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What's the Deal with Escrow?

You've just closed on your home. Now comes the part many first-time homeowners find confusing: managing your escrow account.

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The Single Parent's Home Maintenance Reality: What You Can Handle, What You Can't, and Who to Call

As a single parent, home maintenance concerns can feel overwhelming when you're already managing work, childcare, and everything in between. You...

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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....

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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

What Is a Mission-Driven Lender? A mission-driven lender is a nonprofit or community-focused organization that prioritizes long-term homeowner...

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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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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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Busted: Seven Myths About Affordable Housing

Thinking about buying your first home? You're not alone. But if you're like many potential homebuyers, you might have heard things about affordable...

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9 Things to Do Before Closing on a House [VIDEO]

Closing on your first home can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Whether you're working with a traditional lender or exploring programs...

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