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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 sat through pitches offering you everything from custom knives to holiday vacation certificates to...

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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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college graduates

Race & Housing: The Racialized Impact of Student Loan Debt on Homeownership and Wealth Building

Guest Blog by Shoreé Ingram, Director of Equity and Inclusion There is an old adage that says, “When America gets a cold, Black folks get the flu.”...

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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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Variety of color of paper human cut-outs standing in a circle holding hands.

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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Carla holding her final home payment check.

Habitat Homeowner Celebrates Paying Off Her Mortgage

At Habitat, we often say that receiving the keys to your new home is the exciting beginning of your homeownership journey. But an equally important...

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Resilient. Hopeful. Together. At Home. Annual Report, July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021.

ReStore Recap: Your Donations Make an Impact!

In this edition of the ReStore Recap, take a look at how the different ways you support Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity have made a difference in...

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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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The Critical Intersection of Health, Housing, and Racial Equity - A discussion with Dr. Taj Mustapha, Michelle Robinson, and Stella Whitney-West

[VIDEO] Health, Housing, and Racial Equity: A Discussion with Local Experts

Stable, affordable homeownership is essential for public health, racial equity, and generational wealth building. And owning a home can positively...

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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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