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2021 (2)

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How Interest Rates Work and Impact The Cost of a Home [VIDEO]

How much do you really pay when you buy a home? A loan you take out to buy a house is called a mortgage. The mortgage is usually a little less than...

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Giving Strategies as The Year Comes to a Close

Guest blog by Laura Tanner, Major Gifts and Planned Giving Officer Home has never been more important. When you donate to Twin Cities Habitat for...

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paid parental leave is now available to employees at twin cities habitat for humanity

Introducing Paid Parental Leave for Twin Cities Habitat Employees

Great news! Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity recently introduced a new paid parental leave policy for employees. Under this new policy, Twin Cities...

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Deborah's Habitat home.

Why Your Mortgage Application Was Denied

If you want to buy a home, the very first thing a real estate agent is going to tell you to do is to get pre-approved for a mortgage. They’ll explain...

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Deborah in her Habitat home in front of a wall with lots of photos

What We're Grateful For

This year, like the year before it, has been incredibly challenging for most of us. That's why it's wonderful to have traditions like Thanksgiving...

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Habitat homeowner Deborah and her family in a big group hug.

Your Guide to Simple, Successful Fundraising

You probably see them whenever you log into Facebook: fundraisers. You see your friends raising money for their favorite causes on their birthday, to...

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Realtor Sharelen.

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...

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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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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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