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2025

The Single Parent's Home Maintenance Reality: What You Can Handle, What You Can't, and Who to Call

As a single parent, home maintenance concerns can feel overwhelming when you're already managing work, childcare, and everything in between. You...

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Angeline and Allen in front of their house.

From Public Housing to Proud Homeowners: Meet Angeline & Allen

Fifteen years ago, Angeline and Allen couldn’t have imagined themselves as homeowners. At the time, they were fighting for stability as Angeline was...

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Wooden home under rulers next to pen, paper, coins, and calculator.

How Much Should You Save Each Year for Maintenance on Your Home?

When you settle into your new home after closing day, a whole new journey begins. You’ll have the chance to turn your property into a true home....

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Habitat homeowner and Give to the Max.

Give to the Max to Expand Affordable Homeownership

It’s Give to the Max season, Minnesota’s great give-together! On November 20, 2025, generous donors like you all across Minnesota will give to...

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House-shaped key in door.

TruePath vs. Traditional Mortgage: A Side-by-Side Comparison

Buying your first home is one of life's biggest decisions. With so many mortgage options available, finding the right path forward can feel...

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What is Ranked Choice Voting?

Municipal elections are coming up on November 4, and if you live in the Twin Cities, there is a good chance you will be using ranked choice voting...

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Rainbow Build site.

2025 Rainbow Build Recap

In August, Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity celebrated its 11th annual Rainbow Build. During three build weeks, more than 130 volunteers spent their...

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Why Fall and Winter Might Be the Best Time to Buy a House

Buying a house in the fall and winter has long been a smart move for bargain-hunters. These cooler months feature fewer competing buyers, more...

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Building Roots: Kendra Morales' First Year as a Homeowner

After years of living in apartments where neighbors' alarms and footsteps marked each morning, Kendra Morales woke up to something different in April...

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Heights model home exterior.

The Heights: One Year Since Carter Work Project

It’s hard to believe that just one year ago, thousands of volunteers joined us for the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project and broke ground at The...

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