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Paycheck to Payments: Budgeting a Monthly Mortgage Based on Income

Before you buy a new home, the first thing you should do is determine what you can afford. Experts recommend that you spend no more than 30% of your gross income (income before any taxes are taken away) on your mortgage. Everyone is different, and...

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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...

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Advocacy Update: State Legislative Session Progress

The Minnesota State Legislature kicked off its 2021 session on January 5. While many legislative meetings, committee hearings, and floor sessions are...

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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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New Skills and Experiences Make for a Meaningful AmeriCorps Experience

Guest blog by Avery Pelletier, Construction Volunteer Facilitator and AmeriCorps Service Member

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Virtual International Women Build Week 2021

Guest blog by Shelby Schmidt, Senior Engagement Associate Monday marks the kick-off of Habitat for Humanity’s International Women Build Week! This...

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Advocate for Affordable Homeownership at Virtual Hill Day

The Twin Cities Habitat Advocacy Team is excited to invite you to attend Virtual Hill Day in just a couple months! Since the onset of COVID-19 last...

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The JCRC Regular Crew Brings Many Together in Service

As the coordinator of the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) regular crew for Twin Cities Habitat, Mike Frisch has worked on a lot of homes....

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ReStore Recap: Your Questions, Answered!

If you have questions about the ReStore, take a look at this Recap, since we'll be answering a lot of them! You'll also find a couple of fun projects...

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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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