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Consumer Alert: 5 Ways to Spot a Loan Modification Scam
Many homeowners are facing a seemingly never-ending sea of document requests and resubmission of paperwork to their lenders. There is an increase in mail and telephone solicitations as well. Many of t...
Posted on 4/25/13 at 10:09 AM
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Group wants more state money to curb homelessness
By Danielle Killey Jen Peterson and her three young children left their home with no place to go when it got to be unsafe. My kids and I became homeless fleeing a marriage that had become dangerou...
Posted on 3/7/13 at 6:17 PM
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Thompson family partners with Habitat for Humanity

Thompson family partners with Habitat for Humanity Nearly 500 community members recently kicked off the beginning of Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County’s (HFHDC) build season by taking part in its annual Hard Hat Breakfast.

May 22, 2013

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New housing option helps those with disabilities

It’s tough for any parent to let go of their adult child, but it’s especially difficult for parents of an individual with special needs. As they work toward personal goals of independence, people with disabilities have added challenges.

May 05, 2013

Fair housing class offered April 16

The Multi-Housing Association (MHA) will host a fair housing class on Wednesday, April 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Alexandria City Hall in Alexandria.

March 27, 2013

Minimum wage earners must work 89 hours per week to afford modest apartment

According to a national report released last week, a minimum wage earner in Minnesota would have to work 89 hours per week – or hold 2.2 full time jobs -- to afford a modest two-bedroom apartment. Of the twelve states in the Midwest, Minnesota has ranked the worst for affordability for minimum wage workers for three consecutive years.

March 17, 2013

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Habitat applications accepted now

Now through March 15, applications are being accepted for immediate and future home ownership with Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County (HFHDC).

March 01, 2013

Fair housing class offered

The Multi-Housing Association (MHA) will host a fair housing class on Wednesday, April 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Alexandria City Hall in Alexandria.

February 08, 2013

Habitat for Humanity invites families to open house

Many families dream of owning a home of their own, but for some this dream seems far off. Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County (HFHDC) wants to help local families realize this dream.

February 08, 2013

New home can mean new beginnings

Habitat for Humanity Douglas County (HFHDC) will host a Home for the Holidays open house where families can learn how partnership with Habitat may be able to help them realize their dreams of homeownership.

January 16, 2013

Housing continues slow recovery in Minnesota

The Minnesota Association of Realtors' latest housing report is showing that the state’s housing market remains in a slow and steady recovery.

December 23, 2012

Housing program for people with disabilities achieves milestone

A program that helps Minnesotans with disabilities find safe, affordable housing surpassed the 500 mark in moving individuals to homes of their own this year.

October 20, 2012

Report shows rental housing shortages in Minnesota counties

Families in every Minnesota county face difficult challenges when it comes to meeting their most basic needs, especially housing, according to a new set of county-by-county reports released by the Minnesota Housing Partnership.

September 08, 2012

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Habitat for Humanity recruiting families for future homes

A partnership with Habitat for Humanity is not only about building a home, but it is also about getting a hand up to building a better life. Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County (HFHDC) is currently recruiting families for both immediate home homeownership and for future homes to be built in 2013.

September 07, 2012

Area women team up with Habitat for Humanity for Women Build

Area women team up with Habitat for Humanity for Women Build Community is invited to take part in Blessing the Build event

July 06, 2012

Minnesota housing market trends toward recovery

The newest housing report from the Minnesota Association of Realtors shows a housing market trending in the right direction: toward recovery. The latest numbers show increases in closed sales, median sales price and a decrease in inventory compared to 2011.

July 06, 2012

Report shows good news on housing market; bad news for homeless

According to the latest “2 x 4” Report by the Minnesota Housing Partnership (MHP), the number of families in Hennepin County shelters grew by 45% compared to just one year ago. At the same time fewer homes on the housing market brought more home price stability.

June 17, 2012

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