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Giving Back in Retirement: Meet Volunteer Michael

When Michael retired from his 35-year career as a pediatric nurse anesthetist at Children’s Minnesota, he knew he still wanted to be active and give back to others. He started volunteering on build sites with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity in 2023...

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For sale sign in front of a house.

The 2024 Real Estate Outlook: Resilience Amid Uncertainty

Despite rising mortgage rates, high inflation, stock market volatility, and broader economic uncertainty, the housing market has shown remarkable...

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Townhomes

Bridging the Divide: The Power of Public Funding in Affordable Housing

Guest blog by Sydney Schulz Project Funding Associate

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Exterior shot of townhomes with unfinished siding.

New Building Model Shines at Harrison Townhomes

In order to build 17 Harrison Townhomes by summer of 2024, Twin Cities Habitat needed a new approach to how we utilize subcontractors and volunteers....

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A Message from Habitat Board Chair Paul Delahunt

Guest blog by Paul Delahunt Chair, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors

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Young couple sitting on the floor of an empty room, dreaming of their home.

5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying Your First Home

Buying a home can be one of the best decisions you’ll ever make. Homeowners have the chance to build wealth as they pay off their home loans. Plus, a...

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Minimalist handmade yarn stockings and ornaments in a living room.

ReStore Recap: Giving Back, Festive Decorations, and More!

Whether you want to get out of the house and volunteer or make your space more joyful and creative, you can do both of these things and stay warm and...

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2024 City Budgets: Affordable Housing as a Local Priority

December marks the end of the year and the passage of city budgets. Earlier this month, the Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul reached the end of...

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Square Footage Calculator: How Much Space Do You Need in Your First Home?

Deciding what you want in your house is one of the most exciting things about shopping for your first home.

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