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Support & Celebrate National Homeownership Month

June 1 marks the start of National Homeownership Month! Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is proud to celebrate this time dedicated to recognizing the...

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How Do I Qualify for Habitat for Humanity's Homeownership Program?

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity proudly partners with low-to-moderate income homebuyers to purchase homes in the seven-county metro area. No matter...

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Can I Buy A Home if I Have Collections on My Credit Report?

Since buying a home is a big (and exciting!) investment, many people have questions surrounding the financial part of the process. Whether it’s, “Can...

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Why Winter Might Be the Best Time to Buy a House in MN

Bare trees, fallen snow, and cold temperatures don't usually make people think of house hunting, but maybe they should! While spring and summer...

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Can I Take Out a Personal Loan to Cover a House Downpayment?

This blog mentions an out-of-date interest rate. For current information on Twin Cities Habitat mortgage interest rates, please visit our TruePath...

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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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Pathways to Homeownership With Twin Cities Habitat

Everybody knows that no two people are exactly the same. That’s why Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity offers multiple pathways for potential...

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A man in a white hat, gray long-sleeved shirt, brown vest, work books, and jeans kneels on a roof of a house to inspect it.

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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Neighborhood Research Tools for Homebuyers Like Neighborhood Scout

There is nothing quite as exciting as buying your first home. It’s such a big deal – life-changing, in so many ways. You want to get it just right,...

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Getting the Documents You Need to Apply for Habitat Homeownership

No matter what lender you use to buy a home, you will need to gather fairly extensive financial documents in order to go through the application...

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