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Four Staging Tips to Sell a Home

When it comes to selling your home, one of the most important things you can do is stage it properly.

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Why You Should Care: Air Quality and Your Health

Minnesota’s air currently meets all federal air quality standards. However, even levels of air pollution below the standards can affect people’s...

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Breaking Down Systemic Inequality in Voting and Housing for Black Americans

For generations, state and local governments systematically denied Black Americans access to educational resources and opportunities. It happened...

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Summer AmeriCorps Member Spotlight: Corinna

Corinna is one of our new summer AmeriCorps members and she brings a unique perspective to site each day. Before she joined AmeriCorps, Corinna got...

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Donate Your Car to Support Homeownership! [VIDEO]

Do you have a car you no longer need? Consider making a Cars for Homes™ vehicle donation to benefit Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity! If you have an...

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A pale peach home with a garage attached on the side. The areas directly under the roof are painted hunter green, as well as the window shutters. There is white trim and a brown roof, as well as some decorative brick around the base of the garage and front porch.

Buying vs. Renting: 9 Signs You May Be Ready to Buy a House

How far can one month's rent get you as a homeowner? If you've ever wondered whether you should keep renting or buy a home, you're not alone—many...

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Retired Doctor Gives Back Through Volunteering

Volunteering is a great way to give back to the community, meet new people, and learn new skills. This certainly has been the case for Dr. Bob Kriel,...

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Celebrating Hassan: 15 Years of Foreclosure Prevention

Who can you turn to for help when you’re facing one of the worst things imaginable—the foreclosure of your home? For thousands of people across the...

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ReStore Recap: Join the VIP Club, DIY Contest Winners, and More!

We’ve reached peak summer here in Minnesota – the long sunny days and warm temperatures make for great weather to get some DIY projects done outside....

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Homeownership Creates Public Safety: A Conversation with Enzi Tanner

As part of our series of blog posts about the confluence of National Homeownership Month and LGBTQ+ Pride month, Twin Cities Habitat staff sat down...

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