Pre-purchase Homebuyers

This comprehensive course will teach you what it takes to become a successful homeowner, from seeking pre-approval for a mortgage to making an offer, to the closing process.  Individual One-on-One counseling sessions are also available as part of this class.

This course is highly recommended to any potential homebuyer who is considering the purchase of their first home.

Individuals who complete this course will be provided with a Certificate of Completion to verify that they may have satisfied the education requirements of their mortgage loan financing.

 

Course Overview

In a step-by-step format, participants examine their housing needs, analyze their financial situations, and learn strategies to improve financial management, in an effort to better prepare for home ownership.

This program will help you understand your rights and responsibilities as a homebuyer and homeowner and landlord. (Landlord training requires participants to attend an additional two-and-a-half hour class, which is scheduled monthly as needed.)

Topics

• Your Credit, the Lender, and Fair Housing
• Legal Aspects of Purchasing Your Home
• Working with your Realtor and Insurance Agent
• The Importance of a Home Inspection
• Protecting Your Investment
• Appraisal Considerations
• Avoiding Foreclosure

 

2025 CLASS SCHEDULE

Classes in English are offered two consecutive Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
via Zoom. Classes in Spanish are offered two consecutive Wednesdays from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
There are two IN-PERSON workshops (May and September) offered at the Housing Resource Center, 897 Park Street in Hartford.

Participation link is provided once registration is complete. Click the link to sign up: REGISTER

January 2025 Session (English) meets:

• January 11 at 10 a.m.
• January 18 at 10 a.m.

February 2025 Session (English) meets:

• February 1 at 10:00 a.m.
• February 8 at 10:00 a.m.

February 2025 Session (Spanish) meets:

• February 19 at 4:00 p.m.
• February 26 at 4:00 p.m.

March 2025 Session (English) meets:

• March 22 at 10:00 a.m.
• March 29 at 10:00 a.m. 

April 2025 Session (English) meets:

• April 12 at 10:00 a.m.
• April 19 at 10:00 a.m. 

April 2025 Session (Spanish) meets:

• April 23 at 4:00 p.m.
• April 30 at 4:00 p.m. 

May 2025 Session (English) meets:

• May 17 at 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. IN PERSON, 897 Park St, Hartford.

Click the link to sign up: REGISTER

Contact Laura Sanchez via email or call 860-904-6866 for more information.

You can also submit a registration request.

 

**NEW** - homebuyer education course now available ONLINE

Due to the pandemic limiting our in-person interactions, we have partnered with eHome America to offer an online Homebuyer Education Course. The course fee is $99.00

https://www.ehomeamerica.org/mutualhousing