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Homeownership Program (7)

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What Happens to Your Mortgage Application if You Lost Your Job Due to COVID-19?

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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Why does Twin Cities Habitat have a home listed on the MLS?

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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What Does COVID-19 Mean for Your Credit Score?

Credit is one of the most important elements of your financial well-being. It can make all the difference for your life goals, like getting a new...

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Understanding Debt and How to Pay it Off Strategically [VIDEO]

If you’re a first-time homebuyer and you have debt, you need to understand the type of debt you have and how to pay it off strategically to be able...

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Have You Heard of Our Rehab Loan?

Today’s housing market can be tough for first-time homebuyers. It’s not uncommon to write five or six offers before getting one accepted and...

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Additional Costs of Being a Homeowner [VIDEO]

Buying your first home is a really exciting time in your life, but it’s important that you understand all of the costs that come with homeownership...

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Busted: Seven Myths About Affordable Housing

The need for affordable housing is a fact of life in most communities across the country, yet myths, fear, prejudice, and misunderstanding often...

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Homeowners Insurance: What is it? Why is it important?

Guest Blog By: Debbie Campbell, Twin Cities Habitat's Homeowner's Insurance Educator I’ve been a Twin Cities Habitat volunteer for a couple decades...

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How to Help Prepare Your First-Time Homebuyers for Homeownership

Buying a home is an exciting time, especially for those doing it for the very first time. Having a REALTOR® who understands the unique needs of...

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What to Expect at Closing [VIDEO]

So you've finally made it to the home closing. But... has anyone actually walked you through what that means and what will happen during the closing...

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