At Dallas Habitat, we believe financial education lays the foundation for becoming an empowered and informed home buyer.
Our online and in-person classes are designed to fit a variety of needs – and most are free! So, whether you’re just starting to think about buying a home, are nearing closing, or have recently purchased – join us today to learn what it takes to become a successful homeowner!
Dallas Habitat is proud to offer our new digital library, PocketWise CAFÉ, bringing financial education to your fingertips! These short, interactive webinars are free and available to anyone, anywhere! Best of all, these quick, self-paced modules are available 24/7, providing easy access when it’s most convenient for you.
Topics include:
- Budgeting & Money Management
- Saving for College
- Buying a Home
- Retirement Planning
- Loans & Repayments
- Financial Calculators
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.
IN PERSON
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 & ProtectionsThis 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
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.
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.
