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Affordable Housing Loan Options for Renters Looking to Become Homeowners

As with any big decision in life, it’s a good idea to do your homework. Same is true if you’re looking to upgrade your status from home renter, to homeowner. We’re not just talking about the house itself or its location (though a little research...

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Financial Coaching: What to Expect from the Homeownership Program

Buying a house is a big deal, especially when it comes to financing it. What is your credit score? What does your debt-to-income ratio look like? Do...

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Our success is because of our diversity, not in spite of it

Our leaders in Washington are currently discussing immigration and, as an organization that values Equity and Inclusion, we are compelled to raise...

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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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5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Mortgage Lender

Whether you’re buying your first home or you’re on your third, chances are you’ll find yourself looking for a mortgage lender. Since the average U.S....

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What Am I Paying For? A Breakdown of Mortgage Closing Costs

Even if you haven't paid them, chances are you've heard of "closing costs" associated with buying a home. But what are mortgage closing costs? What...

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Where Should I Live? 6 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Neighborhood

Buying a house is a very exciting experience and you’re probably eager to get the process started. You may even already have a jumpstart on what...

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Regular Volunteer Spotlight: Jerry Daml

At first, Jerry was trying to ease into retirement in 2006, going from five workdays to four as a first step, while looking around for some...

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First-Time Homeownership: A Guide to Understanding Buyer Terminology

So, you've got your eye on a house. It's a three-bedroom, two-bathroom, split-level home in a safe and friendly neighborhood. It's everything you've...

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Global Village Cambodia: Back home and thankful

Blog by Susan Haigh President & CEO Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity

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