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The Heights: A Historic Investment in St. Paul’s Greater East Side

The Greater East Side of St. Paul is a vibrant community with plenty of small businesses, arts and culture organizations, and a strong and...

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For sale sign in front of a house.

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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Square Footage Calculator: How Much Space Do You Need in Your First Home?

Deciding what you want in your house is one of the most exciting things about shopping for your first home.

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Homeowner Deborah in her home, smiling.

Showing Up in Community

On Labor Day weekend this year, local organizers held a community barbecue to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop. Twin Cities Habitat for...

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A pale peach home with a garage attached on the side. The areas directly under the roof are painted hunter green, as well as the window shutters. There is white trim and a brown roof, as well as some decorative brick around the base of the garage and front porch.

Buying vs. Renting: 9 Signs You May Be Ready to Buy a House

How far can one month's rent get you as a homeowner? If you've ever wondered whether you should keep renting or buy a home, you're not alone—many...

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Getting the Documents You Need to Apply for Habitat Homeownership

If you're eligible for the Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Homeownership or Financial Coaching Programs, you will need to submit a program...

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Homeownership Creates Public Safety: A Conversation with Enzi Tanner

As part of our series of blog posts about the confluence of National Homeownership Month and LGBTQ+ Pride month, Twin Cities Habitat staff sat down...

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Who Counts as a First-Time Homebuyer? Definition & Eligibility – couple at desk, homebuyers – TC Habitat

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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