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Mortgage Lender smiling at two homeowners in blue, they're all sitting at a desk with paperwork on it. The man on the left is on his phone.

Five Things to Consider When Choosing a Mortgage Lender

Whether you’re buying your first home or your third, chances are you’ll find yourself looking for a mortgage lender. Since the average U.S. homebuyer...

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Looking for the Perfect Gift? Give the Gift of Home

We've all been there, empty-handed (or empty-carted) after hours of searching for the perfect gift. A quick Google search for "gift ideas" turns up...

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A Thanksgiving Message from Chris Coleman

What a year this has been. I think it began fifty months ago. And it seems like a long ways from ending. As someone said: is this March 258th? But,...

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ReStore Recap: Extra, Extra, Read About ReStore!

The ReStore Recap is back featuring some great news and, of course, tips and tricks! A special thanks to all our ReStore supporters who have shopped,...

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Helpful Hands During COVID-19

Guest blog by Brady Tongen, Volunteer Coordinator and AmeriCorps Service Member Housing is more important than ever. Yet, through the COVID-19...

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Six things you might not know about affordable housing

You might hear the term “affordable housing” used often, whether in the news or by someone you know. Sometimes misconceptions around affordable...

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2020 Elections Results: What's the Impact?

As Habitat has shared over the past few months, elections are an important way for individuals and communities to make their voices heard. And...

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A Loan Officer's Charge to Agents and Lenders

Guest Blog by Jen LaCroix, Community Loan Officer Following the housing crisis that began in 2008, lenders across the country were faced with the...

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Protect Homeowners during Give to the Max

November is here which means it’s time for Minnesota’s annual season of giving with Give to the Max, now through November 19! If you're new to...

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National Philanthropy Day Honorees: Bill and Susan Sands

Guest blog by Laura Tanner, Major Gifts and Planned Giving Officer National Philanthropy Day is an awards ceremony hosted by the Association of...

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