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Understanding Income, Debt, Credit Score, and Debt-to-Income

Understanding key financial terms is essential for first-time homebuyers (and anyone else getting ready to borrow money from a lender). Knowing what these terms mean and what a lender may be looking for can help you in all aspects of your financial...

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Charity Navigator Awards Twin Cities Habitat Four Stars

Guest blog by Adrienne Aarts, Leadership Giving Officer Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is proud to share we have earned the coveted four-star...

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COVID-19 Purchase Agreement Addendums: What You Need To Know

Guest Blog by Adade Amenounve, Homeowner Development Coordinator You might have heard of purchase agreement addendums, a common one being repair...

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You Can Win Great Auction Prizes this Weekend

Twin Cities Habitat’s annual Raise the Roof Golf Tournament is around the corner with new and exciting changes like our virtual auction. This year,...

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How to Understand (and Afford) the Down Payment on Your First Home [VIDEO]

When you get close to buying a home, one of the biggest steps is making the down payment. You might have a lot of questions about that step,...

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AmeriCorps Internship to Construction Management Degree

Guest blog by Stacy Gerondelis, Recruitment Support Associate and AmeriCorps Service Member One of this year’s summer AmeriCorps Members, Warren...

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Your 2020 Elections Guide, Part 2

Elections are an important way for individuals and communities to make their voices heard. That’s why Twin Cities Habitat is excited to engage our...

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Join the 2020 Raise the Roof Charity Golf Tournament for Homeowners During COVID-19

Many Habitat homeowners are also front line workers in healthcare, education, and transportation during the COVID-19 pandemic. That's why this year,...

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Race and Housing Series: Mortgage Interest Deduction

We continue to process the pain and hope of our nation’s uprising for racial justice amid a global health crisis. You can see our recent statements...

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Things to Consider When Seeking Corporate Volunteerism Opportunities

Photo taken before COVID-19 pandemic. Review our current COVID-19 safety protocols. Corporate volunteerism can be an extremely powerful tool for...

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