April is Financial Literacy Month

First recognized in the U.S in 2004, Financial Literacy Month promotes the idea of increasing financial knowledge to better your future. Though the holiday originated as a way to teach the youth how to be financially-savvy, learning financial skills is an asset to...

What Makes Up Your Credit Score?

Credit and credit scores affect so many aspects of our lives but the details of it aren’t always clear. Habitat HOPE is here to help by answering ‘what makes up your credit score?’ Let’s break it down: 10% New Credit – recently opened...

Are You at Risk of Property Tax Foreclosure?

Are you at risk of losing your home due to delinquent property taxes, resulting in a property tax foreclosure? Habitat HOPE Housing Counseling may be able to help. In Michigan, real property tax foreclosure involves a three year process. Parcels are forfeited to...

HOPE Huddle Budgeting Recap

In case you missed it, January’s HOPE Huddle focused on budgeting to meet your financial goals. In that short virtual hour we covered so much information on key steps to creating a budget and some key tips that will help you reach budgeting success.  If you...

Habitat HOPE Homebuyer Huddle

Take control of your finances this year and become a homebuyer! This month’s focus will be on budgeting and how you can use it to reach your financial goals. Find out what you’re spending, track your expenses, and make a plan. HOPE is here to help you feel...