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7 Mortgage Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Your First House

Having a good understanding of basic real estate concepts will help you feel confident in the choices you make when buying your first house. You will likely make a down payment on the property, usually 20% of the value of the house, but could be as...

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Things to Pay Close Attention to During a House Tour

Online real estate listings are full of attractive photos and virtual video tours of homes for sale, but the best way to get the feel for a house is...

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Twin Cities Habitat joins Habitat for Humanity International and other human services nonprofit leaders call to: “End family separation policy at border immediately”

Habitat for Humanity International’s CEO Jonathan Reckford today joined a call for an immediate end to the family separation policy being implemented...

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Understanding Property Taxes: A Breakdown for First Time Homebuyers

To understand property taxes, it may help to start with something more familiar: Sales taxes. Imagine you're at a restaurant and you order $23 worth...

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New Volunteer Opportunity: Open House Host & ReStore Street Team

This summer, Twin Cities Habitat is rolling out two exciting new volunteer opportunities! Both are non-construction volunteer roles. They provide new...

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5 Homeowner Tax Benefits You Don't Want to Overlook

Owning a home comes with a lot of benefits. You can customize your home any way you like, find comfort in knowing you'll live in the same place for...

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End of Legislative Session Recap 2018

Minnesota’s 2018 legislative session ended on Sunday, May 20, with a flurry of activity in the hours before the constitutional deadline. With only...

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How Much Money Should I Put Down On My First House?

Choosing the right down payment amount has a big role to play in buying a house. Especially for first-time homebuyers, understanding the value of a...

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Chris Coleman named new President and CEO at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity

The Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors announced today that it has selected former St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman as our new President...

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Paycheck to Payments: Budgeting Your Monthly Mortgage Based on Income

Before you buy a new home, the first thing you should do is determine what you can afford. Experts recommend that you spend no more than 30% of your...

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