The Definition of a First-Time Homebuyer is Broader Than You Think
Posted at 11:00 AM on March 2, 2021
If you’ve owned a home before, you might not consider yourself a first-time homebuyer. But don’t pass by those first-time...
If you’ve owned a home before, you might not consider yourself a first-time homebuyer. But don’t pass by those first-time...
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Originally published November 20, 2020. Updated to reflect additional new board members.
The Board of Directors at Twin Cities...
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Through all the challenges that 2020 dished out, it’s clear that home has never been more important.
Our homes have become our...
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We just completed our 7th annual Global Village...
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You are simply amazing. In just over four...
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I have been extremely fortunate for over the last 20...
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Guest blog post by Meg Blyler, Volunteer Engagement Associate and AmeriCorps service member
Virtual volunteer opportunities...
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Photo taken before COVID-19 pandemic. Review our current COVID-19 safety protocols.
You've likely heard the term “Volunteer...
Photo taken before COVID-19 pandemic. Review our current COVID-19 safety protocols.
Corporate volunteerism can be an extremely...
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We continue to process the pain and hope of our nation’s uprising for racial justice amid a global health crisis. You can see...
We continue to process the pain and hope of our nation’s uprising for racial justice amid a global health crisis. You can see...
Ken Tate came back from the Korean War with memories that have lasted a lifetime. He was told “don’t worry, you’ll never see...
We continue to process the pain and hope of our nation’s uprising for racial justice amid a global health crisis. You can see...
We continue to process the pain and hope of our nation’s uprising for racial justice amid a global health crisis. You can see...
We continue to process the pain and hope of our nation’s uprising for racial justice amid a global health crisis. You can see...
We continue to process the pain and hope of our nation’s uprising for racial justice amid a global health crisis. You can see...
We continue to process the pain and hope of our nation’s uprising for racial justice amid a global health crisis. You can see...
We continue to process the pain and hope of our nation’s uprising for racial justice amid a global health crisis. You can see...
We continue to process the pain and hope of our nation’s uprising for racial justice amid a global health crisis. You can see...
We continue to process the pain and hope of our nation’s uprising for racial justice amid a global health crisis. You can see...
We continue to process the pain and hope of our nation’s uprising for racial justice amid a global health crisis. You can see...
We continue to process the pain and hope of our nation’s uprising for racial justice amid a global health crisis. You can see...
We continue to process the pain and hope of our nation’s uprising for racial justice amid a global health crisis. You can see...
We continue to process the pain and hope of our nation’s uprising for racial justice amid a global health crisis. You can see...
We continue to process the pain and hope of our nation’s uprising for racial justice amid a global health crisis. You can see...
We continue to process the pain and hope of our nation’s uprising for racial justice amid a global health crisis. You can see...
We continue to process the pain and hope of our nation’s uprising for racial justice amid a global health crisis. You can see...
We continue to process the pain and hope of our nation’s uprising for racial justice amid a global health crisis. You can see...
We continue to process the pain and hope of our nation’s uprising for racial justice amid a global health crisis. You can see...
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We join our Twin Cities neighbors in mourning George Floyd. We share the outrage at the injustice and inhumanity of his...
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Guest blog by Tara Lumley, Senior Site Supervisor, in response to homebuilding during COVID-19.
Anyone who knows me, knows...
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Written by Greta Gaetz and Kaitlyn Dormer.
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Join us online on Saturday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. for the first-ever virtual Hard Hat & Black Tie Gala. It’ll be the best virtual...
Guest Blog by Julia Schafer, Engagement Associate
Happy National Volunteer Recognition Week! At Twin Cities Habitat, we know...
Guest blog by Meg BlylerVolunteer Coordinator and AmeriCorps member
Happy National Volunteer Recognition Week! Today through...
Beyond all else, our highest priority is the health and safety of our entire Twin Cities Habitat community — staff, clients,...
You may have heard about a stimulus package passed by Congress to help the American people during the economic downturn caused...
Hard Hat & Black Tie is going virtual on Saturday, May 2! In these uncertain times, the safety and health of our Habitat...
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“It shouldn’t take a crisis to show how important housing is.”-Juanita, Habitat homeowner since 1995
In 1995, Juanita,...
Guest blog by: Noah Keller, Lead Project Manager and Global Engagement Manager
Given the amazing team members, the...
On March 25, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued a "stay at home" order from March 27 - April 10 (read more on the Governor's...
Press Release submitted March 24, 2020.
Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota, Minnesota Homeownership Center, and Twin Cities...
I don't normally share a message like this one. But these are unprecedented times.
The Coronavirus outbreak is already hurting...
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity has donated 8,000 respirator masks to Hennepin Healthcare and M Health Fairview as medical...
Update 06/17/20: Have you completed your census form yet? If not, fill it out here. Starting in mid-July, census takers will...
Affordable homeownership is a game-changer for families. Your support of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity makes this dream...
Beyond all else, our highest priority is the health and safety of our entire Twin Cities Habitat community — staff, clients,...
Post by Kristal Sawatzke and Blake MacKenzie, Twin Cities Habitat Staff
March 8-14, 2020, is National AmeriCorps Week! Here at...
Corporate volunteerism is a way for corporations and their employees to give back to their community. Volunteer time off (VTO)...
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...
Today’s housing market can be tough for first-time homebuyers. It’s not uncommon to write five or six offers before getting...
Buying your first home is a really exciting time in your life, but it’s important that you understand all of the costs that...
Every year, the Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity’s ...
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Spring is right around the corner which means spring cleaning is upon us! Out with the old and in with the new. Check out our...
The reflection below is from our Global Village trip to the Dominican Republic last month. As of today, Habitat for Humanity...
Guest Blog by Chad BouleyTwin Cities Habitat Chief Real Estate Officer and Global Village Volunteer
Dominican 2020! The first...
The Board of Directors at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity welcomes three new members. They join the board as we rally the...
On February 12, hundreds of Habitat for Humanity advocates rallied on the lawn in front of our nation’s Capitol. “Over half...
Preserving affordable housing is just as important as creating affordable housing. That's where the A Brush with Kindness...
The need for affordable housing is a fact of life in most communities across the country, yet myths, fear, prejudice, and...
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I’ve been a Twin Cities Habitat volunteer...
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By Michelle GierkeGuest Blogger and Women Build Steering Committee Co-Chair
The New Year means it is time for the Women Build...
Guest Blog by Mary Bolkcom Global Village VolunteerWritten on February 6, 2020
Today I'm repping Devin Smith (pictured on...
Katie Moore has lived in her Habitat home since 1999. At 75, she still believes that buying a home with Twin Cities Habitat...
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The Twin Cities Habitat Global Village team arrived in Santo...
Buying a home is an exciting time, especially for those doing it for the very first time. Having a REALTOR® who understands...
We love our volunteers here at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity and are always working hard to figure out new and creative...
So you've finally made it to the home closing. But... has anyone actually walked you through what that means and what will...
This sale is over! You can still receive updates and promotions by signing up for our Hot Deals newsletter or following... |
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...
Rarely in life are you presented with an opportunity that can both change you forever as a person and, at the same time, allow...
Each January, on the third Monday of the month, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King with a special holiday that has been declared...
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