What you will gain.
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What you will commit.
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The satisfaction of buying a home of your own.
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500 hours of sweat equity building your home or other Habitat homes before moving into your house.
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An interest-free mortgage which costs much less than a traditional bank mortgage.
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To help to publicize your house before and after it is built.
Publicity is important because it helps bring in new volunteers and money for more Habitat houses so more families can be helped.
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Home maintenance skills learned through your sweat equity.
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Your regular attendance at classes designed to help you prepare for the responsibilities of homeownership.
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Neighbourhood pride gained by helping your new neighbours build their homes.
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To maintain positive relationships with volunteers and donors, community members and your neighbours as a Habitat homeowner.
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A sense of community from working with other volunteers
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To make regular monthly payments on your mortgage and maintain your home in good repair.
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Opportunities for your children to benefit from the stability of homeownership and to learn from your example about working hard to capture a dream
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To disclose your income to Habitat on an annual basis.
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