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!
*These classes are free and open to the public.
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.
