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2020 (6)

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Robyn Bipes-Timm Reflects on her New Role as Chief Strategy Officer

At Twin Cities Habitat, our staff is driven to make affordable homeownership a reality for all. Guiding us on that mission is our Habitat leadership...

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Race and Housing Series: Fair Housing Act Part 1 (1968-2015)

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity has a core value of Equity and Inclusion which states: “We promote racial equity and strive to increase diversity,...

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Celebrating 25 Years of AmeriCorps

This year, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is celebrating 25 years as an AmeriCorps host site! To celebrate, we’re taking a look back at the history...

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The Cost of Home: Developing Communities of Opportunity

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity supports Cost of Home, a national campaign to expand housing affordability for ten million people in the next five...

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CEO Chris Coleman reflects on an unprecedented year and the path forward

As we turn the corner to start a new fiscal year at Twin Cities Habitat, I find it hard to remember what things were like before the pandemic began...

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With a clear sky in the snow, a two-story Habitat house with peach siding at the top near the roof, and brown siding on the bottom half of the house. A short set of stairs leads up to the covered porch and front door. The house has a pitched roof and white trim.

What Experts Expect From the Minnesota Housing Market for the rest of 2020

If you are planning to buy your first home in 2020, there is a lot to learn about the market! With a pandemic, recession, and social distancing...

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ReStore Recap: Shop Our Longest Sale!

This sale is over! You can still receive updates and promotions by signing up for our Hot Deals newsletter or following us on Facebook or Instagram....

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Advocating for Bonding at the State Legislature

This spring, Twin Cities Habitat hosted our first ever Virtual Hill Day to advocate for affordable homeownership at the state level. During our...

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Understanding Income, Debt, Credit Score, and Debt-to-Income

Understanding key financial terms is essential for first-time homebuyers (and anyone else getting ready to borrow money from a lender). Knowing what...

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Charity Navigator Awards Twin Cities Habitat Four Stars

Guest blog by Adrienne Aarts, Leadership Giving Officer Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is proud to share we have earned the coveted four-star...

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