Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity: 10:00 AM on December 7, 2018
Congratulations, you’re a homeowner! You paid your down payment, signed on the dotted lines, and are now holding the keys to your very own home. But...
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity: 9:39 AM on September 27, 2018
The first time you buy a house you may hear several terms you don't know. One of these terms is home equity. While it may be a little confusing at...
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity: 9:00 AM on September 17, 2018
Having a good understanding of basic real estate concepts will help you feel confident in the choices you make when buying your first house. You will...
Becky Engen: 1:26 PM on July 23, 2018
You're pre-approved for a home loan—congratulations! You're about to embark on one of the most exciting parts of your homeownership journey, and...
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity: 10:37 AM on June 18, 2018
To understand property taxes, it may help to start with something more familiar: Sales taxes. Imagine you're at a restaurant and you order $23 worth...
Becky Engen: 12:46 PM on June 1, 2018
Twin Cities Habitat, along with many other local and national housing organizations, is gearing up to celebrate National Homeownership Month over the...
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity: 8:39 AM on May 16, 2018
Choosing the right down payment amount has a big role to play in buying a house. Especially for first-time homebuyers, understanding the value of a...
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity: 10:00 AM on April 26, 2018
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...
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity: 11:57 AM on April 23, 2018
Real estate agents, brokers, and REALTORS® are all professionals that are legally allowed to help facilitate the sale of homes. But what makes them...
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity: 10:57 AM on April 6, 2018
Buying a home is an exciting experience, especially if it's your first time. If you've never taken out a home loan, it's perfectly normal to be...
