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Live Auction Preview: Bid High for Homes!

Saturday, May 20 is nearly upon us - which means it's time to start thinking about which incredible auction items you'll be bidding on during theHard Hat & Black Tie Gala!Take a look at the items that will be included in our Live Auction below.

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Supporter Town Hall Recap: Engaging the Community

The final section of the Supporter Town Hall, Engaging the Community, was presented by Habitat's Chief Program Officer Shereese Turner and Director...

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Tips for Volunteers: Measure Twice, Cut Once

Guest blog by CJ Fitzsimons, Women Build Regular Volunteer and Women Build Steering Committee Member

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Twin Cities Habitat's Board Chair Sharon Sayles Belton address a room of media and partners.

Partnering to Develop The Heights on St. Paul's East Side

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is honored to be a major project partner in The Heights, a $370 million redevelopment of the 112-acre former...

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What Are the Disadvantages of a Contract for Deed?

Buying a home is a big financial commitment. There is typically some sort of down payment, there may be closing costs associated with entering into a...

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Sustainability and Decarbonization at Twin Cities Habitat

Guest Blog by Mike Robertson A Brush with Kindness Program Manager, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity

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ReStore Recap: Celebrating Earth Month (and Spring Cleaning)!

It’s the middle of April, which means not only that the last vestiges of winter are finally retreating – it also means it’s time for everything...

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A white woman and a Black woman sit facing each other at the corner of a table. Both are smiling down at the mortgage paperwork that they are completing together.

TruePath Mortgage: A Best-Kept Secret for Home Buyers and Sellers

Jen LaCroix, Open Market Lending Manager, and Steve Stinson, Junior Community Loan Officer, recently sat down with John Mazzara of RE/MAX Results to...

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How Advocacy Can Advance Racial Equity in Housing

Co-written by Emily Kirkevold and Muluk Eltag, Policy & Advocacy Coordinators The Twin Cities' housing shortage has caused rising housing prices and...

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Sunny Days with Man's Best Friend

As the warm sun starts melting the remaining snow and spring weather finally graces us with its presence, we all want to be spending more time...

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