for an affordable price. But there’s a whole lot more!

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First-Time Homebuyer: What Is Home Equity?

The first time you buy a house you may hear several terms you don't know. One of these terms is home equity. While it may be a little confusing at...

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7 Mortgage Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Your First House

Having a good understanding of basic real estate concepts will help you feel confident in the choices you make when buying your first house. You will...

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Things to Pay Close Attention to During a House Tour

Online real estate listings are full of attractive photos and virtual video tours of homes for sale, but the best way to get the feel for a house is...

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Twin Cities Habitat joins Habitat for Humanity International and other human services nonprofit leaders call to: “End family separation policy at border immediately”

Habitat for Humanity International’s CEO Jonathan Reckford today joined a call for an immediate end to the family separation policy being implemented...

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Understanding Property Taxes: A Breakdown for First Time Homebuyers

To understand property taxes, it may help to start with something more familiar: Sales taxes. Imagine you're at a restaurant and you order $23 worth...

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New Volunteer Opportunity: Open House Host & ReStore Street Team

This summer, Twin Cities Habitat is rolling out two exciting new volunteer opportunities! Both are non-construction volunteer roles. They provide new...

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5 Homeowner Tax Benefits You Don't Want to Overlook

Owning a home comes with a lot of benefits. You can customize your home any way you like, find comfort in knowing you'll live in the same place for...

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End of Legislative Session Recap 2018

Minnesota’s 2018 legislative session ended on Sunday, May 20, with a flurry of activity in the hours before the constitutional deadline. With only...

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How Much Money Should I Put Down On My First House?

Choosing the right down payment amount has a big role to play in buying a house. Especially for first-time homebuyers, understanding the value of a...

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