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Twin Cities Habitat Presents the Build Forward Bash!

You’re invited to Twin Cities Habitat’s biggest celebration of the year, the Build Forward Bash! Join us at The Armory in Minneapolis as we celebrate...

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Earnest Money: What Is It and How Is It Used to Buy a Home?

When you're ready to make an offer on your first house, you need to pull out all the stops to grab the seller's attention and solidify that deal! In...

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Building Futures: History Teacher Charlie Grossman Leads Students in Service with Twin Cities Habitat

Every May, history teacher Charlie Grossman and his juniors and seniors from Breck School embark on a two-week journey that impacts both the students...

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What's a 'Good' Interest Rate on a First Home Mortgage?

Shopping for your first homeis an exciting experience. After all, it's the first place you can call your own! While finding a house that you're happy...

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Twin Cities Habitat's Local Priorities: Preserving Affordable Homeownership

Guest blog co-authored by Emily Kirkevold, Government Affairs Manager, and Mike Robertson, A Brush with Kindness Program Manager For the Twin Cities...

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A Guide for First-Time Homebuyers: Questions to Ask Your Realtor®

Buying your first home is an exciting journey, but it can also be overwhelming. To help you navigate the process smoothly, we've compiled a list of...

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From Build Sites to ReStore—Les' Volunteer Journey

Les started volunteering with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity in 1996 while working as a registered nurse at Abbott Northwestern hospital. Dennis,...

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10 Things You Might Not Know about Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity

Almost everyone has heard of Habitat for Humanity—which is great! But sometimes we discover that there can be misconceptions about what we do, how we...

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What Will Fail a Home Inspection? Seven Items to Look Out For

A high demand real estate market means showings are quick, and decisions need to be made fast. But rushing the process could lead to some costly...

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Years After Buying His Habitat Home, Edgar Still Loves to Volunteer

In early 2024, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity launched an innovative new program for Habitat homeowners called Volunteer and Learn. This program...

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