Financial Education & Pre-Purchase Workshops
Our financial education and pre-purchase workshops offer information on a variety of topics that will help you to build financial fitness and prepare to purchase a home. Our classes are designed to equip you with the essential knowledge that will empower you to take the leap of homeownership.
Topics covered include:
• Homeownership Basics
• Understanding Credit Reports & Scores
• Budgeting & Saving
• Home Maintenance 101
…and much more!
*Interested in applying for our Homeownership Counseling program? The first step is to attend an Orientation session. Click the link below, to submit your information to be kept informed of the next available session and how to sign up.
HUD-Certified Homebuyer Education Classes
Our 8-hour, HUD-certified Homebuyer Education Class equips first-time buyers with the skills they need to purchase their first home. Buying a home doesn’t have to be complicated or overwhelming – join us to learn the steps of the homebuying process and the responsibilities associated with homeownership.
Topics covered include:
• Money Management & Credit
• Obtaining a Home Loan & Avoiding Predatory Lending
• Shopping for a Home
• Protecting Your Asset
• Your Housing Rights & Protections
This class is open to the public. The cost is $30 per household, paid at the class via debit card.
*This class is NOT Orientation and is NOT required to apply for our program.
Online HUD-Certified Homebuyer Education Classes
In partnership with eHome America, Dallas Habitat offers an online, HUD-certified 8-hour Homebuyer Education class.
Easily accessible through any device 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, you can take this comprehensive, fun and engaging course at your own pace. Like our in-person class, this course satisfies lender and assistance program requirements, when applicable.
The cost for this course is $99.
Post-Purchase Education Workshops
At Dallas Habitat, we believe that education doesn’t stop at the time of closing. This class is designed for those who have recently purchased a home and provides resources and guidance on how to succeed as a new homeowner.
Topics covered include:
• Property Taxes & Exemptions
• Homeowner’s Insurance
• Wills & Legal Affairs
• Home Maintenance
• Crime Prevention
• Delinquency Prevention
This class is free and open to the public.
