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Homeownership looks different for everyone.

You Got This is a homeownership toolbox from Habitat for Humanity of Omaha, bringing you practical tips, education and resources to help you feel more confident buying, owning and caring for your home.

From homebuying and budgeting to home repair, maintenance and housing advocacy, we’re here to make homeownership a little easier to navigate.

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Every homeowner starts somewhere. Take it one step at a time.
Buying your first home can feel exciting, overwhelming, and everything in between. The good news? You don’t have to figure it out alone.
 
STEP 1
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Knowledge creates confidence.
Learn what it takes to become a successful homeowner.		 STEP 2
Preparation

Build your credit, grow your savings, reduce debt, and practice living within a homeowner budget. guidance.		 STEP 3
Mortgage-Ready

With preparation behind you, you’re ready to explore homes and take the next step toward homeownership.

One Family’s Homeownership Success Story

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Trusted Resources & Partners

No one achieves homeownership alone. At Habitat Omaha, we’re proud to work with trusted lending and community partners who understand the unique challenges first-time homebuyers face. Together, we’re committed to providing the education, tools, and resources that help more families achieve the dream of owning a home.

Resources
  • FNBO’s First-Time Homebuyer Resource Center for practical guidance on improving your credit, saving for a down payment, understanding mortgages, creating a homebuying budget, and navigating each step of the home purchase process with confidence. Learn More
  • Veridian Credit Union will match up to $2,000 in savings per IDA. An Individual Development Account (IDA) is a savings account connected to services to help individuals and families eventually acquire an economic asset toward long-term financial stability. Learn More
  • Cobalt Credit Union offers mortgage solutions designed to help more buyers qualify, including 0% down payment options, up to 105% financing, and select programs with no mortgage insurance requirement. Learn More
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Could Habitat Be Your Next Step?

For many first-time homebuyers, Habitat Omaha’s Home Journey Program provides a pathway to affordable homeownership. If you’re wondering whether Habitat Omaha could be the right fit for you, we invite you to watch this short video to learn more about the qualifications.

 

  
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Stay where home feels like home.

Hoping to stay near family, remain in your child’s school district, or stay rooted in a neighborhood you love? We build and renovate homes in communities throughout the city, including Douglas, Burt, Washington, Sarpy, and Cass counties.
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Keep Learning.

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make, and it’s okay to have questions.

Whether you’re ready to take the next step or simply gathering information for the future, we’re here to help. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to receive free homeownership tips, upcoming educational webinars, trusted resources, and practical guidance that can help you move forward with confidence when the time is right for you.

 

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