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Homeownership Program (8)

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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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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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A Habitat homeowner going over paperwork with her loan officer.

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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Wendy Mitchell holding her keys at her home closing.

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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