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

 

2026 CLASS SCHEDULE

Classes in English are offered two consecutive Tuesdays from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
via Zoom. Classes in Spanish are offered two consecutive Thursdays from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Participation link is provided once registration is complete. Click the link to sign up: REGISTER

January 2026 Session (English) meets:

• January 6 at 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. (First session)
• January 13 at 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. (Second session)

February 2026 Session (English) meets:

• February 17 at 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. (First session)
• February 24 at 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. (Second session)

February 2026 Session (Spanish) meets:

• February 5 at 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. (First session)
• February 12 at 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. (Second session)

March 2026 Session (English) meets:

• March 3 at 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. (First session)
• March 10 at 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. (Second session)

April 2026 Session (English) meets:

• April 14 at 4 p.m. -  7 p.m. (First session)
• April 21 at 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. (Second session)

April 2026 Session (Spanish) meets:

• April 2 at 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. (First session)
• April 9 at 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. (Second session)

May 2026 Session (English) meets: IN PERSON 897 Park St, Hartford.

• May 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

June 2026 Session (English) meets:

• June 2 at 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. (First session)
• June 9 at 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. (Second session)

June 2026 Session (Spanish) meets:

• June 18 at 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. (First session)
• June 25 at 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. (Second session)

July 2026 Session (English) meets:

• July 7 at 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. (First session)
• July 14 at 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. (Second session)

August 2026 Session (English) meets:

• August 18 4:00 p.m. - 7 p.m. (First session)
• August 25 at 4:00 p.m.  - 7 p.m. (Second session)

August 2026 Session (Spanish) meets:

• August 6 at 4:00 p.m. - 7 p.m. (First session)
• August 13 at 4:00 p.m. - 7 p.m. (Second session)

September 2026 Session (English) meets:

• September 22 at 4:00 p.m. - 7 p.m. (First session)
• September 29 at 4:00 p.m. - 7 p.m. (Second session)

October 2026 Session (English) meets:

• October 20 at 4:00 p.m. - 7 p.m. (First session)
• October 27 at 4:00 p.m. - 7 p.m. (Second session)

October 2026 Session (Spanish) meets: IN PERSON 897 Park St, Hartford.

• October 17 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

November 2026 Session (English) meets:

• November 17 at 4:00 p.m. - 7 p.m. (First session)
• November 24 at 4:00 p.m. - 7 p.m. (Second session)

December 2026 Session (Spanish) meets:

• December 3 at 4:00 p.m. - 7 p.m. (First session)
• December 10 at 4:00 p.m. - 7 p.m. (Second session)

December 2026 Session (English) meets:

• December 8 at 4:00 p.m. - 7 p.m. (First session)
• December 15 at 4:00 p.m. - 7 p.m. (Second session)

 

Click the link to sign up: REGISTER

 

Contact us via E-mail 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