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How Much Should You Save Each Year for Maintenance on Your Home?

When you settle into your new home after closing day, a whole new journey begins. You’ll have the chance to turn your property into a true home. Along the way, you’ll make plenty of wonderful memories. But it is vital to be ready for the costs that...

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Give to the Max to Expand Affordable Homeownership

It’s Give to the Max season, Minnesota’s great give-together! On November 20, 2025, generous donors like you all across Minnesota will give to...

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Can You Buy a Home with Unstable Income? How Mission-Driven Lenders Think Differently

Key Takeaways " Quick Answer: Yes, you can buy a house with variable or uncertain income. Mission-driven lenders like Twin Cities Habitat for...

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TruePath vs. Traditional Mortgage: A Side-by-Side Comparison

Buying your first home is one of life's biggest decisions. With so many mortgage options available, finding the right path forward can feel...

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What is Ranked Choice Voting?

Municipal elections are coming up on November 4, and if you live in the Twin Cities, there is a good chance you will be using ranked choice voting...

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2025 Rainbow Build Recap

In August, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity celebrated its 11th annual Rainbow Build. During three build weeks, more than 130 volunteers spent their...

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Why Fall and Winter Might Be the Best Time to Buy a House

Buying a house in the fall and winter has long been a smart move for bargain-hunters. These cooler months feature fewer competing buyers, more...

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Building Roots: Kendra Morales' First Year as a Homeowner

After years of living in apartments where neighbors' alarms and footsteps marked each morning, Kendra Morales woke up to something different in April...

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The Heights: One Year Since Carter Work Project

It’s hard to believe that just one year ago, thousands of volunteers joined us for the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project and broke ground at The...

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How to Winterize Your Lawn Mower

This article was originally published at Yardcare, a blog platform managed by The Toro Company. Special thanks to The Toro Company for their...

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