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Homeowner Newsletter: October 13, 2023

Posted on Oct 13, 2023 2:00:00 PM

Neighbor disputes and how to handle them:

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How two Habitat homeowners completed 500 volunteer hours

Posted on Nov 25, 2020 8:09:32 AM

Life is busy. There’s no denying it. Every day it feels like it gets more complicated and the rollercoaster doesn’t stop.

But what if we told you that if you set a goal, you can achieve it? That there is a way you can improve your life in a tangible way?

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A safe home in a global pandemic

Posted on Nov 12, 2020 3:43:30 PM

Some people never give up - no matter what. David and Myriam are those kind of people. Tragic events in Colombia forced them to lose everything, twice. Myriam lived alone in Canada for five years to get her family Permanent Residency. Then, once reunited in Canada, the family lived in the basement of Myriam’s sister’s home for four years.

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Breaking ground in Medicine Hat: 'A place to finally call home.'

Posted on Nov 9, 2020 12:31:29 PM

Friday, October 23, 2020 was a special day for the community of Medicine Hat. A day eight years in the making. A day that for Renee, a local resident, was “life-changing.”

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How to complete 500 volunteer hours in Calgary

Posted on Oct 6, 2020 4:28:18 PM

You have probably heard that volunteering is an important part of buying a home through Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta.

While the 500 volunteer hours can seem challenging at first, most homeowners have actually found them to be very rewarding!

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Case Study: a new way to finance your first home

Posted on Jan 6, 2020 12:05:52 PM

The idea of buying your own home can be overwhelming.

When it comes to securing a down payment on top of paying your rent and supplying the necessities for your family, it can be hard to pull together the extra cash.

However, buying your own home can provide you with stability, offer you better living conditions and allow you to build equity. 

Here, we look at one instance where you could save up to 30% on your mortgage with a no interest Habitat mortgage compared to a traditional lender. 

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The complete guide for the first-time homebuyer

Posted on Jan 6, 2020 12:05:40 PM

When it comes time to make the move from renting to buying your first home, there are a lot of options to consider and ways to go about the buying process.

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Dreams are realized and partnerships celebrated at Bowwood Home Dedication

Posted on Sep 27, 2019 1:22:17 PM

“Catch me! Catch me!” shouted Anna as she leaped. Her sparkly shoes nowhere in sight, she darted across the front lawn. Smiling mischievously, she looked over her shoulder at her brother Harry as the bottoms of her frilly white socks picked up the green hues of the fresh grass.

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4 tips to take your dollar further in your family's home

Posted on May 23, 2019 4:08:02 PM

What makes a house a home?

Well, let’s think about it.

If you were to use your own home as an example, you could probably point to any number of material items whose presence in your home transforms what is an otherwise ordinary condo into your own personal happy place. Perhaps you have a treasured piece of art, a lucky rabbit’s foot, or, if you’re  like Nicolas Cage, a prized collection of comic books.  

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4 affordable ways to stop renting and start buying your home in Calgary

Posted on Jan 15, 2019 9:15:03 AM

Buying a home can seem overwhelming to moderate-income Calgarians. There are many barriers to consider and many questions that come up along the way.

Like can I afford it? How do I qualify? Will it be a good investment for my family? Does renting give me greater flexibility?

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