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This is the most common misconception about Habitat.
Habitat homeowners make a monthly mortgage payment as well as paying closing cost of their home. Homeowners don't pay interest on their mortgage and payments are no more than 30 percent of their monthly income.
Habitat Homeowners normally invest in approximately 325 hours of "sweat equity." The Homeowners work alongside volunteers and Habitat employees to make home-ownership possible
True
Volunteerism is what makes Habitat for Humanity function. Every little bit helps no matter the experience you bring to the table.
False
The ReStore is open open to the general public! We hope to see you soon!
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On December 17,2002 Shelby County Habitat in Alabama built a house in 3 hours, 26 minutes and 34 seconds just beating the previous record of 3 hours, 44 minutes and 59 seconds. On average it takes around 12 to 18 months to build a Habitat home.
False
Habitat was in fact founded by Millard and LInda Fuller in 1976.
The President and Mrs. Carter are some of Habitats most favorite and famous volunteers. Volunteering since 1984
True
Every year since 2007 the owner and operator of Rockefeller Center Trishman Speyer donates the lumber from the tree to Habitat for Humanity.