We are proud to now offer homebuyer
education! We offer several different options to fit your schedule and
educational needs. There are three basic types: Homebuyer Clubs, Homebuyer
Education (eight-hour) courses, and Fast Track Education (four-hour) classes.
The pricing for each of the three class types is the same. It is $60 per person
per course and $75 per couple per course. Additionally, we are currently
offering a $10 off coupon! You must
be pre-registered for all Homebuyer Education courses. Keep reading for
descriptions on each of the three types and the schedules for each!
Homebuyer Clubs
Homebuyer
Clubs combine education and a support system into one. The clubs are geared
toward people, couples and families who face obstacles to homeownership that
cannot be resolved in a relatively short period of time. The basic curriculum
for Homebuyer clubs is the same for Homeownership Education workshops, but the
material is spread out over a longer period of time. This additional time helps
families correct any credit problems, time to reduce debts, or time to save
money for the down payment and closing costs on a home. The participants in our
clubs are not only informed of the changes that are needed; they are given
tools, the group’s support, and on-going support from our housing counselor in
order to help them reach their goal. The classes are taught by our housing
counselor in our offices on weeknights.
The
Schedule (all classes
take place at 1937 South Park Ave. from 6:00 – 8:00 pm)
First
Session
Wednesday,
January 23
Wednesday, February 20
Wednesday, March 27
Wednesday, April 24
Wednesday, May 22
Wednesday, June 26 – Graduation!
Second Session
Tuesday, July 30
Wednesday, August 21
Thursday, September 26
Thursday, October 24
Wednesday, November 20
Thursday, December 26 – Graduation!
Homebuyer Education (eight-hour)
These courses cover everything you
need to know to satisfy your education requirement and only take one day. The
classes are given on Saturdays by our housing counselor in our offices.
The
Schedule (all classes
take place at 1937 South Park Ave. from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm)
January 19
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February 16
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March 23
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April 27
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May 18
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June 15
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July 6
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August 16
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September 7
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October 19
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November 2
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Fast Track Education
(four-hour)
These classes are designed for
people who have previously taken homebuyer education and need a refresher. The
same topics are covered but in a more condensed amount of time. The classes are
taught by our housing counselor on weekdays in our offices.
The
Schedule (all classes
take place at 1937 South Park Ave. from 1:00 to 5:00 pm)
Thursday, February 7
Thursday, March 7
Thursday, April 11
Thursday, May 16
Thursday, June 20
Thursday, July 18
Wednesday, August 7
Tuesday, September 24
Tuesday, October 22
Wednesday, November 13
Tuesday, December 17
First Home Club
This isn’t an educational track, but
another of our services being offered. Clients wishing to participate in this program will enroll in our
education classes and create a savings account in a bank affiliated with The
Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of New York’s First Home Club. For every $1
deposited into the savings account, the bank will match with $4 in loan funds,
for a total match of up to $7,500. The combined funds then go toward down-payment
and closing costs for buying a home. For more information on qualifying for the
program, please look at the requirements on
FHLBNY's website.
To
register for any of our classes or participate in First Home Club, please call
our housing counselor, Pamela Tait-Kwiatkowski at (716) 823-3630 x109 or stop
on in to our 1937 South Park Avenue office.
