Plan for 2026 with maintenance, money, projects, and more!
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Habitat Homeowner Newsletter

December 2025

Upcoming Habitat Events

free homeowners insurance webinar copy

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Online Webinar via Zoom

Register here to receive the Zoom link
 

Closing on your home marks a major milestone; keeping it protected is the next essential step. Join us for a free informative class with Debbie Campbell to learn how to choose homeowners insurance that fits your needs. 

 

We'll cover how to compare policies, understand coverage options, and make informed decisions to protect your home and belongings. 

Monthly Maintenance

Plan for the year with Maintenance

Our monthly newsletter typically highlights seasonal home maintenance tasks and tips to improve your financial wellbeing. For the start of the new year, we offer some ideas to reflect on lessons learned from 2025 and make a goal for 2026.

Goal Reflection Worksheet (PDF)

Look at the year ahead in maintenance! Click on the button below to download a comprehensive maintenance checklist that breaks down home maintenance tasks and what season to tackle them. Print off the checklist and have it handy - it will help keep home maintenance top of mind in the new year.

Home Maintenance Checklist (PDF)

You can learn more about home maintenance in these posts from the Twin Cities Habitat blog.

  • How Much Should You Save Each Year for Maintenance on Your Home?
  • The Single Parent's Home Maintenance Reality: What You Can Handle, What You Can't, and Who to Call

Money Minute

Plan for the year with Money

The new year is a perfect opportunity to reflect on your finances and set goals for the months ahead. Your Financial Well-Being score shows how well you can manage your money and handle financial challenges. You can measure it using tools like the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Financial Well-Being Scale, which asks questions about your money habits and goals. This score helps you see how secure you are financially and where you might want to improve. With this information, you can make choices that align with your financial goals.

Partner Spotlight

Plan for the year with Projects

Want to create a spending plan for the 2026 projects on your list? The team at Thrivent offers three free financial coaching sessions all about creating a budget that works for you. The interactive online program focuses on connecting your spending to your values and finding concrete ways to make changes with your finances. The service is open to anyone. Sign up to learn more at Thrivent Money Canvas. 

Share Your Story With the Habitat Community

Every Habitat homeowner has a valuable story to share. Publicly sharing your homeownership experience inspires our community, improves awareness of the importance of homeownership, and helps more families buy homes. There are several ways to share your story! If interested, please email: homeowner@tchabitat.org. 

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