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Home Prices Are Rising Faster than Wages in the Twin Cities

Over the last few years, historically low interest rates have helped make it more affordable for many people to buy their first home. This increased demand for homes has also contributed to higher prices in the Twin Cities and across the country,...

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Twin Cities Housing Market Outlook for 2022 with Minneapolis Area REALTORS ®

Time to look into the real estate crystal ball (and look at some data) to make predictions about what the trends will be in the 2022 Twin Cities...

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How Much Money Do You Need to Buy A House?

There are many factors that go into determining how much money you will need to buy a house. While you may have considered the down payment and your...

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How Interest Rates Work and Impact The Cost of a Home [VIDEO]

How much do you really pay when you buy a home? A loan you take out to buy a house is called a mortgage. The mortgage is usually a little less than...

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Deborah's Habitat home.

Why Your Mortgage Application Was Denied

If you want to buy a home, the very first thing a real estate agent is going to tell you to do is to get pre-approved for a mortgage. They’ll explain...

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Realtor Sharelen.

Your Closing Gift Helps the Community and Builds Your Business

Most real estate agents, closers, and loan officers provide some form of a closing gift to their clients. If you work in real estate, you’ve no doubt...

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Join us in making a difference in the Twin Cities - volunteer with us!

Guest blog by Molly Boland, Engagement Associate at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity After a long time off last winter and spring, we were so excited...

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The Bud's Bunch Regular Crew.

Places to Volunteer Near Me: Regular Crews in the Twin Cities West Metro

Looking for a great way to give back to our community, stay active, meet outstanding people, learn something new, and eat yummy baked goods? Maybe...

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Giving to Advance Racial Equity in Housing

You may know that the Twin Cities often sits near the top of many quality of life measures, including lists related to healthcare, leisure, and...

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The Best Volunteering Opportunities from Kids to Retirees, and Everyone in between

We put a hold on most volunteering over the last year due to COVID-19 but we're back in action with safety precautions in place! Twin Cities Habitat...

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