First-Time Homebuyer Video Resources

Explore our first-time homebuyer video resources to learn more about the homeownership process.

These videos are intended to be helpful to everyone exploring homeownership, not just Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Homeownership Program participants.

Renting vs Buying a House

Renting vs. Buying

Determining Your Needs vs. Wants When Buying a Home

Determining Your Needs vs. Wants When Buying a Home

Fixed vs. Adjustable Rate Mortgage

Fixed vs. Adjustable Rate Mortgages: The Basics

Additional Costs to Being a Homeowner

Additional Costs to Being a Homeowner

Budgeting Your Monthly Cost of Owning a Home

Budgeting Your Monthly Cost of Owning a Home

How to Save for a Down Payment on Your First Home

Understand Your First Home's Down Payment

Getting Your Financial House in Order to Buy a Home

Getting Your Financial House in Order to Buy a Home

Understanding Your Credit Score

Understanding Your Credit Score

Understanding Credit and Your Credit Report

Understanding Credit and Your Credit Report

How to Pick and Manage a Credit Card

How to Pick and Manage a Credit Card

Understanding Debt and How to Pay it Off Strategically

Understanding Debt and How to Pay It Off Strategically

Collections, Charge Offs, and Judgments

Collections, Charge Offs, and Judgments: What They Are & How to Get them Resolved

How to Get Your Offer Accepted on a House-min

How to Get Your Offer Accepted on a House

Pre-Closing Tasks-min

Pre-Closing Tasks: What to Bring When Meetin with a Loan Officer

What To Do Once Your Receive A Mortgage Loan Approval-min

What To Do (And Not Do) Once Your Receive A Mortgage Loan Approval

What to Expect at a Home Closing-min

What to Expect at a Home Closing

3 Documents When Closing Your Home-min

3 Documents When Closing Your Home

What Are Repair Addendums-min

What Are Repair Addendums?