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Homeownership 101: 9 Things To Do After Closing on a House

Congratulations, you’re a homeowner! You paid your down payment, signed on the dotted lines, and are now holding the keys to your very own home. But...

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thank you judy murakami - retiring from volunteering after 25 years of service

Volunteer Spotlight: Judy Murakami

June 2021 Update: Judy Murakami celebrated her volunteer retirement this month after coordinating the Holy Hammers faith coalition for more than 25...

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AmeriCorps members posing for a photo in an in-progress house.

Join us on January 20 for a Day of Service!

Each January, on the third Monday of the month, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King with a special holiday that has been declared a "day of service" in...

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Breaking Records at Hard Hat & Black Tie Gala

Wow – this year’s Hard Hat & Black Tie Gala was a huge success!

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Meet Wendy: Habitat for Humanity Volunteer and Carpenter's Club Member

Wendy Harris is a giver. She gives her time, her talents, her knowledge, her friendship, her physical labor, and even her money to others in an...

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Habitat triplex home construction.

All the ways you can donate land

Like many other nonprofits, Twin Cities Habitat is dedicated to making the most of every dollar entrusted to us. And just like any other local...

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Don and Jo's home.

Leaving a Legacy of Homeownership

When Don and Jo Gustafson finally sat down to create their will, they found it to be a surprisingly simple process. And their decision about what to...

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MacKenzie home at Christmas

Homeownership Stories from Habitat Staff: Blake's Story

We all have our own stories of home. This series shares those stories from Habitat staff. We'll explore questions like: what does home mean to us?...

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bought a home

6 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Bought a Home

As a first-time homebuyer, there are many things you'll learn and experience as you go through the process of buying your first home. Having support...

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2018 Events - Homeowner Networking Event - Childrens Museum - 12.13.18 - Chick (62)

Celebrating our 9th Annual Homeowner Networking Event

Earlier this month, over 290 Habitat homeowners and family members came together to attend the 9th annual Homeowner Networking Event at the Minnesota...

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