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Affordable Housing Loan Options for Renters Looking to Become Homeowners

As with any big decision in life, it’s a good idea to do your homework. Same is true if you’re looking to upgrade your status from home renter, to homeowner. We’re not just talking about the house itself or its location (though a little research...

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Federal Updates From Team Advocacy

Guest Blog by Pam Johnson, Twin Cities Habitat Staff

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Home Repair Program Highlight: Cindy Lehner-Smith

Cindy is a people person. She understands human behavior and recognizes that “we all have a story. Or two. Or three.” In her job, Cindy listens to A...

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Financial Coaching: What to Expect from the Homeownership Program

Buying a house is a big deal, especially when it comes to financing it. What is your credit score? What does your debt-to-income ratio look like? Do...

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AmeriCorps members get things done, even in the cold

Guest Blog by Shannon Twiss and Lillie Taggart, 2017-18 Habitat AmeriCorps Service Members You might just be adjusting to the chilly winter...

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Our success is because of our diversity, not in spite of it

Our leaders in Washington are currently discussing immigration and, as an organization that values Equity and Inclusion, we are compelled to raise...

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Home Dedication: Two Families, One Dream

This past Thursday, Twin Cities Habitat celebrated two partner families who are about to move in to their new Habitat homes.

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Building the beloved community

Guest blog by Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International, & Tjada McKenna, COO of Habitat for Humanity International Habitat for...

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6 Tips to Improve Your Credit Score Before Your First Home Mortgage

Whether you’re actively searching or simply thinking about starting to look for a home, you can put this time to good use by trying to improve your...

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