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## [South Dakota Housing Development Authority Welcomes New Board Member](https://info.sdhda.org/sunnycrest_village-0-0)

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## [Funding Available for the Development of Affordable Housing](https://info.sdhda.org/sunnycrest_village-0)

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## [5 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Monthly Housing Budget](https://info.sdhda.org/5-tips-for-getting-the-most-out-of-your-monthly-housing-budget)

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Budgeting is the framework of financial responsibility. Though it’s an easy-to-learn concept, the benefits are massive.  When people buy a new house, they might lose sight of other expenses in addition to mortgage or rent payments. If you already have a budget, it may be a good time to update it.

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## [Income-Based Apartments: What to Know About Applying for an Affordable Rental](https://info.sdhda.org/income-based-apartments-what-to-know-about-applying-for-an-affordable-rental)

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Finding an apartment should be an enjoyable and stress-free experience. Before you dive right into rental-hunting, though, keep in mind that you may be eligible for an affordable rental based off of your household income. SDHDA happens to host a search portal that highlights housing that is affordable for low-income families, seniors, individuals and persons with disabilities. ([**Check it out here.**](https://www.sdhda.org/for-renters/rental-housing-search))

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## [Notice of Bond Hearing - Sunnycrest Village](https://info.sdhda.org/sunnycrest_village)

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## [Closing Costs & More: Understanding the Final Steps of Buying a House](https://info.sdhda.org/closing-costs-more-understanding-the-final-steps-of-buying-a-house)

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Buying a house can be an exciting journey, but it isn’t always as simple as 1,2,3. After the fun of house-hunting and having your offer accepted, there’s still one more major step. Before you grab the keys to your new home, you’ll need to take care of your closing costs.

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## [How to Get a Mortgage: Your Guide to Buying Your First Home](https://info.sdhda.org/how-to-get-a-mortgage-your-guide-to-buying-your-first-home)

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Despite the hurdles that the pandemic and economy created, now may be an opportune time to buy your first home. And that’s where mortgages come in. A mortgage is essentially a loan that a borrower pays off in order to own his or her home.

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## [Notice of Public Comment - Amended Annual Action Plan-ESG-CV](https://info.sdhda.org/amended-aap-esg-cv)

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## [3 Tips for Understanding Mortgage Rates](https://info.sdhda.org/3-tips-for-understanding-mortgage-rates)

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Are you a future first-time homebuyer or looking to find your next home? If you’re new to homeownership, there are a lot of terms and concepts with which you might be unfamiliar. One of the most important concepts future homeowners should know about is mortgage rates.

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## [Notice of Public Comment - Citizen Participation Plan](https://info.sdhda.org/covid_citizen_participation_plan)

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