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Building Futures: History Teacher Charlie Grossman Leads Students in Service with Twin Cities Habitat

Every May, history teacher Charlie Grossman and his juniors and seniors from Breck School embark on a two-week journey that impacts both the students and the community. For the past 17 years, Grossman has led this annual service project in...

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What's a 'Good' Interest Rate on a First Home Mortgage?

Shopping for your first homeis an exciting experience. After all, it's the first place you can call your own! While finding a house that you're happy...

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Twin Cities Habitat's Local Priorities: Preserving Affordable Homeownership

Guest blog co-authored by Emily Kirkevold, Government Affairs Manager, and Mike Robertson, A Brush with Kindness Program Manager For the Twin Cities...

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A Guide for First-Time Homebuyers: Questions to Ask Your Realtor®

Buying your first home is an exciting journey, but it can also be overwhelming. To help you navigate the process smoothly, we've compiled a list of...

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From Build Sites to ReStore—Les' Volunteer Journey

Les started volunteering with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity in 1996 while working as a registered nurse at Abbott Northwestern hospital. Dennis,...

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10 Things You Might Not Know about Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity

Almost everyone has heard of Habitat for Humanity—which is great! But sometimes we discover that there can be misconceptions about what we do, how we...

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Years After Buying His Habitat Home, Edgar Still Loves to Volunteer

In early 2024, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity launched an innovative new program for Habitat homeowners called Volunteer and Learn. This program...

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9 Essential House Hunting Tips for Smart Buyers

Buying a house can be one of the most exciting times in your life, especially if it’s your first home! It can also be overwhelming if you do not feel...

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The Greater East Side: It's All About Relationships

Since 1985, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity has partnered with more than 1,800 homeowners in 100 cities all across the metro area. But this summer...

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100 Days until Carter Work Project: 100 Reasons to Get Excited

Get excited! The Opening Ceremony for the 2024 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project is just 100 days away. We couldn’t be more honored and thrilled...

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