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Homeownership 101

Homeownership 101: 9 Things To Do After Closing on a House

Congratulations, you’re a homeowner! You paid your down payment, signed on the dotted lines, and are now holding the keys to your very own home. But now what do you do? Can you move in right away? Should you move in right away? You followed a lot of...

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Mom, dad, and kids talking with a realtor inside an empty front room

What to Ask a Real Estate Agent Before You Hire Them

A real estate agent is your trusted guide, bulldog negotiator, and project manager of the homebuying process, so selecting the right agent for you...

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Six Local Leaders Join Our Board of Directors

The Board of Directors at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity welcomes Paul Delahunt as the newly elected Board Chair, in addition to six new board...

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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...

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A realtor and buying couple inspecting a kitchen

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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Asia and her child at their closing holding an oversized cardboard key

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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Photo of one of our Habitat Homeowners Leandra Estis posing in front of her home

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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Miniature wooden house next to wood blocks that say 2023.

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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Cindy and son volunteering on site

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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