You may have perfected the art of investing in real estate, buying properties and making a profit. But have you ever helped build a house for someone else?

Habitat for Humanity is an international organization seeking to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness. It helps low-income working families own a home for the first time. Since 1976, the organization has built more than 300,000 houses around the world, providing more than 1.5 million people in more than 3,000 communities with safe, decent, affordable shelter. And there’s almost certainly a Habitat affiliate near you. (more…)