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Support & Celebrate National Homeownership Month

We love June around here because it's National Homeownership Month! Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is proud to celebrate this time dedicated to...

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Your Journey to Homeownership with Twin Cities Habitat

Dreaming of your own home with a yard, open kitchen, or a garage for your car? Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity's Homeownership Program can help turn...

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The Path to Homeownership: Employment Requirements for a Mortgage

If you're beginning the journey of buying your first home, it is critical to have an understanding of employment requirements to be eligible for a...

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Mortgage Calculator: Traditional vs. TruePath Mortgage

Updated April 1, 2025 Our Mortgage Calculator is no longer available. Are you interested in buying your first home, but can’t afford a down payment?...

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The 2024 Real Estate Outlook: Resilience Amid Uncertainty

Despite rising mortgage rates, high inflation, stock market volatility, and broader economic uncertainty, the housing market has shown remarkable...

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The Definition of a First-Time Homebuyer is Broader Than You Think

Editor's note: The following information was updated in 2023 to include additional homebuyer resources.

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What Are the Disadvantages of a Contract for Deed?

Buying a home is a big financial commitment. There is typically some sort of down payment, there may be closing costs associated with entering into a...

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TruePath Mortgage: A Best-Kept Secret for Home Buyers and Sellers

Jen LaCroix, Open Market Lending Manager, and Steve Stinson, Junior Community Loan Officer, recently sat down with John Mazzara of RE/MAX Results to...

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The Home Loan Impact Fund Celebrates 500 Closings [VIDEO]

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity and Bremer Bank marked a major milestone in our partnership by celebrating 500 loan closings as part of the Home...

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