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Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity

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Credit Scores, Medical Debt, and Buying a Home

Before you apply for a mortgage, raising your credit score is one of the best things you can do. That means paying down as much debt as you can. But many people have significant amounts of debt through no fault of their own. About 41% of U.S. adults...

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Red Flags To Look For During Home Tours

Shopping for a home to buy can be daunting. It's not uncommon to experience a sense of whiplash as buyers rush to outbid each other. After all, you...

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BIPOC homeowner family with two adults and two kids

Race and Housing Series: How Realtors Can Help Combat Historic Racism

Twin Cities Habitat believes it’s important to learn from our national and local history of racist housing policies as we build for the future. This...

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Our New Special Purpose Credit Program to Advance Black Homeownership

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is three months into a pilot program designed to advance Black homeownership across the Twin Cities seven-county...

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Fannie Mae Awards $1 Million to Advance Black Homeownership in the Twin Cities

Advancing racial equity is a cornerstone of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity's mission. In addition to working toward this goal within our own...

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Twin Cities 2023 Housing Market Forecast

Editor's note: Interviews for this forecast were conducted with Adade Amenounve and David Arbit. Adade is a REALTOR, a broker, and a member of the...

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Habitat Volunteer Cindy Expands Skills through Volunteering

Volunteering is an activity that leaves you with a feeling of accomplishment. Whether you are building something, doing people-to-people...

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‘Tis the Season of Giving: Make it Count for Habitat Families

Gifts given at the end of the year can go a really long way when supporting Twin Cities Habitat families as they pursue their dreams of homeownership.

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Building Wealth Through Homeownership

Every person who wants to become a homeowner has a different reason to pursue this dream. Some want the stability that comes with knowing you won’t...

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Why Winter Might Be the Best Time to Buy a House in MN

Bare trees, fallen snow, and cold temperatures don't usually make people think of house hunting, but maybe they should! While spring and summer...

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