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How to Build a Practice Budget for Homeownership

For so many potential homeowners, the jump to homeownership feels like a major financial leap. Will your bank account survive those monthly payments?...

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Twin Cities Habitat Partners with Framework Homeownership to Launch Custom Homebuyer Education

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity has partnered with Framework Homeownership to launch a custom homebuyer education program tailored specifically for...

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Celebrating One Year of Volunteer and Learn

One year ago, in spring 2024, Twin Cities Habitat announced a new program for homeowners and homebuyers: Volunteer and Learn with Habitat. This...

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Stories from the Field: Our Strategic Plan in Action

Our Build Forward Together strategic plan is more than words on paper—it’s a bold vision for a vibrant, equitable Twin Cities community. This...

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Redefining Wealth Through Affordable Homeownership

In a world where the definition of wealth is often equated with financial portfolios and luxurious lifestyles, a quiet revolution is taking place.

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What to Do (And Not To Do!) Once You Get Pre-Approved for a Mortgage [VIDEO]

If you’re a first-time homebuyer, getting pre-approved for a mortgage is the first step to becoming a homeowner. But just because you’re pre-approved...

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Earnest Money: What Is It and How Is It Used to Buy a Home?

When you're ready to make an offer on your first house, you need to pull out all the stops to grab the seller's attention and solidify that deal! In...

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What's a 'Good' Interest Rate on a First Home Mortgage?

Shopping for your first homeis an exciting experience. After all, it's the first place you can call your own! While finding a house that you're happy...

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10 Things You Might Not Know about Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity

Almost everyone has heard of Habitat for Humanity—which is great! But sometimes we discover that there can be misconceptions about what we do, how we...

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