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9 Things to Do Before Closing on a House [VIDEO]

There are a number of things you need to do before you close on a home. Things like applying for a loan, scheduling a home inspection, and purchasing...

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First Home Checklist: Separating the Wants from the Needs [VIDEO]

You may have already practiced this skill in your everyday life. Can you think of a time when you were hungry and wanted to go out to eat, but...

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Fixed- vs. Adjustable-Rate Mortgages: What’s the Difference? [VIDEO]

This blog mentions an out-of-date interest rate.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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Budgeting Your Monthly Cost of Owning a Home [VIDEO]

As a first time homebuyer, it’s important to understand all the costs that go into owning a home. For starters, did you know that your monthly house...

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Comparing a Habitat Loan with an FHA Loan

This blog mentions an out-of-date interest rate.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 Realtors® Can Help First-Time Homebuyers with Habitat for Humanity

This blog mentions an out-of-date interest rate.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 Habitat partners with local nonprofits to expand homeownership

The mission of HIRED and Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity are very much aligned. We're both committed to partnering with people to help them unlock...

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Realtor Networking Groups: 9 Groups You Should Join in 2019

If you're a new realtor, looking for new business can be a full-time job by itself. It takes time to build up a network of potential clients. So,...

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10 things you might not know about Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity

Almost everyone has heard of Habitat for Humanity. And that’s awesome! But sometimes we discover misconceptions about what we do, how we work, and...

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What is Private Mortgage Insurance and How Do I Avoid It?

Many first-time buyers haven’t even heard of private mortgage insurance (or PMI for short). What is private mortgage insurance? What is it used for?...

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