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Guides for people who were told they'd never own

Everything here exists to replace doomscroll energy with actual information. Read in any order — but if you only read one, read the myths.

10 homebuying myths, busted

Every reason you've been given for why you can't buy — fact-checked against how Minnesota mortgages actually work in 2026.

What renting really costs over five years, what owning really costs (yes, including maintenance), and how to compare them honestly.

Where the 20% myth came from, what you actually need (3–3.5% or sometimes less), and every source of down payment help in Minnesota.

The habits that move a credit score, in order of impact — utilization, payment history, disputes, and the mistakes that set people back.

Minnesota built a loan specifically for first-generation buyers — up to $35,000, interest-free, forgivable. Here's how it works.

A month-by-month plan from "lol someday" to closing day — savings targets, credit milestones, pre-approval timing, and house hunting.

Duplexes, roommates, and ADUs: how first-time buyers use other people’s rent to cover a chunk of their own mortgage.

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