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The Single Parent's Guide to Creating a “Family Command Center”

No one tells you how many plates a single parent has to keep spinning at once. Yet, behind every seemingly effortless juggle lies an ocean of mental...

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Volunteer and Learn Program Helps Homeowners Succeed

At Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, our commitment to homeowners doesn’t end at closing. We want every Habitat homeowner to feel confident, capable,...

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Habitat Homeowners Show Off DIY Projects

Every summer, during National Homeownership Month, we celebrate the creativity, resourcefulness, and joy of Habitat homeowners with our annual...

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What to Do When You’re Ready to Sell Your Habitat Home

Photo: Hamida and her family sold their Habitat home after 12 years of building warm memories together. Homeownership is a fundamental part of...

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The Minnesota Homeowner's Summer Maintenance Guide

Minnesota summers arrive like a long-awaited friend—brief, beautiful, and demanding our full attention. For families across our state, this time of...

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Home Equity: The Key to Building Wealth With Your First Home

As exciting as the homebuying journey can be, many first-time homebuyers find themselves amid real estate lingo and jargon that they've never heard...

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The Minnesota Homeowner's Summer Energy Guide

Minnesota summers are precious but demanding. We cherish those brief warm months, but they bring unique challenges for homeowners: intense humidity...

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HOA 101: What Minnesota Homeowners Need to Know

When the letter arrives about your new fence needing approval or removing your basketball hoop, those three letters—HOA—take on new significance for...

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Home Improvements Without the Stress: Understanding Capital Improvement Credits

You've been in your Habitat developed home for a few years now, and you're thinking about a big improvement—like finishing that basement, adding a...

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VITA Sites Can Help You Prep for Tax Season

Preparing and filing your taxes can be one of the most challenging parts of homeownership, but there are resources to help homeowners. A Volunteer...

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