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Homeownership Program (8)

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What Are Repair Addendums? [VIDEO]

If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you’re likely trying to navigate the twists and turns of buying a house with the help of your real estate agent,...

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Ikram with the keys to her new Habitat home.

Turning Impossible into Possible with Habitat

“I didn’t think it was a possibility—owning a home felt so far out of reach.” Ikram had spent years moving from apartment to apartment, mostly in...

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How to Get Your Offer Accepted on a House

In the Twin Cities, we’re in one of the most competitive housing markets we’ve seen in the last several years. “I’ve been in banking and finance for...

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Becoming a First-time Homeowner in North Minneapolis

Wendy Mitchell always dreamed of owning a home of her own. That dream became a reality, this past September when she closed on her home in North...

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An Exchange between Veterans

Guest Blog by Michael Hermanson, Homeownership Advisor This is a story about an experience I had with a homeowner during my first year working at...

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9 Things to Do Before Closing on a House [VIDEO]

There are a number of things you need to do before you close on a home. Things like applying for a loan, scheduling a home inspection, and purchasing...

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First Home Checklist: Separating the Wants from the Needs [VIDEO]

You may have already practiced this skill in your everyday life. Can you think of a time when you were hungry and wanted to go out to eat, but...

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Fixed- vs. Adjustable-Rate Mortgages: What’s the Difference? [VIDEO]

This blog mentions an out-of-date interest rate. For current information on Twin Cities Habitat mortgage interest rates, please visit our TruePath...

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Budgeting Your Monthly Cost of Owning a Home [VIDEO]

As a first time homebuyer, it’s important to understand all the costs that go into owning a home. For starters, did you know that your monthly house...

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Comparing a Habitat Loan with an FHA Loan

This blog mentions an out-of-date interest rate. For current information on Twin Cities Habitat mortgage interest rates, please visit our TruePath...

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